EBRD cuts Latvia’s growth forecast and warns of Rail Baltica and airBaltic risks
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has lowered its economic growth forecasts for all three Baltic states for both this year…
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Latvian Prime Minister on airBaltic: A crucial decision must be made this summer
Latvian taxpayers’ money can no longer be the sole source of support for the national airline airBaltic, Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs said in…
Temperatures in Latvia to reach +27°C before rain arrives
Partly cloudy skies are expected across Latvia on Wednesday. According to the Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre, light rain is forecast in…
Brussels seeks balance between passenger rights and airline needs
Policymakers, consumer advocates and airline lobbies have been fighting for more than a decade over what protections passengers should have, and Brussels hopes…
US may expand nuclear deterrence presence in Europe – Baltic States among interested countries
The United States is considering the possibility of deploying nuclear-capable aircraft in additional European NATO member states, the Financial Times reported on Tuesday….
Rail Baltica contract in Latvia found to be among the most expensive in the Baltics
Latvia’s contract for the construction of the mainline section of the Rail Baltica railway project with the consortium E.R.B. Rail JV is exceptionally…
“We did everything we could” – Denali expedition member speaks about the tragedy
“I have written extensively about the grandeur and beauty of mountains. But mountains, like life itself, are both magnificent and terrifying at the…
Western tourists cancel bookings in the Baltics, perceiving the region as an unsafe frontline border zone
News about renewed threats to the airspace of Latvia and the Baltic states has received wide coverage not only locally but also in…
Foggy mornings, warm days and thunderstorms – latest weather forecast for Latvia
Clouds will bring light rain to some parts of Latvia on Monday. During the night, fog is expected to develop in some eastern…
