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For the second year in a row, gourmets are invited to experience the culinary delights of Jurmala Restaurant Week, runni...
23/11/2024

For the second year in a row, gourmets are invited to experience the culinary delights of Jurmala Restaurant Week, running from November 19 to December 1.

A lottery will be held to find conscripts for the next intake of National Defense Service after the number of volunteers...
22/11/2024

A lottery will be held to find conscripts for the next intake of National Defense Service after the number of volunteers fell slightly short of the required number.

A lottery will be held to find conscripts for the next intake of National Defense Service after the number of volunteers fell slightly short of the required number.  

Some of you might already be getting your skis out. If you are not, here are some other things to do this weekend.
22/11/2024

Some of you might already be getting your skis out. If you are not, here are some other things to do this weekend.

Aivars Lembergs, former mayor of the Latvian port city of Ventspils, and a prominent figure in national politics, has be...
22/11/2024

Aivars Lembergs, former mayor of the Latvian port city of Ventspils, and a prominent figure in national politics, has been added to the United Kingdom's list of sanctioned individuals.

Aivars Lembergs, former mayor of the Latvian port city of Ventspils, and a prominent figure in national politics, has been added to the United Kingdom's list of sanctioned individuals, London ann...

Most of Latvia will be frosty over the weekend, with snow still falling in places, but next week it will get much warmer...
22/11/2024

Most of Latvia will be frosty over the weekend, with snow still falling in places, but next week it will get much warmer and all the snow will melt.

Most of Latvia will be frosty over the weekend, with snow still falling in places, but next week it will get much warmer and all the snow will melt, according to forecasts.

This year, 5,267 illegal border crossings have been prevented, almost three times fewer than in 2023.
22/11/2024

This year, 5,267 illegal border crossings have been prevented, almost three times fewer than in 2023.

This year, 5,267 illegal border crossings have been prevented, almost three times fewer than in 2023. Around 1.5 thousand people have been in the accommodation centers for asylum seekers in Daugavpils...

The US Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has released the lists of films eligible for Oscar nominations. Latvi...
22/11/2024

The US Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has released the lists of films eligible for Oscar nominations. Latvian 'Flow' is among them.

The US Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has released the lists of films eligible for Oscar nominations in the International, Animated Feature, and Documentary Feature categories, among whic...

Good morning and drive carefully!
22/11/2024

Good morning and drive carefully!

Latvian State Roads (LVC) said on November 22 that driving is difficult in some places due to the formation of an ice layer. 

Brigadier General Kaspars Pudāns has been nominated as the new commander of the National Armed Forces (NBS).
21/11/2024

Brigadier General Kaspars Pudāns has been nominated as the new commander of the National Armed Forces (NBS).

President Edgars Rinkēvičs said November 21 he is nominating Brigadier General Kaspars Pudāns as the new commander of the National Armed Forces (NBS). The mandate of the current NBS commander, Le...

The Latvian Ministry of Defense said November 20 that the support of the member states of the international drone coalit...
21/11/2024

The Latvian Ministry of Defense said November 20 that the support of the member states of the international drone coalition for Ukraine's drone capabilities will reach 1.8 billion euros in 2024.

The Latvian Ministry of Defense said November 20 that the support of the member states of the international drone coalition for Ukraine's drone capabilities will reach 1.8 billion euros in 2024.

The State Police is launching a new project to improve counter-terrorism effectiveness.
21/11/2024

The State Police is launching a new project to improve counter-terrorism effectiveness.

The State Police is launching a new project to improve counter-terrorism effectiveness. The aim is to strengthen the capacity of the police and other security agencies over the next five years by impr...

Eurostat population projections published November 21 suggest Latvia and the Baltic states can expect to see signiicant ...
21/11/2024

Eurostat population projections published November 21 suggest Latvia and the Baltic states can expect to see signiicant population decline in the next few decades, particularly in rural and semi-rural...

Eurostat population projections published November 21 suggest Latvia and the Baltic states can expect to see significant population decline in the next few decades, particularly in rural and semi-rura...

On November 22, the Latvian capital, Rīga, will host the twelfth meeting of the 'Core Group on the Establishment of a Sp...
21/11/2024

On November 22, the Latvian capital, Rīga, will host the twelfth meeting of the 'Core Group on the Establishment of a Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine'.

On November 22, the Latvian capital, Rīga, will host the twelfth meeting of the 'Core Group on the Establishment of a Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine'.

Thursday, November 21, marks 11 years since the Zolitūde tragedy, Latvian Radio reports.
21/11/2024

Thursday, November 21, marks 11 years since the Zolitūde tragedy, Latvian Radio reports.

Although Europe and the world as a whole are facing terrorist attacks, the level of terrorism in Latvia remains low, say...
21/11/2024

Although Europe and the world as a whole are facing terrorist attacks, the level of terrorism in Latvia remains low, says State Police Chief Armands Ruks.

Although Europe and the world as a whole are facing terrorist attacks, the level of terrorism in Latvia remains low, said State Police Chief Armands Ruks on the Latvian Radio program "Good Morning" on...

The traditional Riga City Council award "Rīgan of the Year 2024" has been awarded to Latvian filmmaker Gints Zilbalodis.
20/11/2024

The traditional Riga City Council award "Rīgan of the Year 2024" has been awarded to Latvian filmmaker Gints Zilbalodis.

The traditional Riga City Council award "Rīgan of the Year 2024" has been awarded to Latvian filmmaker Gints Zilbalodis - for his outstanding achievements in animation art, promoting the name of Riga...

Frost awaits Latvia over the weekend, but the weather will turn warmer again next week, according to forecasts.
20/11/2024

Frost awaits Latvia over the weekend, but the weather will turn warmer again next week, according to forecasts.

Frost awaits Latvia over the weekend, but the weather will turn warmer again next week, according to forecasts.

Statistics published by Eurostat November 20 may surprise many people as they suggest Latvia is one of the most overweig...
20/11/2024

Statistics published by Eurostat November 20 may surprise many people as they suggest Latvia is one of the most overweight countries in Europe.

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