Conscription to be expanded to include Latvian State Border GuardLSM EnglishLatviaGovernment leadersIt is planned to introduce the State Defence Service (VAD) into the State Border Guard from 2028, as announced by Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs (United List) following a conceptual decision taken...
Mobile networks a problem in Latvian border areaLSM EnglishLatviaUnexpected roaming bills, connecting to Belarusian mobile networks and, in some places, a complete lack of mobile coverage – this is everyday life for residents in the border regions. Although many...
Gas prices reach 2022 levels; Latvia's heating gets expensiveLSM EnglishLatviaEconomic dataIn Europe, the exchange price of natural gas has reached its highest level since December 2022. As winter approaches, experts suggest that prices could rise even further, Latvian Television reporte...
News in simple Latvian: 20th October, 2026LSM EnglishLatviaEvery 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').