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KNAB after Shlesers' complaint about the play 'Order No. 2': The office does not assess or censor works of art

The KNAB concluded that there is no hidden pre-election campaigning in the Dailes Theatre's production 'Order No. 2', despite politician Shlesers' complaint.

Feb 25 • 12:38 UTC
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National & Local

For Stability! loses nearly 200,000 euros in state budget funding

The political party 'For Stability!' will not receive 195,829 euros from the state budget after its parliamentary fraction ceased operations, according to Latvia's anti-corruption bureau.

Feb 25 • 12:31 UTC
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National & Local

The National Alliance must repay unlawfully used state funding - 210,673 euros

The National Alliance party in Latvia is required to repay 210,673 euros after exceeding budget limits on state funding for political communication expenses.

Feb 24 • 14:25 UTC
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National & Local

KNAB responds to Šlesers that it does not see hidden pre-election campaigning in the upcoming Dailes Theatre performance

The Corruption Prevention and Combatation Bureau (KNAB) has stated that it sees no evidence of hidden pre-election campaigning in a forthcoming Dailes Theatre production concerning former President Valdis Zatlers' 2011 decree, despite requests from politician Ainars Šlesers to halt the show.

Feb 24 • 07:53 UTC
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National & Local

KNAB does not see hidden pre-election campaigning in the Dailes Theatre production 'Order No. 2'

The Latvian Anti-Corruption Bureau (KNAB) found no evidence of hidden political campaigning in the Dailes Theatre's production, despite concerns raised by politician Šlesers.

Feb 24 • 02:50 UTC
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National & Local

KNAB investigates possible illegal acceptance of construction projects in Daugavpils

The KNAB is investigating potential misuse of power by a public official regarding the acceptance of two construction projects in Daugavpils.

Feb 23 • 14:15 UTC
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National & Local

KNAB is investigating possible illegal acceptance of construction objects in Daugavpils

The Latvian Anti-Corruption Bureau is conducting a pre-trial investigation into possible abuse of power by a public official regarding the acceptance of two construction sites in Daugavpils.

Feb 23 • 14:15 UTC
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National & Local

KNAB Punished Saeima Deputy Armaņeva for Conflict of Interest

The Anti-Corruption Bureau (KNAB) has fined Saeima deputy Maija Armaņeva for a violation of conflict of interest laws involving hiring her common-law partner as an assistant.

Feb 13 • 19:12 UTC
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National & Local

KNAB fines Saeima deputy Armaņev for conflict of interest

Latvian deputy Armaņev has been fined €100 for not adhering to conflict of interest regulations.

Feb 13 • 16:27 UTC
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National & Local

KNAB will become the contact point for whistleblower systems

Latvian lawmakers have approved amendments to the Whistleblowing Law, designating the Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau (KNAB) as the official contact point for whistleblowers in the country.

Feb 12 • 08:22 UTC
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National & Local

Transfer of whistleblower contact point functions to KNAB

The Latvian parliament voted to transfer the functions of the whistleblower contact point to the Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau (KNAB), resulting in enhanced responsibilities for the agency.

Feb 12 • 05:28 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Former Tajikistan official has 92,000 euros and real estate confiscated in Riga

Latvian authorities have confiscated 92,000 euros and real estate assets from a former high-ranking Tajikistan official linked to a criminal financial scheme.

Feb 11 • 09:01 UTC
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National & Local

KNAB: No violations found in the actions of Ķirša and employees

The Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau (KNAB) reported that no violations were found regarding the actions of Guntars Ķiršs and other employees from VSIA 'Latvijas koncerti' following an evaluation at the request of the Ministry of Culture.

Feb 9 • 12:02 UTC
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National & Local

KNAB does not detect any violations by the former head of 'Latvian Concerts' Kiršs and employees

The KNAB concluded that there were no grounds to charge former 'Latvian Concerts' director Kiršs and other staff members with violations after an inspection.

Feb 9 • 07:44 UTC
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Crime & Justice

KNAB accuses two people of bribery at the Riga Central Market

The Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau (KNAB) has handed a criminal case to the prosecutor's office, revealing evidence that two employees of AS "Rīgas Centrāltirgus" accepted bribes from individuals to secure trading spots in the renovated Root Pavilion at the Riga Central Market.

Feb 6 • 12:34 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Request to Charge Employees of Riga Central Market for Bribery Related to Stalls in the Root Pavilion

The KNAB suggests initiating criminal proceedings against a former official and an employee of the Riga Central Market for accepting a total of 4500 euros in bribes to secure rental agreements with specific food service providers in the newly renovated Root Pavilion.

Feb 6 • 09:59 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Corruption in Liepāja and Ogre hospitals: what is known so far?

Investigators suspect that officials at the Ogre district hospital and Liepāja regional hospital may have overpaid more than 300,000 euros due to potentially criminal activities involving contracts with medical supply providers, according to the announcement from the Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau (KNAB).

Feb 5 • 09:37 UTC
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Crime & Justice

KNAB detains five at Liepaja hospital, and two at Ogre district hospital

Five people, including a public official, have been detained in a corruption investigation at Liepaja Regional Hospital, while two others were arrested at Ogre district hospital for possible illegal activities.

Feb 4 • 17:22 UTC
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Crime & Justice

KNAB has interrogated more than 60 people in the "Rail Baltica" criminal case

The Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau (KNAB) has interrogated over 60 individuals in connection with the criminal investigation of the "Rail Baltica" railway project implementation.

Feb 4 • 08:12 UTC
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Crime & Justice

KNAB conducts searches in Liepaja and Ogre hospitals

The Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau (KNAB) conducted searches at the 'Ogre District Hospital' and the Liepaja Regional Hospital as part of an investigation in cooperation with the European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO).

Feb 3 • 08:55 UTC

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