Death toll from Nepal floods rises to 270; Latvians among the missing
At least 270 people have been killed in flash floods triggered by a glacier collapse in Nepal, officials reported on Thursday. Another 826…
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At least 15 Latvian travellers possibly missing in Nepal
The Latvian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has received information from relatives about at least 15 Latvian travellers in Nepal who currently cannot be…
New cyclone approaching Latvia – broad area of rain to cross the country on Saturday
On Thursday and Friday, skies will be partly cloudy, with only some light rain expected locally in northern parts of the country on…
BNN IN FOCUS | “We are not prepared” – former NAF Commander reveals major shortcomings in Latvia’s crisis management
The storm of the 22nd of August raises the question of whether Latvia is prepared for crises of this kind — and even…
Fourth Latvian volunteer soldier killed in Ukraine
Latvian volunteer soldier Vitālijs Šampiņš, whose call sign was “Vilks” (“Wolf”), has been killed on the Kharkiv front in Ukraine, Latvian Television reported…
Enjoy the sunshine while you can – rain set to return to Latvia this weekend
In the middle of the week, skies will be partly cloudy and no significant precipitation is expected, according to the Latvian Environment, Geology…
Major storm damage in Latvia’s state forests could take four months to clear
The most significant damage caused by the storm in Latvia’s state forests could take four months to clear, provided weather conditions do not…
Storm disrupted one in five ATMs in Latvia – residents urged to keep cash on hand
During last weekend’s storm, 183 of Latvia’s 869 ATMs, or roughly one in five, experienced disruptions, including 17 of the country’s 94 critical…
Latvia may not have enough money to cover storm damage – could seek help from the EC
Latvia may very likely have to seek financial assistance from the European Commission to cover the costs caused by the storm, Smart Administration…
