Latvian citizen sentenced to six years in prison for espionage
The Rīgas pilsētas tiesa on Wednesday approved an agreement between the prosecutor and a Latvian citizen who was detained last summer on suspicion…
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IOC disqualifies Ukrainian skeleton athlete for refusing to change helmet
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Thursday, shortly before the competition, disqualified Ukrainian skeleton athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych, who refused to change his helmet…
8.4 million euros spent on electric buses in Latvia deemed inefficient, auditors say
Electric bus purchases carried out so far by municipalities using European Union funds have been implemented inefficiently, according to a performance audit by…
Snow and frost down to –15°C expected in Latvia
On Thursday, the sky will be overcast, bringing snow to most of the country during the night and mainly to the southeast during…
Expert: Latvia’s government will argue, but it will stand
“For now, there will be some tightening up and shouting in the government, but it will stand,” says Rajevskis. “For now, there will…
Turing test results in Latvia: we fail to distinguish AI from humans
On Tuesday, the 10th of February, Safer Internet Day was marked in more than 160 countries around the world. The central event in…
Threats against officials: Latvia’s State Security Service has warned several individuals
Latvia’s State Security Service (VDD) held discussions with approximately 30 residents last year regarding threats made against protected public officials, according to the…
Court sentences man to 18 years in prison for the murder of a Latvian politician and awards 100,000 euros in compensation
The Latgales rajona tiesa in Daugavpils has sentenced Igors Haits to 18 years in prison and three years of probation supervision for the…
Latvia’s fight against corruption stagnates – a breakthrough lacks political will
In the latest Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) published by the international anti-corruption organization Transparency International, Latvia’s score has improved by one point, reaching…
