Will Latvia say goodbye to anonymous SIMs? Interior Ministry proposes major changes to combat fraud
To reduce crime, the Ministry of the Interior (MoI) is proposing to start registering prepaid mobile SIM card users, the ministry has announced….
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Russia sets strict conditions at peace talks with Ukraine
On Monday, the 2nd of June, Russia announced to Ukraine during peace talks that it would agree to end the war only if…
After technical disruptions, CEC promises increased oversight of election system
The Central Election Commission (CEC) is working in close coordination with the State Agency for Digital Affairs (VDAA) to ensure that no further…
Billion-euro questions without answers: politicians call to suspend “Rail Baltica” design works
The board of the Union of Greens and Farmers (ZZS) is calling for the suspension of design work on the “Rail Baltica” railway…
Trump amplifies another conspiracy theory: Biden was “executed” in 2020
On Saturday evening, the 31st of May, President Donald Trump reposted unfounded information on social media platform Truth Social that former President Joe…
Are municipal elections in Latvia safe? Security service provides its assessment
At present, the State Security Service (VDD) has not identified any direct or systematic attempts by Russia or other hostile countries to influence…
Supreme Court plenary finds no grounds to dismiss Prosecutor General Stukāns
The Supreme Court (SC) plenary, after evaluating the results of an internal inquiry, has found no grounds to dismiss Prosecutor General Juris Stukāns,…
Egypt unveils plans for new desert city
On Sunday, the 1st of June, Egypt announced plans to build a desert city, which will divert about 7% of the Nile’s water…
Farmers demand state of emergency – floods devastate crops in Vidzeme and Latgale
The Council of Cooperation between Agricultural Organizations (LOSP), responding to an appeal by the Latvian Farmers’ Federation (LZF) and other members, will call…
