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…
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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…
Tax authority officials accused of embezzlement and falsifying overtime
The Prosecutor’s Office has charged two officials from the State Revenue Service’s (VID) Tax and Customs Police Department with embezzling funds allocated for…
Latvian President Rinkēvičs: Latvia must be ready for all threat scenarios, including military ones
Latvia must be prepared for any scenario, ranging from new hybrid attacks to conventional military threats, President Edgars Rinkēvičs told the LETA news…
