56+ min ago   (227+ words) These were the first calls for the ministers’ resignation in Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs’ (United List) government to date, though it should be noted that the Saeima has been on recess since the end of June. Twenty-five MPs voted in…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago   (207+ words) On Wednesday, May 20, the Ropaži Municipality Council dismissed Mayor Signe Grūbe and her deputy Renāte Gremze (New Unity/Progressives), according to the Progressives party. Deputy Mayor Aivars Draudiņš (United List), who is the only candidate, has already been nominated for…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago   (357+ words) Parties are already drafting plans for the next government, but it is not yet clear whether a new coalition will be formed in this Saeima, or whether Siliņa’s cabinet will continue to function as a caretaker government for a few…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago   (136+ words) / Article LSM Former minister Sprūds returns to his Saeima seat Sprūds was elected to the 14th Saeima, and he requested that his seat be reinstated because he had stepped down from his duties as Minister of Defence. Consequently, Selma Teodora Levrence…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago   (305+ words) Progressives, when they announced on Wednesday that they no longer support the government led by Evika Siliņa (New Unity), did not withdraw their ministers, because otherwise, in Šuvajevs’ view, there wouldn't be a no-confidence vote. "Now it is important to…...

3+ mon, 3+ week ago   (363+ words) Although it is clear that the drones entering Latvian territory are Ukrainian drones that have been redirected, "we are not sending a strong message," said Sārts. At the same time, Sārts emphasised that shooting down drones is not just a…...

3+ mon, 3+ week ago   (335+ words) At the committee meeting, council members were discussing the transfer of the old water tower at Gaujas Street 21 to the Čiekurkalns Development Association. City Council member Rūdolfs Brēmanis (Sovereign Power/New Latvians) began questioning the association’s representatives about their achievements…...

3+ mon, 3+ week ago   (308+ words) Prime Minister Evika Siliņa (New Unity) had come to Colonel Raivis Melnis about the position of defence minister as early as Friday, two days before she called for the resignation of Defence Minister Andris Sprūds (Progressives). Melnis accepted the offer…...

3+ mon, 3+ week ago   (197+ words) / Article LSM Sprūds will continue work at the Saeima after resignation The ministry confirmed to LETA that it had received an order from the prime minister regarding the dismissal of the defence minister. In accordance with the Law on the…...

3+ mon, 3+ week ago   (244+ words) The NA wants to invite the opposition party United List (AS), the Union of Greens and Farmers (ZZS), which currently forms part of the coalition, and New Unity to negotiations. "Latvia can no longer afford a weak, indecisive government mired…...