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…
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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…
Snow will turn to rain: meteorologists in Latvia warn of black ice
On Tuesday and Wednesday, variable cloudiness will be observed in the sky and light winds will prevail. During the night into Tuesday and…
Sea frozen over – Estonia decides to open ice road
With frozen seas hampering ferry traffic to the Estonian islands of Saaremaa and Hiiumaa, the country has decided to create an official ice…
Stabilitātei! could become the first party dissolved since Latvia restored independence
In the case concerning the party Stabilitātei!, the prosecution is likely to take the matter to court, Prosecutor General Armīns Meisters said in…
Kristers Aparjods finishes just outside the podium at the Olympics
Latvian luger Kristers Aparjods secured fourth place on Sunday at the Winter Olympic Games in Cortina d’Ampezzo, narrowly missing out on a medal….
