Latvia has decided to keep its ban on Russian tourists visiting the nation in place until March 4, 2025. Citing security concerns, the Latvian Cabinet of Ministers has confirmed that Russians will continue to be prohibited from entering for leisure and tourism. In September 2022, the first limits on Russian [...]
Two border crossing points along the Latvian-Russian border have been shut down by Latvian officials. Interior Minister of Latvia Rihards Kozlovskis has hailed the closure of the Vientui and Pededze border crossings as a success. As a result of the closure, the night was tranquil, and those who had tried [...]
Since Latvia entered the eurozone in 2014, its Cash-for-Residency program has generated debate. Although it has drawn international investment, particularly from bankers and real estate brokers, detractors contend that it has turned into a point of entry for shady businesspeople from the former Soviet Union looking to enter the EU. [...]