Čakša promises a more efficient budget: what exactly changes for Latvians in 2026?
As the Saeima prepares the state budget for a second reading, there will certainly be new proposals to use funds more efficiently, predicted…
Category: Politics
Legal expert explains why the Latvian President’s decision on the Istanbul Convention was correct
President Edgars Rinkēvičs has chosen the only and best option currently available in the matter of the Istanbul Convention and articulated his position…
EU Court of Justice Advocate General Calls for Dismissal of Latvia’s Appeal in Aven and Fridman Sanctions Case
The Advocate General of the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has recommended dismissing Latvia’s appeal in the case concerning the…
Latvia’s President faces a decisive moment: Saeima’s Istanbul Convention decision lands on his desk
President Edgars Rinkēvičs will evaluate the Saeima’s decision to withdraw from the Council of Europe Convention on preventing and combating violence against women…
Jūrmala mayor denied access to state secrets — Truksnis resigns
Jūrmala Mayor Gatis Truksnis (Latvian Green Party) has been denied clearance to work with state secrets, he announced during a municipal council meeting…
Nordic parliament speakers express concern that Latvia may withdraw from the Istanbul Convention
The Speakers of the Nordic parliaments have expressed concern about Latvia’s possible withdrawal from the Istanbul Convention, according to a letter sent to…
Valkas mayor suspected of defrauding EU funds
The Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau (KNAB) has urged the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) to initiate criminal prosecution against three officials of…
Data breach in 42 Latvian municipalities: DVI imposes 300,000 euro fine on ZZ Dats
The Data State Inspectorate (DVI) has imposed a 300,000 euro fine on SIA “ZZ Dats” in connection with last year’s municipal data breach;…
Possible new government in Latvia – Tavars names three core parties
The potential core of the next government coalition in Latvia could consist of the United List (AS), the National Alliance (NA), and the…
