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Thursday, November 05, 2026
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Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs is facing difficulties in forming a new government, as reports indicate he still lacks a clear coalition solution, with a minority government not being ruled out. This comes after he received a mandate from President Edgars Rinkēvičs to form the new cabinet following his party's victory in the recent parliamentary elections.
In other domestic news, law enforcement authorities have successfully dismantled a major drug trafficking ring, seizing 36 kilograms of drugs hidden in forest caches and uncovering evidence suggesting the operation was organized from within a prison. Separately, an investigation has revealed that investment projects cited for Latvian citizenship are currently only at the promise level, adding to ongoing scrutiny of citizenship processes.
A funeral business owner has also brought to light issues within the industry, detailing problems such as uncontrolled transport of the deceased and undeclared payments. Meanwhile, experts are skeptical about the feasibility of a temporary bridge during the upcoming Vanšu Bridge repair, and an investigation is underway into the frequent stoppages of escalators at Zemitāns Bridge.
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Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs is struggling to form a new government after receiving a presidential mandate, with reports indicating he still lacks a clear coalition solution and is considering the possibility of a minority government.
IR:
Where is Kulbergs' Solution?
The new Saeima has convened, but the election winner Andris Kulbergs still lacks a coalition solution, with a minority government model not being ruled out.
IR:
Co-habitation Government
A discussion on a potential co-habitation government.
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Police have arrested drug dealers and discovered a hidden cache of 36 kilograms of drugs in a forest, with evidence suggesting the operation was organized from within a prison. Law enforcement dismantled a group that concealed large quantities of narcotics in forest areas around Riga and Pieriga.
Delfi:
Video: Hidden cache in forest, 36 kg of drugs, organized from prison – police…
Police have arrested drug dealers after discovering a hidden cache of 36 kilograms of drugs in a forest, with evidence suggesting organization from within a prison.
TVNET:
Drug Ring Hid Dozens of Kilograms of Drugs in Riga and Pieriga Forests
Law enforcement has dismantled a drug trafficking group that concealed large quantities of narcotics in forest areas around Riga.
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An investigation reveals that investment projects mentioned as justification for Latvian citizenship are currently only at the promise level, raising questions about their concrete implementation.
TVNET:
Investment Projects for Latvian Citizenship are at the Promise Level
Investment projects mentioned in the justification for Latvian citizenship are currently only at the promise level, according to an investigation.
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A funeral business owner has spoken out about significant issues within the industry, including uncontrolled transport of the deceased and undeclared payments.
Delfi:
The dark side of the funeral business: Uncontrolled transport and cash in…
A funeral business owner is speaking out about the problems within the industry, citing issues such as uncontrolled transport of the deceased and undeclared payments.
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Experts express skepticism regarding the construction of a temporary bridge during the Vanšu Bridge repair due to a lack of data-based justification. Separately, an investigation is looking into the reasons behind the frequent stoppages of escalators at Zemitāns Bridge.
IR:
Will there be a temporary bridge during the Vanšu Bridge repair?
Experts are skeptical about the construction of a new temporary bridge in Riga during the Vanšu Bridge repair, citing a lack of data-based justification.
TVNET:
Zemitāns Bridge Escalators Are Not Broken: What and Why Stops Them?
An article investigates the reasons behind the supposed malfunction or stoppage of escalators at the Zemitāns Bridge.
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