Estonian Artists’ Association defrauded of 700,000 euros; perpetrators arrested
Estonian police on the 25th of May detained two people in connection with a 700,000 euro fraud from the Artists’ Association, writes ERR…
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Child Protection Centre raises alarm over children’s emotional well-being in Latvia
The Child Protection Centre (BAC) received more than 1,700 submissions regarding possible violations of children’s rights last year, nearly twice as many as…
“It’s dangerous to think everything will somehow be fine” — expert concerned about Latvians’ preparedness for crises
Latvians’ individual preparedness for crisis situations is very low, and the weakest points are uncertainty and lack of practical knowledge about how to…
In the event of war, NATO plans to deploy forces to Latvia more quickly
NATO plans to strengthen the defense of its eastern flank and ensure that alliance forces can be rapidly deployed to Latvia and Estonia…
Latvia to be hit by strong winds and rain as gusts reach up to 19 m/s
Cloudy skies with occasional clear spells are expected across Latvia on Wednesday, according to the Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre. Clouds will…
Demand for bear repellent spray soars in Estonia
The number of bear sightings has risen in Estonia, and so has demand for bear repellent spray; some hunting equipment stores have even…
Road projects in Latvia may be delayed as disputes over cost sharing continue
State-owned company Latvijas valsts ceļi (LVC) is continuing discussions with road construction companies over a risk-sharing mechanism related to rising prices, LVC Chairman…
Forecasters warn of rain, thunderstorms, and sharp temperature drop in Latvia
Cloud cover will remain variable across Latvia on Tuesday and Wednesday, with rain expected in many areas, according to the Latvian Environment, Geology…
A new government is taking shape in Latvia
The four parties attempting to form Latvia’s new government under the leadership of Andris Kulbergs of the Apvienotais saraksts (AS) have already divided…
