Medicine prices in Latvia may rise more than planned
April 9, 2026
CVK chairperson: referendum to repeal partnership institute is unlikely to happen
The referendum to repeal the partnership institute in Latvia is unlikely to happen, said the chairperson of the Central Election Commission (CVK) Kristīne…
Air temperature may drop to -30° C in Latvia this weekend
On Friday, the 5th of January, the sky in Latvia will be mostly cloudy. There will be moments of snowfall. At night, precipitation…
Expert explains: why is there such a large surge of electricity prices?
The surge of electricity price on Nord Pool exchange was caused by the power supply situation in Finland, specifically the restrictions on operations…
VIDEO | Defendant violently attacks judge in US courtroom
A Nevada judge was assaulted by a defendant in a Las Vegas court on Wednesday, 3 December, immediately after she denied defendant’s request…
Study finds hydroxychloroquine may have caused 17 000 deaths during Covid
A study by French researchers suggests that nearly 17 000 people in France, Belgium, Italy, Spain, Turkey, and the US may have died…
North Korea fires 200 rounds along sea border, escalating relations with South Korea
North Korea fired more than 200 artillery shells near its disputed Northern Limit Line border with South Korea on Friday, the 5th of…
Riga municipality prohibits planned procession in support of Palestine
Riga municipality has decided to prohibit the procession in support of Palestine that was scheduled to take place on Saturday, the 6th of…
Smoke in Latvijas Radio building prompts mass evacuation; broadcasts on hold
On Friday, the 5th of January, the building that houses Latvijas Radio had to be evacuated due to smoke. All broadcasts are on…
Ex-Ventspils mayor still hopes for 100 000 euros compensation from Latvia for his time in prison
Former Mayor of Ventspils Aivars Lembergs, who is accused of various crimes of corruption, has submitted a cassation complaint to challenge the ruling…
