Latvian authorities have uncovered a secret tunnel used by illegal immigrants to enter the country from Belarus, marking the first such discovery. This finding highlights new methods being employed for illicit border crossings.

Latvian health officials have issued an urgent appeal to the public, urging eligible individuals to come forward and donate blood to replenish critical supplies.

Latvian authorities and the Jewish community are calling on schools to avoid scheduling graduation ceremonies on July 4, which is designated as the Holocaust Remembrance Day in the country.

Latvian authorities canceled a Riga concert by rapper Xzibit after discovering his recent performances in Russia, notifying organizers of the decision.

Latvian authorities face criticism for not intercepting drones entering their airspace, highlighting a lack of unified procedures across European countries for dealing with unwanted drone incursions.

Unidentified drones entered Latvian airspace, causing concern among residents in Rēzekne and Ludza, with some reportedly falling within the territory. Latvian authorities confirmed fighter jets were scrambled but did not shoot down the drones due to security considerations.

Latvia's National Armed Forces and State Fire and Rescue Service will conduct a crisis cooperation exercise on April 23, sending a training warning via cell broadcast in the Ludza and Rēzekne regions.

As the active nature tourism season begins, Latvian authorities are reminding visitors to adhere to environmental protection rules, including not littering, avoiding picking protected plants, and observing fire safety in natural areas.

The Ministry of Municipalities and KNAB are evaluating unpaid work being carried out by a private individual in a municipal forest near Rēzekne, Latvia, which is a popular recreational area for residents.

Latvian authorities report a decrease in grass fires in municipalities actively engaged in prevention work, despite sunny weather encouraging early burning. Over the past weekend, 55 grass fires were extinguished, and one person was injured.

Following a large inter-institutional meeting in Jelgava, Latvian authorities will assess whether the parents of an aggressive student at Ozolnieki Secondary School are fulfilling their parental duties in the child's best interests.

Illegal fishing remains an ongoing issue in Latvia, with local police in the Kurzeme region now collaborating with scientists to apprehend poachers. This effort continues despite a reported significant reduction in illegal fishing gear over the past 25 years.

As summer holidays begin, parents in Latvia are advised to ensure that children's camps are properly registered and approved before sending their children, with various day and overnight camps available across the country.

Latvian authorities are working on a solution to change the procedure for granting sickness benefits from next year, aiming to automatically transfer payments to individuals from the 10th day of illness, removing the need for an application.

Latvian authorities explain that bailiffs only get involved in debt recovery after a court decision, but debtors often miss these notices due to not checking their mailboxes. The article advises checking mail regularly to avoid severe consequences.

Latvian authorities have initiated an official inquiry to assess the response to a recent drone incident. Prime Minister Siliņa has emphasized ministerial responsibility concerning the drone intrusion.

Latvian authorities have confirmed three cases of the Chikungunya virus in the country.

Latvian authorities are urging caution as the warm weather brings motorcyclists back to the roads, noting that 11 motorcyclists died last year, with over half lacking proper licenses. The report highlights the importance of skill repetition for riders due to a high incidence of accidents caused by inadequate skills.

Latvian authorities are reminding drivers to be extra cautious on roads during holidays, with the State Police operating in an intensified mode from April 2 to 7 to focus on traffic safety and combat drunk driving.

Latvian state institutions are evaluating a decision made by the Jēkabpils municipality council a month ago regarding changes to the school network, which residents are urging to be reconsidered. The reform plans to liquidate primary education in six locations and secondary education in two within the municipality.

Latvian border guards discovered two meteorological balloons used for smuggling in the Madona municipality on Sunday evening, according to the head of the State Border Guard Service, General Guntis Pujats.

Latvian authorities reported a concerning number of drunk drivers during the recent Midsummer holiday period.

A foreign financially motivated ransomware group has claimed responsibility for a cyberattack on 'Latvijas Valsts meži' (Latvian State Forests). Latvian authorities have initiated a criminal process regarding the incident.

Latvian authorities are preparing for the upcoming Jāņi holidays, providing information on medical assistance, store operating hours, and public transport schedule changes in Riga.

Latvian nature protection authorities (DAP) have warned that people's actions in scaring a bear in Jēkabpils only increased the animal's stress and the risk of danger, emphasizing that human behavior is the biggest threat in such encounters.

Latvian authorities issued a warning about a possible airspace threat in several eastern border municipalities, including Rēzekne, Ludza, Alūksne, and Balvi. The alert was subsequently lifted after the potential danger passed.

Latvian authorities initially resumed the search for a second drone that reportedly flew into the country from Russia and fell in the Latgale region, but later announced that the search had been halted.

Latvian authorities are urging drivers to use digital forms for minor traffic accidents to avoid unnecessary calls to emergency services, streamlining the process for less severe incidents.

Latvian authorities have detained a criminal who was posing as an electrician, though further details of the crimes were not specified.

Latvian authorities have issued a warning, stating that buying pets from Russia and Belarus is unsafe.

Last year, Latvian authorities referred 37 criminal cases concerning service-related offenses, including official inaction, embezzlement, and abuse of power, to the courts for consideration.

Residents in Latvia have appealed to the President's office and Parliament after 79 dead wild cattle were found in the Dunduri meadows of Ķemeri National Park, raising concerns about the incident.