Latvia’s State Security Service suggests blacklisting TV Rain’s ex-host Korostelev
Latvian State Security Service (VDD) has assessed the footage from TV Rain programme Šeit un tagad [Here and now] featured on the channel…
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Latvia annuls TV Rain’s broadcasting licence due to threats to national security
The National Electronic Mass Media Council (NEPLP) has decided to annul the broadcasting licence of Latvia-based Russian independent TV Rain channel. NEPLP chairman…
Future Cabinet of Ministers slowly taking shape in Latvia
The names of nearly all candidates for minister posts in Latvia are known. This inspires hope that the Saeima may vote on the…
Latvian authorities dismantle criminal group engaged in VAT fraud
In November 2022 Latvia’s State Revenue Service (VID) Customs and Tax Police officers apprehended members of a criminal group that was engaged in…
Investigation report: aircraft of German businessman reported cabin pressure falling before crashing near Ventspils
German Federal Bureau of Aircraft Accident Investigation published a report on the investigation of the crash of the aircraft owned by businessman Karl-Peter…
Latvian coalition parties may announce minister candidates next week
Next week parties of the forming coalition in Latvia may start nominating minister candidates. The Combined List (AS) political party has plans to…
Ten persons involved in CVK criminal case; legitimacy of 14th Saeima elections not at risk
Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau (KNAB) reports that a total of ten people, including six officials, are involved in the criminal case organised…
China to ease restrictions after widespread protests
Despite the increasing number of infected, China is on the way to easing the harsh Covid-19 restrictions, and this decision comes after widespread…
Ministry: state support for people will help reduce lapse in trade
The total turnover of retail companies in actual prices increased by 24.3% in October 2022 when compared with October 2021. However, because of…
