As Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs engages in coalition talks to form a new government, his advisors are facing accusations from the Progressive party of lobbying for 'golden visas' and residency permits for foreigners. Speculation is also circulating regarding potential ministerial appointments, with Edvards Smiltēns, the Minister of Justice, and Raimonds Vējonis, the President of the Latvian Basketball Association, mentioned for specific roles in the upcoming government. Kulbergs has also…

Delfi: Possible Ministers and Positions Revealed

Speculation is circulating regarding potential ministerial appointments, with names like Smiltēns and Vējonis mentioned for specific roles.

TVNET: Politician Identifies Biggest Problem for Next Latvian Government

A politician named Kulbergs has identified the most significant challenge facing the upcoming Latvian government.

IR: While Kulbergs Forms Government, His Advisors Accused of Lobbying for Golden…

Andris Kulbergs begins coalition talks, while the Progressive party accuses the prime minister's advisor of lobbying for 'golden visas' and residency permits for foreigners.

TVNET: Kulbergs Sees No Reason for Former Advisor Brencis to Resign from Deputy Mandate

Politician Kulbergs stated he does not believe there is a valid reason for former advisor Brencis to give up his deputy mandate.

New details have emerged in the controversial citizenship grant to Divja Višvanata, with Pietiek publishing the full declassified stenogram of the Saeima Citizenship, Migration and Public Cohesion Commission's October 14th meeting, detailing the arguments behind the decision. The scandal, which saw Višvanata's citizenship urgently granted and then revoked, is now shaking the Latvian Academy of Sciences (LZA) and prompting an investigation into potential violations.

Pietiek: How Citizenship for the Scammer Višvanata Was Decided: Declassified…

Pietiek is publishing the full declassified stenogram of the October 14th Saeima Citizenship, Migration and Public Cohesion Commission meeting, detailing how and with what 'arguments' a decision was made regarding Latvian citizenship for the scammer Divja Višvanata.

IR: Scientist or Imposter? Divja Višvanata's Citizenship Scandal Shakes LZA

The scandal surrounding the urgently granted and then revoked citizenship of Divja Višvanata has shaken her reputation and the position of the President of the Latvian Academy of Sciences, prompting an investigation into potential violations.

Pietiek: How Felipe Became Acquainted with Indian Swindlers

Last week, the Saeima, the parliamentary minority, and the government on the 14th approved changes to the Citizenship Law, which will grant citizenship to the Indian businessman Kanana Višvanata.

Toms Platacis, the Head of the Financial Intelligence Unit (FID), has announced his decision to leave his position as of December 11th, explaining that Latvia has become a model country in combating money laundering.

IR: Mission Accomplished? FID Head Toms Platacis Reveals Reasons for Departure

Toms Platacis, the head of the Financial Intelligence Service, explains his decision to leave the position and how Latvia became a model country in combating money laundering.

AML Intelligence: NEWS: Head of Latvia's FIU steps down

Latvia's financial intelligence unit chief Toms Platacis is stepping down to join the private sector, he said on Wednesday. Platacis will leave the FIU on December 11 after seven years , but has not said where he will go next. He has led the unit since 2022, when he succeeded…

LSM: Key Latvian financial crime fighter decides to depart

The head of the Financial Intelligence Unit (FID), Toms Platacis, has decided to leave the service as of December 11th, it has been announced.

A tragic four-car collision occurred in Riga on Darzciema Street, resulting in one fatality. Police have initiated a criminal investigation into the incident.

TVNET: Tragic Accident in Riga: One Dead in Four-Car Collision

A fatal four-car collision occurred in Riga, resulting in one fatality.

Delfi: Police Investigate Fatal Accident in Darzciema Street

A fatal traffic accident on Darzciema Street is under criminal investigation by the police.

The Saeima has supported historic amendments to the Law on Support for Ukrainian Civilians in its first reading, aiming to open the way for Ukrainian war refugees to Latvia. Additionally, plans are underway to urgently adopt amendments to the Law on Environmental Protection Fund, which the 'Green and Farmers' Union' claims will prevent the state from purchasing its own assets. Daiga Mieriņa, the Speaker of the Saeima, also delivered a speech concluding the work of the 14th Saeima. [cite…

Pietiek: Saeima Decides Again

On October 22, 2026, the Saeima supported historic amendments to the Law on Support for Ukrainian Civilians in the first reading, which for the first time open the way for Ukrainian war refugees to Latvia.

Pietiek: Look How Many of Us There Are – and We All Need a Place at the Trough!

In one of the last Saeima sessions, it is planned to urgently adopt the amendments to the Law on Environmental Protection Fund, which, according to the 'Green and Farmers' Union', will ensure that the Latvian state will not be able to purchase any of the state's assets.

TVNET: 'No Politician is Irreplaceable,' Mieriņš Concludes 14th Saeima's Work

Mieriņš delivered a speech concluding the work of the 14th Saeima, stating that no politician is indispensable.

Reports include an investigative report exploring why a person named Anna was not protected from ongoing childhood sexual abuse, a disputed 1200 Euro fine and five-year driving ban issued by a police officer who did not identify himself or provide video evidence, a rise in Riga's heating tariff taking effect in December, an examination of the prevalence of debt among Latvian residents, and accusations of unethical reporting against the TV show 'Aizliegtais paņēmiens'. [cite: Delfi, Pietiek…

TVNET: Why Was Anna Not Protected From Sexual Abuse as a Child? Apollo.lv…

An investigative report by Apollo.lv explores why a person named Anna was not protected from ongoing sexual abuse during her childhood.

Pietiek: 1200 Euro Fine and Five-Year Driving Ban: Police Officer Does Not Identify…

The State Police's decision, by which a person was fined 1200 euros and banned from driving for five years, is being challenged, but the police officer does not identify himself, and the video recording is not provided.

Delfi: Prevalence of Debt Among Latvian Residents

An examination of how common it is for Latvian residents to fall into debt, going beyond just loans.

Delfi: Riga Heating Tariff Increase

AS 'Rīgas siltums' announces a tariff increase that will take effect in December, stating they have achieved an almost impossible task.

Pietiek: Corrupt 'Aizliegtais paņēmiens' Dirty Tricks

Last week, the show 'Aizliegtais paņēmiens' (AP) broadcast an interview with drunk driver Reinis Uzulnieks, which was done against professional ethics and legality.