State roads are crumbling – plans are ambitious, but funding covers only half of what’s needed
According to a report submitted by the Ministry of Transport on the development strategy for national main roads until 2040, a total of…
Western countries reveal major Russian cyber espionage campaign
Eleven Western countries – the US, UK, Germany, Czech Republic, Poland, Australia, Canada, Denmark, Estonia, France and the Netherlands – have accused Russia’s…
Paramedics in Latvia now permitted to defend themselves with pepper spray
On Thursday, the Latvian Parliament adopted amendments to the Medical Treatment Law in the third reading, granting Emergency Medical Service (NMPD) staff the…
Two Israeli embassy staff killed in Washington DC shooting, suspect in custody
Two Israeli embassy staff members were shot dead outside the Jewish Museum in Washington on Wednesday evening, the 21st of May, by an…
US formally confirms acceptance of gifted Qatari plane
The US has formally accepted a plane from Qatar for the Air Force One fleet, a gift that has drawn criticism including from…
Weather shift ahead: after pleasant warmth, heavy rain and flooding risk expected
In the second half of the week, the weather in Latvia will become increasingly rainy again. On Thursday, precipitation is expected mainly in…
Former aide to Ukraine’s ex-President Yanukovych shot dead in Madrid
Unidentified assailants shot dead 51-year-old former Ukrainian politician Andriy Portnov outside a school in a wealthy area of Madrid on Wednesday, the 21st…
FIU: Latvia faces elevated risk of sanctions violations due to geographical location
Latvia faces an elevated risk of violating sanctions imposed on aggressor states due to its geographical location, according to Paulis Iļjenkovs, Deputy Head…
Ministry of Welfare: action needed now – demographic measures require at least 150 million
The Ministry of Welfare (MoW) has outlined that improving demographic policy in Latvia will require a total of 150 million euros, which includes…
