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large-1-2under"> <article class="thumbnail xlarge wide inside"><figure><a class="thumbnail__image lazy" href="/article/economy/transport/21.02.2025-rail-baltica-board-will-wait-for-latvias-remaining-debts-until-april.a588763/"> <img class="lazy" data-src="https://static.lsm.lv/media/2025/02/thumbnail/1/ptbr.jpg" alt="Rail Baltica board will wait for Latvia's remaining debts until April"> </a><div class="thumbnail__details" role="presentation"></div></figure><figcaption><a class="thumbnail__caption" href="/article/economy/transport/21.02.2025-rail-baltica-board-will-wait-for-latvias-remaining-debts-until-april.a588763/"><span class="thumbnail__caption_text">Rail Baltica board will wait for Latvia's remaining debts until April</span></a><div class="thumbnail__icons"><time>Today, 13:46</time></div></figcaption></article> <div class="row"> <div class="col-6"><article class="thumbnail brand-lifestyle-hov normal wide xs--small"><figure><a class="thumbnail__image lazy" href="/article/economy/transport/21.02.2025-airbaltic-starts-connecting-starlink-to-its-planes.a588708/"> <img class="lazy" data-src="https://static.lsm.lv/media/2025/01/thumbnail/1/pnf5.jpg" alt="airBaltic starts connecting Starlink to its planes"> </a><div class="thumbnail__details" role="presentation"><span class="thumbnail__category brand-lifestyle-bg"><em>Transport</em></span></div></figure><figcaption class="brand-lifestyle-br"><a class="thumbnail__caption" href="/article/economy/transport/21.02.2025-airbaltic-starts-connecting-starlink-to-its-planes.a588708/"><span class="thumbnail__caption_text">airBaltic starts connecting Starlink to its planes</span></a><div class="thumbnail__icons"><time>Today, 8:44</time></div></figcaption></article></div><div class="col-6"><article class="thumbnail brand-lifestyle-hov normal wide xs--small"><figure><a class="thumbnail__image lazy" href="/article/economy/transport/21.02.2025-2024-saw-lowest-number-of-road-deaths-in-over-30-years-in-latvia.a588692/"> <img class="lazy" data-src="https://static.lsm.lv/media/2024/04/thumbnail/1/nf0d.png" alt="2024 saw lowest number of road deaths in over 30 years in Latvia"> </a><div class="thumbnail__details" role="presentation"><span class="thumbnail__category brand-lifestyle-bg"><em>Transport</em></span></div></figure><figcaption class="brand-lifestyle-br"><a class="thumbnail__caption" href="/article/economy/transport/21.02.2025-2024-saw-lowest-number-of-road-deaths-in-over-30-years-in-latvia.a588692/"><span class="thumbnail__caption_text">2024 saw lowest number of road deaths in over 30 years in Latvia</span></a><div class="thumbnail__icons"><time>Today, 7:16</time></div></figcaption></article></div> </div> </div><span class="timeline-list"> <div class="timeline-block large key"> <div class="timeline-block__time"> <div> <span class="brand-lifestyle-bg"></span> <i class="brand-lifestyle-bg"></i> </div> </div> <div class="timeline-block__data"> <div class="timeline-block__timewrap"> <time class="timeline-block__timeline-time brand-lifestyle-tx"><span class="d-none d-sm-inline"> 07:07</span></time> </div> <div class="timeline-block__content"> <article class="thumbnail brand-lifestyle-hov compact wide xs--small"><figure><a class="thumbnail__image lazy" href="/article/economy/transport/21.02.2025-some-roads-slippery-in-latvia-friday-morning.a588690/"> <img class="lazy" data-src="https://static.lsm.lv/media/2025/01/thumbnail/1/pgfg.jpg" alt="Some roads slippery in Latvia Friday morning"> </a><div class="thumbnail__details" role="presentation"></div></figure><figcaption class="brand-lifestyle-br"><a class="thumbnail__caption" href="/article/economy/transport/21.02.2025-some-roads-slippery-in-latvia-friday-morning.a588690/"><span class="thumbnail__caption_text">Some roads slippery in Latvia Friday morning</span></a><div class="thumbnail__lead">On Friday, February 21, there is ice and snow on some roads in Latvia said Latvian State Roads (LVC).</div><div class="thumbnail__icons"><time>Today, 7:07</time></div></figcaption></article> </div> </div> </div><div class="timeline-block large key"> <div class="timeline-block__time"> <div> <span class="brand-lifestyle-bg"></span> <i class="brand-lifestyle-bg"></i> </div> </div> <div class="timeline-block__data"> <div class="timeline-block__timewrap"> <time class="timeline-block__timeline-time brand-lifestyle-tx"><span class="d-none d-sm-inline"> 20.02.25</span></time> </div> <div class="timeline-block__content"> <article class="thumbnail brand-lifestyle-hov compact wide xs--small"><figure><a class="thumbnail__image lazy" href="/article/economy/transport/20.02.2025-riga-tries-to-make-traffic-rules-on-miera-street-clearer.a588550/"> <img class="lazy" data-src="https://static.lsm.lv/media/2025/02/thumbnail/1/psr7.jpg" alt="Rīga tries to make traffic rules on Miera Street clearer"> </a><div class="thumbnail__details" role="presentation"></div></figure><figcaption class="brand-lifestyle-br"><a class="thumbnail__caption" href="/article/economy/transport/20.02.2025-riga-tries-to-make-traffic-rules-on-miera-street-clearer.a588550/"><span class="thumbnail__caption_text">Rīga tries to make traffic rules on Miera Street clearer</span><i class="icon-play" role="presentation"></i></a><div class="thumbnail__lead">In Rīga, additional signs have been posted in the vicinity of Miera Street. The traffic organization in this area has been criticized as there were not nearly enough signs to remind drivers that the area has a 30 kilometers per hour speed limit, Latvian Television reported on February 19.