Latvia’s Foreign Minister explains why pressure on Russia is the path to peace
Today, many acknowledge that we in the Baltic states were right to warn about Russia’s drift towards militarism and autocracy, as well as…
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Farmers demand state of emergency – floods devastate crops in Vidzeme and Latgale
The Council of Cooperation between Agricultural Organizations (LOSP), responding to an appeal by the Latvian Farmers’ Federation (LZF) and other members, will call…
Rain to subside for the weekend, but broad precipitation zone to cross Latvia again next week
Over the weekend, the sky will be partly cloudy. On Saturday, precipitation is expected mainly in the southern part of the country –…
Migration pressure on the rise in Latvia – over 4 000 people have already attempted to cross the border illegally
On Wednesday, the 28th of May, 62 people attempted to illegally cross the Latvian-Belarusian border, bringing the total number of such attempts this…
Thunderstorms in the East and fog – weather forecast for the coming days
Thursday is expected to be mostly cloudy across Latvia, with widespread rain. In the eastern part of the country, heavy thunderstorms are forecast…
Variable midweek weather – local showers, warm but humid weekend ahead
On Wednesday, skies will be mostly cloudy, with some clearing expected in central regions during the day. Rain is forecast overnight in eastern…
Latvia plans to strengthen its defence – aiming for 38 000 active personnel
Increasing the number of defense personnel from 31 000 to 38 000 is a realistic goal, though achievable only over a longer period,…
Tuesday temperature to reach up to +23°C
On Tuesday and Wednesday, cloud cover will vary across the country. While Tuesday is expected to pass without precipitation, some rainfall is forecast…
Emergency medical care in Latvia’s regions at risk – Krāslava hospital calls for action
The state must find resources to maintain emergency departments in remote rural areas, declares the municipal Krāslava Hospital in a letter to the…
