Midweek weather in Latvia will be warm but rainy
May 13, 2026
Latest Covid-19 cases in Baltics. 2 566 in Latvia, 4 051 in Lithuania, 2 438 in Estonia
A total of 2 566 new Covid-19 infection cases were found in Latvia in the last 24 hours. 968 of the patients were…
Deltacron? Cyprus reports discovering a mix of coronavirus variants
In Cyprus, a biology professor at the University of Cyprus has announced the discovery of a strain of the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 with omicron-like…
British Prime Minister hears calls for resignation over lockdown garden party
In the UK, Prime Minister Boris Johnson faces serious calls for resignation. The leader of the ruling Conservative Party has admitted attending a…
General practitioners overloaded; still no word on solutions from the state
Covid-19 has caused general practitioners in Latvia to experience «unreal workload». The unresolved issue of providing additional state-paid assistants remains unresolved, said President…
High energy prices force Latvian government to consider providing aid to residents
Due to high energy prices, Latvia’s government should consider additional solutions to provide support to residents, said Minister of Environment Protection and Regional…
Vaidere: Russia wants out of isolation imposed by the west
Russia wants out of the western countries’ imposed well-deserved isolation, as Latvian members of the European Parliament Inese Vaidere said in a post…
After Estonia’s fuel price record, retailers explain its reasons
This week, in Estonia’s largest petrol station chains, the price of petrol 95 has reached a new national record of 1.599 euros. Representatives…
Narcotics gradually replace smoking and alcohol among teenagers
Teenagers in Latvia smoke and drink alcohol less when compared to previous years. Use of narcotics, however, remains widely spread, according to data…
Saeima deputy accused of spying for Russia prohibited from working in the parliament
The office of the prosecutor has decided to prohibit 13th Saeima deputy Jānis Ādamsons, who is accused of spying for Russia, from performing…
