Heavy rain and thunderstorms set to affect Latvia
June 15, 2026
US court blocks several Trump tariffs, saying president overstepped his authority
A federal court, the US Court of International Trade, on Wednesday, the 28th of May, blocked President Donald Trump from imposing import tariffs…
Auditors: Like a “wallet to dip into” – the state invested 545 million in airBaltic with no clear plan or oversight
The state has not monitored the recovery of investments made in Latvia’s national airline airBaltic during the Covid-19 crisis and has so far…
Thunderstorms in the East and fog – weather forecast for the coming days
Thursday is expected to be mostly cloudy across Latvia, with widespread rain. In the eastern part of the country, heavy thunderstorms are forecast…
Belgium and Turkey express interest in joining drone coalition led by Latvia and the UK
Belgium and Turkey have expressed their interest in joining the international Drone Coalition led by Latvia and the United Kingdom to support Ukraine,…
Food trucks in Gaza raided, underscoring problems in aid distribution
UN trucks delivering food to Gaza were stopped and raided overnight, Gaza residents and merchants said on Wednesday, the 28th of May, hours…
Health and security on a common front – Health Minister calls to strengthen pharmaceutical production in Latvia
Health and defence are not separate domains – hospitals, medicines, and doctors are essential in times of armed conflict, Latvian Health Minister Hosam…
Transport ministers in Vilnius reaffirm commitment to military mobility in Europe
On Tuesday, the 27th of May, in Vilnius, transport ministers representing Eastern and Northern European countries, along with EU and NATO representatives, convened…
“Funding still unclear, but the vision is there” – Transport Minister Švinka on the future of Rail Baltica
The Ministry of Transport will conduct calculations on the potential cost savings of the railway sector reform, which includes integrating the state-owned “Eiropas…
Zelenskyy: Putin irritates Trump more than I do
Volodymyr Zelenskyy told reporters in Kyiv on Tuesday, the 27th of May, that despite his difficult relations with Donald Trump, he believes that…
