Public transport in Latvia’s regions may collapse — driver shortage and lack of funding worsen the crisis
Losses among regional public transport operators in Latvia could reach 6.95 million euros this year, according to Ivo Ošenieks, president of the Latvian…
Number of drug overdoses in Latvia rising rapidly as users grow younger
The Emergency Medical Service (NMPD) is increasingly receiving calls related to drug overdoses, the service’s head Liene Cipule said in an interview on…
Weather on Lāčplēsis day: rain, fog, and up to +8°C
On Tuesday, Lāčplēsis Day, the skies will remain mostly cloudy. During the night, rain is expected in many places, while during the day…
Syria to join US-led coalition against Islamic State
Syria’s new president, Ahmed al-Sharaa, has visited the White House, where he met with US President Donald Trump, and the two leaders have…
Bomb threats spread in Estonia; police say they were made to cause confusion
On the 9th of November, a bomb threat was spread on the messaging app Telegram, that is popular among Russian-speaking Estonians; police believe…
Prices have risen significantly in Latvia over the past year
In Latvia, consumer prices in October 2025 increased by 0.4% compared to September, while over the year — compared to October 2024 —…
Sarkozy: Prison is gruelling
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy has described his three weeks in prison as tiring and “a nightmare,” and has asked a Paris court…
Dismissal of Latvian border guard over remark “Russians don’t surrender” upheld as justified
A ruling by the Administrative Regional Court upholding the dismissal of a Latvian border guard for the comment in Russian “russkije ne sdajutsja”…
Competition Council: Cartels in public procurement remain the biggest problem in Latvia
This year, the Competition Council (KP) has concluded seven infringement investigations, imposing a total of more than 2.5 million euros in fines, KP…
