Panic buying forces Latvian pellet producers to stop taking new orders
Latvia’s leading wood pellet producers, including Scandbio Latvia, Graanul Invest, Kurzemes granulas, and Bitus Latvia, have temporarily stopped accepting new orders due to…
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Heatwave set to grip Latvia as temperatures climb to 30°C this weekend
Latvia is set for a spell of hot summer weather, with temperatures expected to climb as high as 30°C over the weekend, according…
Estonia sends additional officers to Latvia amid growing migration pressure
Estonia will deploy additional police officers and border guards to Latvia to help strengthen security along the European Union’s external border, Estonian Interior…
Can Russia attack NATO? Latvia’s defence minister gives a clear answer
A direct conventional military attack by Russia against NATO is currently not possible, and this assessment is based on military realities rather than…
Latvia plans mandatory morning alcohol tests for some police officers after fatal Priekule incident
Latvia plans to introduce mandatory morning alcohol tests for certain police officers nationwide following the fatal incident in Priekule, where an off-duty officer…
Hottest day of the week still to come as Latvia braces for temperatures of up to 30°C
The hottest day of the week is still ahead, with temperatures in parts of Latvia expected to reach as high as 30°C on…
Latvia plans long-term support strategy for Ukrainians living in the country
Latvia’s government is preparing a long-term support plan for Ukrainians living in the country beyond 2027, as authorities shift their focus from emergency…
New data reveals shift in Latvian banks’ profits despite strong lending and deposit growth
Latvia’s monetary financial institutions (MFIs), primarily banks, earned a combined profit of 181.2 million euros during the first six months of 2026, down…
Latvia extends major ICT procurement freeze as government pushes for tighter oversight
Latvia will maintain its moratorium on large public-sector information and communications technology (ICT) procurements until a single authority is placed in charge of…
