Andris Kulbergs

Andris Kulberga administration performance

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated about 6 hours ago

Latest: Latvian government completes 16 of 61 priority tasks

The administration of Prime Minister Andris Kulberga has faced scrutiny regarding internal cohesion during its first 100 days. Political scientist Lelde Metla-Rozentāle assessed the government with a score of 6 to 7, not

Russian hybrid threats to Baltic security

7 clusters · 15 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Russia may use hybrid warfare to challenge NATO in Baltics

Baltic states continue to assess various hybrid and military threats attributed to Russia. In Lithuania, officials have highlighted vulnerabilities in public resilience, noting low rankings in media literacy. In Latvia,

AirBaltic restructuring and state stabilization efforts

22 clusters · 65 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: airBaltic seeks €257 million emergency bridge financing

AirBaltic is undergoing a major financial and operational restructuring to avoid insolvency. To prioritize stability, the airline is reducing its Airbus A220-300 fleet from 54 to approximately 36 aircraft by the end of 2

EU debate over frozen Russian assets for Ukraine

8 clusters · 36 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: EU lawmakers urge unlocking of frozen Russian assets for Ukraine

The debate over utilizing approximately €210 billion in frozen Russian sovereign assets to fund Ukraine’s reconstruction and military needs remains deadlocked. While a coalition including Sweden, Poland, the Netherlands,

European Council policy and budget negotiations

13 clusters · 87 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: António Costa proposes new EU revenue sources for 2028-2034 budget

European Council President António Costa continues his diplomatic tour to secure a political agreement on the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) for 2028–2034 by the end of 2026. Costa has warned that failing to reach

Latvia approves grain testing to verify transit origin

4 clusters · 16 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Latvia to implement grain transit inspections to verify origin

Latvian and Lithuanian authorities continue to investigate reports that stolen grain from occupied Ukrainian territories is being moved through Baltic ports using fraudulent Russian documentation. To address these securi

Latvia CSDD cyberattack and data breach

8 clusters · 27 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Cert.lv warns of Microsoft account exploits and CSDD phishing in Latvia

The Latvian Road Traffic Safety Directorate (CSDD) was targeted by a sophisticated cyberattack that resulted in unauthorized access to its IT systems. The breach, which occurred during the night of August 7–8, involved t

Latvian citizens affected by Nepal glacier outburst

3 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Latvian insurers provide coverage for 33 people missing in Nepal

Following a glacier lake outburst on August 26, which triggered massive water and mud flows across Nepal and China, Latvian authorities have been monitoring the status of their citizens in the region. The disaster has re

Carnikava dog attack and regulatory fallout

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Carnikava dog attack prompts criticism of regulatory delays

Following a dog attack at the ‘Riekstiņš’ kindergarten in Carnikava, Latvia, where two unrestrained dogs attacked 19 children and teachers, a criminal investigation was launched by the State Police regarding ‘offenses ag

Latvian political landscape and Apvienotais saraksts

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Latvian polls show Apvienotais saraksts leading ahead of elections

The political alliance ‘Apvienotais saraksts’ (AS) has faced scrutiny from the Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau (KNAB) regarding its activities in the Kurzeme region. The investigation focuses on whether Prime

Rail Baltica: Funding gaps, legal disputes, and delays

6 clusters · 11 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Rail Baltica project faces delays and technical data inconsistencies

In mid‑July 2026, Latvian officials warned that the Rail Baltica line to Estonia was unlikely to be finished by the 2030 target, citing a €14.3 billion cost estimate for the Baltic segment—far above the original €5.8 bil

Baltic migrant smuggling and detention scandals

9 clusters · 72 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: Latvia claims Belarus was aware of border migrant tunnels

In late July 2026, Lithuanian inspections of migrant reception centres uncovered severe hygiene lapses and reports of detainees being forced to cook in metal tins, leading to a Seimas Control Bureau report on numerous vi

Latvia intensifies border security via Operation Vilkatis

15 clusters · 46 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: Latvia's State Border Guard calls to extend migration crackdown

Following a technical outage that forced the Pāternieki‑Grigorowszczina checkpoint to close on 31 July 2026, Latvia intensified its response to a surge of illegal crossings from Belarus. On 11 August, Prime Minister Andr

AirBaltic liquidity crisis and bond restructuring

7 clusters · 16 sources · last updated 21 days ago

Latest: airBaltic faces financial issues following high-interest bond issuance

In late June 2026 Latvia’s finance minister reiterated that state aid was unavailable and warned that any reduction in flight capacity would have to come from airBaltic’s own plan. At the same time shareholders elected a

Latvian government fiscal and defense policy debates

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 30 days ago

Latest: Andris Kulbergs calls for increased EU funding for eastern flank defense

Latvian Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs has addressed domestic and international fiscal priorities. Domestically, Kulbergs criticized the lack of transparency regarding state funding for non-governmental organisations (NG