Migrant pressure may increase – Latvia maintains enhanced border regime
As warmer weather sets in, the risks of irregular migration may increase, according to Guntis Pujāts, Chief of the State Border Guard. Pujāts…
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Russia launches information attack against the Baltics, ministry warns
Russia is currently carrying out a large-scale and coordinated information operation against Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia, claiming that the Baltic states are allowing…
Votes in Latvia’s upcoming Saeima elections this autumn will be counted manually
Members of the Saeima on Thursday adopted, in the final reading, amendments to the Saeima Election Law proposed by the Central Election Commission,…
Fog, rain and then sunshine – how the weather will change in Latvia
On Thursday, as a precipitation zone crosses the country, rain is expected during the night in the western and central regions, and during…
President confirms: Drone that exploded in Latvia was Ukrainian
The unmanned aerial vehicle that entered Latvian airspace and detonated was a Ukrainian drone, apparently part of a coordinated Ukrainian operation against Russian…
State Security Service issues statement on Muslim community in Latvia
So far, Latvia’s State Security Service (VDD) has not identified any messages justifying terrorism, calls to engage in violent activities, or expressions of…
“A disgusting feeling” – defendant in Kariņš case claims KNAB wiretapped his calls
In the so-called special flights case of former Prime Minister Krišjānis Kariņš, the accused, former State Chancellery Director Jānis Citskovskis, claims that his…
Forecasters: Dry and calm weather to continue in Latvia over the weekend
Rain is still expected in many parts of Latvia on Friday night, with wet snow possible in some areas. However, precipitation will ease…
Fraud in IT procurements: officials detained in EPPO case in Latvia
In a criminal case initiated by the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO), two individuals have been remanded in custody on suspicion of fraud…
