Next Secretary General of NATO needs clear vision of how to work to contain Russian Federation - head of Ministry of ...

In Brussels, Latvian Foreign Minister Kristianis Karinsh justified his candidacy for the post of NATO Secretary General, saying that the organization needs a person who is able to achieve consensus and has a clear idea of how to act on Russia. This is …

Hospitals report growing aggression toward medical workers in Latvia

This month, at the Eastern Clinical University Hospital in Riga, the wife of a patient attacked an intensive care doctor on duty, strangling her until the doctor herself needed urgent medical assistance. The case sparked widespread echoes among the public: …

Latvia plans ten new wind parks

In order to set up wind power plants with a total capacity of at least 800 megawatts (MW), they together with the related infrastructure will be designed, constructed, and operated on land owned by the State, the management of which is performed by LVM. …

Latvia wants to help resolve Polish-Ukrainian border dispute

Siren tests show need for other crisis alerts in Latvia

Kurzeme regional television reported that six sirens have been installed in Liepāja, and all of them worked without disturbance Tuesday. In good weather, the signal can be heard at one and a half or two-kilometer radius, but in adverse weather conditions …

Latvia's chief diplomat pursues NATO's top job, saying a clear vision on Russia is needed

BRUSSELS — Latvia's foreign minister on Tuesday staked his claim to the top job at NATO, saying the military organization needs a consensus builder who is committed to higher defense spending and has a clear vision of how to deal with Russia. NATO is …

Expect more snow on Wednesday in Latvia

The night will pass without snowing, the sky will clear in many places. Slow southern, southeastern winds will blow. The minimum air temperature in most of Latvia will be -9 C to -4 C, for places in eastern Vidzeme and Latgale up to -15 C to -10 C. In some …

Latvia sends ten more buses to Ukraine

The company donated the first 11 buses in April 2022; in December 2022  the City Council supported donating 10 more buses. The buses were filled with 100 tonnes of humanitarian aid the previous two times, just like this time. Deputy Chairman of Riga City …

Final planned average speed cameras set up in Latvia

This is the sixteenth and for now final planned average speed section on the Latvian road network. The equipment will control average speed, compulsory insurance OCTA, roadworthiness checks, and toll payments. The average speed control sections from Gulbju …

Snow annually takes Latvia by surprise

Given the intense snowfall last night, driving was difficult throughout the country in the morning and still is in many places. Road maintenance takes place in priority order according to maintenance classes. The busiest sections of roads are being cleared …