Rain to spread across most of Latvia – winds to strengthen towards the end of the week
On Thursday, skies will be cloudy with some clear spells. Overnight into Thursday, a precipitation zone will cross Latvia from the west, bringing…
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Healthcare workers prepare to protest – demand Latvian health minister’s resignation and pay rise of at least 30%
The Council of the Latvian Health and Social Care Workers’ Trade Union (LVSADA) has decided to maintain its demand for pay increases for…
Heating to become more expensive in Latvia this season
Heating tariffs in Latvia could be on average 5–15% higher this heating season than during the previous one, Climate and Energy Minister Jānis…
Nearly 420,000 euros from father living in Russia – Stepaņenko refuses to explain origin of gifts
Jūlija Stepaņenko, the prime ministerial candidate of the Sovereign Power/Young Latvians alliance, refused to explain the origin of funds gifted to her by…
Communications must last at least 72 hours in a crisis – Latvia prepares new action plan
Latvia’s Ministry of Transport, together with mobile operators, is working on a plan to ensure that communications remain operational for at least 72…
Calm weather will not last long – rain and gusty winds approaching Latvia
This past weekend, Latvia’s weather was influenced by an anticyclone, with only light rain observed in some areas, according to the Latvian Environment,…
Latvian prime minister comments on Uzulnieks’ detention and future of Welfare Ministry
The welfare sector will not be “put on hold” until the election, Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs (AS) promised in an interview with TV3…
Large rain system approaching Latvia
On Monday, skies will be cloudy, although they will begin to clear in north-western areas in the afternoon. Rain is expected at times…
Suspected of driving with 3.09‰ blood alcohol level – Latvia’s welfare minister loses his post
Latvian Welfare Minister Reinis Uzulnieks (ZZS) may have been caught driving with a blood alcohol level of 3.09‰, LETA has learned. The State…
