KNAB investigates possible misuse of office for personal gain in the ports development fund
The Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau (KNAB) has launched a criminal investigation this summer into possible illegal activities within the Ports Development Fund….
Excessive secrecy, interested enemies and defense facilities in Estonia
An Estonian expert has pointed out that at a time when the country is building more and more defense infrastructure, excessive secrecy and…
How much money do Latvians need to feel secure? Residents name their sum
More than half of Latvia’s residents — 59% — say they would feel financially secure if their monthly income after taxes reached at…
Tusk warns: Restoring economic ties with Russia after war would be madness
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has warned that there could be a desire to restore economic ties with Russia after the war in…
Arson attacks in Latvia planned on Russia’s orders – VDD has collected evidence
The State Security Service (VDD) has requested the prosecutor’s office to initiate criminal prosecution against four individuals for sabotage targeting critical infrastructure and…
Border Guard: Pressure from the Belarusian side remains high
Over the past three days, the State Border Guard has prevented 73 attempts to illegally cross the Latvian–Belarusian border, the service reported. In…
Latvian president ready to review law on withdrawal from the Istanbul Convention
If the Saeima passes the opposition- and Union of Greens and Farmers (ZZS)-backed bill to withdraw Latvia from the Istanbul Convention, President Edgars…
Russian airlines accumulate debts to Latvia
Russian airlines are failing to make regular payments for the air navigation services provided by Latvijas gaisa satiksme (LGS) — Latvia’s state-owned air…
Rainy autumn continues, but the weekend will be drier
On Monday, skies will be mostly cloudy, although some clearing is expected in western regions. Rain is forecast for much of the country…
