United Kingdom pledges to defend Latvia together with NATO
The United Kingdom, together with other NATO allies, is ready to defend the territory of Latvia and that of any other member state…
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Latvian government websites experience major cyberattack
On Thursday morning, Latvian government websites came under a large-scale distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack, representatives of the state-owned company Latvijas Valsts radio un…
Frosty nights on Thursday and Friday, rain arrives over the weekend
On Thursday and Friday, skies over Latvia will feature variable cloudiness with no significant precipitation, according to the Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology…
Latvia will need to borrow 3.8 billion euros next year – why?
Next year Latvia will need to borrow 3.8 billion euros on international financial markets, and in 2027 the borrowing requirement will rise to…
Latvia’s ministry proposes reducing number of centralized exams in secondary schools
The Ministry of Education and Science (IZM) has proposed dropping one advanced-level centralized exam in secondary schools, according to a draft regulation prepared…
From frost to rain – what weather to expect in the coming days
On Wednesday, skies will see variable cloud cover with no precipitation expected. Overnight, patches of fog may form in some areas, reducing visibility….
Opinion: When even a President can be silenced – Trump vs. YouTube and the triumph of censorship
Opinion article by Ilona Bērziņa Donald Trump’s lawsuit against YouTube exposes a troubling reality – a handful of global tech corporations today can…
Latvia raises road user fees for freight transport
Starting with the 1st of January next year, Latvia will increase most road user charges (vignettes) for freight vehicles over three tons, the…
Cool nights and chilly days ahead in Latvia
On Tuesday, clouds will occasionally cover the sun, but no significant precipitation is expected, according to the Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre….
