19 Latvian seafarers currently in the Persian Gulf
There are currently 19 Latvian seafarers in the Persian Gulf region, the Ministry of Transport (SM) reported. At the same time, no vessels…
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Jūrmala council suspected of creating new post for Truksnis with salary up to 5,000 euros
During discussions on the mayor’s office regulations and changes to staffing positions, the opposition in Jūrmala City Council on Thursday raised concerns about…
Measles situation in Latvia is serious, warns head of Infectology Centre
The situation with the measles outbreak in Latvia is serious, said Baiba Rozentāle, head of the Latvian Infectology Centre, in an interview on…
Rain and wet snow in Latvia on Thursday, dry weather over the weekend
Skies will be mostly cloudy on Thursday, with some clearing expected in the first half of the day, according to the Latvian Environment,…
Latvia’s Prime Minister promises “significant” windfall tax on fuel traders
Prime Minister Evika Siliņa (New Unity) has indicated that the planned windfall tax on fuel traders will be “significant,” although it is still…
Measles outbreak begins in Latvia, risk assessed as high
The first measles outbreak in Latvia since 2018 has been recorded, according to Ilze Ūdre, a representative of the Centre for Disease Prevention…
Energy Commissioner: Latvia’s energy sector is more vulnerable than it appears
Wind farms are a matter of national security and part of the solution in the event of an attack on Latvia’s energy infrastructure,…
Expert states bluntly: Latvia lacks resources for the Strait of Hormuz
The Latvian Armed Forces do not have sufficient military-technical resources to effectively participate in efforts to unblock the Strait of Hormuz, former Commander…
Minister comments: Will Latvia need to get involved in the Strait of Hormuz?
At present, Latvia’s involvement in a potential operation in the Strait of Hormuz is not planned, Defence Minister Andris Sprūds (P) told Latvian…
