Snow returns to Latvia over the weekend – winds up to 25 m/s
On Friday, brief showers are expected only in some central and eastern regions, while northwesterly winds will remain the dominant wind direction across…
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Roads in Latvia to be repaired only in “critical condition” – others to be patched
Amid funding shortages, the state-owned company VSIA Latvian State Roads (LVC) is currently commissioning new road reconstruction projects only for locally critical road…
Bank employee in Latvia jailed for criminal activities involving client funds
On the 22nd of April, 2026, the Zemgale District Court delivered a verdict in a criminal case involving a bank employee accused of…
Is a new gas price shock approaching? Expert explains the risks
At present, it is difficult to imagine a scenario in which natural gas prices return in the near future to the levels seen…
Vaccination in Latvia is stalling: the problem is deeper than just disinformation
There is no single approach or specific tool that could rapidly and significantly increase vaccination coverage in Latvia, as the reasons why people…
Rising fuel prices threaten road construction in Latvia – urgent solutions sought
In the context of the oil product price crisis, immediate solutions are needed in the road sector, said Transport Minister Atis Švinka on…
Latvia’s Defence Minister: Our ability to counter aerial threats will never be absolute
Latvia’s Armed Forces will never have an absolute capability to counter threats from the air, said Andris Sprūds in an interview on the…
Figures difficult to comprehend: the scale of Russia’s war in Ukraine
Since February 2022, Russia has launched at least 94,344 long-range strike drones and missiles against Ukraine, emphasized Latvia’s Ambassador to the United Nations,…
Riga residents overpaid millions for heating, State Audit Office concludes
Due to long-standing issues that have remained unresolved for years, residents of Riga overpaid millions of euros for heating energy in the previous…
