Tele2 Latvia warns fraudsters are using smart TVs to obtain personal data

Tele2 has warned that fraudsters in the country have begun to target smart TVs in a bid to obtain personal data.  The telco said the attackers are targeting little known brands and under protected devices, whose users tend to download third-party apps from …

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Latvia Scraps Visa-Free Entry for Georgia’s Diplomatic Passport Holders

The Latvian Foreign Ministry has informed that the bilateral agreement between Latvia and Georgia, which allowed the visa exemption for holders of diplomatic and service passports, has been suspended. According to a press release issued by the authority, …

Latvia will no longer recognize non-biometric Russian passports

From July 15th  2025, a decision will come into effect to only recognise biometric passports of Russian Federation citizens as valid travel documents to enter Latvia. "Russia issues both biometric and non-biometric passports. The non-biometric …

Latvia ranks low in consumption per capita figures

Latvia is among the countries toward the bottom end of the range on 76%, ahead of Estonia (74%) but behind Lithuania (89%).  AIC per capita, 2024 Photo: Eurostat In 2024, 9 EU countries recorded an AIC per capita above the EU average. The highest levels …

It still smells of fish near Saldus, Latvia

On 10 February, the State Environmental Service (VVD) suspended the company's operations because it was causing unpleasant odours that had a long-term impact on the daily lives of local residents. In March, the VVD allowed Reneta to resume operations …

Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia have begun to evacuate their citizens from the crisis-hit Middle East

Home Regional Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia have begun to evacuate their citizens from the crisis-hit Middle East Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia have begun to evacuate their citizens from the crisis-hit Middle East, according to radio broadcaster LRT . …

Latvia’s defence spending to hit record high – 4.35% of GDP planned for 2025

Next year, Latvia’s defence expenditure could reach 4.35% of the country’s gross domestic product (GDP). Following a meeting with President Edgars Rinkēvičs on Wednesday, Prime Minister Evika Siliņa (New Unity) told journalists that the government is …

No More Additional Exams: Moldova’s Driving Licenses Eligible for Conversion in Latvia and Italy

Latvia and Italy now allow Moldovan citizens to convert their driving licenses without additional exams. Moldovan citizens who reside permanently in either country will be able to exchange their licenses without taking additional exams. Latvian and Italian …

The driving license can be converted in Italy and Latvia, without exams

0 Moldovan citizens who have decided to stay and work in Italy or Latvia will have the opportunity to convert their driving licenses issued in the Republic of Moldova. The same opportunity will be available to Italians and Latvians residing in Moldova. In …