Latvia to seek new approach to drone threats after widespread alerts
There are grounds for reviewing Latvia’s threat level system in order to adapt it to the new reality in which stray military drones…
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Bank of Latvia President warns against delays in forming government
A new government in Latvia must be formed as quickly as possible, while at the same time focusing on the most important economic…
Kulbergs promises broad coalition in Latvia and personal responsibility for Rail Baltica
The broader the coalition forming a government that will work until the elections, the better, said Andris Kulbergs, the prime ministerial nominee from…
Latvia’s Agriculture Minister Krauze and Head of the State Chancellery detained
As part of the so-called timber industry case, Latvia’s Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau (KNAB), acting on orders from prosecutors, detained Agriculture Minister…
Employees of Latvia’s Defense Minister’s Office to receive tens of thousands of euros in severance payments
Employees of former Defense Minister Andris Sprūds’s office will receive a total of 52,261 euros before taxes in severance pay and compensation for…
Midweek weather in Latvia will be warm but rainy
On Wednesday, the 13th of May, skies across Latvia will remain mostly cloudy. Rain is expected at times during the night and early…
Latvian political tensions rise: Prime Minister accused of being unable to lead the government
The Progressives believes that Prime Minister Evika Siliņa of New Unity (JV) is unable to responsibly lead the government. At the same time,…
Latvian Prime Minister: the defence minister still has not called me or told me he is resigning
If The Progressives decides to leave the coalition, a technical government will continue working, Prime Minister Evika Siliņa of New Unity (JV) said…
“What happens if 100 drones enter Latvia?” Former military commander criticizes state preparedness
Latvia’s defense sector is not prepared to force down or shoot down foreign drones, former commander of the National Armed Forces of Latvia…
