Latvia commemorates victims of communist genocide to prevent future tragedies
Only by acknowledging the tragedies of the past can we prevent similar injustices in the future — this message echoed in speeches delivered…
Report: Online shopping contributes to Europe’s textile waste problem
Europeans’ booming appetite for fast fashion, fuelled by online shopping, is putting huge pressure on the environment, says a report by the European…
Cost of living – Europe’s top concern, but Latvians prioritize health and jobs
Latvian citizens expect the European Parliament (EP) to focus primarily on healthcare issues, while citizens of other European Union (EU) countries see combating…
Why doesn’t Latvia know what to do with Petr Aven?
The interview originally published in Latvian in news portal LA.lv. Last week, the Council of Europe discussed the extension of sanctions against individuals…
We are not ready for X Hour – capital’s shelters still inadequate
Despite ongoing mobilization efforts, the civil protection plans for the capital are still insufficiently prepared – at this point, “we are more unprepared…
600 million? Unofficial LMT and Tet buyout price revealed – government remains silent
The estimated value of the buyout deal for the telecommunications companies Latvijas Mobilais Telefons (LMT) and Tet may reach approximately 550–600 million euros,…
Top US officials in group chat reveal military plans to journalist
Top Trump administration officials, including Vice President JD Vance, Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth and National Security Adviser Mike Waltz, revealed secret military plans…
Trump complains about a portrait of him but gets a new one from Putin
US President Donald Trump has received a new portrait from his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, which has not been publicly displayed, while Trump…
Rain expected until Thursday, but the weekend promises spring-like warmth
On Tuesday, cloud cover over Latvia will increase, and rain is expected in parts of Kurzeme and Vidzeme. A light to moderate southwesterly…
