Latvian residents warned – trip to Russia culd result in blackmail
The State Security Service (VDD) has issued a renewed call for Latvian residents to avoid traveling to Russia and Belarus. Anticipating that the…
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Rinkēvičs warns: This parliament is also gradually losing voter trust
Each newly elected parliament brings voter hopes for responsible politics, but those hopes often fade over time—and that is happening again with this…
Čudars confirmed as Minister for Smart Administration and Regional Development
Today, members of the Latvian Parliament approved MP Raimonds Čudars (New Unity – Jaunā vienotība, JV) as the new Minister for Smart Administration…
Latvia evaluates its President: criticism grows, trust declines
Since June 2024, there has been a 7.7 percentage point drop in the share of respondents who believe President Edgars Rinkēvičs has fulfilled…
Meteorologists warn: thunderstorms and heavy rain possible on Līgo evening
On Thursday, the skies over Latvia will see variable cloud cover. Many areas can expect short-term rain showers, and during the day, some…
Latvia’s defence spending to hit record high – 4.35% of GDP planned for 2025
Next year, Latvia’s defence expenditure could reach 4.35% of the country’s gross domestic product (GDP). Following a meeting with President Edgars Rinkēvičs on…
Siliņa urges ministers to “pull themselves together” – frequent rescheduling of budget cut meetings is unacceptable
Ministers need to pull themselves together and properly plan meetings with stakeholders regarding state budget cuts, said Prime Minister Evika Siliņa (New Unity)…
Rinkēvičs: State Data Must Be Used Wisely – Proposes Amendments for More Effective Governance
President of Latvia Edgars Rinkēvičs has submitted amendments to the Law on the Structure of Public Administration to the Saeima, proposing a framework…
Birth Rate in Latvia Dramatically Declines
In the first four months of this year, 3,732 newborns were registered in Latvia, which is 13.9% or 600 fewer than in the…
