Powerful storm approaching Latvia – residents urged to avoid going outside unless necessary
According to weather forecasts, a storm is expected to hit Riga on Saturday and continue into Sunday, prompting the municipality to urge residents…
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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…
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,…
Forecasters warn of heavy rain and thunderstorms in Latvia – rain to continue through the weekend
Rain clouds will move across all regions of Latvia on Thursday and Friday, with heavy downpours and thunderstorms possible in some areas, according…
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…
Search for accountability begins after massive data breach in Latvia – CSDD chief points to Tet
Tet, the company responsible for monitoring the IT infrastructure of Latvia’s Road Traffic Safety Directorate (CSDD), failed to detect the cyberattack, CSDD Management…
