Orange warning in the East – heavy rain and flood risk over the weekend
On Friday, clouds will bring rain to many areas, with heavy downpours and thunderstorms expected in the eastern part of the country. Overnight,…
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Surge in new opioids and synthetic drugs threatens Europe, EU drugs agency warns
In a report published on Thursday, the 5th July, the EU Drugs Agency (EUDA) warns of new threats to Europe’s “constantly evolving” drugs…
Construction of shelters to become mandatory for many buildings in Latvia after two years
On Thursday, the Saeima adopted in the final reading amendments to the Civil Protection and Disaster Management Law, introducing a mandatory requirement to…
Putin tells Trump that Russia must respond to Ukrainian “terrorist” attacks
On Wednesday, the 4th of June, Russian President Vladimir Putin told US President Donald Trump that he would have to respond to Ukrainian…
Farmers’ losses increase, but no fund exists – is Latvia ready for climate risks?
Latvia still needs to explore options for creating a risk fund into which farmers would contribute to cover losses from natural disasters and…
EU gives green light for Bulgaria to adopt the euro in 2026
On Wednesday, the 4th of June, the European Commission (EC) and the European Central Bank (ECB) gave Bulgaria the green light to adopt…
World War II bombs found in Cologne – 20 000 residents evacuated to neutralise them
After three unexploded World War II bombs were found in the Deutz neighbourhood of Cologne on Monday, around 20 500 people were evacuated…
Uncertainty and errors in the election olatform – CEC seeks justifications, MPs still doubt readiness
The disruptions observed during Monday’s early voting are also linked to insufficient training, said Kristīne Saulīte, Chairwoman of the Central Election Commission (CEC),…
Heatwave expected – local thunderstorms and the onset of meteorological summer
On Wednesday, skies will be mostly clear with no significant precipitation expected. A light to moderate wind will continue to blow from the…
