Europe agrees to end sales of new cars with internal combustion engines by 2035
Environment ministers of European Union member states agreed on Wednesday, 29 June, that the union is to cease sales of new cars with…
Girl missing in Sigulda found dead
After almost three days, on Tuesday, 28 June, a search party composed of Latvian State Police, municipal police, National Guard and volunteers found…
Without funding, Riga to cease relocation of new Ukrainian refugees next month
Without additional funding, Riga will be forced to discontinue relocating new Ukrainian refugees from 1 July onward, maintaining support for existing refugees only,…
Latvian Competition Council permits Olainfarm’s acquisition by AB City
The Competition Council (KP) of Latvia has permitted the acquisition of decisive influence over medicines manufacturer JSC Olainfarm by JSC Repharm Group parent…
Energy resource consumption in Latvia up 5% in 2021
In 2021 gross energy consumption in Latvia constituted 192.9 petajoules (PJ), which is 4.9% more than in 2020. In 2021, in hydroelectric, wind,…
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy invites US to declare Russia a terrorist state
On Monday, 27 June, Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy invited the US to declare Russia a terrorist state. «This morning I turned to the…
Petrol sales going down in Estonia
According to the latest data, petrol sales in Estonia have dropped by 9% in June. The drop was the most rapid in regions…
Search for missing Evita in Sigulda continues; volunteers asked to assist
The search for missing five-year-old girl Evita continues in Sigulda. Police ask volunteers to help out. Latvian State Police also invites the person…
Agriculture specialists estimate potential harvest volumes after rain showers and heat
Even before the Jāņi heat the estimate of summer crops in the country, Latvian Agricultural Advisory and Training Centre (LLKC) specialists admitted that…
