Laizāns released on record-high bail in Latvia’s largest money-laundering case
The Economic Court (ELT) in November released Rēzekne businessman Elmārs Laizāns — accused of leading an organized criminal group in the largest money-laundering…
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Latvia signs 89 million euros contract with Škoda for new battery electric trains
The Road Transport Administration (ATD) on Thursday signed a contract with the Czech consortium “Škoda Transportation – Škoda Vagonka” (“Škoda”) for the purchase…
A mass of cold air approaches Latvia: snow and frost expected at week’s end
On Thursday and Friday, the weather will remain wet, and on Friday during the day, rain in some areas will gradually turn to…
December in Latvia feels like spring – new warmth record set in Pāvilosta
By 1 p.m. on Wednesday, the highest air temperature in Latvia had reached +9.3°C in Pāvilosta, according to data from the Latvian Environment,…
Rain and strong gusts expected in Latvia in the middle of the week
On Wednesday, skies will be overcast. During the night, light rain is expected in many places, and in the morning a broad precipitation…
Latvia: NBS Commander calls for improved recruitment for the National Defence Service
The Commander of the National Armed Forces (NBS), Kaspars Pudāns, will call on the defence sector to refine selection and recruitment procedures to…
Renovation pace in Latvia critically low – experts warn of rising risks and costs
The main challenges currently facing the improvement of energy efficiency in multi-apartment buildings are the rising cost of construction work and insufficient funding…
Influenza epidemic has begun in Latvia
An influenza epidemic has begun in Latvia, according to the Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (SPKC). The SPKC announced the start of…
Latvia and four other countries urge the EU to use frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine
Estonia, Ireland, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Finland and Sweden have sent a letter to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council…
