Former Latvian Health Minister not guilty of official misconduct during the Covid-19 crisis
As the prosecution has not appealed the ruling of the Riga Regional Court, the acquittal of former Health Minister Ilze Viņķele (Development/For!) for…
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IShowSpeed May Lose 90,000 euros from the Baltics – Trip to Russia Threatens Cooperation
Just like Latvia, Lithuania has announced it will not pay €30,000 to internet personality IShowSpeed if reports of his planned trip to Russia…
In fight with overcrowding Italy plans expand prisons
In a bid to combat overcrowding in prisons, the Italian government has pledged to increase their capacity by 15,000 places and help transfer…
Lithuanian youth – physically unfit for military service
In 2024, the Lithuanian Ministry of Defense reported that about 40% of all new recruits were declared unfit for service due to health…
Changes to early retirement pensions: prison authority warns of security risks
Any changes to the early retirement (service) pension system that worsen the current conditions for granting pensions to officials with special service ranks…
Teachers’ Union will fight for the recovery of illegally collected OIK charges, says Vanaga
The “Latvian Trade Union of Education and Science Employees” (LIZDA) has signed a cooperation agreement with the association “Tiesiskums.lv” to support the recovery…
New law for anti-corruption bodies sparks protests in Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has signed a law that critics say will weaken the independence of the country’s anti-corruption agencies, prompting protests in…
Downpours, thunderstorms, and fog – a week of changing weather continues in Latvia
On Wednesday, the skies will be mostly cloudy, with only occasional glimpses of sunshine. The day will be rainy—heavy downpours and thunderstorms are…
New rules for driving school instructors in Latvia – stricter requirements and consequences
On Tuesday, the Latvian Government approved a draft regulation prepared by the Ministry of Transport that would suspend the licenses of driving instructors…
