Latvian President Comments on Risk of Russian Invasion
The level and assessment of the military threat have not changed, Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs stressed. Speaking on behalf of Rinkēvičs, presidential adviser…
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“An official of this rank wouldn’t fly to Moscow for no reason” – new theories about the mysterious CIA Director’s flight from Riga
CIA Director John Ratcliffe may have discussed European security and the situation in Iran during his visit to Moscow. However, given the lack…
Three days after the storm, eleven thousand customers in Latvia are still without electricity
Three days after the storm, around eleven thousand customers in Latvia are still experiencing power outages, according to Sadales tīkls. The most significant…
Latvia’s anti-corruption bureau lacks staff to investigate complex cases – problem has been building for years
Latvia’s Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau (KNAB) is facing an acute shortage of operational officers, a problem common across law enforcement agencies, the…
Storm exposes serious problem in Latvia – some towns left without a single working petrol station
The storm that hit Latvia over the weekend exposed significant problems with businesses’ ability to generate their own electricity, leaving several services vital…
Latvian president raises alarm after storm: instructions alone are not enough in a crisis
During a crisis, instructions often cannot be followed, which is why initiative and common sense are also needed, Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs said…
New turn in Latvia’s timber industry case – Prosecutor General turns to Constitutional Court
On Thursday, Prosecutor General Armīns Meisters filed an application with the Constitutional Court in the so-called timber industry case, the Prosecutor’s Office said….
Another secret tunnel from Belarus discovered near Latvia’s border
On Thursday, Latvian border guards in Krāslava intercepted 28 people who had illegally crossed the state border through an underground tunnel dug from…
Latvia wants to legalise “ethical hackers’” access to information systems
The Latvian Ministry of Defence has drafted amendments that would provide a legal framework allowing “good-faith security researchers and cybersecurity enthusiasts” to access…
