Temperatures in Latvia to climb to as high as +30°C midweek
August 5, 2026
Rajevskis: New Unity’s ability to expand this coalition is unlikely
It is unlikely that New Unity will succeed in expanding the existing coalition, said Filips Rajevskis, politologist and public relations specialist, evaluating New…
More than half a million people left without drinking water after the destruction of Kakhovka HPP
After the destruction of the Kakhovka HPP in Ukraine, about 700,000 people have been left without proper access to drinking water, UN emergency…
Week in Lithuania: Seimas votes down a snap election; doesn’t allow artificial insemination for unmarried couples
Seimas worked hard this week and made several important decisions, and the businesses were busy as well. B2B payments provider Hokodo picks Vilnius…
Ukrainian army has carried out at least three counter-offensive operations
Ukrainian army has conducted counterattack operations in at least three areas of the front within 24 hours with mixed results, the US Institute…
Sunny and dry weather to stay; first heatwave is expected
As the activity of the anticyclone remains, the drought period also continues in Latvia, Latvian State Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre. At the…
Latvian MEP tries to get permanent residency permits for Russia’s citizens, living in Latvia
The leader political party Harmony, MEP Nils Ušakovs, has submitted a petition to the European Parliament, trying to achieve the status of a…
PM sees opportunities for closer cooperation with the Progressives
Prime Minister Krišjānis Kariņš (New Unity) sees opportunities for closer cooperation in accomplishing several tasks after the meeting with Progressive Party leaders. Kariņš…
War in Ukraine: Deserters risk their lives to reach Romania
Ukrainian deserter George said that the river that separates Ukraine and Romania was shallower than one might think, and he rather crossed than…
VIDEO | President doesn’t want “a party with oligarchic connections” in the government
PM Krišjānis Kariņš’ (New Unity) commitment to expand the coalition was one of the main topics that he discussed with President Egils Levits…
