European Commission proposes ending refugee status for Ukrainian men of military age
The European Commission (EC) on Friday proposed ending temporary protection for newly arriving Ukrainian citizens of military age while extending the right of…
Cyberattack on Latvia’s state forests company highlights national cybersecurity risks, minister warns
The recent cyberattack on Latvijas valsts meži (LVM), in which a hacker managed to breach the company’s IT systems and gain control over…
Zelensky orders 40-day operation aimed at pressuring Russia to end the war
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced on Thursday evening that he has instructed the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) to launch a 40-day influence…
Forecasters predict tropical nights and temperatures of up to thirty-five degrees in Latvia
Some eastern parts of Latvia may see light rain on Friday, while light northerly winds will prevail across most of the country, according…
Latvia’s Culture inmister orders Russian language removed from the public sphere
Latvia’s Minister of Culture Nauris Puntulis (National Alliance) has issued an order requiring institutions under the Ministry of Culture to remove the use…
After long delay, Vivi imposes €5.7 million penalty on Škoda Vagonka
Latvia’s passenger rail operator AS Pasažieru vilciens (PV), operating under the Vivi brand, will impose a €5.7 million contractual penalty on Czech manufacturer…
Most Riga city council leaders see popularity decline as new poll reveals shifting ratings
Most members of Riga City Council’s leadership saw their public approval ratings decline during the first half of this year, according to the…
Ukrainian drone strikes ignite another oil depot in Russia
Another oil depot has caught fire in Russia’s Krasnodar region following overnight Ukrainian drone strikes, according to Russian and Ukrainian media reports. The…
Warm weather to continue across Latvia as temperatures could exceed +30 degrees celsius
Thursday will be mostly cloudy, although sunshine will break through in some areas. During the afternoon and evening, clouds may bring brief showers…
