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From minister’s chair to prosecutor’s office – decision on charges awaited in Uzulnieks’ 3.09‰ drunk-driving case

17.09.202617.09.2026 Ogres

The criminal case against former Welfare Minister Reinis Uzulnieks, who was caught driving under the influence of alcohol, has been referred to the…

Stepaņenko refuses to assess threat posed by Russia to Latvia

17.09.202618.09.2026 Ogres

Jūlija Stepaņenko, the prime ministerial candidate of the Sovereign Power/Young Latvians alliance, did not provide a specific assessment of the threat posed by…

Rain to spread across most of Latvia – winds to strengthen towards the end of the week

17.09.202617.09.2026 Ogres

On Thursday, skies will be cloudy with some clear spells. Overnight into Thursday, a precipitation zone will cross Latvia from the west, bringing…

Healthcare workers prepare to protest – demand Latvian health minister’s resignation and pay rise of at least 30%

16.09.202616.09.2026 Ogres

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

16.09.202617.09.2026 Ogres

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

16.09.202616.09.2026 Ogres

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

15.09.202615.09.2026 Ogres

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

15.09.202615.09.2026 Ogres

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

14.09.202614.09.2026 Ogres

The welfare sector will not be “put on hold” until the election, Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs (AS) promised in an interview with TV3…

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