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Tender launched for Latvia's election system audit
LSM
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June 27, 2025
The counting of votes in the 2025 local elections was marred by technical problems. Problems in the work of polling stations due to technical issues were also encountered during the week when early voting took place. As stated in the procurement...
Windy and cool Saturday in store for Latvia
LSM
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June 27, 2025
At night, there will be short-term rain in some places, with more precipitation near the Russian border. A slow to moderate westerly wind will blow, reaching gusts of 16 metres per second on the western coast of Kurzeme. The air temperature will...
Changing weather ahead – rain, wind, and sunshine: what the weekend and the start of July will bring
Baltic News Network
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June 27, 2025
On Friday, the skies will be mostly cloudy, with occasional sunshine in some areas. In the morning, a new area of precipitation will begin moving across Latvia from the southwest, bringing intermittent rain throughout the country, according to the...
15-Minute Cities: Designing Urban Spaces for Sustainability and Well-Being
Earth.Org
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June 27, 2025
15-minute cities are increasing in popularity, but they are not without controversy. What design considerations should authorities apply to maximize sustainability and practicality? — The 15-minute city concept is an idea where all residents can...
BDC Dividend Cut Storm Likely Ahead
Seeking Alpha
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July 4, 2025
High-income investors face limited options for sustainable, high-yield investments, with traditional asset classes often highly correlated and yields rarely exceeding 7-9%. Business Development Companies (BDCs) offer attractive yields averaging...
Sunny Thursday, but rainfront to take over Latvia on Friday
Baltic News Network
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June 26, 2025
Thursday will be sunny, with only occasional cloud cover in some areas. There is a slight chance that a passing cloud could bring a brief shower, according to the Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre. A light to moderate westerly...
'We have a unique opportunity to shift entire mindset globally' says Bohs' Head of Climate Justice
Irish Examiner
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June 26, 2025
SEÁN McCabe is four years into the role as football world’s first climate justice and sustainability officer with Bohemians, so you might expect some familiar touchstones when he sits down for a chat. Progress reports on recycling projects, maybe...
Nordic Baltic Hydrogen Corridor received EU funding support
CEENERGYNEWS
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July 4, 2025
The project partners of the Nordic-Baltic Hydrogen Corridor (NBHC) – Finland’s Gasgrid, Estonia’s Elering, Latvia’s Conexus Baltic Grid, Lithuania’s Amber Grid, Poland’s Gaz-System, and Germany’s Ontras have signed a grant agreement with the...
Latvia Backs Urgent NATO Invitation for Ukraine Ahead of 2025 Summit
Mezha
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June 21, 2025
Ahead of the NATO summit scheduled for June 24–25 in The Hague, the Latvian Saeima adopted an important statement supporting the urgent invitation of Ukraine to the Alliance. This information was published in local media. The document emphasizes...
Some warmer days expected in Latvia
LSM
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June 25, 2025
On Thursday, 26 June, the weather will be quite sunny with only occasional short showers in some places. With a moderate west-northwest wind, the air temperature in the afternoon will reach +18 to +23 degrees. On Friday and Saturday night, under...
Post-holiday weather warning: heavy rain, thunderstorms, and high winds
Baltic News Network
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June 25, 2025
Following the holiday period, weather conditions will continue to be driven by cyclone activity. According to the Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre, the sun will mostly be obscured by clouds, with only occasional breaks in the...
How far has Latvia come with mental health in past three years?
LSM
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June 25, 2025
Mental health – one of the priorities of the Ministry of Health Since 2018, the Ministry of Health has made mental health one of its priorities. The ministry developed a two-year ‘Plan for Improving Access to Mental Health Care’, but its...
Recommendations left in the drawer: State Audit Office warns – Latvia is losing millions
Baltic News Network
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June 25, 2025
The recommendations issued by the State Audit Office (SAO) during audits—many of which remain unimplemented—as well as other audit findings and insights could have a positive impact on the national budget amounting to several million euros,...
Latvia Joins EU Future Talks In Taormina
MENAFN
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June 20, 2025
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 20. The historic city of Taormina hosted a high-level event commemorating the 70th anniversary of the Messina Conference, with a strong focus on the future of the European Union, essential...
Latvia adopts new regulations for district cooling services
The Malaysian Star
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June 19, 2025
RIGA, June 19 (Xinhua) -- Latvian lawmakers on Thursday passed amendments to the energy law, introducing regulations for district cooling and the supply of cold energy used for refrigeration and air conditioning. The adopted amendments added a new...
Latvia thinks about increasing its cattle numbers
LSM
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June 19, 2025
Cattle grazing is the best and most environmentally friendly way to maintain grasslands and biodiversity. This is according to the Beef Cattle Breeders' Association, which has called for the wider development of beef cattle breeding in Latvia....
ICCROM launches National Nodes to empower heritage collections for sustainable development
ICCROM - International Center for the Study of the Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Property
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June 23, 2025
On 18 June 2025, ICCROM officially launched the pilot phase of its National Nodes under the Our Collections Matter (OCM) initiative during a virtual event, marking a major milestone in the global effort to strengthen the integration of heritage...
Rīga plants more trees in centre
LSM
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June 19, 2025
On the side of Stabu Street, machinery is rumbling and several men are preparing the soil for planting trees and shrubs. Most of the trees being planted are lindens, oaks, chestnuts and Japanese cherries. The Riga City Council Housing and...
Latvian deep tech explores new frontiers
Science|Business
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June 18, 2025
Latvia may not be the first country that comes to mind when one thinks about the space industry, but in recent years Latvian deep-tech startups have become important partners of the European Space Agency (ESA). One of the most prominent examples...
German and Latvian Ports Partner for Digital Innovations
SeaNews
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June 23, 2025
Germany’s Port of Hamburg and Latvia’s Freeport of Riga signed an MoU with LMT, a leading Latvian telecommunications and technology company, to promote cooperation and digital innovation in the field of maritime technology and to outline new...