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…
Rapid spread of bird flu in Europe raises concerns
Highly pathogenic bird flu is spreading rapidly in Europe, with the highest number of countries reporting outbreaks in a decade, raising concerns about…
BNN IN FOCUS | Political analyst’s view: “Without Parties” – public hope or political experiment?
This week was marked by theatre director Alvis Hermanis and his allies’ declared mission to “kick the hornet’s nest” — to change Latvia’s…
Law changes will allow Estonian environmental inspectors to use non-lethal weapons
The new law would allow environmental inspectors to carry non-lethal weapons, such as gas canisters and batons, in order to counter the growing…
Latvia’s State Revenue Service to operate with fewer resources — both staff and funding
The State Revenue Service (VID) will face a 10% budget cut and a 13.2% staff reduction next year, VID Director General Baiba Šmite-Roķe…