</div><div class="thumbnail__icons"><time>Yesterday, 10:04</time></div></figcaption></article> </div> </div> </div><div class="timeline-block large key"> <div class="timeline-block__time"> <div> <span class="brand-lifestyle-bg"></span> <i class="brand-lifestyle-bg"></i> </div> </div> <div class="timeline-block__data"> <div class="timeline-block__timewrap"> <time class="timeline-block__timeline-time brand-lifestyle-tx"><span class="d-none d-sm-inline"> 20.02.25</span></time> </div> <div class="timeline-block__content"> <article class="thumbnail brand-lifestyle-hov compact wide xs--small"><figure><a class="thumbnail__image lazy" href="/article/economy/transport/20.02.2025-slippery-roads-throughout-latvia-february-20.a588525/"> <img class="lazy" data-src="https://static.lsm.lv/media/2021/01/thumbnail/1/enzi.jpg" alt="Slippery roads throughout Latvia February 20"> </a><div class="thumbnail__details" role="presentation"></div></figure><figcaption class="brand-lifestyle-br"><a class="thumbnail__caption" href="/article/economy/transport/20.02.2025-slippery-roads-throughout-latvia-february-20.a588525/"><span class="thumbnail__caption_text">Slippery roads throughout Latvia February 20</span></a><div class="thumbnail__lead">On Thursday, February 20, there is ice and snow on the roads throughout Latvia, making driving difficult, said Latvian State Roads (LVC).</div><div class="thumbnail__icons"><time>Yesterday, 7:33</time></div></figcaption></article> </div> </div> </div><div class="timeline-block large key"> <div class="timeline-block__time"> <div> <span class="brand-lifestyle-bg"></span> <i class="brand-lifestyle-bg"></i> </div> </div> <div class="timeline-block__data"> <div class="timeline-block__timewrap"> <time class="timeline-block__timeline-time brand-lifestyle-tx"><span class="d-none d-sm-inline"> 19.02.25</span></time> </div> <div class="timeline-block__content"> <article class="thumbnail brand-lifestyle-hov compact wide xs--small"><figure><a class="thumbnail__image lazy" href="/article/economy/transport/19.02.2025-boarding-trains-still-proves-difficult-in-latvia.a588420/"> <img class="lazy" data-src="https://static.lsm.lv/media/2024/06/thumbnail/4/o18y.jpg" alt="Boarding trains still proves difficult in Latvia"> </a><div class="thumbnail__details" role="presentation"></div></figure><figcaption class="brand-lifestyle-br"><a class="thumbnail__caption" href="/article/economy/transport/19.02.2025-boarding-trains-still-proves-difficult-in-latvia.a588420/"><span class="thumbnail__caption_text">Boarding trains still proves difficult in Latvia</span><i class="icon-play" role="presentation"></i></a><div class="thumbnail__lead">New Vivi trains have been running in Latvia for over a year, but it is still difficult to get off at Central Station. Temporary platforms<a href="https://www.lsm.lv/raksts/zinas/latvija/11.09.2024-iekapt-vivi-bus-vieglak-ldz-sola-pagaidu-platformas-ari-stacijas-ar-veciem-peroniem.a568339/" target="_blank"> </a><a href="https://eng.lsm.lv/article/economy/transport/11.09.2024-latvian-railways-promises-easier-boarding-of-new-trains-soon.a568359/">were promised</a><a href="https://www.lsm.lv/raksts/zinas/latvija/11.09.2024-iekapt-vivi-bus-vieglak-ldz-sola-pagaidu-platformas-ari-stacijas-ar-veciem-peroniem.a568339/" target="_blank"> </a>by the beginning of this year, but their construction has proved more difficult and no concrete date has been set, Latvian Television's 4. studija reports February 19.</div><div class="thumbnail__icons"><time>February 19, 14:34</time></div></figcaption></article> </div> </div> </div><div class="timeline-block large key"> <div class="timeline-block__time"> <div> <span class="brand-lifestyle-bg"></span> <i class="brand-lifestyle-bg"></i> </div> </div> <div class="timeline-block__data"> <div class="timeline-block__timewrap"> <time class="timeline-block__timeline-time brand-lifestyle-tx"><span class="d-none d-sm-inline"> 19.02.25</span></time> </div> <div class="timeline-block__content"> <article class="thumbnail brand-lifestyle-hov compact wide xs--small"><figure><a class="thumbnail__image lazy" href="/article/economy/transport/19.02.2025-historic-tram-depot-renovation-in-riga-to-be-completed-next-year.a588367/"> <img class="lazy" data-src="https://static.lsm.lv/media/2025/02/thumbnail/1/psno.jpg" alt="Historic tram depot renovation to be completed next year"> </a><div class="thumbnail__details" role="presentation"></div></figure><figcaption class="brand-lifestyle-br"><a class="thumbnail__caption" href="/article/economy/transport/19.02.2025-historic-tram-depot-renovation-in-riga-to-be-completed-next-year.a588367/"><span class="thumbnail__caption_text">Historic tram depot renovation to be completed next year</span><i class="icon-play" role="presentation"></i></a><div class="thumbnail__lead">On Tuesday, February 18, the municipal public transport company Rīgas Satiksme celebrated the topping out of the historic tram depot No 5. It is to undergo major renovations to ensure full service for low-floor trams while preserving its history, Latvian Television reported. </div><div class="thumbnail__icons"><time>February 19, 8:48</time></div></figcaption></article> </div> </div> </div><div class="timeline-block large key"> <div class="timeline-block__time"> <div> <span class="brand-lifestyle-bg"></span> <i class="brand-lifestyle-bg"></i> </div> </div> <div class="timeline-block__data"> <div class="timeline-block__timewrap"> <time class="timeline-block__timeline-time brand-lifestyle-tx"><span class="d-none d-sm-inline"> 19.02.25</span></time> </div> <div class="timeline-block__content"> <article class="thumbnail brand-lifestyle-hov compact wide xs--small"><figure><a class="thumbnail__image lazy" href="/article/economy/transport/19.02.2025-funds-redirected-toward-completing-riga-central-station.a588356/"> <img class="lazy" data-src="https://static.lsm.lv/media/2024/11/thumbnail/4/p7iv.jpg" alt="Funds redirected toward completing Rīga Central Station"> </a><div class="thumbnail__details" role="presentation"></div></figure><figcaption class="brand-lifestyle-br"><a class="thumbnail__caption" href="/article/economy/transport/19.02.2025-funds-redirected-toward-completing-riga-central-station.a588356/"><span class="thumbnail__caption_text">Funds redirected toward completing Rīga Central Station</span></a><div class="thumbnail__lead">On Tuesday, February 18, the government decided to reallocate €114 million from the European Union (EU) Recovery Fund to complete the construction of the southern part of Rīga Central Station. The funding has been reallocated from two other projects that could not be implemented.