Orange warning issued across Latvia as extreme heat expected
The Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre has issued an orange weather warning for extreme heat across Latvia over the coming days. On…
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Cyberattack on Latvia’s state forests company highlights national cybersecurity risks, minister warns
The recent cyberattack on Latvijas valsts meži (LVM), in which a hacker managed to breach the company’s IT systems and gain control over…
After long delay, Vivi imposes €5.7 million penalty on Škoda Vagonka
Latvia’s passenger rail operator AS Pasažieru vilciens (PV), operating under the Vivi brand, will impose a €5.7 million contractual penalty on Czech manufacturer…
Most Riga city council leaders see popularity decline as new poll reveals shifting ratings
Most members of Riga City Council’s leadership saw their public approval ratings decline during the first half of this year, according to the…
Warm weather to continue across Latvia as temperatures could exceed +30 degrees celsius
Thursday will be mostly cloudy, although sunshine will break through in some areas. During the afternoon and evening, clouds may bring brief showers…
What weather is expected on Līgo day and Midsummer night?
According to the Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre, scattered short-term rain is expected overnight into Monday in parts of central and eastern…
Digital television case reopened: Supreme Court overturns acquittal of Šlesers and Šķēle
The Supreme Court of Latvia has decided to overturn the acquittal issued by the Riga Regional Court in the so-called second digital television…
BNN interview | Cinevilla turns 22: Andrejs Ēķis reveals the magic behind the facades of Latvia’s backlot
By Ilona Bērziņa Located in Slampe Parish, Tukums Municipality, Cinevilla is one of Latvia’s most unusual cultural and tourism attractions – the largest…
EU: Airlines must seat children next to parents at no extra charge
New European Union rules require that hand luggage be included in the price, and children under 14 years of age must be allocated…
