Weather to worsen – rain, fog and cooler air expected in Latvia
On Thursday and Friday, rain is expected across most of the country. A light to moderate wind will blow, mainly from the north,…
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Latvian Prime Minister ready to risk coalition over “airBaltic”
Latvian Prime Minister Evika Siliņa has indicated she is prepared to risk the collapse of the ruling coalition in order to secure support…
Border checkpoint modernization in Latvia sparks controversy: risk of losses increases
If the modernization projects of the border crossing points Terehova, Grebņeva, and Pāternieki are halted, the amount of non-eligible expenses would reach at…
VIP lounge scandal escalates: Latvian Prime Minister may take legal action
Latvian Prime Minister Evika Siliņa may take legal action for defamation in connection with statements made by former head of the State Chancellery…
Spring warmth to be replaced by rain – what to expect in the coming days
On Wednesday, the sky will be partly cloudy, with more cloud cover in the western regions. In the evening, rain will reach southwestern…
Latvian Government ready to limit fuel prices – how will it work?
The Latvian government has approved a proposal by the Ministry of Economics of Latvia to introduce a solidarity levy for fuel retailers if…
Constitutional Court: Latvia lacks adequate protection against entertainment noise
The Constitutional Court of Latvia has ruled that the state has not ensured sufficient protection against excessive entertainment noise. The court found that…
Fuel prices rise; Estonians use cooking oil instead of diesel
With fuel prices rising, resourceful Estonians who use older cars have switched from filling up with diesel at the gas station to using…
Economist: Households in Latvia spend significantly more on food than the EU average, which is not a good indicator
The structure of household budgets in Latvia differs significantly from the European Union (EU) average — residents allocate a much larger share of…