</div><div class="thumbnail__icons"><time>February 19, 7:44</time></div></figcaption></article> </div> </div> </div><div class="timeline-block large key"> <div class="timeline-block__time"> <div> <span class="brand-lifestyle-bg"></span> <i class="brand-lifestyle-bg"></i> </div> </div> <div class="timeline-block__data"> <div class="timeline-block__timewrap"> <time class="timeline-block__timeline-time brand-lifestyle-tx"><span class="d-none d-sm-inline"> 19.02.25</span></time> </div> <div class="timeline-block__content"> <article class="thumbnail brand-lifestyle-hov compact wide xs--small"><figure><a class="thumbnail__image lazy" href="/article/economy/transport/19.02.2025-snow-and-ice-on-roads-everywhere-in-latvia-except-saldus.a588354/"> <img class="lazy" data-src="https://static.lsm.lv/media/2024/01/thumbnail/1/mtvf.jpg" alt="Snow and ice on roads everywhere in Latvia except Saldus"> </a><div class="thumbnail__details" role="presentation"></div></figure><figcaption class="brand-lifestyle-br"><a class="thumbnail__caption" href="/article/economy/transport/19.02.2025-snow-and-ice-on-roads-everywhere-in-latvia-except-saldus.a588354/"><span class="thumbnail__caption_text">Snow and ice on roads everywhere in Latvia except Saldus</span></a><div class="thumbnail__lead">On Wednesday, February 19, there is ice and snow on the roads throughout Latvia, said Latvian State Roads (LVC).</div><div class="thumbnail__icons"><time>February 19, 7:09</time></div></figcaption></article> </div> </div> </div><div class="timeline-block large key"> <div class="timeline-block__time"> <div> <span class="brand-lifestyle-bg"></span> <i class="brand-lifestyle-bg"></i> </div> </div> <div class="timeline-block__data"> <div class="timeline-block__timewrap"> <time class="timeline-block__timeline-time brand-lifestyle-tx"><span class="d-none d-sm-inline"> 18.02.25</span></time> </div> <div class="timeline-block__content"> <article class="thumbnail brand-lifestyle-hov compact wide xs--small"><figure><a class="thumbnail__image lazy" href="/article/economy/transport/18.02.2025-more-train-fewer-bus-riders-last-year-in-latvia.a588268/"> <img class="lazy" data-src="https://static.lsm.lv/media/2025/01/thumbnail/1/pniz.jpg" alt="More train, fewer bus riders last year in Latvia"> </a><div class="thumbnail__details" role="presentation"></div></figure><figcaption class="brand-lifestyle-br"><a class="thumbnail__caption" href="/article/economy/transport/18.02.2025-more-train-fewer-bus-riders-last-year-in-latvia.a588268/"><span class="thumbnail__caption_text">More train, fewer bus riders last year in Latvia</span></a><div class="thumbnail__lead">Last year, the number of passengers carried by trains increased by 13.9% or 2.38 million compared to 2023, according to data published February 18 by the Road Transport Directorate (ATD).</div><div class="thumbnail__icons"><time>February 18, 13:59</time></div></figcaption></article> </div> </div> </div><div class="timeline-block large key"> <div class="timeline-block__time"> <div> <span class="brand-lifestyle-bg"></span> <i class="brand-lifestyle-bg"></i> </div> </div> <div class="timeline-block__data"> <div class="timeline-block__timewrap"> <time class="timeline-block__timeline-time brand-lifestyle-tx"><span class="d-none d-sm-inline"> 18.02.25</span></time> </div> <div class="timeline-block__content"> <article class="thumbnail brand-lifestyle-hov compact wide xs--small"><figure><a class="thumbnail__image lazy" href="/article/economy/transport/18.02.2025-latvian-postal-service-decides-to-do-away-with-po-boxes.a588205/"> <img class="lazy" data-src="https://static.lsm.lv/media/2024/02/thumbnail/1/n2wt.jpg" alt="Postal Service decides to do away with P.O. boxes"> </a><div class="thumbnail__details" role="presentation"></div></figure><figcaption class="brand-lifestyle-br"><a class="thumbnail__caption" href="/article/economy/transport/18.02.2025-latvian-postal-service-decides-to-do-away-with-po-boxes.a588205/"><span class="thumbnail__caption_text">Postal Service decides to do away with P.O. boxes</span><i class="icon-play" role="presentation"></i></a><div class="thumbnail__lead">Latvijas Pasts has decided to abolish the P.O. boxes in post offices, as the demand for the service has significantly decreased in recent years and it has become uneconomical to maintain this network,  Latvian Television reported on February 18.</div><div class="thumbnail__icons"><time>February 18, 7:50</time></div></figcaption></article> </div> </div> </div><div class="timeline-block large key"> <div class="timeline-block__time"> <div> <span class="brand-lifestyle-bg"></span> <i class="brand-lifestyle-bg"></i> </div> </div> <div class="timeline-block__data"> <div class="timeline-block__timewrap"> <time class="timeline-block__timeline-time brand-lifestyle-tx"><span class="d-none d-sm-inline"> 18.02.25</span></time> </div> <div class="timeline-block__content"> <article class="thumbnail brand-lifestyle-hov compact wide xs--small"><figure><a class="thumbnail__image lazy" href="/article/economy/transport/18.02.2025-roads-snowy-and-icy-tuesday-in-latvia.a588200/"> <img class="lazy" data-src="https://static.lsm.lv/media/2021/01/thumbnail/1/enze.jpg" alt="Roads snowy and icy Tuesday in Latvia"> </a><div class="thumbnail__details" role="presentation"></div></figure><figcaption class="brand-lifestyle-br"><a class="thumbnail__caption" href="/article/economy/transport/18.02.2025-roads-snowy-and-icy-tuesday-in-latvia.a588200/"><span class="thumbnail__caption_text">Roads snowy and icy Tuesday in Latvia</span></a><div class="thumbnail__lead">On Tuesday, February 18, there is ice and snow on the roads throughout Latvia, said Latvian State Roads (LVC).