Only brief showers in some areas during the day as winds ease
August 12, 2026
Ex-PM Kariņš: Not to criticise former colleagues, but the government must be more transparent about threats
There are shortcomings in the government’s communication regarding the current geopolitical situation—there needs to be more discussion about what we can do to…
From frost to warmth: weekend temperatures expected to reach +15°C
On Tuesday, the skies will be cloudy in the east but will clear up in the west, allowing the sun to shine, according…
Future of Ventspils Freeport uncertain – businesses and local government want an experienced leader
Discussions are underway regarding the selection of a candidate for the position of chairperson of the board of Ventspils Freeport. Representatives of entrepreneurs…
OECD lowers global economic growth forecasts
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) on Monday lowered its global economic growth forecasts for this year and next, citing trade…
Fire at Ikea last year linked to Russia and will be treated as terrorist attack, Lithuanian prosecutor says
Russian military intelligence is responsible for the arson attack on an Ikea store in Vilnius last May and one of the suspects is…
French MEP tells US: Give back the Statue of Liberty
Raphaël Glucksmann, a Member of the European Parliament (MEP) from the Socialists and Democrats group, has set the tongues wagging by suggesting that…
Birth rate decline in Latvia – newborn count below 1 000 for fourth consecutive month
In January 2025, a total of 881 newborns were registered in Latvia, marking a 16.1% decrease (169 fewer newborns) compared to the same…
VIDEO | Fire at crowded nightclub in northern Macedonia kills 59
In the early hours of Sunday, the 16th of March, a fire broke out in the northern Macedonian town of Kocani, killing 59…
Due to migrant influx, government to be asked to partially close “Pāternieki” border crossing
Due to the increasing influx of migrants, the State Border Guard will ask the government to decide on the partial closure of the…
