Heating bills rise in Latvia – the government promises support
February 3, 2026
Latvian Central Election Commission loses its «head»
Following the start of criminal proceedings by Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau (KNAB) over the procurement organised in 2021, Kristīne Bērziņa is no…
KNAB briefly detains head of Latvian Central Election Commission
Last week Latvian Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau (KNAB) detained the chairperson of the Central Election Commission (CVK) Kristīne Bērziņa. She was released…
Saeima’s Legal Affairs Committee once again rejects idea to create a new ministry and vice-minister posts in Latvia
On Tuesday, 29 November, the Saeima’s Legal Affairs Committee once again rejected amendments to the Cabinet Structure Law, which are intended to allow…
Covid-19 infection rates on a rise again after a two-month drop
Between 21st and 27th of November the number of people infected with Covid-19 increased by 35.1%, as reported by the Disease Prevention and…
Russia comments Pope’s remarks about ethnic minorities
Pope Francis remarked that troops from some ethnic groups are acting worse than others, and Moscow condemned these remarks, calling them perversions, writes…
Investigation of insolvency administrator’s murder officially done; criminal prosecution requested for four
Latvian State Police completed its investigation of the murder of insolvency administrator Mārtiņš Bunkus. On 24 November 2022 the case was submitted to…
Latvian authorities commence criminal proceedings on «Baltic antifascists» for assisting Russia
On 28 November Latvia’s State Security Service (VDD) commenced criminal proceedings against persons calling themselves «Baltic antifascists» for their anti-governmental activities on channels…
Latvian corruption watchdog reports possible bribery attempt involving state official
On Monday, 28 November, Latvian Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau (KNAB) informed of the decision to request the Prosecution Office for Investigation of…
Kremlin: We would agree to Vatican as mediator
Moscow announced it would welcome the Vatican to mediate peace talks, but, given the Ukrainian stance, it is impossible, writes Reuters. The Vatican…
