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News from Oct 28, 2026 (UTC)

Latvia isCalm

A little better than usual

Last 14 days

Oct 15Oct 28

Why

  1. Latvian PM's adviser and newly elected MP Brencis was detained by KNAB in an EPPO investigation.

    4 eventsbnn-news.comSource

  2. RB Rail's chief criticised Latvia's approach, saying politicians delay decisions on Rail Baltica despite billions allocated.

    6 eventsbnn-news.comSource

  3. Latvia introduced major changes to its golden visa and residency rules.

    1 eventspropakistani.pkSource

What happened

  • Statements23%
  • Cooperation52%
  • Criticism9%
  • Protests3%
  • Pressure3%
  • Fighting9%

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