Heavy rain and thunderstorms set to affect Latvia
June 15, 2026
Weather forecast for the coming days: thunderstorms, fog, and 22°C warmth
On Monday, clouds will cover the eastern part of Latvia, bringing rain, and in the far eastern regions, thunderstorms are possible. In contrast,…
Sanctioned Russian cargo paralyzes “Kālija parks” terminal — company demands right to clear warehouses
To fully resume operations, the port terminal JSC “Kālija parks” (KP) in Ventspils must be cleared of fertilizer cargo left behind by the…
Lavrov calls Vatican an “inelegant” venue for Ukraine-Russia peace talks
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Friday, the 23rd of May, questioned the Vatican as a potential venue for peace talks between Russia…
Germany commits to protecting NATO neighbours with new brigade in Lithuania
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Ombudsman Jansons admits excessive alcohol use, explains absence from parliament with health issues
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Trump administration bars international students from Harvard University
On Thursday, the 22nd of May, the government of US President Donald Trump decided that Harvard University can no longer admit foreign students….
Tet fined 14 000 euros for withholding key contract information from customers
Latvia’s Public Utilities Commission (SPRK) has fined telecommunications company Tet 14 000 euros for failing to provide mandatory contract summaries to customers before…
Ombudsman Jansons nowhere to be seen – Saeima demands answers over his ongoing absence
The Latvian Parliament is seeking clarity regarding the situation at the Ombudsman’s Office, particularly the repeated and unexplained absences of Ombudsman Juris Jansons….
