Rain to return to Latvia after a drier start to the week
On Tuesday, the 8th of September, sunny spells will alternate with clouds, bringing brief rain to some eastern areas overnight and to parts…
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“If that’s the case, then it’s over…” – MEP comments on shooting down drones in Latvia
“Are we going to shoot down every drone with fighter jets from now on? If that’s the case, then it’s over – we’re…
Latvia launches petition to reduce number of Saeima MPs
A signature collection campaign has been launched on the public initiative platform ManaBalss.lv to reduce the number of members of the Saeima from…
Estimated cost revealed for conservation design of Rail Baltica overpass and support structure in the Daugava
The conservation design for the Rail Baltica overpass span built over Lastādijas Street and Ģenerāļa Radziņa Embankment, together with its support structure in…
Association of Stevedoring Companies: Latvian grain is given priority at ports and is not displaced by transit cargo
Latvian grain shipments are not being displaced by transit cargo at ports, and the necessary capacity for handling domestic grain is being ensured,…
Household spending in Latvia reaches record high, nearly doubling in recent years
Household consumption expenditure in Latvia reached an average of 619 euros per person per month in 2025, an increase of 46% compared with…
Weekend forecast brings bad news – Latvia faces rain, thunderstorms and strong winds
On Friday, skies will be cloudy, with periods of rain expected in many parts of Latvia. Thunderstorms with heavy and possibly even very…
70 million euro deal scandal rocks Estonia – defence minister resigns
Estonian Defence Minister Hanno Pevkur announced his resignation on Wednesday following criticism from the National Audit Office over the activities of the Estonian…
Data security incident hits Latvia’s Consumer Rights Protection Centre – hundreds of people affected
A data security incident has been detected in one of the information systems managed by Latvia’s Consumer Rights Protection Centre (PTAC), the authority…
