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NewsAugust 14, 2026

Letter to the deputies of the 14th Saeima. Regarding the non-support of the draft law “Amendments to the Criminal Law” (No. 1325/Lp14) in the second reading and its return to the committee for redrafting

To the deputies of the 14th Saeima Regarding the non-support of the draft law “Amendments to the Criminal Law” (No. 1325/Lp14) in the second

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Tuscany – not only history, wine, and sun, but also forestry

Tuscany is one of the world's most famous destinations, attracting tourists with its picturesque hills, historic art

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NewsAugust 13, 2026

“Latvijas valsts meži” to appeal in court the Konkurences padome (Competition Council) decision on a fine in the long-term logging contracts case

AS “Latvijas valsts meži” (LVM) considers the fine imposed by the Konkurences padome (KP) (Competition Council) to be unfounded and unjust, which

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NewsAugust 12, 2026

Ministry of Economics (Ekonomikas ministrija): An In-depth Assessment of the National Nature Restoration Plan (Nacionālais dabas atjaunošanas plāns) is Needed

The Ministry of Economics (Ekonomikas ministrija, EM) has reviewed the draft National Nature Restoration Plan (Nacionālais dabas atjaunošanas plāns, NDAP) and points out significant

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NewsAugust 7, 2026

Artificial intelligence identifies trees from the air as precisely as the human eye – potential applications in the near future

A new remote sensing method can identify individual tree species with an accuracy of up to 90%. Detailed data on species makes

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ArticlesAugust 7, 2026

Survey: for young people in Latvia, “long-term employment” is 3-5 years, for people over 40 years of age – more than 10 years

In Latvia, generational views on what is considered long-term employment in one company differ significantly, according to AS

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NewsAugust 6, 2026

The European Union has reached a historic record in the share of renewable energy in final consumption. Latvia ranks 4th

According to Eurostat's provisional data for 2025, the share of renewable energy sources in the EU's gross final energy consumption

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Other countriesAugust 6, 2026

Ireland's forests, fields and peat – a fight for 'a place in the sun'. Part II. Peat in Ireland. Ecologists and Brussels' demands

Peat in Ireland. Historical development of Ireland's peat industry. Bogs have been an integral part of the Irish landscape since ancient times and

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ArticlesAugust 6, 2026

Share of organically managed land has reached 40% in two Latvian municipalities for the first time in history

In two municipalities, the share of organically managed land has exceeded the 40% mark, according to Latvijas Bioloģiskās lauksaimniecības

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NewsAugust 4, 2026

Stiga RM Group's Turnover Exceeds 100 Million Euros for the First Time in the Company's History

In 2025, Stiga RM, one of Latvia's leading timber industry companies, and five related group

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Other countriesAugust 4, 2026

Finland can and knows how – Latvia is unable and unwilling?!

Finland's Natura 2000 network expansion and the creation of new protected areas also face fierce competition.

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Lighter sideAugust 4, 2026

Why are the trees here so big?

Major Haluška was the absolute ruler of the auxiliary battalion of the Socialist Czechoslovak Army based in Zelena Hora.

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ArticlesAugust 4, 2026

Ireland's Forests, Lands, and Peat – A Fight for 'A Place in the Sun'. Part I. Forestry 'the Irish Way' and Nature Conservation – Conflicts and Scandals

Ireland's business environment and the culture of Irish entrepreneurs combine global reach with a distinctly personal approach. Of course, in Ireland there are both

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“Šauj garām!” #273 Māris Liopa “Mednieki nav militarizēts grupējums, kas pilda konkrētus uzdevumus”

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The forest and land sector, for everyone

Letter to the deputies of the 14th Saeima. Regarding the non-support of the draft law “Amendments to the Criminal Law” (No. 1325/Lp14) in the second reading and its return to the committee for redrafting

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Tuscany – not only history, wine, and sun, but also forestry

“Latvijas valsts meži” to appeal in court the Konkurences padome (Competition Council) decision on a fine in the long-term logging contracts case

Ministry of Economics (Ekonomikas ministrija): An In-depth Assessment of the National Nature Restoration Plan (Nacionālais dabas atjaunošanas plāns) is Needed

Artificial intelligence identifies trees from the air as precisely as the human eye – potential applications in the near future

Survey: for young people in Latvia, “long-term employment” is 3-5 years, for people over 40 years of age – more than 10 years

The European Union has reached a historic record in the share of renewable energy in final consumption. Latvia ranks 4th

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Ireland's forests, fields and peat – a fight for 'a place in the sun'. Part II. Peat in Ireland. Ecologists and Brussels' demands

Share of organically managed land has reached 40% in two Latvian municipalities for the first time in history

Stiga RM Group's Turnover Exceeds 100 Million Euros for the First Time in the Company's History

Finland can and knows how – Latvia is unable and unwilling?!

Why are the trees here so big?

Ireland's Forests, Lands, and Peat – A Fight for 'A Place in the Sun'. Part I. Forestry 'the Irish Way' and Nature Conservation – Conflicts and Scandals

“Šauj garām!” #273 Māris Liopa “Mednieki nav militarizēts grupējums, kas pilda konkrētus uzdevumus”

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