Temperatures in Latvia to climb to as high as +30°C midweek
August 5, 2026
Ukrainian army: Russians remain unsuccessful
The Russian army is tirelessly continuing its efforts to capture the devastated Bakhmut and Avdiivka, however, the Ukrainian armed forces report that the…
Electricity price goes down 25% in Latvia
The average electricity price in Latvia and Lithuania went down by 25% last year, as reported by Latvenergo representatives. The price went down…
Netanyahu postpones Israeli justice reform
After Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that the reform of the justice system will be postponed, a fragile peace is returning to…
Minister: Latvia’s healthcare sector needs an additional EUR 150 million
Latvia’s healthcare sector currently needs an additional amount of EUR 150 million in funding, said Minister of Health Līga Meņģelsone in an interview…
EU approves the ban on internal combustion engines after 2035
The ministers of the European Union have officially signed a law that will ban the sale of new cars with internal combustion engines…
To limit damages caused by spruce bark beetles, Latvia declares state of emergency in 32 regions
A state of emergency will start in 32 of Latvia’s regions on the 1st of April and will conclude in June. This measure…
Unions call on Macron to pause the pension reform
French labor unions have called on President Emmanuel Macron to slow down the reform, which provides for raising the minimum retirement age, writes…
Lower availability of alcohol will not reduce consumption, traders say
The regulations approved by the Latvian government to reduce availability of alcoholic beverages will not reduce overall alcohol consumption among residents, nor will…
Hungary approves Finland’s application to NATO
Finland has received the approval of the Hungarian parliament to become a member of NATO, and the last step remains, an official positive…
