Hot weather and thunderstorms expected over the weekend – how long will the warmth last?
On Friday, sunshine will alternate with clouds, with occasional short rain showers expected in some areas. A light to moderate east wind will…
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Prime Minister promises – Rail Baltica will continue in Latvia, funding secured
Funding for the continuation of the Rail Baltica railway project in Latvia is guaranteed for several more years, Prime Minister Evika Siliņa (New…
Latvia plans to grant municipalities the right to block wind farm projects
Municipalities may be given the right to reject wind power projects if the capacity of projects already implemented in their territory reaches 150…
Due to costs, Latvia considering reducing print media deliveries
During a meeting this week between representatives of the Ministry of Transport (MoT) and the Latvian Press Publishers Association, the possibility was discussed…
Stradiņš Hospital to significantly increase fees for doctor consultations
From the 1st of September, consultation fees at Pauls Stradiņš Clinical University Hospital (PSKUS) will be increased by 10 euros, hospital representative Gunda…
Ukrainian President awards Latvian Foreign Minister Baiba Braže for supporting Ukraine’s sovereignty
By decree of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Latvian Foreign Minister Baiba Braže (New Unity) has been awarded the Order of Merit, 2nd Class,…
Kleinbergs criticizes Ratnieks’ statements on migrants: “It’s not as bad as claimed”
Riga Mayor Viesturs Kleinbergs (Progressives) has pledged to closely monitor how effective Riga Municipal Police involvement will be in raids against illegal immigration…
Prices continue to rise in Latvia, competition fiercer than ever: food retailers concerned
The past year has not been easy for the food retail sector, said Noris Krūzītis, Executive Director of the Latvian Food Retailers Association….
Doctors warn: Without pay rise, Latvia will become a “well-guarded cemetery”
If additional funds demanded by doctors for raising medical staff salaries are not found, it will look as if someone wants to turn…
