On 19 November 2025, Latvian State Security Service (VDD) asked the Prosecution Office to initiate criminal prosecution against two Latvian citizens for the so-called vote-buying during this year’s…
To strengthen national security and improve border protection efficiency, as of 1 September 2025, third-country nationals who do not hold a Latvian visa or residence permit will be required, before…
On Tuesday, 16 July, the Cabinet of Ministers reappointed Normunds Mežviets for a third term as the Director General of Latvian State Security Service (VDD). In the assessment of the Minister for the…
In the assessment of Latvian State Security Service (VDD), the European Parliament (EP) elections in Latvia have been conducted peacefully. VDD has not detected attempts to unlawfully influence the…
On 15 May, the Ministry of the Interior hosted an experience exchange event on the reception of Ukrainian civilians in Latvia. This was the fourth time that the meeting was held, and this time…
On Tuesday, 30 April, the Cabinet of Ministers approved the “Action Plan for the Prevention of Money Laundering, Terrorism and Proliferation Financing 2024-2026” (hereinafter – the Plan). The…
On 16 January, the Cabinet of Ministers approved the Government Action Plan for the implementation of the Declaration on the Actions to be taken by the Cabinet of Ministers chaired by Evika Siliņa…
Information updated on 11 October at 08:48 The State Police telephone number 110 is currently busy due to the large number of incoming calls regarding letters received about possible security risks…
In connection with the threat e-mails received by many Latvian educational institutions and preschools, the State Security Service (VDD) reiterates that the terrorism threat level in Latvia is low…
The Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs (hereinafter - the Office) reminds: if citizens of the Russian Federation who are subject to the amendments to the Immigration Law have failed the…
