Heat wave to reach Latvia this weekend
June 27, 2026
Liepaja prison construction cost estimated at 128-138 million euros
Two companies have submitted offers for the construction of Liepaja Prison – UPB JSC and Citrus Solutions LLC, as confirmed by Latvian Ministry…
Wind turbine parks in Latvia may start producing electricity in 2026
The company Latvijas vēja parki LLC, which is jointly owned by Latvenergo JSC and Latvian State Forests JSC, may start producing electricity in…
International Atomic Energy Agency delegation leaves for Zaporizhzhia Power Plant
The mission of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IEAE) sets off for the Zaporizhia Nuclear Power Plant to inspect the situation on the…
Estonian Government agreed on public sector wage rises in 2023 state budget
All three coalition parties agree that, despite rising inflation, public sector wages must be substantially increased next year, informs Estonian broadcaster ERR. Finance…
First and last president of USSR Mikhail Gorbachev passes away
The first and last president of USSR Mikhail Gorbachev passed away in the evening on Tuesday, 30 August, as reported by global news…
Estonians mostly indifferent to Soviet era monuments
A survey commissioned by the Government Office revealed that for many Estonians World War II memorials built during the Soviet era carry little…
EU plans to cancel fast issue of visas to Russian citizens
The European Union plans to cancel the agreement under which Russian citizens are provided quick issue of visas, as reported by EU diplomat…
Authorities install first several kilometres of permanent fence on Latvian-Belarusian border
According to information from the Ministry of the Interior, work is underway on the Latvian-Belarusian border. 57 km of territory have been cleared…
Germany and France against a ban on tourist visas for Russians
Germany and France have issued a joint warning against a ban on tourist visas for Russians, saying such a step, supported by other…
