Several illegal migrants detained in Riga — inspections continue
During operations aimed at curbing illegal immigration, 16 undocumented migrants were apprehended in Riga, Deputy Mayor Edvards Ratnieks (National Alliance) told a press…
Germany agrees on new plan to increase the number of soldiers
After several months of tension between political forces, the German government coalition has agreed on a new military service plan that will allow…
State Security Service urges prosecution of Rosļikovs for inciting national and ethnic hatred
The Latvian State Security Service (VDD) on Friday requested that the prosecution initiate criminal proceedings against Riga City Council member and leader of…
Russia launches massive missile attack on Kyiv
Russian forces launched a massive attack on the Ukrainian capital with drones and missiles on the morning of the 14th of November, hitting…
Around 6,000 kilometres of roads no longer meet the definition of state roads, says Latvijas Valsts ceļi
Latvia’s state road network currently stretches 19,823 kilometres, of which roughly 6,000 kilometres no longer meet the criteria for state roads, the chairman…
Wet snow and sharp temperature swings expected over the weekend
On Friday, the sky will be mostly cloudy, although cloud cover will occasionally break in the northwestern regions of Latvia during the day,…
Saeima rejects Siksnis’ candidacy for SEPLP board member
A majority in the Saeima on Thursday voted against appointing Jānis Siksnis as a member of the Public Electronic Mass Media Council (SEPLP)….
Lithuanians raise alarm over security threats posed by migrant workers
Members of the Lithuanian Seimas National Security and Defense Committee (NSGK) have indicated that Lithuania should tighten regulations for migrants working in the…
Opinion: Latvia’s oil product reserves — can we really be sure they are safe?
Opinion piece by Ilona Bērziņa Companies responsible for servicing the state’s emergency oil product reserves must be entirely above any suspicion of cooperating…
