“Protecting our own citizens must come first”: Latvia’s Ombud on migration and security
When addressing migration issues, the primary priority must be protecting the rights of Latvia’s own residents, Latvia’s Ombud Karina Palkova said in an…
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Rain and thunderstorms to continue as forecasters say when warmer weather will return to Latvia
On Monday, skies will be mostly cloudy, although they will clear at times, allowing sunshine to break through. Brief showers are expected across…
BNN IN FOCUS | Putting airBaltic and Rail Baltica Back on the Right Track
This week brought two significant developments. First, it became clear that airBaltic’s so-called “Baron Münchhausen plan” will not be enough to secure another…
Another Company Identified in Latvijas valsts meži Cyberattack Investigation
The cybercriminal responsible for the attack on Latvijas valsts meži (LVM) also compromised a server belonging to pharmaceutical manufacturer Olpha, Latvia’s national cybersecurity…
Pressure grows on Latvia’s border as migrants become more aggressive and not all are intercepted
Latvia’s State Border Guard is not always able to intercept all migrants who cross the Latvia–Belarus border illegally, State Border Guard Chief Guntis…
Hacker remained undetected in “Latvijas valsts meži” system for several days
A hacker had gained access to the IT systems of Latvia’s state-owned forestry company “Latvijas valsts meži” (LVM) as early as 11 June…
Latvia’s Central Election Commission explains emergency procedures for polling stations
In the event of a potential security threat during elections, the safety of polling station staff and voters will be the top priority,…
Latvia’s finance minister: Rail Baltica cannot be abandoned, but difficult decisions lie ahead
Latvia must decide which parts of the international Rail Baltica railway project should be built and which should not, but abandoning the project…
Rain and thunderstorms return as cooler weather continues across Latvia next week
On Thursday, brief showers are expected in many parts of Latvia. After the rain, cloudy skies will gradually clear from the west. Winds…
