Pellet prices begin to fall in Latvia – producers predict what will happen next
Demand for wood pellets is beginning to decline both in export markets and domestically, according to Didzis Palejs, Chairman of the Board of…
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Forecasters update weekend outlook – what to expect in Latvia?
On Friday, skies will be cloudy and brief rain is expected in many areas, although the sun will still make occasional appearances, according…
From minister’s chair to prosecutor’s office – decision on charges awaited in Uzulnieks’ 3.09‰ drunk-driving case
The criminal case against former Welfare Minister Reinis Uzulnieks, who was caught driving under the influence of alcohol, has been referred to the…
Stepaņenko refuses to assess threat posed by Russia to Latvia
Jūlija Stepaņenko, the prime ministerial candidate of the Sovereign Power/Young Latvians alliance, did not provide a specific assessment of the threat posed by…
Rain to spread across most of Latvia – winds to strengthen towards the end of the week
On Thursday, skies will be cloudy with some clear spells. Overnight into Thursday, a precipitation zone will cross Latvia from the west, bringing…
Healthcare workers prepare to protest – demand Latvian health minister’s resignation and pay rise of at least 30%
The Council of the Latvian Health and Social Care Workers’ Trade Union (LVSADA) has decided to maintain its demand for pay increases for…
Heating to become more expensive in Latvia this season
Heating tariffs in Latvia could be on average 5–15% higher this heating season than during the previous one, Climate and Energy Minister Jānis…
Nearly 420,000 euros from father living in Russia – Stepaņenko refuses to explain origin of gifts
Jūlija Stepaņenko, the prime ministerial candidate of the Sovereign Power/Young Latvians alliance, refused to explain the origin of funds gifted to her by…
Communications must last at least 72 hours in a crisis – Latvia prepares new action plan
Latvia’s Ministry of Transport, together with mobile operators, is working on a plan to ensure that communications remain operational for at least 72…
