Business & Technology (13)

Polish pig prices keep falling: average purchase price down to 5.70 zloty per kilogram

Data compiled by the Polish farming portal Farmer show that pig purchase prices slipped further last week. Pressure on pork producers in Poland and Germany remains very high.

farmer.pl cenas (Polija) · 6 Nov, 17:10

Azerbaijan and Ukraine agree energy and trade cooperation plan through 2027

The Azerbaijan-Ukraine intergovernmental commission in Uzhhorod adopted an action plan for 2026–2027 covering 14 sectors. Azerbaijan also delivered a new emergency energy equipment shipment worth $1.47 million.

Euronews Business · 6 Nov, 16:11

Finance Ministry: Latvia's GDP to Grow 2.4% This Year, but 2027 Budget Faces a €117.7 Million Gap

Latvia's Finance Ministry has raised its GDP growth forecast for this year to 2.4%, while lowering next year's to 1.9%. The 2027 budget preparation must offset a negative fiscal space of €117.7 million.

TVNET · 6 Nov, 16:11

SEB's "(ie)dvesma" grant winners to be announced on 10 November

SEB bank will announce this year's business grant recipients of its "(ie)dvesma" programme during a live event on 10 November. The programme is marking its 10th anniversary.

Delfi · 6 Nov, 15:12

Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 review: battery life and brightest display

Tech outlet Engadget gives Samsung's new Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 smartwatch 9 out of 10, praising its battery life and display brightness. The device costs $700, and the reviewer also notes a complicated interface.

Engadget · 6 Nov, 15:11

Startup Underdog shows off a speech model of just 32 MB in new demo

US startup Underdog has released Woof, a game built on its new speech model with 31 million parameters that runs in the browser without internet. The model is open for download.

TechCrunch AI · 6 Nov, 15:10

Tesla to End Cybertruck Production at Texas Gigafactory to Make Room for Cybercab

Elon Musk has confirmed that electric carmaker Tesla will wind down Cybertruck pickup production at its Texas Gigafactory by mid-2027. The freed-up capacity will go to the autonomous Cybercab robotaxi.

Engadget · 6 Nov, 14:12

Safran and MSI to jointly develop counter-drone solutions for naval and land gun systems

France's Safran Electronics & Defense and Britain's MSI-Defence Systems will cooperate on counter-drone capabilities. A European NATO navy has already placed the first contract.

Unmanned Airspace · 6 Nov, 14:12

Tesla to stop making the Cybertruck in 2027

US electric carmaker Tesla will end production of its Cybertruck pickup next year, CEO Elon Musk said. The factory space will go toward building more two-seater Cybercab robotaxis.

TechCrunch · 6 Nov, 14:12

Froneri Latvia Invests €12,000 in Two New Ice Cream Products

Ice cream maker Froneri Latvia has launched two new ice creams, Tio milk caramel and Karlsons vanilla with cherry sauce, investing €12,000 in their development. The company operates in Latvia following the sale of Food Union's ice cream business.

Dienas Bizness · 6 Nov, 14:11

The Verge picks Bambu Lab P2S Combo as the best 3D printer for beginners

Sean Hollister of tech site The Verge says that after a year of testing, the Bambu Lab P2S Combo is the only 3D printer he would buy himself. It is priced at $649 until December 1, versus the regular $749.

The Verge · 6 Nov, 14:11

Annual Forestry Conference to take place in Salaspils on 26 November for forest owners

The Ministry of Agriculture and the LLKC Forest Advisory Service Centre will hold a forestry conference in Salaspils on 26 November. Forest owners will learn about regulatory changes, EU support and the sector's plans.

Lauku tīkls (LLKC) · 6 Nov, 14:10

Tesla to wind down Cybertruck production next year

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has said the company will wind down Cybertruck production at its Texas factory around mid-2027 to free up space for more Cybercab robotaxis.

The Verge · 6 Nov, 13:12

Drone delivery firm Zipline raises USD 1.5 billion to grow its US network

US drone delivery company Zipline has raised USD 1.5 billion in funding. The money will go toward expanding manufacturing and hiring as it builds a nationwide delivery network.

Unmanned Airspace · 6 Nov, 13:11

UN food price index edges down in October on weak demand

The UN Food and Agriculture Organization's (FAO) food price index slipped to 133.9 points in October as cereal, dairy and meat prices fell. Sugar prices jumped to their highest level since December 2024.

FAO · 6 Nov, 13:10

Drone procurement in Europe, 6 November: 3 tenders, 4 awards

On 6 November the EU procurement journal TED published 6 notices on drones, unmanned systems and services delivered with them. In Latvia: 1 notice. Largest by value: Spain, Dirección General del Centro para el Desarrollo Tecnológico y la Innovación, E.P.E, 16,492,500 EUR.

TED un IUB (iepirkumu atvērtie dati) · 6 Nov, 13:09

Five companies join NATO's new counter-drone marketplace with 16 systems

NATO's Communications and Information Agency announced on 5 November that it has selected 16 systems from five companies for the new counter-drone marketplace. Allies can buy directly from the catalogue without a further tender process.

Unmanned Airspace · 6 Nov, 12:13

Enough Phone: A Compact Android Smartphone With a Replaceable Battery

The new Enough Phone project offers a small smartphone with a 5.3-inch screen and a user-replaceable battery, with a launch planned for May 2027. The planned price is around 599 US dollars.

