Is a new war starting? The Latvian Foreign Minister comments on overnight strikes on Iran
The recent Israeli strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities and other military targets do not automatically mean the beginning of a new war, but…
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Gapoņenko faces new trial for collaboration with the Kremlin and incitement of hatred
This week, the Prosecutor’s Office filed charges against pro-Kremlin activist Aleksandrs Gapoņenko for aiding a foreign state in activities directed against Latvia and…
For national defense: Saeima bans officials from traveling to Russia and Belarus
On Thursday, the Saeima passed the third reading of a law aimed at restricting activities that pose a threat to national security. The…
Plan to ban Russian and Belarusian citizens from purchasing real estate in Latvia
On Thursday, the Saeima’s Legal Affairs Committee approved for the third reading a new draft law that would prohibit Russia and Belarus, as…
MPs express diverging views on Ombudsman Janson’s performance
During Thursday’s parliamentary session, Saeima deputies expressed differing opinions about the work and impact of the Ombudsman’s Office after hearing a report from…
Latvia cannot be left without a Prosecutor General – urgent action needed, Rinkēvičs stresses
Latvia cannot afford to function for an extended period — for example, several months — without a Prosecutor General, said President Edgars Rinkēvičs…
Stukāns and two prosecutors fail to gain support – new competition for Prosecutor General to be launched
After hearing all three candidates for the position of Prosecutor General, the Judicial Council has decided to announce a new competition for the…
Macron announces he will ban social media in France for young people under 15
French President Emmanuel Macron has announced that he will push for European Union (EU) regulation banning social networking sites for children under 15…
President Rinkēvičs: Election results in Latvia are valid, but this was not a proud moment for democracy
“At present, I have no information from national security services or any other competent institutions that would call into question the legitimacy or…
