Latvian President Comments on Risk of Russian Invasion
August 27, 2026
European Parliament supports European Union’s joining of Istanbul Convention
On Wednesday, the 10th of May, the European Parliament approved the European Union’s joining of the Convention on preventing and combating violence against…
Latvian advertisers warn about internet censorship
Latvian Advertising Association (LRA) has turned to residents with an announcement in which they warn about Ministry of Finance potentially trying to block…
Despite the security risks, Germany to sign a contract with a Chinese company
The German government has announced that it will continue work on a controversial plan to sell parts of a Hamburg port terminal to…
Latvia’s President Egils Levits reconsiders – will not run for re-election
Latvia’s President Egils Levits has changed his mind about the upcoming presidential elections and will not run as a candidate, as reported by…
New Unity may have three aces up its sleeve for upcoming presidential elections
New Unity’s presidential candidates could include Minister of Foreign Affairs Edgars Rinkēvičs, European Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis, MEP Sandra Kalniete or someone else, said…
Medical workers gather for protest outside Saeima
Several hundred people gathered for a protest outside the Saeima in the morning on Thursday, the 11th of May. Participants prepared posters that…
StratCom director: pro-Russian Latvian residents have radicalised even more
Currently in the public space there are fewer voices that support Russia’s crimes in Ukraine, but at the same time part of pro-Russian…
Latvian government lifts requirement to wear protective masks in healthcare and social care institutions
Because of lowering Covid-19 infection risks, as well as considering the practice of other EU member states in regards to wearing protective masks,…
Latvian PM says his party might pick its own presidential candidate
In a situation when parties of the ruling coalition still haven’t agreed on a single presidential candidate, “it is possible” New Unity may…
