August turns chilly in Latvia – temperatures to drop to just plus seven degrees overnight
Rain will continue in the far east of Latvia during the night into Wednesday, but the precipitation zone will gradually move away as…
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Data of 1.2 million people leaked in CSDD cyberattack in Latvia – including personal ID numbers and addresses
A cyberattack on Latvia’s Road Traffic Safety Directorate (CSDD) resulted in the theft of personal data belonging to 1.2 million individuals and data…
SPKC urges parents not to delay: this vaccine can significantly reduce the risk of several types of cancer
The Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (SPKC) is urging parents to use the final weeks of the summer holidays to vaccinate their…
Will Latvia allow younger forests to be logged? Controversial amendments head to the government
The Progressives oppose amendments to forest logging regulations that are due to be considered by the government on Tuesday, the 18th of August,…
airBaltic could face staff layoffs – union demands social guarantees
The Latvian Aviation Trade Union (LAA) is calling on Latvia’s national airline airBaltic to reach an agreement on social guarantees and a package…
An active cyclone may cross Latvia: What forecasters predict for the new week
The first days of the week will be rainier compared with the past weekend. Rain is expected in many parts of Latvia on…
BNN IN FOCUS | airBaltic’s dilemmas and the difficult decisions facing the state
The fate of Latvia’s national airline airBaltic could very well be decided as early as this Monday. The company has a business plan…
Latvian Defence Minister: Decision to shoot down drone made due to potential danger
The decision to shoot down the drone was made to prevent it from posing a threat to people in Latvia, Defence Minister Raivis…
“Russians are trying to scare Latvians ahead of Aglona celebrations!” – drone shot down in Latgale overnight
The Latvian National Armed Forces (NBS) report that NATO Baltic Air Policing fighter jets have successfully shot down a foreign unmanned aerial vehicle…
