Heat wave to reach Latvia this weekend
June 27, 2026
Latvian experts say 2023 may be decisive for Ukraine
The year 2023 may bring decisive developments in the Russian-Ukrainian war. However, it remains entirely possible the war may continue until 2024, according…
Residents of Saaremaa send donations to Ukraine
Residents of the Estonian island of Saaremaa have sent half a dozen cars to Ukraine that were previously used for mail delivery, writes…
Unemployment level in Latvia may reach 7-8% in 2023
The unemployment level may reach 7-8% in Latvia next year, according to analysts of various banks. Swedbank’s acting senior economist Agnese Buceniece says…
Serbs in Kosovo begin to remove barricades
The Serbs living in Kosovo, who have been blocking the roads for more than two weeks, will start removing the barricades on the…
Emergency Medical Service declares state of emergency in Latvia over flu and other infectious diseases
To preserve availability of timely emergency medical assistance for people whose lives are in immediate danger, the Emergency Medical Service (NMPD) in Latvia…
War in Ukraine: fighting is deadlocked
The fighting in Ukraine is currently at a stalemate, with neither side making significant progress and Kyiv waiting for better weapons from the…
Minister wants to grant Latvian court justice system more independence
Courts of law and justice councils require greater independence in budget and staff-related topics, said Minister of Justice Inese Lībiņa-Egnere in an interview…
Latvian State Chancellery presents round-up of major public legislative changes for 2023
Latvian State Chancellery reports that with assistance with ministries it has compiled information about legislative changes that will have a major impact for…
The European Union is planning a carbon tax and support for households
Europe is soon planning to introduce a so-called carbon tax on the use of fossil fuels for heating and transport, however, it raises…
