Heat wave to reach Latvia this weekend
June 27, 2026
European Commission criticises Poland and Hungary for insufficient democracy
On Wednesday, the 5th of July, the European Commission (EC) criticised Poland and Hungary for having insufficient democracy, adding that the situation in…
Dove and Magnum producer makes excuses for staying in the Russian market
The manufacturer of Dove soap and Magnum ice cream has defended its decision to continue operating in Russia after the latter has been…
Swiss institute’s competitiveness assessment shows Latvia is beneath its Baltic neighbours
Latvia is considered the 51st most competitive country in the world this year, as opposed to 35th the year prior. This is the…
Vilnis Ķirsis may be appointed as acting mayor of Riga
On Wednesday, the 5th of July, an extraordinary meeting of Riga City Council was called. During this meeting it is planned to appoint…
Ukraine looks for technology to fight against Russian drones
In late June, hundreds of inventors and researchers met with military officials in downtown Kyiv, away from prying eyes, to seek solutions to…
All Sadales tīkls clients to be automatically switched to Base tariff starting with 1st of July
Starting with the 1st of July Latvian electricity distribution system operator JSC Sadales tīkls will automatically switch all of its clients to the…
Grybauskaite: Europe says that the Baltics were right, but ignore us again
Former Lithuanian President Dalia Grybauskaite stated that NATO failed to stop Russia and that the West still lives in a “different world” than…
Drought damages young forest stands
The lasting drought has damaged agricultural crops and young forest stands, according to information compiled by Forests Service Centre (MKPC). MPKC notes the…
Businessmen ask Latvian president to not promulgate new requirements for riding electric scooters
Latvian Mobility Association asks the President of Latvia Egils Levits on behalf of all rental electric scooter operators (Bolt, Riga and Tuul) to…