</div><div class="thumbnail__icons"><time>February 18, 7:20</time></div></figcaption></article> </div> </div> </div><div class="timeline-block large key"> <div class="timeline-block__time"> <div> <span class="brand-lifestyle-bg"></span> <i class="brand-lifestyle-bg"></i> </div> </div> <div class="timeline-block__data"> <div class="timeline-block__timewrap"> <time class="timeline-block__timeline-time brand-lifestyle-tx"><span class="d-none d-sm-inline"> 17.02.25</span></time> </div> <div class="timeline-block__content"> <article class="thumbnail brand-lifestyle-hov compact wide xs--small"><figure><a class="thumbnail__image lazy" href="/article/economy/transport/17.02.2025-difficult-driving-throughout-latvia-on-monday-morning.a588049/"> <img class="lazy" data-src="https://static.lsm.lv/media/2025/01/thumbnail/1/pid2.jpg" alt="Difficult driving throughout Latvia on Monday morning"> </a><div class="thumbnail__details" role="presentation"></div></figure><figcaption class="brand-lifestyle-br"><a class="thumbnail__caption" href="/article/economy/transport/17.02.2025-difficult-driving-throughout-latvia-on-monday-morning.a588049/"><span class="thumbnail__caption_text">Difficult driving throughout Latvia on Monday morning</span></a><div class="thumbnail__lead">On February 17, there is ice and snow on the roads throughout Latvia, said Latvian State Roads (LVC).</div><div class="thumbnail__icons"><time>February 17, 7:17</time></div></figcaption></article> </div> </div> </div><div class="timeline-block large key"> <div class="timeline-block__time"> <div> <span class="brand-lifestyle-bg"></span> <i class="brand-lifestyle-bg"></i> </div> </div> <div class="timeline-block__data"> <div class="timeline-block__timewrap"> <time class="timeline-block__timeline-time brand-lifestyle-tx"><span class="d-none d-sm-inline"> 14.02.25</span></time> </div> <div class="timeline-block__content"> <article class="thumbnail brand-lifestyle-hov compact wide xs--small"><figure><a class="thumbnail__image lazy" href="/article/economy/transport/14.02.2025-roads-snowy-and-icy-in-latvia-friday-morning.a587772/"> <img class="lazy" data-src="https://static.lsm.lv/media/2021/01/thumbnail/1/enys.jpg" alt="Roads snowy and icy in Latvia Friday morning"> </a><div class="thumbnail__details" role="presentation"></div></figure><figcaption class="brand-lifestyle-br"><a class="thumbnail__caption" href="/article/economy/transport/14.02.2025-roads-snowy-and-icy-in-latvia-friday-morning.a587772/"><span class="thumbnail__caption_text">Roads snowy and icy in Latvia Friday morning</span></a><div class="thumbnail__lead">On February 14, there is ice and snow on the roads in Kurzeme, Vidzeme, and Zemgale, said Latvian State Roads (LVC).</div><div class="thumbnail__icons"><time>February 14, 7:07</time></div></figcaption></article> </div> </div> </div><div class="timeline-block large key"> <div class="timeline-block__time"> <div> <span class="brand-lifestyle-bg"></span> <i class="brand-lifestyle-bg"></i> </div> </div> <div class="timeline-block__data"> <div class="timeline-block__timewrap"> <time class="timeline-block__timeline-time brand-lifestyle-tx"><span class="d-none d-sm-inline"> 13.02.25</span></time> </div> <div class="timeline-block__content"> <article class="thumbnail brand-lifestyle-hov compact wide xs--small"><figure><a class="thumbnail__image lazy" href="/article/economy/transport/13.02.2025-miera-street-is-bad-for-traffic-riga-city-council-admits.a587632/"> <img class="lazy" data-src="https://static.lsm.lv/media/2025/02/thumbnail/2/pqyd.jpg" alt="Miera Street is bad for traffic, Rīga City Council admits"> </a><div class="thumbnail__details" role="presentation"></div></figure><figcaption class="brand-lifestyle-br"><a class="thumbnail__caption" href="/article/economy/transport/13.02.2025-miera-street-is-bad-for-traffic-riga-city-council-admits.a587632/"><span class="thumbnail__caption_text">Miera Street is bad for traffic, Rīga City Council admits</span><i class="icon-play" role="presentation"></i></a><div class="thumbnail__lead">The Riga City Council is waiting for proposals from the Department of Spatial Planning and Mobility on how to improve traffic regulation around Miera Street. The current situation has left many drivers puzzled, even angry, Latvian Television reported on February 12.</div><div class="thumbnail__icons"><time>February 13, 13:00</time></div></figcaption></article> </div> </div> </div><div class="timeline-block large key"> <div class="timeline-block__time"> <div> <span class="brand-lifestyle-bg"></span> <i class="brand-lifestyle-bg"></i> </div> </div> <div class="timeline-block__data"> <div class="timeline-block__timewrap"> <time class="timeline-block__timeline-time brand-lifestyle-tx"><span class="d-none d-sm-inline"> 12.02.25</span></time> </div> <div class="timeline-block__content"> <article class="thumbnail brand-lifestyle-hov compact wide xs--small"><figure><a class="thumbnail__image lazy" href="/article/economy/transport/12.02.2025-briskens-eur62-million-needed-to-continue-rail-baltica-in-latvia-this-year.a587507/"> <img class="lazy" data-src="https://static.lsm.lv/media/2025/01/thumbnail/1/plhx.jpg" alt="Bri&scaron;kens: €62 million needed to continue Rail Baltica in Latvia this year"> </a><div class="thumbnail__details" role="presentation"></div></figure><figcaption class="brand-lifestyle-br"><a class="thumbnail__caption" href="/article/economy/transport/12.02.2025-briskens-eur62-million-needed-to-continue-rail-baltica-in-latvia-this-year.a587507/"><span class="thumbnail__caption_text">Bri&scaron;kens: €62 million needed to continue Rail Baltica in Latvia this year</span></a><div class="thumbnail__lead">An additional EUR 62 million is needed to continue the Rail Baltica project activities in Latvia this year, Minister of Transport Kaspars Bri&scaron;kens (Progressives) said on Wednesday after the meeting of the Thematic Committee for Rail Baltica Project Implementation of the Cabinet of Ministers, LETA reported.