A report by Re:Baltica highlights how successive Latvian governments have made the same promises for 17 years regarding healthcare, education, economic growth, bureaucracy reduction, minimum wage, and housing taxes, with little progress.

The Latvian government has issued a warning, stating that the situation surrounding the national airline airBaltic is 'very serious'.

The Latvian government is reportedly working on measures to close a loophole related to business addresses. This initiative seeks to enhance regulatory compliance and transparency within the business sector.

The Latvian government has approved regulations to provide support to fishing vessel owners to mitigate the financial burden caused by rising fuel prices.

The Latvian Cabinet of Ministers, in an extraordinary session on Thursday, July 30, authorized the State Treasury to represent the Latvian state at the bondholders' meeting of the national airline "airBaltic."

The Latvian government has approved a healthcare ministry reform to restructure the hospital network, introducing three levels of hospitals instead of the current five, following extensive discussions.

The Latvian government has approved an additional 4 million euros to partially mitigate economic losses for fruit, vegetable, and seed farmers affected by unfavorable climatic conditions in 2025.

Latvian Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs has instructed the State Chancellery to conduct a comprehensive analysis of all state funding allocated to non-governmental organizations (NGOs).

The Latvian government has approved a bill allowing individuals as young as 17 to voluntarily apply for national defense service.

The Latvian government is set to approve a decision to send 20 firefighters to Portugal to assist their colleagues in battling ongoing forest fires.

The Latvian government has approved a Ministry of Culture initiative to merge the Latvian National Symphony Orchestra and the "Latvija" academic choir into a single entity.

The Latvian government has approved a proposal to allocate 9 million euros for the creation of state food reserves, aiming to strengthen the country's preparedness for providing food to residents during crises or national threats.

The Latvian government has adopted regulations to provide 75-90% compensation for damages caused by military incidents, including drones and other military activities, during peacetime.

Discussions are ongoing regarding the work of the Latvian government and parliament during the pre-election summer period, including agreements with Zelensky, consultant issues, and a potential veto on the EU budget. The focus is on what needs to be accomplished and what is currently happening.

Discussions are underway in Latvia regarding the work of the government and Saeima during the pre-election summer period. The focus is on what needs to be done and what is currently happening with their activities before the upcoming elections.

After its first week in office, the Latvian government led by Andra Kulberga is reportedly facing challenges in finding suitable office staff from outside political circles.

The Latvian government's declaration highlights 'Large Project Management Control,' specifically mentioning the Rail Baltica railway construction, which is likely to lose tens of millions in funding.

The Latvian parliament has officially approved a new government, marking a significant political development for the Baltic nation.

The Latvian government approved a draft law on Tuesday, May 26, for the establishment of a State Sports Fund, prepared by the Ministry of Education and Science, to improve the transparency and efficiency of sports financing in Latvia.

The formation of the potential Kulbergs government in Latvia is underway, with a known possible cabinet composition, while the chairman of the 'Latvijas Valsts meži' council is preparing to resign in connection with the 'Timber Industry Case'.

The Latvian government services portal, Latvija.gov.lv, will be temporarily unavailable on May 22 for planned modernization to improve its structure, navigation, and introduce new functionalities.

The potential composition and structure of Latvia's new government are starting to become clear. Political negotiations are progressing towards forming a new administration.

The Latvian government has approved amendments to regulations that will gradually introduce electronic applications for schools and digital education documents.

A Latvian podcast discusses the implications for the government and national security following the resignation of the defense minister, featuring the interior minister and members of parliament.

The Latvian government has decided to transfer the registration, licensing, and supervision of non-bank lenders, along with consumer rights protection, from the Consumer Rights Protection Centre (PTAC) to the Bank of Latvia.

The Latvian government has been seriously affected by recent drone incidents.

The Latvian government has postponed for the third time a decision regarding the financial situation of the Valkas municipality, following a request from the Minister of Agriculture.

Latvia's Finance Minister Arvils Ašeradens announced that the government will need to decide on increasing the capital of the national airline airBaltic this year.

The Latvian government is proposing a new plan to significantly restrict the import of goods from Russia and Belarus, including food and industrial products, citing security concerns and the need for legal implementation.

The Latvian government has endorsed a plan to develop 1,000 kilometers of high-speed roads by the year 2040.

The Latvian government has allocated 100,000 euros to be shared between Rīga and Liepāja airports.

The Latvian government decided on Tuesday, April 21, to reallocate 70 million euros to provide military support to Ukraine.

A historical event recounts a coup attempt against the Provisional Government of Latvia, led by Kārlis Ulmanis, which took place in Liepāja.

