Flags of two Islamic countries raised on Riga bridge within weeks – city officials suspect provocation
The national flag of Saudi Arabia was raised on Riga’s Vanšu Bridge during the night of 28 October but was promptly removed following…
Optimism returns to global stock markets as AI companies regain investor attention
Stock prices mostly rose across global markets on Tuesday, driven by renewed investor interest in technology companies linked to artificial intelligence (AI), as…
Sunshine, fog and approaching rain – what weather can Latvia expect in the coming days?
Wednesday will bring variable cloud cover across Latvia, with sunny spells in some areas. Fog will thicken in central and eastern regions overnight,…
EU plans tougher approach to illegal migration – Frontex could gain new powers
The European Commission (EC) wants to expand the powers of the EU border agency Frontex to allow it to deport irregular migrants, according…
Riga considers postponing Vanšu Bridge repairs as plans for temporary bridge remain uncertain
The reconstruction of Riga’s Vanšu Bridge could be postponed by three to six months, from the fourth quarter of 2027 to mid-2028, unless…
Rule of law improves in Latvia, but corruption remains a key weakness
Latvia has climbed two places in the latest World Justice Project Rule of Law Index, although further improvements are needed, particularly in combating…
Romanian intelligence uncovers Russian-coordinated sabotage network – suspects sought across several countries
Romania has uncovered a sabotage network coordinated by Russian intelligence services that attempted to set fire to the Carfil arms factory in Brașov…
Fishing quotas for the Baltic Sea approved for 2027
Fishing quotas for 2027 in the Baltic Sea and the Gulf of Riga have been approved this week at a meeting of the…
Two calmer days ahead in Latvia – but rain could return later in the week
Tuesday and Wednesday will bring variable cloud cover across Latvia, with sunny spells in some areas. Localised rain clouds may develop during the…
