Temperatures in Latvia to climb to as high as +30°C midweek
August 5, 2026
Putin dismisses Russian transport minister
Russian dictator Vladimir Putin has fired Transport Minister Roman Starovoit after the weekend of air traffic disruptions, Politico reports. The Kremlin has not…
Avens requests criminal proceedings against Foreign Minister Braže for defamation
Russian-Latvian dual citizen and billionaire Pjotrs Avens has requested that the State Police initiate criminal proceedings against Foreign Minister Baiba Braže (New Unity)…
Local buses start operating between Latvia and Estonia
After several years of bureaucratic coordination between the two countries, cross-border bus routes have started running between the cities of southern Estonia and…
Retail downturn in Latvia: decline both year-on-year and month-on-month
In May of this year, retail turnover in Latvia decreased by 1.9% compared to the same month last year, placing Latvia among seven…
Parents in Europe push for limited access to social networks
It is expected that it will soon be more difficult for European teenagers to access social media content, and the European Union institutions…
Musk announces the founding of a party
US billionaire Elon Musk has announced the launch of a new political party, following his loud departure from Donald Trump, Politico reports. Musk,…
Health Minister: No noticeable improvements in healthcare for residents next year
Given the current level of funding and the need for austerity, residents will not experience improvements in the healthcare sector next year, according…
Israel strikes Houthi-controlled parts of Yemen
Israel said it had carried out strikes on three ports and a power plant in parts of Yemen controlled by Houthi rebels, the…
Weather changes this week: from +25 degrees to heavy rain and wind
On Monday, the sky will be mostly cloudy, although brief clear spells may still occur in some places during the first half of…
