Siliņa wants to reform Latvia’s ministry system — no more an “inflexible apparatus”
Latvian Prime Minister Evika Siliņa (New Unity) believes that Latvia should adopt a system where ministries are created according to current priorities and…
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Švinka: Problems have been allowed to develop in Latvia’s passenger transport system
Problems have been allowed to develop in Latvia’s passenger transport system, Transport Minister Atis Švinka (The Progressives) said in an interview with LTV’s…
After sunny moments come rain and wind — forecast until the weekend
On Wednesday, the sun will alternate with clouds, bringing short rain showers across much of Latvia, and thunder may be heard in places….
“We must show we have teeth too” — Rajevs urges NATO to engage in Ukraine’s air defence
NATO should take control over parts of Ukraine’s airspace to strengthen the security of its member states, said military expert and independent MP…
Rīga hopes for 60 million euros boost from European Basketball championship
Financial data on the contribution of the recently held European Basketball Championship in Rīga to the capital and Latvia as a whole will…
Weather forecast: Rain and thunder at first, then cooler nights
On Monday, 15th of Septmeber, rain is expected in almost all of Latvia, though it will no longer be heavy. The wind will…
Autumn cyclone approaching: rain showers, fog and cooler air
On Friday, skies will be mostly cloudy, though in places in the west they will clear. A band of precipitation will continue moving…
Experts explain how it is possible to be removed from sanctions lists — and whether it could apply to Pjotrs Avens
By Ilona Bērziņa EU member states must decide by the 15th of September whether to extend existing sanctions. However, discussions are expected in…
Latvian Armed Forces to propose temporarily closing airspace in Eastern border area
The National Armed Forces (NBS) will propose closing Latvia’s airspace in the eastern border area for several days, NBS Commander Kaspars Pudāns said…
