Temperatures in Latvia to climb to as high as +30°C midweek
August 5, 2026
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Political analyst on the IShowSpeed “meltdown”, Latvia’s gains, and teens in Dome Square This week may have brought more globally significant events than…
Belgium to extend shop opening hours
The Belgian government has decided to relax rules on shop opening hours, allowing businesses to work longer in the evenings and scrapping one…
Latvia’s Civil Service under scrutiny: civil servant reassignment review launched
The Ombudsman’s Office has launched a study into the reassignment of civil servants in the national civil service, aiming to assess the effectiveness…
Latvian soldiers in Ukraine after the war? Training mission under consideration during peacetime
In the event of a ceasefire in Ukraine, Latvia — as a member of the “Coalition of Good Will” — plans to contribute…
Spain to step up monitoring of far-right groups after riots
After four nights of riots and clashes with migrants from African countries, Spain will step up its investigation into possible crimes committed by…
Merz: Patriot systems to arrive in Ukraine very soon
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has said that Ukraine will soon receive Patriot systems, which are particularly needed to protect against Russian attacks, Politico…
“We will have nothing left to eat!” – farmers warn as LOSP harshly criticizes European Commission’s budget plan
The European Commission’s (EC) proposal for the next European Union (EU) budget endangers the future of farmers, according to Guntis Gūtmanis, Chairman of…
Europe warns Iran against reinstating UN sanctions
France, Britain and Germany have told Iran that it must immediately resume diplomatic talks on its nuclear program and have warned of the…
Memorandum signed on sale of Telia-owned shares in Tet and LMT to Latvia
The Swedish company Telia Company (Telia) has signed a memorandum of understanding with Latvia, Latvenergo, and Latvian State Radio and Television Centre (LVRTC)…
