New school year in Latvia: 223,000 students and major changes in education
Today, the 2025/2026 school year begins in Latvia’s educational institutions. This year, 223,696 pupils will start their studies in general education institutions, including…
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Weather forecast for the first day of September: clouds, rain, and morning fog
On Knowledge Day, the skies will be mostly cloudy, though at times the sun will peek through. Rain is expected in some areas…
Lufthansa becomes a shareholder of airBaltic
Germany’s national airline Lufthansa has become a shareholder of Latvia’s flag carrier airBaltic, according to information from Firmas.lv. airBaltic’s share capital has been…
Warmer air reaches Latvia – temperatures to climb to +26°C
On Thursday, clouds will occasionally cover the sky, but no significant rainfall is expected, with light winds blowing. As a warmer air mass…
Latvians register in Lithuania for medicines – “Our patients are left with scraps,” says former NVD head
Some families declare their place of residence in Lithuania in order to access certain medicines reimbursed by the Lithuanian state but not covered…
Midweek weather in Latvia to become drier and warmer
On Wednesday and Thursday, precipitation is expected only in some areas. Compared with previous days, these will be the driest days of the…
Thunderstorms return! Heavy showers and rumbles of thunder expected in many places
On Tuesday, cloud cover will vary, and in many areas it will bring short periods of rain – in some places heavy, and…
Autumn mood already in August – fog, rain, and gusty winds expected
On Friday, skies will be partly cloudy with scattered showers in many places, and there is also a chance of occasional thunder, according…
First autumn frosts and rain over the weekend – weather forecast for Latvia
On Thursday and Friday, sunshine will alternate with clouds, bringing rain in some areas, while on Friday rain is expected across a wider…
