After two failed attempts, Saeima passes pollution law to avoid at least 300 million euros fine
On Thursday, after two unsuccessful attempts, the Saeima finally adopted amendments to the Law on Pollution in the second and final reading, aligning…
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Gaza ceasefire agreement reached; civilians on both sides celebrate step closer to end of war
Both Israelis and Palestinians are celebrating a ceasefire and prisoner exchange deal reached as the first phase of peace talks brokered by US…
Election system glitches still being fixed — authorities promise to resolve issues before parliamentary vote
The Central Election Commission (CVK) plans to complete the repairs of Latvia’s election IT systems for use in the 2026 parliamentary elections by…
Autumn strengthens its grip: rain, wind, and chilly nights ahead
On Thursday night, steady rain will fall across Latvia’s western and central regions, while by the second half of the day, rain clouds…
Von der Leyen warns of Russia’s hybrid warfare
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen warned on October 8 that Russia has launched a campaign to unsettle EU citizens by sending…
Urging reconciliation, Latvian President does not rule out government change
If the current government cannot function effectively, it may be time to give others a chance, President Edgars Rinkēvičs said after meeting with…
Britain has no plans to ease visa requirements for India
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said ahead of a visit to India to boost trade ties that Britain will not ease visa…
Latvian Interior minister: Border crossers are no longer random migrants but trained men in their prime
The profile of border crossers has changed — they are now trained men in their prime, capable of acting quickly, said Latvian Interior…
Former Constitutional court chairman: A state cannot grant citizenship today and revoke it tomorrow
“Citizenship cannot be revoked by law. If we go down that path, all kinds of political foolishness can be done,” said Gunārs Kūtris,…