</div><div class="thumbnail__icons"><time>February 12, 14:49</time></div></figcaption></article> </div> </div> </div><div class="timeline-block large key"> <div class="timeline-block__time"> <div> <span class="brand-lifestyle-bg"></span> <i class="brand-lifestyle-bg"></i> </div> </div> <div class="timeline-block__data"> <div class="timeline-block__timewrap"> <time class="timeline-block__timeline-time brand-lifestyle-tx"><span class="d-none d-sm-inline"> 12.02.25</span></time> </div> <div class="timeline-block__content"> <article class="thumbnail brand-lifestyle-hov compact wide xs--small"><figure><a class="thumbnail__image lazy" href="/article/economy/transport/12.02.2025-passenger-numbers-rose-at-riga-airport-in-january.a587444/"> <img class="lazy" data-src="https://static.lsm.lv/media/2024/12/thumbnail/4/p8se.jpg" alt="Passenger numbers rose at Riga Airport in January"> </a><div class="thumbnail__details" role="presentation"></div></figure><figcaption class="brand-lifestyle-br"><a class="thumbnail__caption" href="/article/economy/transport/12.02.2025-passenger-numbers-rose-at-riga-airport-in-january.a587444/"><span class="thumbnail__caption_text">Passenger numbers rose at Riga Airport in January</span></a><div class="thumbnail__lead">RIX Riga Airport handled a total of 458 000 passengers in January, marking a nine percent increase compared to January 2024.</div><div class="thumbnail__icons"><time>February 12, 9:48</time></div></figcaption></article> </div> </div> </div><div class="timeline-block large key"> <div class="timeline-block__time"> <div> <span class="brand-lifestyle-bg"></span> <i class="brand-lifestyle-bg"></i> </div> </div> <div class="timeline-block__data"> <div class="timeline-block__timewrap"> <time class="timeline-block__timeline-time brand-lifestyle-tx"><span class="d-none d-sm-inline"> 12.02.25</span></time> </div> <div class="timeline-block__content"> <article class="thumbnail brand-lifestyle-hov compact wide xs--small"><figure><a class="thumbnail__image lazy" href="/article/economy/transport/12.02.2025-interim-supervisory-board-of-airbaltic-elected.a587421/"> <img class="lazy" data-src="https://static.lsm.lv/media/2025/02/thumbnail/4/pqrb.jpg" alt="Interim supervisory board of airBaltic elected"> </a><div class="thumbnail__details" role="presentation"></div></figure><figcaption class="brand-lifestyle-br"><a class="thumbnail__caption" href="/article/economy/transport/12.02.2025-interim-supervisory-board-of-airbaltic-elected.a587421/"><span class="thumbnail__caption_text">Interim supervisory board of airBaltic elected</span></a><div class="thumbnail__lead">At the shareholders' meeting of airBaltic on Tuesday, February 11, Andrejs Martinovs, Chairman of the Board of INVL Asset Management, and Lars Mydland, Member of the Supervisory Board of Swedavia AB, were appointed as members of the company's interim Supervisory Board, according to airBaltic.</div><div class="thumbnail__icons"><time>February 12, 7:34</time></div></figcaption></article> </div> </div> </div><div class="timeline-block large key"> <div class="timeline-block__time"> <div> <span class="brand-lifestyle-bg"></span> <i class="brand-lifestyle-bg"></i> </div> </div> <div class="timeline-block__data"> <div class="timeline-block__timewrap"> <time class="timeline-block__timeline-time brand-lifestyle-tx"><span class="d-none d-sm-inline"> 11.02.25</span></time> </div> <div class="timeline-block__content"> <article class="thumbnail brand-lifestyle-hov compact wide xs--small"><figure><a class="thumbnail__image lazy" href="/article/economy/transport/11.02.2025-latvian-government-approves-more-cash-for-rail-baltica.a587356/"> <img class="lazy" data-src="https://static.lsm.lv/media/2024/11/thumbnail/1/p7r1.jpg" alt="Latvian government approves more cash for Rail Baltica"> </a><div class="thumbnail__details" role="presentation"></div></figure><figcaption class="brand-lifestyle-br"><a class="thumbnail__caption" href="/article/economy/transport/11.02.2025-latvian-government-approves-more-cash-for-rail-baltica.a587356/"><span class="thumbnail__caption_text">Latvian government approves more cash for Rail Baltica</span></a><div class="thumbnail__lead">The Latvian government on Tuesday, February 11, supported the reallocation of 3.34 million euros in funding from the Ministry of Transport's internal programs to cover Latvia's 2024 and 2025 co-financing costs of the joint venture "RB Rail".</div><div class="thumbnail__icons"><time>February 11, 16:43</time></div></figcaption></article> </div> </div> </div><div class="timeline-block large key"> <div class="timeline-block__time"> <div> <span class="brand-lifestyle-bg"></span> <i class="brand-lifestyle-bg"></i> </div> </div> <div class="timeline-block__data"> <div class="timeline-block__timewrap"> <time class="timeline-block__timeline-time brand-lifestyle-tx"><span class="d-none d-sm-inline"> 11.02.25</span></time> </div> <div class="timeline-block__content"> <article class="thumbnail brand-lifestyle-hov compact wide xs--small"><figure><a class="thumbnail__image lazy" href="/article/economy/transport/11.02.2025-csdd-services-to-get-costlier-as-of-march-in-latvia.a587331/"> <img class="lazy" data-src="https://static.lsm.lv/media/2024/02/thumbnail/1/n5li.png" alt="CSDD services to get costlier as of March in Latvia"> </a><div class="thumbnail__details" role="presentation"></div></figure><figcaption class="brand-lifestyle-br"><a class="thumbnail__caption" href="/article/economy/transport/11.02.2025-csdd-services-to-get-costlier-as-of-march-in-latvia.a587331/"><span class="thumbnail__caption_text">CSDD services to get costlier as of March in Latvia</span></a><div class="thumbnail__lead">As of March 1 this year, the prices for several services of the Road Safety Directorate (CSDD) will increase - vehicle roadworthiness tests, driving tests, number plates and other services will become more expensive. This is foreseen in the changes to the CSDD price list approved by the government on Tuesday, February 11.