Food prices in Latvia could rise again
Food prices in Latvia could increase next year as a result of rising fuel costs, the Ministry of Finance (FM) has warned. The…
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Several drones approach the border, one flies over five municipalities
Warnings of a potential airspace threat were issued in several municipalities across Zemgale and Vidzeme overnight. By Wednesday morning, it emerged that several…
Frost and sleet expected in Latvia on Lāčplēsis Day
Occasional showers are expected in parts of Latvia on Lāčplēsis Day, with sleet also possible in eastern regions, according to the Latvian Environment,…
“Working for pennies is no art” – hundreds of Latvian cultural workers march in protest
Several hundred people marched from the square outside the Latvian National Opera and Ballet on Tuesday, chanting slogans as part of the “Culture…
Woman in Latvia sentenced to three years in prison for glorifying Russian war crimes on TikTok
Riga City Court on Tuesday sentenced Tatjana Masenko to three years in prison for glorifying war crimes committed by the Russian armed forces…
Frost, sleet and slippery roads – forecasters warn of changing weather conditions in Latvia
Light rain and drizzle are expected in some eastern parts of Latvia overnight into Tuesday, while the day itself will pass without significant…
Electricity price shock in Latvia – prices reach 67 cents per kWh, with very expensive electricity also expected on Tuesday
The average electricity price in the Latvian trading area of the Nord Pool power exchange reached 414.12 euros per megawatt-hour (MWh), or 0.414…
Latvia’s Constitutional Court rules unrestricted public access to shareholders’ personal data unconstitutional
Latvia’s Constitutional Court (ST) has ruled that unrestricted public access to shareholders’ personal data is incompatible with the Constitution, the court announced. During…
Why did Latvia’s military fail to shoot down the drone? Defence Minister explains failure and apologises to residents
Following the failure to shoot down one of the drones that entered Latvian airspace last week, procedures have been reviewed and the decision-making…
