Lankov Included in Latvia's Blacklist at the Request of the VDD
Russian historian and North Korea specialist Andrei Lankov has been placed on Latvia's blacklist of undesirable persons following an initiative from the State Security Service (VDD).
Two municipalities have not submitted applications for security clearance for executives
Two municipalities in Latvia failed to submit applications for security clearances for their executive directors, according to the State Security Service (VDD).
LUSIS COMMENTS: Kūtis is smarter than all of VDD combined
The article discusses Latvian politicians attending a free Chinese New Year celebration in Riga, raising concerns about their critical thinking and judgment.
Local Governments Must Consider Positions of Officials Who Have Not Received Security Clearance, Says VDD
In the current geopolitical climate, local governments in Latvia are urged to carefully assess the future positions of officials who have not received security clearance, according to the State Security Service (VDD).
VDD is informed about the activities of Latvia's all-time leading player Tambijevs
The Latvian Security Police (VDD) is monitoring Leonīds Tambijevs, the all-time leading scorer of the Latvian hockey team, following his appointment as a coach for SKA Saint Petersburg in the KHL.
VDD warns about China's intentions, but several deputies participate in New Year celebrations organized by Beijing
The State Security Service of Latvia has raised concerns about China's efforts to build a positive image in the country, while local deputies attended Chinese New Year celebrations in Riga.
VDD: Russian 'nationalist' environment still shows hopes for Russia's success in Ukraine
The Latvian State Security Service (VDD) reports that the Russian nationalist community in Latvia remains fragmented and struggling to organize significant activities in support of Russia amid ongoing expectations of Russian success in Ukraine.
Bartaševics will appeal the decision to suspend him from office
Suspended Rēzekne City Council Chair Aleksandrs Bartaševics plans to appeal the decision that denied him access to state secrets, citing legal grounds and presumption of innocence.
What is happening with wind energy in Latvia? The government must decide - to have or not to have four wind farms, KEM asks VDD, entrepreneurs confused
There is ongoing uncertainty in Latvia regarding the approval of four proposed wind farms as the government is yet to make a crucial decision.
Sanction violators continue to develop new evasion schemes, states VDD
The Latvian State Security Service (VDD) reports an ongoing development of complex evasion schemes by sanction violators, anticipating significant risks in cross-border transactions related to sanctioned goods by 2025.
Where in Latvia are the authors of pro-Russian comments most concentrated? VDD publishes a map
The Latvian State Security Service (VDD) has published a report detailing the locations of aggressive and pro-Russian comment authors in Latvia for 2025, identifying a typical commenter profile.
Truksnis and Bartaševics are the only mayors currently denied access to state secrets
Currently, Rēzekne's mayor Aleksandrs Bartaševičs and former Jūrmala mayor Gatis Truksnis are the only municipal leaders denied access to state secrets, as confirmed by the State Security Service (VDD).
VDD: There is a portion of the population in Latvia that continues to support Russia, either secretly or openly
The State Security Service (VDD) predicts that if Russia succeeds in international politics, the scale of support for Russia in Latvia will increase, alongside manifestations of aggression.
VDD has announced seven Latvian nationals who are fighting on the side of Russia
The Latvian State Security Service (VDD) has identified seven Latvian nationals who are reportedly fighting for Russia against Ukraine, in light of ongoing threats to national security from Russian intelligence services.