</div><div class="thumbnail__icons"><time>February 11, 14:16</time></div></figcaption></article> </div> </div> </div><div class="timeline-block large key"> <div class="timeline-block__time"> <div> <span class="brand-lifestyle-bg"></span> <i class="brand-lifestyle-bg"></i> </div> </div> <div class="timeline-block__data"> <div class="timeline-block__timewrap"> <time class="timeline-block__timeline-time brand-lifestyle-tx"><span class="d-none d-sm-inline"> 11.02.25</span></time> </div> <div class="timeline-block__content"> <article class="thumbnail brand-lifestyle-hov compact wide xs--small"><figure><a class="thumbnail__image lazy" href="/article/economy/transport/11.02.2025-eu-leaders-stress-need-for-high-speed-rail-funding.a587308/"> <img class="lazy" data-src="https://static.lsm.lv/media/2024/12/thumbnail/1/pb6s.jpg" alt="EU leaders stress need for high speed rail funding"> </a><div class="thumbnail__details" role="presentation"></div></figure><figcaption class="brand-lifestyle-br"><a class="thumbnail__caption" href="/article/economy/transport/11.02.2025-eu-leaders-stress-need-for-high-speed-rail-funding.a587308/"><span class="thumbnail__caption_text">EU leaders stress need for high speed rail funding</span></a><div class="thumbnail__lead">Latvian Prime Minister Evika Siliņa is a signatory of a letter to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen released February 11 in which various European leaders ask for guaranteed financing for high-speed rail links – which in the case of the Baltic states includes the troubled Rail Baltica project.</div><div class="thumbnail__icons"><time>February 11, 12:14</time></div></figcaption></article> </div> </div> </div><div class="timeline-block large key"> <div class="timeline-block__time"> <div> <span class="brand-lifestyle-bg"></span> <i class="brand-lifestyle-bg"></i> </div> </div> <div class="timeline-block__data"> <div class="timeline-block__timewrap"> <time class="timeline-block__timeline-time brand-lifestyle-tx"><span class="d-none d-sm-inline"> 11.02.25</span></time> </div> <div class="timeline-block__content"> <article class="thumbnail brand-lifestyle-hov compact wide xs--small"><figure><a class="thumbnail__image lazy" href="/article/economy/transport/11.02.2025-slippery-roads-around-riga-and-in-kurzeme-tuesday.a587259/"> <img class="lazy" data-src="https://static.lsm.lv/media/2021/12/thumbnail/1/gxxv.jpg" alt="Slippery roads around Rīga and in Kurzeme Tuesday"> </a><div class="thumbnail__details" role="presentation"></div></figure><figcaption class="brand-lifestyle-br"><a class="thumbnail__caption" href="/article/economy/transport/11.02.2025-slippery-roads-around-riga-and-in-kurzeme-tuesday.a587259/"><span class="thumbnail__caption_text">Slippery roads around Rīga and in Kurzeme Tuesday</span></a><div class="thumbnail__lead">Latvian State Roads (LVC) said on Tuesday, February 11, that there is ice on the roads in the vicinity of Rīga and in Kurzeme.</div><div class="thumbnail__icons"><time>February 11, 7:31</time></div></figcaption></article> </div> </div> </div><div class="timeline-block large key"> <div class="timeline-block__time"> <div> <span class="brand-lifestyle-bg"></span> <i class="brand-lifestyle-bg"></i> </div> </div> <div class="timeline-block__data"> <div class="timeline-block__timewrap"> <time class="timeline-block__timeline-time brand-lifestyle-tx"><span class="d-none d-sm-inline"> 10.02.25</span></time> </div> <div class="timeline-block__content"> <article class="thumbnail brand-lifestyle-hov compact wide xs--small"><figure><a class="thumbnail__image lazy" href="/article/economy/transport/10.02.2025-norse-atlantic-airways-has-plans-for-riga-new-york-flights.a587176/"> <img class="lazy" data-src="https://static.lsm.lv/media/2025/02/thumbnail/1/pqej.jpg" alt="Norse Atlantic Airways has plans for Rīga-New York flights"> </a><div class="thumbnail__details" role="presentation"></div></figure><figcaption class="brand-lifestyle-br"><a class="thumbnail__caption" href="/article/economy/transport/10.02.2025-norse-atlantic-airways-has-plans-for-riga-new-york-flights.a587176/"><span class="thumbnail__caption_text">Norse Atlantic Airways has plans for Rīga-New York flights</span></a><div class="thumbnail__lead">Norwegian airline Norse Atlantic Airways is establishing an operations management center in Latvia and its long-term plan is to launch transatlantic flights from Riga to the USA, the Ministry of Economics (EM) said on February 10.</div><div class="thumbnail__icons"><time>February 10, 13:15</time></div></figcaption></article> </div> </div> </div><div class="timeline-block large key"> <div class="timeline-block__time"> <div> <span class="brand-lifestyle-bg"></span> <i class="brand-lifestyle-bg"></i> </div> </div> <div class="timeline-block__data"> <div class="timeline-block__timewrap"> <time class="timeline-block__timeline-time brand-lifestyle-tx"><span class="d-none d-sm-inline"> 10.02.25</span></time> </div> <div class="timeline-block__content"> <article class="thumbnail brand-lifestyle-hov compact wide xs--small"><figure><a class="thumbnail__image lazy" href="/article/economy/transport/10.02.2025-baltic-train-link-now-has-one-transfer-instead-of-two.a587142/"> <img class="lazy" data-src="https://static.lsm.lv/media/2025/02/thumbnail/1/pqc3.jpg" alt="Baltic train link now has one transfer instead of two"> </a><div class="thumbnail__details" role="presentation"></div></figure><figcaption class="brand-lifestyle-br"><a class="thumbnail__caption" href="/article/economy/transport/10.02.2025-baltic-train-link-now-has-one-transfer-instead-of-two.a587142/"><span class="thumbnail__caption_text">Baltic train link now has one transfer instead of two</span></a><div class="thumbnail__lead">As of Monday, February 10, there will only be one transfer on the railway line connecting the three Baltic capitals, said Latvian train passenger carrier Vivi.