Year-end with a wintry character: snow, wind, and frost
December 29, 2025
Authorities visit homes of 55 Russian citizens who do not have legal status in Latvia
Last Friday, Latvian State Border Guard visited homes of 55 Russian citizens who, as of the 3rd of November 2023, do not have…
Weeks starts off with colder weather in Latvia; snow expected
The first half of the week will be cloudy with moments of clear sky, as reported by Latvian State Environment, Geology and Meteorology…
Trump: Putin “probably” involved in Navalny’s death
Donald Trump said in an interview with Fox News on Sunday, the 17th of March, that Putin was “probably” involved in the death…
EU pledges 7.7 billion euros for global needs in 2024
Despite rapidly growing needs in Gaza and elsewhere, the European Union (EU) on Monday, the 18th of March, pledged to spend an initial…
Banksy confirms new London tree mural is his work
Banksy has confirmed that he is the creator of the new artwork that appeared in north London’s Finsbury Park on Sunday, after the…
Inflation in Latvia below average in EU and Eurozone in February
In February 2024 inflation in Latvia was below the average in the European Union and Eurozone, according to the latest data published by…
Latvian police punish 20 motorists for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs
On Sunday, the 17th of March, police punished 20 motorists for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, as reported by Latvian…
Czech Republic grapples with surge of whooping cough
The incidence of whooping cough is soaring in Europe, including the Czech Republic, and confusion over official guidelines and the public appearance of…
Farmers: nearly all rapeseed fields in Vidzeme and Latgale fail to make it through winter hibernation
Almost none of the rapeseed fields in Vidzeme and Latgale have made it through winter, as LETA was told by interviewed Latvian. Grain-farming…
