Temperatures in Latvia to climb to as high as +30°C midweek
August 5, 2026
60% of respondents in Latvia have reduced electricity consumption
To reduce electricity consumption in their households, 60% of interviewed Latvian residents took measures to reduce everyday electricity consumption last year, according to…
Latvian Saeima member suggests tightening stay requirements for EU citizens
Members of the 14th Saeima, National Alliance (NA) member Jānis Dombrava has suggested tightening residence requirements for EU citizens in Latvia, particularly in…
Latvenergo sends aid to maintain Ukraine’s energy infrastructure
Latvian state enterprise Latvenergo reports that on Friday, the 30th of December, a three-phase 110 kV transformer was delivered to Ukraine. It will…
Vatican reports – Benedict XVI has passed away
On Saturday, the 31st of December 2022, former Pope Benedict XVI passed away, as confirmed by the Vatican. «With sorrow I inform you…
Croatia joins the Eurozone and the Schengen area
Entering the new year, Croatia has taken two historic steps at once – it is now a Schengen zone country and has joined…
EU Commissioner warns about contradictions in tax and support policies
In a time when the European Central Bank (ECB) implements measures to slow inflation, European Union (EU) member states have to start reducing…
Russians continue attacks as new year begins
Continuing attacks on the second day of the new year, Russian drones have again damaged civilian infrastructure in Kyiv and its surroundings, reports…
Week in Lithuania: watchdog slaps fines on real estate agencies, bank raises 307,000 euros for Ukraine
Linas Jegelevičius In Lithuania, the last week of the year brought various news – some happy news, others not-so-pleasant news, and along with…
Holiday expected to bring new temperature records to Latvia; thaw to continue next week
The end of the year will be overcast, rainy and windy in Latvia. In the middle of next week, however, low air temperatures…
