Heat wave to reach Latvia this weekend
June 27, 2026
Covid-19 infection rates on a rise again after a two-month drop
Between 21st and 27th of November the number of people infected with Covid-19 increased by 35.1%, as reported by the Disease Prevention and…
Russia comments Pope’s remarks about ethnic minorities
Pope Francis remarked that troops from some ethnic groups are acting worse than others, and Moscow condemned these remarks, calling them perversions, writes…
Investigation of insolvency administrator’s murder officially done; criminal prosecution requested for four
Latvian State Police completed its investigation of the murder of insolvency administrator Mārtiņš Bunkus. On 24 November 2022 the case was submitted to…
Latvian authorities commence criminal proceedings on «Baltic antifascists» for assisting Russia
On 28 November Latvia’s State Security Service (VDD) commenced criminal proceedings against persons calling themselves «Baltic antifascists» for their anti-governmental activities on channels…
Latvian corruption watchdog reports possible bribery attempt involving state official
On Monday, 28 November, Latvian Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau (KNAB) informed of the decision to request the Prosecution Office for Investigation of…
Kremlin: We would agree to Vatican as mediator
Moscow announced it would welcome the Vatican to mediate peace talks, but, given the Ukrainian stance, it is impossible, writes Reuters. The Vatican…
Water supply tariffs in Jurmala increased by one-third
Public Utilities Commission (SPRK), meanwhile, reports that the tariff project submitted by Jūrmalas ūdens LLC water company as justified. It was announced in…
Warning for businesses – number of fraudulent accounts is on a rise
Scammers have started forging accounts of partners of different companies in an attempt to scam Latvian businesses of their money, reports Swedbank, warning…
Record Covid-19 numbers and mass protests in China
Despite the strict rules to curb the Covid-19 infection, numbers of infected are hitting new records, and protests spread, reports Reuters. Protests started…
