Why do Lithuanians buy houses in Tenerife?
Tenerife, the largest island in the Canary Islands, has always been seen as a holiday destination, but it is now gaining increasing popularity…
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Temperatures to reach up to +31 degree on Wednesday and Thursday
Wednesday and Thursday are expected to be the warmest days of the week, according to the Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre. On…
Heating bills to rise in Riga – city council criticises “Latvenergo” and seeks to take control
The Riga City Council has pledged to find solutions in cooperation with the Ministry of Economics (EM) to mitigate the rise in heating…
France begins accepting “academic refugees”
Aix-Marseille University (AMU) is reaching out to scientists who could be affected by the reforms of the US President Donald Trump administration and…
What to expect in the fuel market: experts warn of risks
In the near future, fuel prices in Latvia are expected to remain at current levels with possible moderate fluctuations — either upward or…
Latvia plans to start recruiting of an additional 500 professional soldiers
Starting in July, the National Armed Forces (NAF) of Latvia plan to recruit an additional 500 professional soldiers. The defence sector hopes that…
Wet summer threatens rural tourism in Lithuania
The rainy start to summer has cast a shadow over Lithuania’s rural tourism sector, with guesthouses reporting massive cancellations, with up to 80%…
“You’d think it was a famine” – mycologist criticizes mushroom pickers for damaging forests
This summer, mushroom season in Latvia has started unusually early – chanterelles have already appeared in forests as early as May and early…
A heatwave approaches Latvia – temperatures to reach up to +30 degrees on Thursday
On Monday, Latvia’s weather will still be influenced by a cyclone, meaning that during the night, and only in the far eastern regions…
