Latvia raises road user fees for freight transport

Starting with the 1st of January next year, Latvia will increase most road user charges (vignettes) for freight vehicles over three tons, the government decided on Tuesday. The Ministry of Transport explained that the aim of the amendments is to...

Latest Trump tariffs will adversely impact Latvian timber businesses

The latest tariffs in a series of economic barriers erected by American President Donald Trump will have a negative impact on Latvia's important timber and timber products sector, reports LSM's Latvian language portal. The new tariffs will affect...

Merger of environmental authorities in Latvia

The Energy and Environment Agency (EVA) has been added to the State Environmental Service (VVD) as of 1 October 2025, according to the VVD's statement. The VVD will now be responsible for the initial and full Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)...

Sunday will be rainiest day of week in Latvia

No significant precipitation is expected in Latvia in the next few days, but rain is forecast across the country on Sunday. On Thursday and Friday, the sun will shine between the clouds at times, and there will be a slow to moderate...

Why does Latvia have fewer start-ups than Lithuania or Estonia?

15,000 start-ups in Estonia, 11,000 in Lithuania, and almost 7,000 in Latvia - these are the statistics on start-ups in the Baltic States for the first eight months of this year (January-August, data compiled by Lursoft IT). Of the nearly 34,000...

From frost to rain – what weather to expect in the coming days

On Wednesday, skies will see variable cloud cover with no precipitation expected. Overnight, patches of fog may form in some areas, reducing visibility. A light to moderate northeasterly and easterly wind will blow. Nighttime temperatures will...

25 smugglers' balloons carrying cigarette packs halt 30 flights in Lithuania

Lithuania reopened air traffic at Vilnius airport, its largest and busiest air hub, on Sunday after hours of suspensions and diversions triggered by smugglers' balloons carrying contraband from neighbouring Belarus, officials said. European...

Russia’s War Transforms Ukraine into a World-Leading Military Producer

Executive Summary: Russia’s 2022 invasion triggered a surge in Ukraine’s defense sector, experiencing a 350 percent growth since 2022. Ukraine leads globally in tactical and long-range drones, aiming to become the world’s “drone capital.” Upcoming...

EU allocates €4.2 million in emergency aid to Latvian farmers

The European Commission has approved €4.2 million in emergency support for Latvian farmers to mitigate damage caused by this year's adverse weather, the Ministry of Agriculture announced. The aid must be distributed to farmers by April 30, 2026....

KNAB carrying out search at Riga Central Market's administrative building in connection with possible bribery

RIGA - The Corruption Prevention Bureau (KNAB) is searching the administration building of the Riga Central Market on suspicion of bribery, LETA has found out. KNAB carried out criminal procedural activities at Riga Central Market on Tuesday,...

Thomas Tuchel is letting everybody know who is boss - but Jude Bellingham snub is an error

Football loving writer who spends much of his life on motorways getting to games all over the country. Passionate about football, my job and the Mirror. The Premier League is the best in the world and always believe England has a chance. Author of...

Potato season in Latvia catastrophic – some farms may not survive

Due to this year’s unfavorable weather conditions, some potato growers in Latvia may face bankruptcy, Aiga Kraukle, Chair of the Board of the Latvian Association of Potato Growers and Processors, told LETA. She emphasized that recovery from this...

Some potato growers could go bankrupt in Latvia due to bad weather

This year's unfavourable weather conditions could bankrupt some potato growers in Latvia, Aiga Kraukle, Chair of the Board of the Union of Potato Growers and Processors, told Latvian Radio on 30 September. It will take farmers more than a year to...

Cool nights and chilly days ahead in Latvia

On Tuesday, clouds will occasionally cover the sun, but no significant precipitation is expected, according to the Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre. A light to moderate northeasterly and easterly wind will blow. The night will...

Around half of fish species in Latvia are endangered

This fact demonstrates the need to protect the fish living in our waters, though catfish will be removed from the Red Book - climatic conditions have benefited the species. The number of fish species found in Latvia is not too large – there are 69...

Opening day of Baku Climate Action Week was held

The opening day of the Baku Climate Action Week has ended, APA-Economics reports. Against the backdrop of the country's historic achievement of the Baku Financial Goal and the adoption of ambitious decisions in the field of carbon markets within...

Latvia is ready to develop closer economic cooperation with Germany - Silina

RIGA - Latvia is ready to develop closer economic cooperation with Germany, especially the North German region, Latvian Prime Minister Evika Silina (New Unity) said at the German Business Forum in Rostock on Friday. "Our goal is to achieve...

Deposit refund system in Latvia becomes more modern

This autumn, Latvia plans to expand the option of transferring deposit refunds from reverse vending machines directly to bank accounts, announced Miks Stūrītis, Chairman of the Board of SIA Depozīta iepakojuma operators (DIO). “Transferring...

Peat extraction doing poorly this season in Latvia

So far, peat miners have only extracted around 35% of the average seasonal extraction. This work usually takes place between May and September, but adverse weather conditions since spring have had a significant impact on peat extraction...

Over 200 million people could become climate migrants in next 25 years

By 2050, 216 million people may become climate migrants, said Latvia’s former president (2015–2019) Raimonds Vējonis at the opening day of the 2nd Baku Climate Action Week (BCAW), APA-Economics reports. He noted that these are not just statistics,...