Latvia’s healthcare system must be prepared for “X Hour” and geopolitical shocks, says speaker of Parliament
Latvia’s healthcare system must be prepared to function fully during “X Hour” and in the face of geopolitical shocks, Speaker of the Saeima…
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Meteorologists warn: subzero temperatures, snow, and ice returning to Latvia
On Friday, the skies will be cloudy, with gradual clearing expected in the afternoon in the eastern part of the country. Most areas…
Liepiņš and Ceplis step down as LDz undergoes strategic transformation
The chairman of the Management Board of Latvijas dzelzceļš (LDz), Andris Liepiņš, and board member Reinis Ceplis have resigned from their positions, Liepiņš…
Laizāns released on record-high bail in Latvia’s largest money-laundering case
The Economic Court (ELT) in November released Rēzekne businessman Elmārs Laizāns — accused of leading an organized criminal group in the largest money-laundering…
Latvia signs 89 million euros contract with Škoda for new battery electric trains
The Road Transport Administration (ATD) on Thursday signed a contract with the Czech consortium “Škoda Transportation – Škoda Vagonka” (“Škoda”) for the purchase…
A mass of cold air approaches Latvia: snow and frost expected at week’s end
On Thursday and Friday, the weather will remain wet, and on Friday during the day, rain in some areas will gradually turn to…
December in Latvia feels like spring – new warmth record set in Pāvilosta
By 1 p.m. on Wednesday, the highest air temperature in Latvia had reached +9.3°C in Pāvilosta, according to data from the Latvian Environment,…
Rain and strong gusts expected in Latvia in the middle of the week
On Wednesday, skies will be overcast. During the night, light rain is expected in many places, and in the morning a broad precipitation…
Latvia: NBS Commander calls for improved recruitment for the National Defence Service
The Commander of the National Armed Forces (NBS), Kaspars Pudāns, will call on the defence sector to refine selection and recruitment procedures to…