The Latvian government has approved the merger of five psychoneurological hospitals into the National Mental Health Center. This move aims to ensure unified and effective management of psychiatric care in the country.

The Latvian government suggests that all three Baltic states jointly coordinate airBaltic operations, though Estonia has not yet agreed to acquire a stake in the company.

The Latvian government has decided to award a one-time payment of 15,000 euros to the family whose triplets were born on March 22 at Paula Stradiņa Clinical University Hospital.

The Latvian government is set to approve tax relief measures for diesel fuel.

Details regarding the precise structure and composition of Latvia's proposed new government have been revealed.

The Latvian government has approved changes to regulations concerning the gambling and lottery sector, facilitating the merger of the Lotteries and Gambling Supervisory Inspection (IAUI) into the State Revenue Service (VID) starting April 1st.

Despite it being an election year, experts consulted by Latvian Radio advise the government against attempting to regulate fuel prices, arguing that intervention is currently unwarranted.

The Latvian government has officially included the Spanish slug in its list of invasive species, recognizing it as one of the most destructive pests for fields and gardens in Latvia after years of debate.

The Latvian government has approved the allocation of 400,000 euros in support for startups in 2026.

The Latvian government approved the allocation of 1.88 million euros to support Ukraine's energy and military sectors on Tuesday, February 24.

The Latvian government is prepared to purchase an additional 30 million euros worth of airBaltic bonds and extend the repayment period for the state loan to the airline.

The Latvian government is set to begin drafting next year's state budget soon, a process that will occur during the pre-election period ahead of the autumn Saeima elections.

The Latvian government has postponed a decision on closing the Paternieki border crossing with Belarus but will deploy allied military forces near the eastern border during exercises to curb illegal migration.

The Latvian Ministry of Education and Science is tasked with implementing significant changes in the education system within two months, including curriculum review, family health education, and new quality requirements.

The Latvian government continued its discussions on July 30th regarding the future actions concerning the national airline airBaltic, with a special news broadcast covering the decision.

The Latvian government's refusal to overturn previous decisions on support for the timber industry, as requested by the Prosecutor General, has drawn criticism from both opposition and coalition partners.

The Latvian government has approved its action plan, reducing the number of measures from 215 to 150, with a primary focus on budget stabilization and national security.

Following a meeting of the Ports, Transit, and Logistics Council, the Latvian government is critically assessing the railway sector, planning to maintain infrastructure in 'survival mode' to prevent collapse due to falling cargo volumes.

The Latvian government has supported a bill drafted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to impose a national import ban on certain industrial goods originating from Russia and Belarus.

Latvian Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs' government has completed only three out of 61 priority tasks within its first month, a result with which the Prime Minister expressed dissatisfaction.

The Latvian government has approved a 'Netflix tax' proposed by the Ministry of Culture, which will allocate an additional 600,000 euros to support the development of local cinema.

The Latvian Cabinet of Ministers approved the allocation of 80,379 euros from the state budget for unforeseen circumstances to repair the storm-damaged roof of the Bebrene St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church.

The Latvian government has approved a proposal to slightly increase the salaries of employees in cultural heritage institutions and enhance support for the National Film Centre, reallocating internal ministry funds.

The Latvian government is holding a closed session to discuss the three main tasks each minister plans to accomplish, with a minister suggesting an open session would be pre-election theater.

The Latvian government is facing increasing pressure to find new ways to cut budget expenditures due to rising defense costs, existing commitments, and limited opportunities to increase revenue.

The new Latvian government has identified three key priorities for its work with municipalities: improving the financial equalization model, providing additional support to the eastern border region, and reducing bureaucratic burden.

Andris Kulbergs, who became Prime Minister this week, is the first premier without prior government experience since 2002, yet most of his cabinet consists of seasoned political veterans.

The Latvian government has approved a €780,563 funding request for the Latvian National Archives to acquire historical documents from the "Pilsētprojekts" institute and address emergency situations in its Riga buildings.

The proposed composition of Latvia's next government has been largely finalized, with several ministers nominated for their positions. The parliament is expected to approve the new government on Thursday.

Latvian Prime Minister Evika Siliņa resigned on May 14, leading to the collapse of the Latvian government. The portal LSM.lv and Pieci.lv's program "Kas īsti notiek?" explained the reasons and implications of the event.

Concerns are being raised about a potential breakdown of the Latvian government, with some speculating it could be linked to Russian hybrid warfare.

Following a four-party meeting, prime ministerial candidate Andris Kulbergs announced a crucial moment in forming a new Latvian government, with "New Unity" expected to decide on its participation by Wednesday.

