Latvian corruption watchdog chief says Covid-19 has not affected corruption levels
The pandemic has not affected the level of corruption in Latvia all that much, said chief of Corruption Prevention Combating Bureau (KNAB) Jēkabs…
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Minister: it is important for each NATO member state to allot at least 2% of their GDP towards their defence budgets
It is important for every NATO member state to increase their defence budgets to at least 2% of GDP, said Latvia’s Minister of…
Former Latvian Constitution Protection Bureau worker and his wife accused of espionage
The office of the prosecutor accuses former Constitution Protection Bureau (SAB) workers Aigars Sparāns and his wife of espionage. The State Security Service…
PM: curfew may remain in place for non-vaccinated people in Latvia after lockdown is overcome
Once the month-long lockdown is over, the requirement for residents to stay home may remain in place in «one form or the other»…
Notorious Latvian politician and businessman Ainārs Šlesers tested Covid-19 positive
Latvian businessman and politician Ainārs Šlesers has been tested positive for Covid-19, according to his post on Facebook. He also wrote that he…
Residents in Latvia will need to do a fast Covid-19 test to enter healthcare institutions
Because of the epidemiological situation in Latvia, to enter healthcare institutions residents – vaccinated and non-vaccinated – will have to take a fast…
Latvian police warn about scammers active on the pet market
Lately Latvian State Police have received multiple reports from residents about scammers. Most residents reported scammers attempting to acquire their payment card data…
Latvian minister blames low Covid-19 vaccination in Latvia on «post-Soviet heritage»
The low Covid-19 vaccination coverage in Latvia and countries of the region can be attributed to «post-Soviet heritage», said Latvia’s Minister of Culture…
Survey: every seventh Latvian resident regularly feels powerless and hopeless
With Covid-19 infection rates on a rise, 16% of interviewed Latvian residents say they regularly feel powerless and hopeless (2% say the feeling…
