Viktors Valainis

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

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 transport infrastructure costs and logistics

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Rail Baltica viaduct conservation costs estimated in Latvia

Latvia is addressing significant infrastructure costs and logistical challenges related to major transport projects in Riga. Regarding the Vanšu Bridge reconstruction, Economics Minister Viktors Valainis warned that a t

Latvian parliamentary rent compensation probe

5 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Viktors Valainis proposes freezing Saeima deputy salaries

Latvian anti‑corruption officials have opened a supervisory investigation into Saeima deputy Leila Rasima after reports that she claimed €610 a month in housing‑rent compensation for a flat she does not occupy. The Corru

Latvia trade restrictions with Russia and Belarus

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 22 days ago

Latest: Latvia publishes list of companies trading with Russia and Belarus

Latvia has implemented measures to reduce economic ties with Russia and Belarus. In July 2026, the Latvian Parliament approved amendments banning the import of various consumer goods, such as books, video games, clothing

Latvian heating infrastructure and subsidy proposals

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 25 days ago

Latest: Latvia's Ministry of Economics proposes expanded heating subsidies

Latvian economic officials have proposed several measures to stabilize heating costs and improve energy security. Economy Minister Viktors Valainis initially urged the state to acquire shares of the Riga-based heating co

Pitbull concert logistics and cancellations in the Baltics

4 clusters · 16 sources · last updated 29 days ago

Latest: Riga concert cancellations: Pitbull refunds and DJ ATB cancellation

The Pitbull tour in the Baltic region has faced significant logistical and safety challenges. In Latvia, the concert scheduled for 29 July 2026 at Mežaparks was cancelled less than 24 hours before start due to technical