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…
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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…
Weather forecast for Latvia this week: calm conditions at first, followed by a new cyclone
On Tuesday, skies will be partly cloudy, with brief rain expected in many areas overnight and a chance of thunderstorms in some places…
“It has not been proven when, where, how much, how or for what” – former Bank of Latvia governor delivers final statement in court
Former Bank of Latvia Governor Ilmārs Rimšēvičs, who is accused of bribery-related offences, said in his final statement on Monday that it had…
Latvian PM: Latvia has not learned enough from the war in Ukraine
Last weekend’s storm showed that the country’s services are not properly coordinated with one another, Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs (AS) stressed in a…
Latvia’s fire and rescue service warns after devastating storm: everyone must be prepared to cope on their own for 72 hours
Every individual and organisation needs to consider their own preparedness and resilience, Mārtiņš Baltmanis, head of Latvia’s State Fire and Rescue Service (VUGD),…
Storm retreats, but meteorologists have new updates – another cyclone to approach Latvia over the weekend
On Monday, the effects of the departing cyclone will still be felt, with brief rain expected in many areas and thunderstorms developing locally…
