On average, people rate the achievements of politicians in strengthening Latvia's external and internal security since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine at 4.46 on a ten-point scale, according to a poll by "What's Happening in Latvia?/KNL" and SKDS poll conducted in February.
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Two years after Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022, one in three or 34.3% of Latvian residents surveyed by the pollster SKDS and Latvian Television's "What is happening in Latvia/KNL" program, think that it would be better if war stopped even if Ukraine has to agree to compromises on its behalf.
Latvia is currently discussing a ban on animal feed imports from Russia and Belarus. According to the Food and Veterinary Service, twelve establishments are indicated as the destination of these goods in Latvia at the time of crossing the border, of which the egg producer Balticovo is the most well-known to the general public, Latvian Television's "Kas notiek Latvijā/KNL" broadcast reported on February 21.
Since it has been unveiled that former Prime Minister Krišjānis Kariņš (New Unity) had a liking to private jets and special flights, more so than most European politicians, the Latvian Television broadcast "What is happening in Latvia?" (Kas notiek Latvijā/KNL) has been analyzing related data from various sources. KNL compiled its findings so far as of February 19.
Travel expenses of the Latvian delegation to the European Council summits covered by the European Union (EU) budget between 2019 and 2022 were the largest among the Member States, more than a fifth of all payments in total, reports Latvian Television's broadcast "Kas notiek Latvijā?" (What is happening in Latvia?) on December 28.
Representatives of Latvian sports organizations and athletes who participated in teleconferences organized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) got the impression that IOC President Thomas Bach was aiming to achieve a result already decided upon – namely, to allow athletes from the aggressor states Russia and Belarus to compete at the Olympic Games in Paris next year.
The high profile extradition case of Kristīne Misāne has put the spotlight on Latvians detained abroad. On average, 300 Latvian citizens and nationals (so-called "non-citizens" are also entitled to consular protection) are detained abroad for various types of crimes each year, reported Latvian Radio on February 25.
After a bloody double murder in Madona municipality, Latvia's police want to step up public involvement in reporting gun owners with addiction problems.
In a survey – blocked by the Environment Minister – most locals at Ikšķile, near Rīga, voted against the proposed territorial reform that would likely see Ikšķile merged with a larger municipality, reported Latvian Radio May 12.
The Riga Regional Court decided on Thursday to keep high-profile businessman Māris Martinsons in custody while a corruption probe involving the “Rīgas satiksme” municipal transport company continues, Martinsons' lawyer Didzis Vilemsons said after a court hearing.
There has been great interest into the Latvian KGB archives opened December 20 online for everyone to see, said Latvian National Archives director Māra Sprūdža.