ERGO: number of insurance claims for damages caused by potholes could surge very rapidly
With frost switching between thaw in Latvia, potholes on roads create problems for motorists every year. In January 2024 insurance company ERGO received…
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Latvian Minister of Transport orders full train procurement audit amid numerous problems with new trains
Latvian Minister of Transport Kaspars Briškens has ordered a full external audit of the new passenger trains procurement procedure. The minister wants auditors…
Latvian National Alliance member quits after questionable visit to China
As of the 25th of January Saeima deputy Aleksandrs Kiršteins is no longer a member of the National Alliance (NA) political party, as…
Rail Baltica project receives 51.55 million euros to strengthen military capacity
On Wednesday, the 24th of January, the European Commission announced results of the third Military Mobility projects application submission run for support from…
Meteorologists predict snowfall, blizzard and rain in Latvia
On Wednesday, the 24th of January, the sky will be mostly covered by clouds. Rain is expected in most of Latvia at night….
Slush and strong wind in Latvia make life harder for residents
On Tuesday, the 23rd of January, during the day and at night the sky will be mostly covered by clouds. They will bring…
No justified absences. Latvia randomly selects youngsters for military service
After failing to motivate enough Latvian volunteers to joint the military, authorities organised a lottery on Tuesday, the 23rd of January. During this…
Better than closure. shortage of financing may force Latvia to merge schools in Daugavpils
Daugavpils municipality has no plans to close local schools. However, the shortage of financing may force a merge of schools, said Chairman of…
Week to start off with thaw and sloppy snow in Latvia
On Monday, the 22nd of January, the sky will be cloudy during the day and a night. Some precipitation will come at night….
