The commander of the National Armed Forces has expressed significant disappointment and fears regarding the country's preparedness following a devastating storm that left many without power for days. The event, the strongest summer storm in 60 years, has prompted reflection on lessons learned and potential solutions to prevent such extensive damage in the future.

Delfi: NBS Commander's Disappointment and Fears After Devastating Storm

The commander of the National Armed Forces expresses significant disappointment and fears following a destructive storm, suggesting a lack of preparedness.

IR: Useful Storm: What Did the Storm Teach Us?

The strongest summer storm in 60 years left a third of households without electricity, with thousands of customers being without power for several days. However, services have solutions to avoid such extensive damage in the future.

An in-depth analysis of the CSDD data theft reveals that cybersecurity should be a top priority for institutional management, not just IT administrators or outsourced services. CERT.LV's Deputy Director Varis Teivāns emphasized that CERT.LV has long warned about such vulnerabilities, underscoring the need for proactive measures to prevent future attacks.

IR: CSDD Cyberattack Anatomy and Could It Have Been Prevented?

The CSDD data theft has exposed a problem that CERT.LV has been warning about for a long time - cybersecurity must not be left to IT administrators or outsourcing, it must be a priority for the institution's management, emphasizes deputy head Varis Teivāns.

A researcher has highlighted the potential for sabotage within the country, noting that some individuals may be willing to collaborate with Russian intelligence services, raising national security concerns.

Delfi: "There Are People Ready to Cooperate with Russian Special Services" –…

A researcher discusses the potential for sabotage in Latvia, noting that individuals may be willing to collaborate with Russian intelligence services.

The Latvian National Armed Forces are currently evaluating the necessity of making changes to vehicle license plates, an administrative review within the defense sector.

TVNET: Latvian National Armed Forces Reviewing Vehicle License Plate Changes

The Latvian National Armed Forces are currently evaluating whether changes to vehicle license plates are necessary.

Discussions are underway regarding potential urban development scenarios for Tērbatas and Antonijas streets in Riga, focusing on transforming them into pedestrian and shopping areas.

Delfi: Tērbatas or Antonijas? Scenarios for Pedestrian and Shopping Streets in Riga

The article explores potential urban development scenarios for Tērbatas and Antonijas streets in Riga, focusing on pedestrian and shopping street concepts.

A commentary by Jānis Lūsis discusses the alleged past promotion of 'golden visas' for wealthy Arab investors in connection with the 'Waterfront' project, involving Andris Kulbergs, the current Prime Minister, and Ainārs Šlesers, a councillor in the Riga City Council and leader of the Latvia First party.

TVNET: Lusis Comments: How Kulbergs Promoted 'Golden Visas' for Arab Millionaires of…

Commentary by Lusis regarding Kulbergs' alleged promotion of 'golden visas' for wealthy Arab investors in the Slesers' 'Waterfront' project.