Latvia is conducting its 15th parliamentary election today, with citizens heading to polling stations across the country. Live reports are covering the election proceedings, and minor issues have been reported during the initial stages of voting. Political parties are vying for seats in the Saeima, with pre-election discussions focusing on potential coalition formations.

Delfi: Latvia Elects 15th Parliament; First Minor Issues Emerge

Latvia is holding its 15th parliamentary election, and the initial stages have already revealed some minor complications. This is a live text report of the election proceedings.

TVNET: Latvia Elects 15th Saeima: Voters Head to Polls - Live Updates

Live text coverage of Latvia's 15th parliamentary elections, providing key information as voters cast their ballots.

Delfi: Photo: First Voters Head to Polling Stations Early

Early morning photos show the first voters arriving at polling stations to cast their ballots in the parliamentary elections.

IR: Party Leaders Answer 7 Important Questions

Before the elections, 'Ir' posed seven crucial questions to the prime ministerial candidates from seven lists that, according to the latest SKDS poll, have more than 4% support and are projected to enter the Saeima.

As parliamentary elections are underway, political parties are considering future coalition formations. The question of including Ainārs Šlesers and his Latvia First party in a new government is a significant point of discussion, especially if the current governing quartet cannot secure a majority. Šlesers is currently a Riga City Council councillor and head of Latvia First.

IR: Electoral Intrigue: Will Šlesers Join the Coalition?

Governing parties aim to continue their work as a quartet after the elections. If a majority cannot be formed, the difficult question of whether to include Ainars Šlesers in the government will arise.

The next Saeima will face the decision on Latvia's stance regarding the Istanbul Convention. The previous Saeima's vote to withdraw from the convention sparked public protests, indicating a contentious issue for the incoming parliament.

IR: What will the next Saeima do with the Istanbul Convention?

When Saeima opposition parties, along with the ruling ZZS, voted last autumn to withdraw Latvia from the Istanbul Convention, the decision angered many voters, leading to a large protest.

Latvia's State Security Service has received information regarding potential vote buying during the parliamentary elections. However, the service has not yet confirmed any violations.

TVNET: Security Service Receives Information on Vote Buying, No Violations Found

Latvia's State Security Service has received reports of potential vote buying but has not yet confirmed any violations.

In Riga, a fire broke out in a four-story residential building, leading to the evacuation of 18 people. Separately, rescuers successfully retrieved a car with a trailer from a river in the city.

Delfi: Four-Story Residential Building Fire in Riga; 18 Evacuated

A fire broke out in a four-story residential building in the center of Riga, leading to the evacuation of 18 people.

TVNET: Rescuers in Riga Pull Car with Trailer from River

On Friday, rescuers in Riga successfully pulled a light vehicle with a trailer out of the river.