</div><div class="thumbnail__icons"><time>February 10, 10:38</time></div></figcaption></article> </div> </div> </div><div class="timeline-block large key"> <div class="timeline-block__time"> <div> <span class="brand-lifestyle-bg"></span> <i class="brand-lifestyle-bg"></i> </div> </div> <div class="timeline-block__data"> <div class="timeline-block__timewrap"> <time class="timeline-block__timeline-time brand-lifestyle-tx"><span class="d-none d-sm-inline"> 10.02.25</span></time> </div> <div class="timeline-block__content"> <article class="thumbnail brand-lifestyle-hov compact wide xs--small"><figure><a class="thumbnail__image lazy" href="/article/economy/transport/10.02.2025-ltv-no-clear-development-plans-for-latvian-railways-future.a587094/"> <img class="lazy" data-src="https://static.lsm.lv/media/2024/09/thumbnail/1/oox0.jpg" alt="LTV: No clear development plans for Latvian railways' future"> </a><div class="thumbnail__details" role="presentation"></div></figure><figcaption class="brand-lifestyle-br"><a class="thumbnail__caption" href="/article/economy/transport/10.02.2025-ltv-no-clear-development-plans-for-latvian-railways-future.a587094/"><span class="thumbnail__caption_text">LTV: No clear development plans for Latvian railways' future</span><i class="icon-play" role="presentation"></i></a><div class="thumbnail__lead">While the national airline airBaltic is in the spotlight, another giant of the Ministry of Transport - Latvian Railways (Latvijas dzelzceļ&scaron;, LDz), which is in dire need of public money to survive, is left in the shadows with its financial problems. Latvian Television's "De Facto" program reported on February 9 that the Cabinet of Ministers has repeatedly injected money into the company as east-west freight transit has been in long-term decline.</div><div class="thumbnail__icons"><time>February 10, 7:46</time></div></figcaption></article> </div> </div> </div><div class="timeline-block large key"> <div class="timeline-block__time"> <div> <span class="brand-lifestyle-bg"></span> <i class="brand-lifestyle-bg"></i> </div> </div> <div class="timeline-block__data"> <div class="timeline-block__timewrap"> <time class="timeline-block__timeline-time brand-lifestyle-tx"><span class="d-none d-sm-inline"> 07.02.25</span></time> </div> <div class="timeline-block__content"> <article class="thumbnail brand-lifestyle-hov compact wide xs--small"><figure><a class="thumbnail__image lazy" href="/article/economy/transport/07.02.2025-roads-icy-in-western-and-eastern-latvia-friday.a586846/"> <img class="lazy" data-src="https://static.lsm.lv/media/2024/04/thumbnail/1/niqw.jpg" alt="Roads icy in western and eastern Latvia Friday"> </a><div class="thumbnail__details" role="presentation"></div></figure><figcaption class="brand-lifestyle-br"><a class="thumbnail__caption" href="/article/economy/transport/07.02.2025-roads-icy-in-western-and-eastern-latvia-friday.a586846/"><span class="thumbnail__caption_text">Roads icy in western and eastern Latvia Friday</span></a><div class="thumbnail__lead">Latvian State Roads (LVC) said on Friday, February 7, that there is ice on the roads in Latvian western and eastern areas.</div><div class="thumbnail__icons"><time>February 7, 7:39</time></div></figcaption></article> </div> </div> </div><div class="timeline-block large key"> <div class="timeline-block__time"> <div> <span class="brand-lifestyle-bg"></span> <i class="brand-lifestyle-bg"></i> </div> </div> <div class="timeline-block__data"> <div class="timeline-block__timewrap"> <time class="timeline-block__timeline-time brand-lifestyle-tx"><span class="d-none d-sm-inline"> 06.02.25</span></time> </div> <div class="timeline-block__content"> <article class="thumbnail brand-lifestyle-hov compact wide xs--small"><figure><a class="thumbnail__image lazy" href="/article/economy/transport/06.02.2025-how-many-level-crossings-are-there-in-latvia.a586285/"> <img class="lazy" data-src="https://static.lsm.lv/media/2025/01/thumbnail/1/pniz.jpg" alt="How many level crossings are there in Latvia?"> </a><div class="thumbnail__details" role="presentation"></div></figure><figcaption class="brand-lifestyle-br"><a class="thumbnail__caption" href="/article/economy/transport/06.02.2025-how-many-level-crossings-are-there-in-latvia.a586285/"><span class="thumbnail__caption_text">How many level crossings are there in Latvia?</span></a><div class="thumbnail__lead">In 2023, the <a href="https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/statistics-explained/index.php?title=Glossary:European_Union_(EU)">EU</a> <a href="https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/statistics-explained/index.php?title=Glossary:Railway_network">railway network</a> had 200 947 km of <a href="https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/statistics-explained/index.php?title=Glossary:Railway_line">railway lines</a>, with the highest densities being found  in and around main cities and other population hubs. Latvia was right at the other end of that particular line with one of the lower densities, according to Eurostat figures published February 6.