Temperatures in Latvia to climb to as high as +30°C midweek
August 5, 2026
US halts arms deliveries; Ukraine concerned about growing Russian aggression
Kyiv has warned that the suspension of US arms supplies could encourage Russia to continue the war, which is now in its fourth…
Latvia’s Ministry of Finance plans major staff reductions
The Ministry of Finance (MoF) is preparing for a significant reduction in staff across its administrative sector next year, with the planned downsizing…
Latvia to experience hottest day since last summer
The night leading into Thursday was dry and nearly clear, with light winds and the potential for fog to form in some areas. The…
Latvia among EU countries with the highest unemployment rates
In May, Latvia recorded an unemployment rate of 6.9%, exceeding the average in both the European Union (EU) and the eurozone, according to…
Trump: Israel has agreed to Gaza ceasefire terms
US President Donald Trump has announced that Israel has agreed to the terms of a 60-day ceasefire in Gaza, writes “Politico”. Trump wrote…
Why do Lithuanians buy houses in Tenerife?
Tenerife, the largest island in the Canary Islands, has always been seen as a holiday destination, but it is now gaining increasing popularity…
Websites plan to introduce a tool to block AI bots
Millions of websites, including Sky News, The Associated Press and Buzzfeed, will now be able to block artificial intelligence (AI) bots from accessing…
Macron speaks with Putin; stresses support for Ukraine
French President Emmanuel Macron spoke by phone with Russian dictator Vladimir Putin for two hours, Reuters reports. The phone call on the 1st…
Latvian Prime minister seeks further budget cuts but hesitates to reduce party funding
To implement the ruling coalition’s priorities, additional austerity measures may be necessary, Prime Minister Evika Siliņa (New Unity) said in an interview with…
