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OPINION | From “minor glitches” to major doubts — What is happening with Latvia’s electoral system?

03.06.202504.06.2025 Ogres

Opinion article Following the announcement by the Central Election Commission (CEC) about technical issues with the election system, public concern is understandable. Not…

After technical disruptions, CEC promises increased oversight of election system

03.06.202509.06.2025 Ogres

The Central Election Commission (CEC) is working in close coordination with the State Agency for Digital Affairs (VDAA) to ensure that no further…

Municipal elections in Latvia: Early voting begins today at 948 polling stations

02.06.202503.06.2025 Ogres

This afternoon at 5:00 PM, early voting in the municipal elections will begin across Latvia, according to the Central Election Commission (CEC). A…

BNN IN FOCUS | “Every decision has a name and a surname” – Who should be held accountable for the airBaltic funds?

30.05.202531.05.2025 Ogres

The state has failed to monitor the recovery of public funds invested in the airline airBaltic during the Covid-19 period and has largely…

BNN INTERVIEW | The fight for a seat at the top of global diplomacy – Pildegovičs on Latvia’s candidacy for the UN Security Council

28.05.202528.05.2025 Ogres

One week from now – on the 3rd of June – it will be decided whether Latvia will be elected to the UN…

Ombudsman Jansons admits excessive alcohol use, explains absence from parliament with health issues

23.05.202524.05.2025 Ogres

Latvian Ombudsman Juris Jansons did not appear in the Saeima on Thursday, the 22nd of May, to present his annual report because he…

Ombudsman Jansons nowhere to be seen – Saeima demands answers over his ongoing absence

23.05.202523.05.2025 Ogres

The Latvian Parliament is seeking clarity regarding the situation at the Ombudsman’s Office, particularly the repeated and unexplained absences of Ombudsman Juris Jansons….

Latvian Parliament moves toward larger parties participating in Saeima elections

22.05.202522.05.2025 Ogres

On Thursday, the Saeima approved amendments to the Saeima Election Law in the second reading. Among other changes, the amendments stipulate that from…

BNN IN FOCUS | Will ministries be merged or fizzle out again? Political analyst weights in.

16.05.202516.05.2025 Ogres

This week, Minister of Economics Viktors Valainis (ZZS) proposed a reduction in the number of ministries by merging some of them. Specifically, he…

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