Medicine prices in Latvia may rise more than planned
April 9, 2026
Switzerland agrees to host Ukraine peace summit following Zelenskiy’s request
At the request of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, Switzerland on Monday, the 15th of January, agreed to host the World Ukraine Peace Summit….
Meteorologists predict wet snow and freezing rain in Latvia; layer of snow may grow by 5 cm
The clouds that will fully cover the sky on Monday, the 15th of January, will carry precipitation to the entire country. It will…
Number of newborns registered in Latvia down by 12.2% in 11 months
In 11 months of 2023 there were 13 045 newborns registered in Latvia, which is 12.2% or 1 818 newborns fewer when compared…
Latvian expert: the document published by Bild about Russia’s possible attack on NATO is a scenario for military drills
The document published by German tabloid Bild, which suggests NATO’s preparations for a possible attack from Russia, is a scenario to be used…
VIDEO | Second volcanic eruption in Iceland; lava pours into town, destroying houses
A volcano erupted in south-west Iceland on Sunday, the 14th of January, spewing lava into the evacuated outskirts of the town of Grindavík…
UK to commit 20 000 military personnel for NATO exercises in Europe
In the first half of 2024, the United Kingdom plans to commit 16 000 troops as well as Royal Navy warships, submarines, more…
VIDEO | Completed largest snowman in Estonian history
Residents of Nõo, a small town in Tartu County, Estonia, worked together to complete the country’s largest snowman, reaching an impressive height of…
Campaign launched to collect signatures to allow Latvia use anti-personnel mines
A campaign has launched on ManaBalss platform to collect signatures in favour of Latvia exiting the Ottawa Convention, which prohibits the use of…
WEF survey predicts “uncertain” year for world economy
A survey released on Monday, the 15th of January, of leading economists concludes that the global economy faces weak growth prospects and uncertainty…