</div><div class="thumbnail__icons"><time>February 6, 16:48</time></div></figcaption></article> </div> </div> </div><div class="timeline-block large key"> <div class="timeline-block__time"> <div> <span class="brand-lifestyle-bg"></span> <i class="brand-lifestyle-bg"></i> </div> </div> <div class="timeline-block__data"> <div class="timeline-block__timewrap"> <time class="timeline-block__timeline-time brand-lifestyle-tx"><span class="d-none d-sm-inline"> 06.02.25</span></time> </div> <div class="timeline-block__content"> <article class="thumbnail brand-lifestyle-hov compact wide xs--small"><figure><a class="thumbnail__image lazy" href="/article/economy/transport/06.02.2025-big-ship-goes-through-riga-port.a586755/"> <img class="lazy" data-src="https://static.lsm.lv/media/2025/02/thumbnail/1/ppi7.jpg" alt="Big ship goes through Rīga port"> </a><div class="thumbnail__details" role="presentation"></div></figure><figcaption class="brand-lifestyle-br"><a class="thumbnail__caption" href="/article/economy/transport/06.02.2025-big-ship-goes-through-riga-port.a586755/"><span class="thumbnail__caption_text">Big ship goes through Rīga port</span></a><div class="thumbnail__lead">This week, the largest container ship in the history of the Rīga Free Port in terms of length and capacity - MSC Ingrid - was handled, the Rīga Freeport Authority said in a statement on February 6.</div><div class="thumbnail__icons"><time>February 6, 15:22</time></div></figcaption></article> </div> </div> </div><div class="timeline-block large key"> <div class="timeline-block__time"> <div> <span class="brand-lifestyle-bg"></span> <i class="brand-lifestyle-bg"></i> </div> </div> <div class="timeline-block__data"> <div class="timeline-block__timewrap"> <time class="timeline-block__timeline-time brand-lifestyle-tx"><span class="d-none d-sm-inline"> 06.02.25</span></time> </div> <div class="timeline-block__content"> <article class="thumbnail brand-lifestyle-hov compact wide xs--small"><figure><a class="thumbnail__image lazy" href="/article/economy/transport/06.02.2025-riga-airport-improves-its-drone-detection-facilities.a586737/"> <img class="lazy" data-src="https://static.lsm.lv/media/2025/01/thumbnail/1/pl4r.jpg" alt="Riga Airport improves its drone detection facilities"> </a><div class="thumbnail__details" role="presentation"></div></figure><figcaption class="brand-lifestyle-br"><a class="thumbnail__caption" href="/article/economy/transport/06.02.2025-riga-airport-improves-its-drone-detection-facilities.a586737/"><span class="thumbnail__caption_text">Riga Airport improves its drone detection facilities</span></a><div class="thumbnail__lead">An additional drone interception facility has been installed at Riga Airport. A drone incident risk management unit is also planned, Latvian Radio reported on February 6.</div><div class="thumbnail__icons"><time>February 6, 13:58</time></div></figcaption></article> </div> </div> </div><div class="timeline-block large key"> <div class="timeline-block__time"> <div> <span class="brand-lifestyle-bg"></span> <i class="brand-lifestyle-bg"></i> </div> </div> <div class="timeline-block__data"> <div class="timeline-block__timewrap"> <time class="timeline-block__timeline-time brand-lifestyle-tx"><span class="d-none d-sm-inline"> 06.02.25</span></time> </div> <div class="timeline-block__content"> <article class="thumbnail brand-lifestyle-hov compact wide xs--small"><figure><a class="thumbnail__image lazy" href="/article/economy/transport/06.02.2025-thursday-morning-sees-icy-roads-throughout-latvia.a586658/"> <img class="lazy" data-src="https://static.lsm.lv/media/2021/01/thumbnail/1/enza.jpg" alt="Thursday morning sees icy roads throughout Latvia"> </a><div class="thumbnail__details" role="presentation"></div></figure><figcaption class="brand-lifestyle-br"><a class="thumbnail__caption" href="/article/economy/transport/06.02.2025-thursday-morning-sees-icy-roads-throughout-latvia.a586658/"><span class="thumbnail__caption_text">Thursday morning sees icy roads throughout Latvia</span></a><div class="thumbnail__lead">On Thursday, February 6 morning, ice on the roads make for poor driving conditions in all regions of Latvia, said Latvian State Roads (LVC).</div><div class="thumbnail__icons"><time>February 6, 7:00</time></div></figcaption></article> </div> </div> </div><div class="timeline-block large key"> <div class="timeline-block__time"> <div> <span class="brand-lifestyle-bg"></span> <i class="brand-lifestyle-bg"></i> </div> </div> <div class="timeline-block__data"> <div class="timeline-block__timewrap"> <time class="timeline-block__timeline-time brand-lifestyle-tx"><span class="d-none d-sm-inline"> 05.02.25</span></time> </div> <div class="timeline-block__content"> <article class="thumbnail brand-lifestyle-hov compact wide xs--small"><figure><a class="thumbnail__image lazy" href="/article/economy/transport/05.02.2025-not-enough-mechanics-for-electric-cars-in-latvia.a586527/"> <img class="lazy" data-src="https://static.lsm.lv/media/2019/06/thumbnail/1/bdga.jpg" alt="Not enough mechanics for electric cars in Latvia"> </a><div class="thumbnail__details" role="presentation"></div></figure><figcaption class="brand-lifestyle-br"><a class="thumbnail__caption" href="/article/economy/transport/05.02.2025-not-enough-mechanics-for-electric-cars-in-latvia.a586527/"><span class="thumbnail__caption_text">Not enough mechanics for electric cars in Latvia</span></a><div class="thumbnail__lead">With the rise in popularity of electric cars, vehicle maintenance increasingly requires technicians with the right skills and knowledge. Although interest in the profession of car mechanic has not disappeared in technical schools, the introduction of classes on electric cars in the curricula has been relatively slow, Latgale regional television reported February 4.</div><div class="thumbnail__icons"><time>February 5, 9:16</time></div></figcaption></article> </div> </div> </div><div class="timeline-block large key"> <div class="timeline-block__time"> <div> <span class="brand-lifestyle-bg"></span> <i class="brand-lifestyle-bg"></i> </div> </div> <div class="timeline-block__data"> <div class="timeline-block__timewrap"> <time class="timeline-block__timeline-time brand-lifestyle-tx"><span class="d-none d-sm-inline"> 05.02.25</span></time> </div> <div class="timeline-block__content"> <article class="thumbnail brand-lifestyle-hov compact wide xs--small"><figure><a class="thumbnail__image lazy" href="/article/economy/transport/05.02.2025-icy-roads-in-kurzeme-and-vidzeme-february-5-morning.a586509/"> <img class="lazy" 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