Andrejs Vasks / Author

19.04.24

To protect or not to protect? Latvian forests caught in crossfire

The Latvian government will soon have to decide on the European-scale biotopes to be protected further on. One of the typical nature values of Latvia – forests – is caught in a crossfire between environment activists and the forestry business, Latvian Radio’s "Atvērtie Faili/Open Files" (AF) broadcast reports.

April 19, 14:48

25.01.24

Rīga road surfacing controversy rumbles on

Towards the end of last year, the Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau (KNAB) ended an investigation of possible illegalities in the work of the former Transport Department of Riga City Council.

January 25, 17:11

15.09.23

Latvian Radio scrutinizes Rīga road maintenance contracts

After three years of work, the so-called "coalition of change" of the Riga City Council (Rīgas Dome, RD) fell apart this summer, with mayor Martiņš Stāķis surprising many with his sudden resignation. On September 15 Latvian Radio's Atvērtie Faili (Open Files) examined the role that lucrative but secretive road maintenance contracts in the capital might have played in the political turmoil.

September 15, 2023, 11:30

19.05.23

Latvian Radio probes local company linked to Ukraine sanctions list

Latvian Radio's investigative strand 'Open Files' on May 18 included a report on a company registered in Latvia, asking if it had been directly or indirectly involved in providing support to the Russian military.

May 19, 2023, 12:05

11.04.23

Latvia could face EU censure over failure to protect black alder trees

The European Commission is threatening to sue Latvia in the Court of the European Union as a result of failing to protect protected black alder trees, reports the Latvian Radio program "Open files".

April 11, 2023, 10:32

13.12.22

Foreigner eID cards may have been misused abroad

In order to make it easier for foreigners to use Latvia's electronic environment, the Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs (PMLP) created a special electronic identification (eID) card for foreigners a year ago. But fears are already being expressed that the system may have been manipulated for nefarious purposes.

December 13, 2022, 10:11