VIDEO | Taiwan struck by the strongest earthquake in 25 years
A 7.2-magnitude earthquake struck Taiwan on Wednesday the 3rd of April, the strongest to hit the island in at least 25 years, killing…
Gulbe: food producers and retailers do not have equal market power in Latvia
Food producers and retailers do not have equal market power in Latvia, said Head of the Agricultural Market Promotion Division of the Institute…
Week to start off in Latvia with precipitation and thunderstorm
On Tuesday, the 2nd of April, a new cyclone will approach Latvia from the south-west. This means the week will start off with…
Profits of Latvian financial institutions reaches EUR 96 million in first two months of 2024
Monetary Financial Institutions of Latvia (MFI), mainly banks, operated with profits of EUR 96 million in the first two months of 2024. This…
Electricity consumption expected to go up rapidly after 2030
A rapid rise of electricity consumption is expected in Latvia after 2030. Between 2030 and 2035 consumption growth may reach up to 100%,…
JK Rowling challenges hate crime law and calls for her arrest
Harry Potter author JK Rowling has openly challenged Scotland’s new hate crime law, which recently came into force, on social media and called…
Fire breaks out at timber production site in Saldus
Last night, a highly dangerous fire broke out at a timber production site in Saldus, as reported by the State Fire and Rescue…
Media: Havana syndrome linked to Russian intelligence unit
According to a major investigation published by Insider, 60 Minutes and Der Spiegel, the worldwide mysterious phenomenon known as Havana Syndrome may be…
Andris Ķēniņš appointed as the new director general of Latvian State Environment Service
The Latvian government decided to approve deputy state secretary of the Ministry of Environment Protection and Regional Development Andris Ķēniņš for the post…
