In case of war, “Rail Baltica” could evacuate 100,000 people daily, says ministry of Transport
In the event of a military conflict, the Rail Baltica railway line could be used to evacuate up to 100,000 people per day,…
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Record-High EU fund investments forecast in Latvian economy this year
The Ministry of Finance (MoF) forecasts that in 2025 and 2026, Latvia will receive a record-high volume of investmentsfrom European Union (EU) structural…
Road infrastructure warning: 20th century routes no Longer fit for 2025
The most effective way to improve traffic safety is by reconstructing the busiest roads, said Mārtiņš Lazdovskis, Chairman of the Board at Latvijas…
Failure to launch airBaltic IPO could cause serious budget problems
If Latvia’s national airline airBaltic fails to carry out its initial public offering (IPO), the national budget deficit could face “severe problems,” said…
As foot-and-mouth disease spreads in Europe, Latvia prepares for four threat levels
As foot-and-mouth disease continues to spread in Europe, Latvia is considering introducing vehicle disinfection at its borders, the Director General of the Food…
Lithuania considering laws to suspend asylum rights, says Lithuanian interior minister
Lithuanian Interior Minister Vladislav Kondratovič has announced that Lithuania is working on a migration package that would allow authorities to close the border…
Rushed decision, double costs, and formal oversight – State Audit Office reveals problems in “militarized sculpture composition” project
The creation of a “militarized sculpture composition” near the Ādaži military base reveals significant issues in planning, oversight, and communication within the defence…
Martin Gauss dismissed as CEO of airBaltic
The board of Latvia’s national airline airBaltic has decided to dismiss CEO Martin Gauss from his position as of Monday, according to the…
Officials who received potentially unlawful compensation now tasked with assessing Port Fund spending – why is this allowed?
The commission that will evaluate potential misuse of public funds in the Port Development Fund includes Ministry of Transport officials Liene Priedīte-Kancēviča and…
