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  • About us The Ministry of the Interior is the leading institution in home affairs sector which includes such subsectors as fight against crime, protection of public order and security, protection of individual rights and lawful interests, state border security, fire safety, fire security, rescue, civil protection, record keeping and documentation of population, as…
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    • Intelligence and counterintelligence to fight organized and economic crime One of the policy areas of the Ministry, within which the institutions subordinate to the Ministry obtain information on the intentions and activities (actions) of foreign governments, their institutions, organizations or individuals aimed or may be directed against the Republic of Latvia, its vital state interests, as well as ensure the protection of…
    • Protection of state border One of the policy areas of the Ministry, within which the institutions subordinate to the Ministry implement the supervision and control of the state border of the Republic of Latvia, prevention of illegal immigration and prevention of criminal offenses in accordance with the laws and regulations of the Republic of Latvia and European Union requirements
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Silenes robežkontroles punkts

Government supports the closure of the Silene border crossing point with Belarus

On 19 September, the Cabinet of Ministers approved the suspension of the operation of the Silene border crossing point, given the high number of cases of illegal and attempted crossings of the…
21.09.2023.Press informationBorder security
R.Kozlovskis

Rihards Kozlovskis takes office as Minister for the Interior

21.09.2023. Press information
pase

Changes to the Immigration Law will affect the rules on entry and residence of foreigners

01.09.2023. Press information
Robeža

The government announces a reinforced border security regime from 11 August

10.08.2023. Press informationBorder security
Drons

The Ministry of the Interior will hand over 12 drones to the National Police of Ukraine

14.09.2023. #StandWithUkrainePress information
Birojs

The Crisis Management Centre is to be set up under the direct authority of the Prime Minister

06.09.2023. Press information
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