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…
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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…
Few more rainy days, then up to +23°C over the weekend
On Wednesday and Thursday, the weather will remain similar – most of the country will be under cloudy skies, with occasional clearings in…
Tallinn Russian Theatre to change its name
On Monday, the 9th of June, the board of the Tallinn Central Theatre agreed to change its name, which means that the former…
Latvia’s healthcare system only “partially” prepared for crises – ministry acknowledges shortcomings and promises solutions
The Ministry of Health (MoH) is currently only “partially prepared” to respond to natural disasters, emergencies, and health crises. Therefore, active work on…
