Natural gas consumption in Latvia going down
The volume of natural gas consumed in Latvia declined by 34.5% in the first seven months of 2022, according to data published by…
Number of road traffic accidents involving electric scooters up considerably in Latvia
In the first six months of 2022 a total of 116 people were injured in road traffic accidents involving electric scooters, as reported…
Bank of Latvia completes second solar panel park
The Bank of Latvia concluded work on another solar panel park project. 384 solar panels with power output of 142 kW were installed….
Women in Latvia more often invest in the future, whereas men – into gaining more income
Women in Latvia save up and invest money less than men – 47% of women and 55% of men. Mostly women pick less…
Ukraine–Russia war: 187 day of invasion
Current events in Ukraine on Monday, 29 August, on 187 day of invasion, reported by The Ukrainian media outlet Kyiv Independent: 3:35 pm…
Red level warning declared in Kurzeme due to upcoming thunderstorm
This evening, 29 August, a thunderstorm with extremely intensive rain is expected in Kurzeme. There is also the possibility of hail and wind…
PHOTO: Latvian State Revenue Service intercepts 214 000 contraband cigarettes
Officials of Latvian State Revenue Service’s Customs Office discovered a shipment of undeclared cigarettes while inspecting an express mail order. Cigarettes were hidden…
EU countries to face terrible winters if not reducing gas prices
Minister for Energy of Belgium Tinne Van der Straeten has warned that EU countries will face five to 10 terrible winters without gas…
Rīgas ūdens to increase water service tariffs in October
Latvia’s Public Utilities Commission (SPRK) has approved the new water service tariff submitted by Rīgas ūdens LLC – from 1 October onward the…
