14 hours of debates and disputes in the Latvian Parliament: 2026 budget “pushed through” in first reading
After two days of debates, the Saeima on Thursday supported next year’s state budget and the accompanying package of draft laws in the…
“I see no reason to worry that it imposes anything unacceptable” – Latvian Police Chief on the Istanbul Convention
“I have read it thoroughly and I see no reason to worry that something unacceptable could be imposed on our society,” State Police…
Security expert: Authorities had to be sure before arresting Bessedin
Estonian security expert Erkki Koort said that authorities should have been completely sure before arresting Oleg Bessedin, who was detained for spreading Kremlin…
Maxima Latvija has long engaged in unfair practices against suppliers, Competition Council finds
The Competition Council (KP) has imposed a fine of 1.873 million euros on retail chain SIA Maxima Latvija for violations of the Unfair…
EU to tighten visa rules for Russian citizens
The European Union is set to tighten visa rules for Russian citizens, ending the visa regime that allowed multiple crossings of Schengen borders,…
Large protest in Old Riga tonight over the Istanbul Convention: what you need to know
An Emergency Medical Service (NMPD) station will be set up in Old Riga’s Herder Square this evening to provide medical assistance if needed…
Man intentionally runs over pedestrians in France; five injured
A man has run over pedestrians and cyclists on the French island of Oleron, injuring five people, and is reported to have shouted…
Cloudy weather and local fog on Thursday in Latvia; slightly sunnier weekend ahead
Thursday will be mostly cloudy, though skies will clear in some western areas during the day, allowing for sunny spells. Occasional light rain…
EC report: Georgia is moving away from EU membership
The European Union’s ambassador to Georgia, Pawel Herczynski, has said that Georgia has taken a step back and is far from any hope…
