Hacker remained undetected in “Latvijas valsts meži” system for several days
A hacker had gained access to the IT systems of Latvia’s state-owned forestry company “Latvijas valsts meži” (LVM) as early as 11 June…
Latvia’s Central Election Commission explains emergency procedures for polling stations
In the event of a potential security threat during elections, the safety of polling station staff and voters will be the top priority,…
Latvia’s finance minister: Rail Baltica cannot be abandoned, but difficult decisions lie ahead
Latvia must decide which parts of the international Rail Baltica railway project should be built and which should not, but abandoning the project…
Rain and thunderstorms return as cooler weather continues across Latvia next week
On Thursday, brief showers are expected in many parts of Latvia. After the rain, cloudy skies will gradually clear from the west. Winds…
What Was Leaked After the Cyberattack on Latvijas valsts meži? Cert.lv Explains
So far, the attacker has leaked 44 gigabytes of data stolen during the cyberattack on Latvijas valsts meži (LVM), although the total volume…
Latvia becomes one of Europe’s leading drone hubs, new study finds
More than 200 companies developing defence and dual-use technologies are currently operating in the Baltic states, according to the first landscape of this…
Latvia to deploy additional air defence systems along eastern border
For operational security reasons, Latvia’s Ministry of Defence is not disclosing what specific additional air defence systems will be deployed to strengthen the…
Irkutsk residents wait up to 18 hours for petrol as most fuel is diverted to Moscow
Residents of Russia’s Irkutsk region are waiting in line for petrol for up to 18 hours, with the longest known wait lasting through…
Latvia’s Immunisation Council calls for urgent funding to protect newborns against RSV
Latvia’s National Immunisation Council (NIC) is calling for an urgent decision to allocate €600,000 so that passive immunisation against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)…
