Midweek temperatures could set records in Latvia

On Tuesday, it will rain at times and the temperature will be +3 C to +8 C, while on Wednesday the warmest weather of the week is expected - the maximum temperature will be +6 C to +10 C. Wednesday will be the warmest January 29th since Latvia has been …

Latvia changes prescription pricing model, reduces copayments, supports EU joint procurement

Latvia's internal and external security and the challenges of an ageing society have compelled the Latvian government's decision to increase the state health budget. Minister of Health Hosams Abu Meri told Euractiv the changes will lead to lower …

Latvia Underwater Cable

Undersea data cable between Sweden, Latvia damaged: Reports

An underwater fiber optic cable linking Latvia and the Swedish island of Gotland has been damaged due to an "external influence," local media reported Sunday. The cable belongs to Latvia State Radio and Television Center (LVRTC). LVRTC's data …

Latvia: Undersea cable likely damaged by external influence

An undersea fiber optic cable between Latvia and Sweden belonging to Latvia State Radio and Television Center (LVRTC) was damaged in the Baltic Sea on Sunday. The cable linked the Latvian town of Ventspils with Sweden's Gotland island. "We have …

Baltic undersea cable likely damaged by external force, Latvia says

An undersea fibre optic cable between Latvia and Sweden was damaged on Sunday, likely as a result of external influence, Latvia said, adding its navy had dispatched a patrol boat to inspect a vessel suspected of involvement. Two other vessels in the area …

Latvia Reports New Case of "External Damage" to a Subsea Cable

  Early on Sunday morning, a subsea fiber-optic cable between Gotland and Latvia was "significantly damaged," according to the Latvian State Radio and Television Centre (LVRTC). Vineta Sprugaine, Head of Corporate Communications at LVRTC, said in …

Latvia Sends Warships in Response to More Suspected Sabotage in Baltic Sea

Latvia said it had dispatched a warship on Sunday after damage to a fiber optic cable to Sweden that may have been “due to external factors.”  The Latvian navy said it had identified a “suspect vessel,” the Michalis San, which was near the location of the …

Damage confirmed to Baltic Sea underwater cable between Latvia and Sweden

The governments of Latvia and Sweden say they have confirmed damage to an underwater fiber optic cable laid in the Baltic Sea between the two countries. The governments made the announcement on Sunday. The incident is the latest in a series of damage to …

Latvia seeks cooperation from Baltic Sea allies in finding cause of undersea data cable rupture