The Latvian government has decided to defer a portion of Valka municipality's loan payments to future years, freeing up over 646,000 euros in its budget for covering liabilities, with a revised budget due by June 1.

Andris Kulbergs, the Prime Minister candidate nominated by the President, has begun negotiations to form a new Latvian government. Social partners expect a capable and stable cabinet, while there is no consensus yet on the composition of the next coalition.

The Latvian government has collapsed due to a crisis involving drones entering the country's airspace and two resignations, though the coalition was already nearing its end.

The Latvian government has decided to submit a new bill to Saeima aimed at compensating landowners for losses incurred from 2025 due to new cadastral values, following a Constitutional Court ruling in December 2025.

The Latvian government has postponed for a second time its decision on the budget difficulties of Valkas municipality, following a request from the Union of Greens and Farmers (ZZS).

The Latvian government has granted a 30 million euro loan to national airline airBaltic after heated discussions with the opposition, while Ryanair's CEO predicts the airline's bankruptcy this year.

The Latvian government has given its approval for the development of two out of three planned wind power parks, 'Eko Ziemeļi' and 'Kurzeme', located in the Kurzeme region.

The Latvian government has approved an additional 70 million euros in financial support for Ukraine, further contributing to international aid efforts.

The Latvian government has approved a proposal by the Ministry of Economics to impose a solidarity payment on fuel traders until the end of the year if retail fuel prices significantly exceed changes in world market oil product prices. This measure aims to reduce fuel traders' profits.

The Latvian government has approved new conditions for state school funding, set to fully implement the "Programma skolā" model from the new academic year, which requires a certain number of students for full state support.

On April 14, the Latvian government supported amendments to several education laws proposed by the Ministry of Education and Science, introducing a new unified academic career system for higher education.

The Latvian government has decided to ask parliament to approve a 30 million euro short-term loan for the national airline airBaltic, aiming to mitigate the negative impact of the Middle East conflict.

Latvian Foreign Minister Baiba Braže announced that the Latvian government has adopted a decision to provide Ukraine with a new aid package worth €6.8 million.

Riga will host a second international Drone Summit in May, bringing together drone industry leaders from allied countries, with the Latvian Cabinet of Ministers approving its organization.

The Latvian government is preparing solutions to limit fuel price increases starting in April, including a potential reduction in excise tax on fuel and the introduction of a windfall tax on fuel retail.

A podcast episode discusses the report on the achievements and plans of Evika Siliņa's government to the Saeima, featuring participants including Minister of Smart Administration and Regional Development Raimonds Čudars and a representative from the Union of Greens and Farmers.

The Latvian government has agreed to establish two service check commissions for the Rail Baltica railway project, initiated by the Prime Minister. One investigation will focus on the rail switch procurement, and the other on an unfinished bridge support.

The Latvian government has allocated 752,000 euros for the repatriation and evacuation of Latvian citizens from the United Arab Emirates, with passengers contributing 350 euros each for flights organized with airBaltic.

Approximately one-third of Latvia's population is satisfied with the Siliņa government's work, as the Saeima prepares to hear its annual report on security, economic growth, and bureaucracy reduction.

The Latvian government has approved the Ministry of Culture's proposal to postpone the construction and commissioning of the Latvian National Theatre annex in Riga until October 9, 2036.

The Latvian government is looking for ways to significantly reduce the costs of the Rail Baltica project's first phase, re-evaluating what kind of railway the country can afford.

A frosty meeting took place between the Latvian government and non-governmental organizations (NGOs), as reported by Latvian Public Media.

The Latvian government has approved amendments to regulations, expanding the import ban on agricultural and feed products from Russia and Belarus to include a wider range of items, such as meat and dairy products.

Estonia is awaiting an official position from the new Latvian government regarding the future of the Rail Baltica project and any potential changes to Riga's railway construction plans.

The Latvian government has postponed its decision on approving airBaltic's new business plan, which includes a mandate for the airline to attract private capital. Discussions are ongoing in a closed cabinet meeting.

The Latvian government has refused to comply with the Prosecutor General's protest regarding discounts granted to timber industry companies, with the Prime Minister citing legal impossibility.

The Latvian government is in negotiations with a strategic investor regarding the future of the state-controlled airline airBaltic, which is facing financial difficulties.

The Latvian government did not approve its action plan due to a lack of financial coverage for over 200 measures, requiring a review of 215 initiatives and potential budget amendments.

The Latvian Cabinet has postponed the approval of Andris Kulbergs' government action plan, citing financial infeasibility for some of the proposed measures within the current budget.

The Latvian government has approved a proposal requiring audiovisual service providers, such as streaming platforms, to make financial contributions towards the creation of Latvian audiovisual content.

