Heavy rain and thunderstorms set to affect Latvia
June 15, 2026
For national defense: Saeima bans officials from traveling to Russia and Belarus
On Thursday, the Saeima passed the third reading of a law aimed at restricting activities that pose a threat to national security. The…
Expert warns: If Latvia delays wind farm development, electricity bills will be higher than in neighboring countries
If wind farm development in Latvia does not catch up to the levels of Lithuania and Estonia, differences in electricity prices between the…
How Brands Use Mini-Games to Drive Engagement and Loyalty
In the age of ad fatigue and ever-decreasing attention spans, brands are under more pressure than ever to find meaningful ways to connect…
Plan to ban Russian and Belarusian citizens from purchasing real estate in Latvia
On Thursday, the Saeima’s Legal Affairs Committee approved for the third reading a new draft law that would prohibit Russia and Belarus, as…
MPs express diverging views on Ombudsman Janson’s performance
During Thursday’s parliamentary session, Saeima deputies expressed differing opinions about the work and impact of the Ombudsman’s Office after hearing a report from…
Saeima refuses to consider declaration apologizing to the public for Covid-19 policy
A majority of Saeima deputies today rejected the inclusion in the next Saeima session agenda of a declaration prepared by the party “Latvia…
Russian troop losses in Ukraine reach 1,000,340 soldiers, reports Ukrainian general staff
Russian troop losses in Ukraine have reached 1,000,340 soldiers as of Thursday morning, according to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of…
Latvia cannot be left without a Prosecutor General – urgent action needed, Rinkēvičs stresses
Latvia cannot afford to function for an extended period — for example, several months — without a Prosecutor General, said President Edgars Rinkēvičs…
Clouds and rain mainly on thursday, but sunshine and warmer weather over the weekend
On Thursday, the skies over Latvia will remain mostly cloudy. A precipitation zone will continue moving across the country – during the night,…
