News notices and news from Latvia.
Every evening at 21:00, Latvian Radio 1 broadcasts a five-minute summary of the day's news stories in a simplified language format called Ziņas vieglajā valodā ('News in simple language').
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New Eurostat data shows that in the second quarter of 2026 Latvia managed to cut its greenhouse gas emissions by an impressive amount.
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The Baltic electricity system is significantly more secure than it was five years ago. But the range of threats it must withstand has also become considerably broader – from physical attacks and sabotage to cyber threats, drones and extreme weather
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Forecasts suggest that a blanket of snow will form in some parts of Vidzeme on Saturday.
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Spotting an animal on the road sometimes means a driver has to make a decision in a matter of seconds. Experts remind us that such situations become more frequent in autumn and winter, so particular attention must be paid to driving speed and visibility, Latvian Television reports on November 13.
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Around 240 companies currently operate in Latvia's defence sector, and the sector’s growth is driven by rising demand for security solutions, technological developments, and more accessible financial support. Latvian companies are developing technologies such as unmanned aerial vehicles, sensor
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A security vulnerability has been rectified in a database containing more than 125 million text messages sent by Latvian and Lithuanian banks, insurers, retailers and service providers to their customers, Latvian Radio and Latvian Television reported on November 12.
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Every evening at 21:00, Latvian Radio 1 broadcasts a five-minute summary of the day's news stories in a simplified language format called Ziņas vieglajā valodā ('News in simple language').
1d ago · Read at LSM English →
More than 125 million text messages may have leaked from the Latvian branch of telecom provider CSC Telecom, potentially affecting people and businesses across the Baltics.
2d ago · Read at ERR News →
Baltic bank Luminor announced on November 12th its financial results for the third quarter of 2026.
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