Snow, gusty winds and cold: Latvia’s weekend weather forecast
January 9, 2026
A year into the Taliban’s rule: War crimes prosecutors ask to resume the investigation
The International Criminal Court’s Afghanistan investigation has been on hold for more than two years. In March 2020 the previous Afghan government had…
Minister: now is not the time for a teachers’ strike; both sides should reach a compromise
The pre-election period and existing geopolitical situation are not the best time for a teachers’ strike, said Latvian Minister of Education and Science…
Liepaja prison construction cost estimated at 128-138 million euros
Two companies have submitted offers for the construction of Liepaja Prison – UPB JSC and Citrus Solutions LLC, as confirmed by Latvian Ministry…
Wind turbine parks in Latvia may start producing electricity in 2026
The company Latvijas vēja parki LLC, which is jointly owned by Latvenergo JSC and Latvian State Forests JSC, may start producing electricity in…
International Atomic Energy Agency delegation leaves for Zaporizhzhia Power Plant
The mission of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IEAE) sets off for the Zaporizhia Nuclear Power Plant to inspect the situation on the…
Estonian Government agreed on public sector wage rises in 2023 state budget
All three coalition parties agree that, despite rising inflation, public sector wages must be substantially increased next year, informs Estonian broadcaster ERR. Finance…
First and last president of USSR Mikhail Gorbachev passes away
The first and last president of USSR Mikhail Gorbachev passed away in the evening on Tuesday, 30 August, as reported by global news…
Estonians mostly indifferent to Soviet era monuments
A survey commissioned by the Government Office revealed that for many Estonians World War II memorials built during the Soviet era carry little…
EU plans to cancel fast issue of visas to Russian citizens
The European Union plans to cancel the agreement under which Russian citizens are provided quick issue of visas, as reported by EU diplomat…
