Laizāns released on record-high bail in Latvia’s largest money-laundering case
The Economic Court (ELT) in November released Rēzekne businessman Elmārs Laizāns — accused of leading an organized criminal group in the largest money-laundering…
Le Pen criticizes European defense programs – France must strengthen its own
Marine Le Pen, the face of the French far-right party National Alliance (RN), has criticized France’s participation in European defense programs and hinted…
Latvia signs 89 million euros contract with Škoda for new battery electric trains
The Road Transport Administration (ATD) on Thursday signed a contract with the Czech consortium “Škoda Transportation – Škoda Vagonka” (“Škoda”) for the purchase…
Fall of Pokrovsk won’t break front line; weakens Ukraine’s position in Trump’s eyes
Whether Russia will succeed in capturing the Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk is a matter of time, and while the city’s fall won’t destroy…
Rapid increase in influenza cases in Latvia: vaccines nearly depleted
Last week, all monitoring areas of the Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (SPKC) and all age groups recorded a sharp increase in…
A mass of cold air approaches Latvia: snow and frost expected at week’s end
On Thursday and Friday, the weather will remain wet, and on Friday during the day, rain in some areas will gradually turn to…
Britain calls on EU to change human rights laws to combat illegal immigration
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has called on European leaders to change human rights laws to make it easier to deport immigrants from…
Poland plans to transfer fighter jets to Ukraine in exchange for drone technology
Poland is in the process of negotiating the transfer of MiG-29 fighters to Ukraine in exchange for access to Ukrainian-made drone technology, writes…
December in Latvia feels like spring – new warmth record set in Pāvilosta
By 1 p.m. on Wednesday, the highest air temperature in Latvia had reached +9.3°C in Pāvilosta, according to data from the Latvian Environment,…
