LTA: Closure of MERE exposes government double standards and hypocrisy
The complete shutdown of the MERE retail chain, operating under the Russian discount brand Svetofor, and the closure of its stores in Latvia…
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BNN IN FOCUS | Should Latvia’s police chief resign—and should Latvia subsidise flights for Estonian and Lithuanian passengers?
Should State Police Chief Armands Ruks resign after an off-duty police officer fatally assaulted a man during the Priekule City Festival while intoxicated,…
Expert warns of serious consequences if airBaltic fails to secure strategic investor
If Latvia’s national airline airBaltic fails to attract a major strategic investor, the country could face significant long-term consequences and a substantial impact…
Latvia’s police chief proposes stripping officers convicted of intentional crimes of service pensions
Police officers who commit intentional criminal offences should lose their right to receive a service pension, Latvia’s State Police Chief Armands Ruks said…
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…
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…
Panic buying forces Latvian pellet producers to stop taking new orders
Latvia’s leading wood pellet producers, including Scandbio Latvia, Graanul Invest, Kurzemes granulas, and Bitus Latvia, have temporarily stopped accepting new orders due to…
Heatwave set to grip Latvia as temperatures climb to 30°C this weekend
Latvia is set for a spell of hot summer weather, with temperatures expected to climb as high as 30°C over the weekend, according…
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…