The Latvian government has announced its intention to ban the import of certain industrial goods from Russia and Belarus, with coalition partners agreeing on the measure. Specific proposals are yet to be publicly disclosed.

The Latvian government, led by Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs, held an extraordinary cabinet meeting to approve decisions for the development of the Latgale region, focusing on border security and economic growth.

The Latvian government has approved the reallocation of €128 million in funding to finalize the construction contract for the second phase of the A2 building at Pauls Stradiņš Clinical University Hospital.

The Latvian government has approved amendments to border control regulations, designating Riga Airport's border control point for the export of live hoofed animals, aiming to enter a business niche previously dominated by Lithuania.

The Latvian government has decided to reorganize the oversight of the pharmaceutical industry, transferring full control to the State Agency of Medicines due to shortcomings in the current model.

The new government led by Andris Kulbergs has agreed to hold cabinet meetings more frequently, not just on Tuesdays but also on Fridays, due to a heavy workload and limited time.

The Latvian government has decided to establish a support center for victims of sexual violence at Riga Eastern Clinical University Hospital. The center will provide assistance to individuals aged 16 and older.

The Latgale tourism and hospitality sector in Latvia is facing a rapidly escalating crisis, threatening the region's economic stability and business environment, prompting an appeal to the Latvian government for urgent action.

The official Latvian government portal, 'Latvija.gov.lv', was reported to be down on Friday, affecting access to public digital services.

Russia's surveillance service alleges that Ukrainian drone units have been deployed to five military bases in Latvia, a claim the Latvian government has dismissed as disinformation.

The Latvian government has approved an increase in the 'Altum' development finance institution's support program to €60 million for loans aimed at repairing multi-apartment buildings and buying out privatized land.

The Latvian government has approved amendments to the Criminal Law, aiming to increase criminal liability for offenses committed using drones.

Kulbergs has initiated attempts to form a new government in Latvia, following recent political developments.

Discussions regarding the formation of a new Latvian government are scheduled to continue on Saturday.

Latvian Prime Minister Evika Siliņa, leader of the New Unity coalition, has resigned, leading to the collapse of the government months before parliamentary elections in October.

Political scientists in Latvia are calling for the president to intervene in the ongoing government situation involving Prime Minister Siliņa and Sprūds, criticizing the public "statement competition" between them.

The Latvian government approved two of three planned wind farm environmental impact assessments in Kurzeme this week, but postponed the "K2 Ventum" project in Pāvilosta, leading to developer confusion.

The Latvian government has approved two out of three planned wind farm environmental impact assessments in Kurzeme, despite protests and objections from activists during a cabinet meeting.

The Latvian government is reviewing a report on improving the election platform for the upcoming Saeima elections, following a recent decision to terminate a contract with the developer RIX Technologies.

The Latvian government approved the use of the European Security Action Fund (SAFE) instrument and reallocated €32 million for the acquisition of drones, guided missiles, and anti-drone systems.

Latvian political scientist Iveta Kažoka stated in a radio interview that any event could lead to the collapse of the current government.

The Latvian government has decided to apply a solidarity payment to fuel retailers if their actual retail price exceeds the objectively calculated price by more than 3%.

The Latvian government has scheduled a meeting for Monday to discuss the current situation concerning the national airline, airBaltic.

The Latvian government failed to advance a bill proposing a solidarity payment for fuel retailers, indicating a lack of consensus on the measure.

The Latvian government has decided to reduce the value-added tax (VAT) on basic food products from 21% to 12% for one year, a move commented on by the head of Estonian retailer Rimi.

The Latvian Cabinet approved the reallocation of €41 million in EU funds to complete the reconstruction of the Latvian Oncology Center at Riga East Clinical University Hospital.

The Latvian government has supported the transfer of supervision and licensing of non-bank consumer lenders to a single institution, with plans to entrust these functions to Latvijas Banka (Bank of Latvia).

The Latvian government's report on its achievements highlights several challenges, with an analysis suggesting that the way problems are formulated in economic policy influences the range of possible solutions.

The Latvian government has approved a reform proposed by the Ministry of Justice to liquidate the Insolvency Control Service (MKD). Starting October 1, the MKD's functions will be integrated into the Ministry of Justice and the Court Administration, with some functions transferred elsewhere.

The Latvian government has decided to reduce the duration of primary accommodation for Ukrainian civilian refugees to 60 days and decrease the amount of state-compensated food provision.

Latvian Prime Minister Evika Siliņa reported to the cabinet on the government's achievements for 2025, highlighting progress in security and support for Ukraine.