Heating bills rise in Latvia – the government promises support
The coalition has reached a conceptual agreement on two main approaches through which the state could provide support to residents and businesses in…
From bitter cold to wetter weather: how conditions will change in Latvia this week
In the first half of the week, the weather will remain not only cold but also dry. Under the influence of colder air…
Five arrested in Germany for illegal export of goods to Russia
German customs officials on the 2nd of February detained five men who allegedly violated the European Union embargo on Russia by exporting industrial…
Drone sightings near British military bases double last year
British military bases saw a surge in drone sightings in 2025, highlighting the changing nature of warfare and prompting the government to give…
Estonians consider closing border with Russia
Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna has indicated that one way to combat illegal border crossings could be to close it, writes ERR News….
A new US ambassador to arrive in Riga soon, strengthening bilateral cooperation
A new phase in relations between Latvia and the United States will begin soon, as the new US ambassador is expected to arrive…
After paid trips to China, representatives of various sectors have become lobbyists for China’s interests, VDD concludes
Last year, representatives of various sectors, including politicians, took advantage of opportunities to travel on paid visits to China, and following such trips…
Czechs take to the streets to show support for President Pavel
Tens of thousands of Czechs took to the streets on the 1st of February to show their support for President Petr Pavel, who…
“This is essentially genocide” – Latvia’s President on Russia’s actions in Ukraine
Russia’s current attacks on civilian energy infrastructure are “essentially approaching genocide,” Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs said on Monday in an interview with LTV’s…
