Latvian politicians blame bureaucracy for increase of corruption
The bureaucratic burden could be one of the reasons why Latvia’s rating in the Corruption Perception Index (CUI) has worsened, as LETA was…
Category: Politics
From speed limit violations to invasive plants: what penalties do Saema deputies receive?
Since September 2024 until January 2025, a total of ten Saeima deputies have received administrative penalties, according to information from the Information Centre…
Latkovskis: we hope for a government restart offer to come next week
Next week, we hope for a government restart offer next week, said New Unity member, Chairman of the National Security Committee Ainars Latkovskis…
Latvian minister: Russian propaganda about BRELL could have included real threats of sabotage
Latvia needs to act in a clever way to protect its critical infrastructure and prevent Russia from organising provocations with potentially severe consequences,…
BNN ANALYSES | Will US President Donald Trump visit Vilnius in June for the B9 summit?
Linas Jegelevičius Some Lithuanian politicians and analysts joke that unless the Baltics – and Lithuania – ask U.S. President Donald Trump to annex…
Week in Lithuania | Interior minister suggests accepting some migrants, paying EU solidarity levy
Last week, Lithuania decided to step up protection of courts; Vilnius mayor suggests selling unused land to fund defence Lithuanian prosecutor seeks 5.5-yr…
Latest popularity polls in Riga – what is changing in the political scene
In January’s popularity polls for elections in Riga, Ainārs Šlesers’ party “Latvia in First Place” was in the lead, followed by “Progressives” and…
Latvian President: we need to review referendum initiation conditions
Latvia should review existing referendum initiation conditions, stressed Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs, who met with heads of Saeima factions at the Castle of…
BNN ANALYSES | Will Lithuania’s 5-6% of GDP for military spending create long-term financial strain?
Linas Jegelevičius Lithuania’s State Defence Council (VGT), which includes the country’s top political and military leaders, has committed to significantly increasing military spending….
