Latvian PM’s adviser and newly elected MP Brencis detained by KNAB in EPPO investigation
Latvia’s Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau (KNAB) carried out investigative actions on Wednesday involving Mārtiņš Brencis, an adviser to Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs…
Hundreds of airBaltic employees face layoffs – union questions staff selection process
Latvia’s national airline airBaltic plans to dismiss approximately 100 pilots and 200 cabin crew members who are still employed by the company, according…
Billions allocated to Rail Baltica, but politicians delay decisions – RB Rail chief sharply criticises Latvia’s approach
The Rail Baltica railway project has reached a point where one of the greatest risks to its further progress is no longer technical…
Flags of two Islamic countries raised on Riga bridge within weeks – city officials suspect provocation
The national flag of Saudi Arabia was raised on Riga’s Vanšu Bridge during the night of 28 October but was promptly removed following…
Optimism returns to global stock markets as AI companies regain investor attention
Stock prices mostly rose across global markets on Tuesday, driven by renewed investor interest in technology companies linked to artificial intelligence (AI), as…
Sunshine, fog and approaching rain – what weather can Latvia expect in the coming days?
Wednesday will bring variable cloud cover across Latvia, with sunny spells in some areas. Fog will thicken in central and eastern regions overnight,…
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…
