Unauthorised GMO tomatoes found in Latvia

The Plant Protection Service has discovered the sale of unauthorised genetically modified tomato seedlings in Latvia. The variety in question is dark purple in colour and was developed by a U.S. biotechnology company, Latvian Radio reported on June 10. The …

Orange warning issued in Latvia for severe thunderstorms on Thursday

Weather conditions in Latvia on Thursday, the 11th of June, will be influenced by a cyclone whose center is expected to move across the country during the day. As a result, rain is forecast in some areas overnight and throughout the entire country during …

Drone Fears Drive Tourists Away From Latvia’s Blue Lakes Region

Tourism operators in eastern Latvia say fears over stray Ukrainian military drones are driving visitors away from the country’s scenic Blue Lakes region, threatening the livelihoods of hundreds of small businesses. At Birdwhistles Guesthouse, located in a …

Latvia is an internationally recognized leader in drone manufacturing

Looking at the current situation, it must be said that at first glance this question truly seems justified and understandable. It has emerged alongside the public uproar surrounding the fallen drones and the changes in the political leadership of the …

Canada-led NATO Brigade Latvia Conducts Transfer of Command

The Canadian-led NATO Multinational Brigade – Latvia conducted a Transfer of Command Authority today at Ādaži Military Base, Latvia, as Colonel Kristopher Reeves formally transferred command to Colonel David Brassard. Colonel Brassard is the third Canadian …

Latvian PM: Ukrainian drone experts arriving in Latvia next week

WATCH AGAIN: Latvia versus Faroe Islands Baltic Cup international football

Latvia sadly did not make the final of this year's Baltic Cup football tournament, but nevertheless, LTV is providing live coverage of the tournament's conclusion. In previous matches, Latvia were edged out on penalties by Lithuania after regular …

Latvia mulls compensation in case of drone damage

Following several drone incidents along Latvia’s border, a question has arisen: what would happen if an unmanned aerial vehicle damaged equipment, a building, or other property? While the government plans to introduce a compensation mechanism, it remains …

Orange alert for rain and hail in Latvia on Thursday

Heavy rain is expected in Latvia on Thursday, according to the Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre. Most of the night will pass without significant precipitation, but in the morning, rain will begin moving across Latvia from the south. Rain …

Subscriptions open for first IPO of a state-owned company in Latvia

The subscription for the shares of LAU Infra Group AS within the framework of the initial public offering (IPO) begins today, June 10th. The company will publicly offer up to 6,400,421 shares, which are planned to be listed on the Nasdaq Riga Baltic Main …