Dangerous animal disease detected in Lithuania – Latvia tightens surveillance
The first cases of bluetongue disease (also known as infectious catarrhal fever) have been confirmed in five dairy cattle farms in southwestern Lithuania,…
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Latvia’s Prosecutor General candidate Juriss: The Prosecutor’s Office must become more modern and humane
The Prosecutor’s Office must introduce an employee well-being program, establish specialized structural units, and make combating domestic violence and financial crimes a top…
A new rain zone to cross Latvia over the weekend – thunderstorms expected in some areas
On Friday, the 10th of October, occasional rain is expected throughout the central and eastern regions, with isolated thunderstorms possible during the day,…
Latvia’s emergency medical service tests new approach – “standby points”
The State Emergency Medical Service (NMPD) has introduced a new ambulance post in Jaunmārupe this summer, while another will open in Baloži in…
After two failed attempts, Saeima passes pollution law to avoid at least 300 million euros fine
On Thursday, after two unsuccessful attempts, the Saeima finally adopted amendments to the Law on Pollution in the second and final reading, aligning…
Autumn strengthens its grip: rain, wind, and chilly nights ahead
On Thursday night, steady rain will fall across Latvia’s western and central regions, while by the second half of the day, rain clouds…
Urging reconciliation, Latvian President does not rule out government change
If the current government cannot function effectively, it may be time to give others a chance, President Edgars Rinkēvičs said after meeting with…
Latvian Interior minister: Border crossers are no longer random migrants but trained men in their prime
The profile of border crossers has changed — they are now trained men in their prime, capable of acting quickly, said Latvian Interior…
Autumn in full swing – multiple rain bands and fog to cross Latvia
Wednesday will bring partly cloudy weather, gradually turning overcast across western and central regions during the day, according to the Latvian Environment, Geology…
