Pudāns nominated as commander of Latvian National Armed Forces
The President of Latvia Edgars Rinkēvičs has nominated Brigadier General Kaspars Pudāns as the new commander of the National Armed Forces (NBS). According…
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Snow, wind and icy roads: cyclone to continue affecting Latvia
A cyclone will continue to determine the country’s weather on Thursday, but rainfall will not be as heavy as in the first half…
Snow covers Latvia’s roads: 117 teams of vehicles tackle winter conditions
Snow and blizzard on Wednesday morning made driving difficult throughout the country, reports VSIA “Latvijas valsts ceļi” (LVC). Slippery road sections are treated…
For those who complete National Defence Service, Latvian State will also pay for part-time studies
Latvian citizens who have voluntarily applied for and completed the National Defence Service (NDS) will be paid by the state also for part-time…
Latvia is in for winter: snow and gusty winds
A wide area of precipitation will reach Latvia from the south overnight on Wednesday, bringing persistent snow and sleet across the country, gradually…
Winter warning: slippery roads and poor visibility
The weather will be calm on Tuesday, the 19th of November. The weather conditions will be determined by a passing cyclone, so the…
Weather to change – warm Friday, rain and strong winds on weekend
On Friday, the 15th of November, the sky will clear and the sun will shine. There will be some light rain, according to…
Rain, fog and wind – drivers should be careful driving on slippery roads
Clouds will persist over the next few days. Rain is expected in on Thursday and only in parts on Friday, and snow will…
Ex-PM Straujuma strongly criticises Commission report on Rail Baltica project’s mistakes
Former “Unity” Prime Minister Laimdota Straujuma categorically disagrees with several conclusions of the interim report of the Parliamentary Commission of Inquiry into the…
