BNN IN FOCUS | Storm becomes Latvia’s stress test – what would happen if the power stayed out for several days?
BNN IN FOCUS | Storm becomes Latvia’s stress test – what would happen if the power stayed out for several…
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Latvia hit by most destructive storm since 2005 – more than 100,000 households without electricity
On Saturday evening, 22 August, Latvia was hit by its most destructive storm since January 2005, according to meteorological data. According to electricity…
BNN IN FOCUS | “Arrogant officials don’t understand” – CSDD data leak also poses a threat to democracy
The cyberattack on Latvia’s Road Traffic Safety Directorate (CSDD) and the leak of data belonging to 1.2 million residents show that Latvia is…
Lithuania in no rush to rescue airBaltic – Nausėda sets a key condition
Lithuania should not invest in Latvia’s national airline airBaltic until the financially troubled company becomes profitable, Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda said on Friday….
Powerful storm approaching Latvia – residents urged to avoid going outside unless necessary
According to weather forecasts, a storm is expected to hit Riga on Saturday and continue into Sunday, prompting the municipality to urge residents…
Large rain system approaches Latvia – heavy rainfall expected on Saturday
Weather conditions in Latvia over the coming days will be shaped by active cyclonic activity, bringing cloudy and rainy weather, according to the…
People in Latvia will be able to “ban” themselves from taking out loans – parliament adopts major changes
The Latvian parliament on Thursday adopted amendments to the Consumer Rights Protection Law giving consumers the right to indicate through credit information bureaus…
Latvia may be forced to turn to nuclear energy amid growing electricity demand
Latvia will have to consider the use of nuclear energy in the future as energy consumption by the economy and data centres increases,…
Forecasters warn of heavy rain and thunderstorms in Latvia – rain to continue through the weekend
Rain clouds will move across all regions of Latvia on Thursday and Friday, with heavy downpours and thunderstorms possible in some areas, according…
