Temperatures in Latvia to climb to as high as +30°C midweek
August 5, 2026
Latvian police commence criminal proceedings over defacing of “Bolderaja” sign
Latvian State Police have commenced criminal proceedings over the defacing of “Bolderaja” sign in Riga, as confirmed by police. Photos published on social…
Russia may become a country ruled by a dictator
Vladimir Yushkin, head of the Baltic Center for Russian Studies, believes that Russia has already shown its full offensive capacity, and Moscow is…
Ahead of the “Victory Day” celebrations, Moscow intensifies attacks on Ukraine
While Moscow is preparing to celebrate the 9th of May, which is celebrated in Russia as the day of victory over Nazism, it…
Covid-19 is no longer an international threat
The World Health Organisation (WHO) reported on Friday, the 5th of May, that the global coronavirus pandemic is no longer considered an international…
Most Latvians want to see other presidential candidates
Of the two publicly known presidential candidates in Latvia, businessman and founder of Combined List political party Uldis Pīlēns has the most support…
Latvian residents divided over rise of ethnic tension in the country
Residents in Latvia have different opinions about the increase of ethnic tension within society, according to results of a study by Providus public…
US on the verge of default
US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has warned of serious consequences if the government fails to raise the US debt ceiling, BBC writes. If no…
Retail trade in Latvia down deeper than average in EU and Eurozone
Retail trade turnover in Latvia in March, when compared with the same month of 2022, has gone down by 8.9%, which is a…
Ministry of Finance unhappy with arrangement to pay for Latvian Railway’s losses
The financial situation of Latvia’s state company Latvian Railway (LDz) is in no hurry to improve. This year the volume of freight carried…
