“It is a political retirement home.” Latvian prime minister sharply criticises management of state-owned companies
The governance model of state-owned companies is in a critical state, and their management structures often serve as “political retirement homes,” Prime Minister…
What will happen to the goods left in Mere stores? Latvia comes up with a solution
Food suppliers to the Mere retail chain have been given the opportunity to recover goods belonging to them, the Latvian Ministry of Agriculture…
CSDD Supervisory Board resigns in Latvia
The Supervisory Board of Latvia’s Road Traffic Safety Directorate (CSDD) has submitted a letter of resignation to Transport Minister Rihards Kozlovskis (JV), while…
Search for accountability begins after massive data breach in Latvia – CSDD chief points to Tet
Tet, the company responsible for monitoring the IT infrastructure of Latvia’s Road Traffic Safety Directorate (CSDD), failed to detect the cyberattack, CSDD Management…
“It won’t happen in 2030 – there’s no doubt about it.” Latvian politician delivers stark Rail Baltica forecast
When it comes to Rail Baltica, Latvia needs to take off its “rose-tinted glasses” – or the “[former transport minister Kaspars] Briškens (P)…
August turns chilly in Latvia – temperatures to drop to just plus seven degrees overnight
Rain will continue in the far east of Latvia during the night into Wednesday, but the precipitation zone will gradually move away as…
Data of 1.2 million people leaked in CSDD cyberattack in Latvia – including personal ID numbers and addresses
A cyberattack on Latvia’s Road Traffic Safety Directorate (CSDD) resulted in the theft of personal data belonging to 1.2 million individuals and data…
SPKC urges parents not to delay: this vaccine can significantly reduce the risk of several types of cancer
The Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (SPKC) is urging parents to use the final weeks of the summer holidays to vaccinate their…
Environmental expert: None of Estonia’s large wild animals are intent on attacking humans
Peep Männil, a wildlife expert at the Estonian Environmental Agency, said drones, hunting cameras and observations are used to determine the number of…
