Private land to be expropriated to strengthen Latvia–Belarus border
On Tuesday, the government authorised the Ministry of the Interior to expropriate around ten small plots of land for the development of infrastructure…
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Sharp coalition clash over immigration in Latvia – NA demands answers from prime minister
The National Alliance (NA) will demand explanations from Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs (AS) over his objections to a proposed immigration restriction plan, Artūrs…
Russia launches massive overnight attack on Ukraine – 12 killed
Russian strikes on Ukraine overnight killed 12 people, including one foreign national, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Tuesday. “A total of 12…
Prison sentences upheld for Rimšēvičs and Martinsons in bribery case
The Riga Regional Court on Tuesday upheld the ruling of the court of first instance sentencing former Bank of Latvia Governor Ilmārs Rimšēvičs…
Seventh day after Nepal disaster: death toll surpasses 1,000
The confirmed death toll from the catastrophic floods and landslides in the Himalayas, affecting Nepal and China’s Tibet region, has surpassed 1,000, according…
“Ask for help!” Latvian president delivers an important message to students on Knowledge Day
Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs is calling on parents, teachers and everyone working in the education system to remember that schools and all discussions…
Umbrellas are a must: very heavy rain possible in Latvia on Knowledge Day
On Knowledge Day, skies will be cloudy with some clear spells. Brief rain is expected in some areas overnight, but from the morning…
Quotas, raids and deportations: Latvia plans stricter rules for third-country nationals
Interior Minister Jānis Dombrava (NA) is advancing an immigration restriction plan within the governing coalition that, among other measures, would introduce quotas for…
Coalition divided over major changes to student assessment ahead of new school year
With the new school year about to begin, Latvia’s coalition partners are divided over amendments prepared by the Ministry of Education and Science…