Kursors.lv · 6 Nov, 12:11

Tech stock rout driven by US AI fears spreads to Asian markets

Fears that the Democrats' win in the US midterm elections will bring tighter AI regulation and slower data centre construction have pushed tech stocks lower in Asia. Trading was briefly halted in South Korea.

Al Jazeera · 6 Nov, 11:12

Natural resource tax to cover fuel filters in Latvia from 2027

The Latvian government has backed amendments to the Natural Resource Tax Law that extend the tax to fuel filters from 2027 and change rates for oil filters and batteries. The changes also affect fishing gear, tyre tax oversight and exemptions for solar power equipment.

TVNET · 6 Nov, 11:11

Honor reportedly testing up to 15,000 mAh smartphone batteries

Smartphone maker Honor is reportedly experimenting with 14,000–15,000 mAh batteries, aiming for a phone that lasts about a week on one charge. The company has not confirmed the information.

Kursors.lv · 6 Nov, 11:11

European Commission launches €525 million chip design platform

The European Commission has announced the European Chip Design Platform, backed by €525 million, to support new semiconductor design companies. European firms currently generate less than 1% of global chip design revenue.

Kursors.lv · 6 Nov, 10:10

Merko Mājas Seals Time Capsule Into Foundations of Final Building in Magnolijas Project in Šampēteris

Construction company Merko mājas has walled a time capsule into the foundations of the second-phase building of its Magnolijas residential project in Šampēteris. The building will contain 61 apartments, due for completion in summer 2027.

Dienas Bizness · 6 Nov, 09:13

TikTok Launches Standalone Shopping App TikTok Shop in Four Asian Countries

The social network TikTok has released a separate shopping app, TikTok Shop, currently available in four Southeast Asian countries. The move strengthens its challenge to Amazon and Temu in e-commerce.

Kursors.lv · 6 Nov, 09:12

Uber: AI Agents Booked Just Four Rides in Its Busiest October Week

Ride-hailing platform Uber says AI agents ordered only four rides in its busiest week of October, out of roughly 320 million trips and orders overall. On Uber Eats, food delivery, agents placed about 500 orders.

Kursors.lv · 6 Nov, 08:11

Birch Pulpwood Prices at Latvian Ports Keep Rising

Purchase prices for birch pulpwood and packaging wood in Latvia have reached record highs, driven by a wood shortage in the Nordics and competition from plywood makers. Experts at the forest auction platform E-silva warn the increase is not limitless.

Dienas Bizness · 6 Nov, 08:10

Tech Stocks Plunge as US Midterm Results Fuel Fears of Tighter AI Regulation

Technology shares tumbled across Asia on Friday after a Wall Street rout, as investors worried that Democrats' strong midterm showing will bring tougher rules for the artificial intelligence industry. The Nasdaq fell 5.5 percent.

France 24 · 6 Nov, 07:12

Price and slow test results held back bluetongue vaccination in Britain

Farming and veterinary representatives told a UK parliamentary committee that expensive vaccines, supply problems and delayed case confirmation limited bluetongue vaccination. The UK has recorded 3,472 BTV-3 cases this season.

Agriland UK · 6 Nov, 07:10

Arla launches whey-protein water drink in Denmark

Dairy cooperative Arla has begun selling Arla Protein Water, a drink made with milk whey protein, in Denmark. The company says the launch lets it build experience in the category gradually.

Agriland UK · 6 Nov, 07:10

Cuban Says Meta Runs Deepfake Scam Ads; Documents Point to $16B From Fraud-Linked Ads

U.S. billionaire Mark Cuban accuses Meta of allowing ads that use an AI-generated copy of his face and voice. Internal Meta documents reported by Reuters show the company expected about $16 billion in 2024 revenue from scam and prohibited-product ads.

Hacker News (≥150 p.) · 6 Nov, 06:13

Auto

EU Is Not Planning a 15-Litre Fuel Tank Cap for Hybrids – It Is an Environmental Group's Proposal

Reports that the EU intends to cap plug-in hybrid fuel tanks at 15 litres are a misunderstanding. The idea comes from the environmental organisation Transport & Environment, and the European Commission is not pursuing such a rule.

iAuto.lv · 6 Nov, 06:13

Latvia's student numbers have fallen about 42% since 2005

Latvian universities and colleges had 76,400 students in the 2025/2026 academic year, against 131,100 in 2005. An opinion piece in business daily Dienas Bizness calls for stable funding and equal competition among institutions.

Dienas Bizness · 6 Nov, 06:11

150 Litres of Red Diesel Stolen From Farm in Suffolk

Suffolk Police in eastern England are investigating the theft of about 150 litres of red diesel from a farm near the village of Metfield. Police in neighbouring Essex have meanwhile issued advice to rural residents on protecting fuel stores.

Agriland UK · 6 Nov, 06:10

Corn Yields in Southwestern Poland Lowest in Years

Corn yields in southwestern Poland are the weakest in many years this season, even though results elsewhere in the country are satisfactory. Harvesting in the region is nearly over, but some buyers have already said they will stop purchasing wet corn.

farmer.pl augkopība (Polija) · 6 Nov, 06:10