Heatwave approaches – up to +30 degrees, slightly cooler along the coast
On Tuesday, under the influence of an anticyclone, skies will be clear in the western part of Latvia, while clouds will occasionally cover…
Wet summer threatens rural tourism in Lithuania
The rainy start to summer has cast a shadow over Lithuania’s rural tourism sector, with guesthouses reporting massive cancellations, with up to 80%…
“You’d think it was a famine” – mycologist criticizes mushroom pickers for damaging forests
This summer, mushroom season in Latvia has started unusually early – chanterelles have already appeared in forests as early as May and early…
Low water level on Germany’s largest river disrupts freight transport
A heat wave sweeping across western Europe has caused water levels in Germany’s largest river, the Rhine, to drop below the level that…
Alcohol consumption decreases in Lithuania; more drunk drivers
In 2024, official alcohol consumption reached its lowest level in a decade, but the increasing number of alcohol-related deaths is a cause for…
Latvia faces risk of budget collapse – government incapable of action, Kulbergs warns
Saeima deputy and President of the Auto Association, Andris Kulbergs, expressed grave concerns during the TV24 program “Ziņu TOP”, warning that the Latvian…
How much does the governor of the Bank of Latvia earn? Kazāks’ latest declaration reveals the figures
Last year, the Governor of the Bank of Latvia, Mārtiņš Kazāks, earned a total income of 221,943 euros, according to his official declaration…
Orbán accuses EU of organizing “repulsive” Pride march
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has called the Pride march “repulsive and shameful” and accused the European Union (EU) of helping to organize…
The Ministry of Economics in austerity mode: plans to eliminate 40 positions and save millions
As part of a review of administrative processes, the Ministry of Economics (EM) plans to reduce the number of employees by 40 positions,…
