Another Russian military intelligence spy detained in Latvia
The State Security Service (VDD), in cooperation with the Military Intelligence and Security Service (MIDD), detained a person in mid-October on suspicion of…
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“Power belongs to the people” – record-breaking wave of signatures in Latvia on the Istanbul Convention
More than 50,000 people have signed a ManaBalss.lv initiative addressed to President Edgars Rinkēvičs within just three days, calling on him not to…
BNN IN FOCUS | What Happens Next? Political scientist explains why withdrawal from the Istanbul Convention could reshape Latvia’s government
This autumn, we witnessed an unprecedented situation in Latvia’s political arena when one of the ruling parties – the Union of Greens and…
“ZZS betrayed partners and the public – they will have to answer for this ‘infidelity’,” Latvia’s Prime Minister warns
The Union of Greens and Farmers (ZZS) will have to answer for betraying coalition partners and the public, Prime Minister Evika Siliņa (New…
“I am ashamed!” Vīķe-Freiberga condemns Saeima’s Istanbul Convention decision – “Backwards crawl that will weaken Latvia”
Former President of Latvia Vaira Vīķe-Freiberga has sharply criticised the Saeima’s decision in a social media post, calling it an example of “backwards…
Saeima decides – Latvia must withdraw from the Istanbul Convention
On Thursday, the 30th of October, with votes from the opposition and the Union of Greens and Farmers (ZZS), the Saeima adopted a…
10,000 euros electricity theft: criminal charges to be brought against member of Elksniņš’ family
The State Police has urged the South Latgale Prosecutor’s Office to bring charges in a criminal case against the brother of the father-in-law…
One in five mothers in Latvia affected by postpartum depression, study reveals
In Latvia, 18% of new mothers suffer from postpartum depression, a rate higher than in other European countries, according to a study conducted…
Mass protest in Latvia in defence of the Istanbul Convention
At least 3,000 people gathered outside the Saeima on Wednesday evening to protest against Latvia’s withdrawal from the Istanbul Convention, the State Police…
