EU plans tougher approach to illegal migration – Frontex could gain new powers
The European Commission (EC) wants to expand the powers of the EU border agency Frontex to allow it to deport irregular migrants, according…
Riga considers postponing Vanšu Bridge repairs as plans for temporary bridge remain uncertain
The reconstruction of Riga’s Vanšu Bridge could be postponed by three to six months, from the fourth quarter of 2027 to mid-2028, unless…
Rule of law improves in Latvia, but corruption remains a key weakness
Latvia has climbed two places in the latest World Justice Project Rule of Law Index, although further improvements are needed, particularly in combating…
Romanian intelligence uncovers Russian-coordinated sabotage network – suspects sought across several countries
Romania has uncovered a sabotage network coordinated by Russian intelligence services that attempted to set fire to the Carfil arms factory in Brașov…
Fishing quotas for the Baltic Sea approved for 2027
Fishing quotas for 2027 in the Baltic Sea and the Gulf of Riga have been approved this week at a meeting of the…
Two calmer days ahead in Latvia – but rain could return later in the week
Tuesday and Wednesday will bring variable cloud cover across Latvia, with sunny spells in some areas. Localised rain clouds may develop during the…
Latvia plans minimum wage increase – proposed amount falls short of initial calculations
After the National Tripartite Cooperation Council failed to reach an agreement on raising Latvia’s minimum wage to 835 euros, the Ministry of Welfare…
Can Latvia still afford Rail Baltica? Latvian Transport Minister warns current approach is no longer sustainable
Latvia’s next government will have to assess whether and how the country can afford to continue implementing the Rail Baltica railway project when…
Not in parliament, but at an undisclosed location – Kulbergs gathers United List MPs ahead of Latvia’s coalition talks
Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs of the United List (AS) will meet MPs elected to the next Saeima from his political alliance at an…
