Birth rate continues to decline in Latvia

In the first five months of this year, 4,678 newborns were registered in Latvia, which is 14.2% or 774 fewer than in the same period of 2024, according to provisional data published by the Central Statistical Bureau. Of these, 2,422 were boys – 8.8% or 230 …

“Less money, less power” – Ušakovs criticizes new EU budget as harmful to Latvia

The new multiannual budget of the European Union (EU) is a direct blow to municipalities and agriculture and is highly disadvantageous for Latvia, stated Member of the European Parliament Nils Ušakovs (S). The European Commission (EC) presented the draft …

Latvia's unemployment rate unchanged in June

Central Statistical Bureau (CSB) estimates published July 17 show that the actual unemployment rate in Latvia was 6.8 % in June 2025. Over the month and over the year it has not changed. The unemployment rate for women increased by 0.1 percentage point, …

Inflation continues to rise – prices in Latvia increased

In June, Latvia recorded higher annual inflation than the average across the European Union (EU) and the euro area, according to data published Thursday by the EU statistical office Eurostat. Annual inflation in Latvia reached 3.9% in June. The lowest …

Light winds, heavy rain showers and fog – weekend forecast for Latvia

At the end of the workweek, variable weather conditions are expected in Latvia. The sun will alternate with clouds, which in many places will bring precipitation – both short-term rain and, in some areas, heavy thunderstorms, according to the Latvian …

Not enough sun in Latvia? Enough for sunburn, say skin doctors

Although you might not see or feel much sun this summer, there is enough to get sunburnt, dermatologist Raimonds Karls and dermatologist, venereologist and lecturer at Riga Stradiņš University Alise Balcere said on Latvian Radio programme "How to live …

Larne goalkeeper Rohan Ferguson reveals the secret to his penalty shoot-out heroics in Latvia

Latvia Launches Major Expansion At Riga Freeport

(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 17. In the coming years, at least seven new companies-ranging from cargo terminals and logistics centers to energy enterprises and smart manufacturing-will begin operations in Riga's Kundziņsala, one …

Modest cherry harvest in Latvia this year

The bad weather conditions in the spring and the rainy summer have affected the cherry harvest. There are places where the cherries froze in the late frost and there is no harvest at all. In other places, where last year the harvest was excellent, this …

Latvia delivers Patria APCs to Ukraine’s Armed Forces

As part of a new package of logistical and material assistance, Latvia has handed over a batch of six-wheeled Patria armored personnel carriers to Ukraine’s Defense Forces. This was reported by the Ministry of Defense press service, according to Ukrinform. …