“Drones must be shot down” – Latvia’s new Defence Minister delivers a clear message
Latvia’s new Defence Minister, Raivis Melnis, has stated that drones entering Latvian airspace must be intercepted and destroyed, while emphasizing the need to…
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Temperatures up to +26°C! Summer warmth arrives in Latvia, but there’s a catch
Summer-like weather will continue across Latvia in the coming days, with temperatures rising to as high as +26°C. However, the pleasant warmth will…
Latvian immunologist Ņikiforenko sentenced to 13 years in prison for sexual abuse of patients
The Riga District Court in Jūrmala on Wednesday sentenced immunologist Jevgēnijs Ņikiforenko to 13 years in prison and banned him from practicing medicine…
EBRD cuts Latvia’s growth forecast and warns of Rail Baltica and airBaltic risks
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has lowered its economic growth forecasts for all three Baltic states for both this year…
Latvian Prime Minister on airBaltic: A crucial decision must be made this summer
Latvian taxpayers’ money can no longer be the sole source of support for the national airline airBaltic, Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs said in…
Temperatures in Latvia to reach +27°C before rain arrives
Partly cloudy skies are expected across Latvia on Wednesday. According to the Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre, light rain is forecast in…
Brussels seeks balance between passenger rights and airline needs
Policymakers, consumer advocates and airline lobbies have been fighting for more than a decade over what protections passengers should have, and Brussels hopes…
US may expand nuclear deterrence presence in Europe – Baltic States among interested countries
The United States is considering the possibility of deploying nuclear-capable aircraft in additional European NATO member states, the Financial Times reported on Tuesday….
Rail Baltica contract in Latvia found to be among the most expensive in the Baltics
Latvia’s contract for the construction of the mainline section of the Rail Baltica railway project with the consortium E.R.B. Rail JV is exceptionally…
