Latvia's parliament, the Saeima, urgently reversed its decision to grant citizenship to Indian scientist Divja Višvanatu (Divya Kannan Vishwanath) just one week after the initial approval. The reversal followed public scrutiny and concerns regarding her qualifications and the information provided to support her naturalization, despite recommendations from the Latvian Academy of Sciences.

Pietiek: Visvanatgeita: A summary of what happened

The Saeima, in a single urgent session and without opposition, recognized Indian businessman Kanana Višvanata as a Latvian citizen through a special law.

Pietiek: Facts about the swindler Divja Višvanatu

This article presents facts and documents to address accusations against Divja Višvanata, emphasizing that hatred has no place and that children are not part of the story.

LSM: Indian scientist and Ukrainian athlete given Latvian citizenship by Saeima

On Thursday, October 15th, Latvia's parliament, the Saeima, granted Latvian citizenship to Ukrainian athlete Danylo Michuda and Indian scientist Divya Kannan Vishwanath.

LSM: Saeima to review Latvian citizenship grant to Indian scientist

The Saeima's Committee on Citizenship, Migration and Social Cohesion will consider a motion tabled by an unnamed Member of Parliament calling for an investigation into the facts surrounding the granting of Latvian citizenship to Indian scientist Divya Kannan Vishwanath, Latvian Television reported on October 19.

Baltic News Network: Just one week after approval, Latvian parliament reverses decision to grant…

Latvia's parliament has urgently reversed its decision to grant citizenship to Indian scientist Divya Kannan Vishwanath just one week after approving it, following concerns about her qualifications and the information supporting the original decision.

LSM: Saeima changes its mind about Latvian citizenship for Indian scientist

Just one week after it voted to award Latvian citizenship to Indian scientist Divya Kannan Vishwanath, Latvia's parliament, the Saeima, performed a massive U-turn and voted to revoke her citizenship o...

Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs, affiliated with the United List, has been described as a populist by a prestigious publication, prompting discussion and analysis from political scientists.

Delfi: Prestigious publication calls Kulbergs a populist; political scientists comment

A respected publication has labeled Kulbergs as a populist, prompting commentary and analysis from political scientists.

The Saeima has approved historic amendments to the Law on Support for Ukrainian Civilians in its first reading, which are intended to pave the way for Ukrainian refugees in Latvia.

Pietiek: Saeima decides again: Amendments to the Law on Support for Ukrainian Civilians

The Saeima supported historic amendments to the Law on Support for Ukrainian Civilians in its first reading, paving the way for Ukrainian refugees in Latvia.

Swedbank is reportedly undertaking significant restructuring, leading to the layoff of hundreds of employees in Latvia, with its head of media relations also departing the bank.

Delfi: Swedbank lays off hundreds of employees; media relations head departs

Swedbank is reportedly letting go of hundreds of employees, with its head of media relations also leaving the bank.

Livonian linguist and poet Valts Ernštreits, a Leading Researcher at the Livonian Institute, has been appointed head of the National Culture Council. This follows his recent receipt of the Baltic Assembly Prize in Literature for his poetry collection 'Livonian Ballads' and his election as Vice-Chair of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues.

IR: From Livonian Poetry to the UN: Valts Ernštreits' Fight for Minority Cultures

Livonian linguist and poet Valts Ernštreits, recently appointed head of the National Culture Council, has received the prestigious Baltic Assembly Prize in Literature for his poetry collection 'Livonian Ballads'.

Jānis Sārts, Director of the NATO Strategic Communications Centre of Excellence, highlighted how Latvia can utilize advancements in Artificial Intelligence, building on the experience gained from recent international exercises that used a synthetic society developed in Riga.

IR: Jānis Sārts: Riga-Developed 'Digital Twin' Trains NATO Capabilities

Following recent international exercises utilizing a synthetic society developed in Riga, NATO Strategic Communications Centre of Excellence Director Jānis Sārts discusses how Latvia can leverage AI advancements.

Heating tariffs in Latvia continue to show significant variations, with prices differing by as much as double. Despite a reduction in gas consumption, the shift to biomass has not ensured cheaper heating, and tariffs are rising again this autumn.

IR: Why Heating Tariffs in Latvia Differ by Double

Despite reduced gas consumption, the shift to biomass does not guarantee cheaper heating. This autumn, heating tariffs are rising again, with significant price differences per megawatt-hour persisting in Latvia.

A serious four-car collision on Dārzciema Street in Riga has resulted in one fatality.

Delfi: One dead in four-car collision on Dārzciema Street

A serious four-car accident on Dārzciema Street has resulted in one fatality.

Following previous allegations of emotional abuse against a staff member, a piece discusses 'karma' coming to Saeima member Andrejs Judins, affiliated with New Unity. Judins has denied the allegations.

Pietiek: Lato Lapsa: How karma came to 'Vienotība's' Andrejs Judins

This piece discusses the saying attributed to 'Vienotība's' MP Andrejs Judins about a good prosecutor's ability to see a crime even where...