Latvia plans stricter housing rules for third-country nationals
Latvia could introduce stricter housing requirements for third-country nationals, as Economy Minister Viktors Valainis has asked the Saeima’s Defence, Internal Affairs and Corruption…
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Latvia’s police chief: It is impossible to monitor every officer every day
Latvia’s State Police officers are subject to regular checks, but it is impossible to organise the force in a way that allows every…
Estonia sends additional officers to Latvia amid growing migration pressure
Estonia will deploy additional police officers and border guards to Latvia to help strengthen security along the European Union’s external border, Estonian Interior…
Can Russia attack NATO? Latvia’s defence minister gives a clear answer
A direct conventional military attack by Russia against NATO is currently not possible, and this assessment is based on military realities rather than…
Latvia plans mandatory morning alcohol tests for some police officers after fatal Priekule incident
Latvia plans to introduce mandatory morning alcohol tests for certain police officers nationwide following the fatal incident in Priekule, where an off-duty officer…
Latvia plans long-term support strategy for Ukrainians living in the country
Latvia’s government is preparing a long-term support plan for Ukrainians living in the country beyond 2027, as authorities shift their focus from emergency…
New data reveals shift in Latvian banks’ profits despite strong lending and deposit growth
Latvia’s monetary financial institutions (MFIs), primarily banks, earned a combined profit of 181.2 million euros during the first six months of 2026, down…
Latvia extends major ICT procurement freeze as government pushes for tighter oversight
Latvia will maintain its moratorium on large public-sector information and communications technology (ICT) procurements until a single authority is placed in charge of…
Forecasters warn: Latvia to start the week with rain, thunderstorms and strong wind gusts
Latvia will begin the new week with rain, thunderstorms and strong wind gusts, according to the Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre. On…
