Large rain system approaches Latvia – heavy rainfall expected on Saturday
Weather conditions in Latvia over the coming days will be shaped by active cyclonic activity, bringing cloudy and rainy weather, according to the…
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People in Latvia will be able to “ban” themselves from taking out loans – parliament adopts major changes
The Latvian parliament on Thursday adopted amendments to the Consumer Rights Protection Law giving consumers the right to indicate through credit information bureaus…
Latvia may be forced to turn to nuclear energy amid growing electricity demand
Latvia will have to consider the use of nuclear energy in the future as energy consumption by the economy and data centres increases,…
Estonians plan to take over Rīgas piena kombināts and Valmieras piens
Falber Investments, the parent company of Estonian raw milk producer Agrone, has signed an agreement to acquire the Rīgas piena kombināts group, which…
Up to thirty million euros more for airBaltic? Latvian parliamentary committee backs state involvement
The Saeima Budget and Finance (Taxation) Committee on Wednesday approved in principle the state’s potential participation in the financial stabilisation of Latvia’s national…
CSDD Supervisory Board resigns in Latvia
The Supervisory Board of Latvia’s Road Traffic Safety Directorate (CSDD) has submitted a letter of resignation to Transport Minister Rihards Kozlovskis (JV), while…
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…
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…
