Rain and wet snow in Latvia on Thursday, dry weather over the weekend
Skies will be mostly cloudy on Thursday, with some clearing expected in the first half of the day, according to the Latvian Environment,…
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Latvia’s Prime Minister promises “significant” windfall tax on fuel traders
Prime Minister Evika Siliņa (New Unity) has indicated that the planned windfall tax on fuel traders will be “significant,” although it is still…
Measles outbreak begins in Latvia, risk assessed as high
The first measles outbreak in Latvia since 2018 has been recorded, according to Ilze Ūdre, a representative of the Centre for Disease Prevention…
Energy Commissioner: Latvia’s energy sector is more vulnerable than it appears
Wind farms are a matter of national security and part of the solution in the event of an attack on Latvia’s energy infrastructure,…
Expert states bluntly: Latvia lacks resources for the Strait of Hormuz
The Latvian Armed Forces do not have sufficient military-technical resources to effectively participate in efforts to unblock the Strait of Hormuz, former Commander…
Minister comments: Will Latvia need to get involved in the Strait of Hormuz?
At present, Latvia’s involvement in a potential operation in the Strait of Hormuz is not planned, Defence Minister Andris Sprūds (P) told Latvian…
VIDEO: Court refuses detention after police seize largest cocaine haul in recent years in Riga
During a search of an apartment in Riga, the State Police of Latvia seized approximately 11 kilograms of cocaine and three kilograms of…
Banned substances hidden in letters and soap discovered in Latvian prisons
Several attempts to deliver prohibited substances and items to inmates were detected last week in prisons across Latvia, according to the Latvian Prison…
Middle East conflict: is an increase in migration to Latvia expected?
The State Border Guard of Latvia does not currently expect an increase in migration pressure on Latvia due to the conflict in the…
