Temperatures in Latvia to climb to as high as +30°C midweek
August 5, 2026
NATO reaffirms Article 5 commitment, pledges at least $140 billion in military aid for Ukraine
NATO leaders meeting at the Alliance summit in Ankara reaffirmed their commitment to collective defence under Article 5 of the North Atlantic Treaty…
Latvian Border Guard chief calls for greater military support at the border
The State Border Guard needs increased support from the Latvian National Armed Forces (NBS), Border Guard Chief Guntis Pujāts said in an interview…
airBaltic cannot operate without state funding, Latvian PM demands business plan
Latvia’s national airline airBaltic is not capable of operating without additional financial support, Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs said in an interview with LETA….
Weather to improve as warmer air moves into Latvia after days of rain
The centre of the cyclone will remain over Latvia on Thursday, although the heaviest rainfall has already passed, according to the Latvian Environment,…
“It’s absurd!” Pellet shortages return to Latvia as prices keep rising, minister responds
Latvia’s pellet producers must give priority to meeting domestic demand, Climate and Energy Minister Jānis Vitenbergs said on Wednesday after meeting representatives of…
Latvian President: Russia likes to intimidate, but NATO stands behind us
Russia likes to intimidate countries in the region, but Latvia is backed by the NATO Alliance, Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs said during a…
Hundreds to lose jobs as LDz Cargo announces major layoffs
LDz Cargo, the freight subsidiary of Latvian Railways (Latvijas dzelzceļš), plans to lay off 300 employees across Latvia, the company confirmed to LETA….
Will the U.S. reduce its troop presence in Latvia? Defence Ministry responds
There have been no indications in communications with the United States that Washington is preparing to reduce the number of U.S. troops stationed…
Lower taxes, bigger benefits: Latvia’s election promises
Political parties contesting Latvia’s 15th Saeima election have unveiled election platforms packed with costly promises, many of which lack clear funding plans or…
