Saeima supports stricter immigration regulation (11.06.2026.)
On Thursday, 11 June, the Saeima adopted the new Immigration Law in the third reading. The existing immigration framework has been substantially revised to strengthen national security, ensure more effective migration control, and comply with the requirements of European Union legislation.
The aim of the new Immigration Law is to establish a...
On Thursday, 11 June, in the third and final reading the Saeima adopted amendments to the Library Law bringing it in line with the needs of modern society and strengthening the role of libraries in education and culture.
The Library Law was adopted back in 1998, and since then the functions of libraries have changed significantly. The role...
30-metre buffer zone to be introduced for maintenance of infrastructure on the external border (11.06.2026.)
In order to strengthen the security of the national borders and enable maintenance of border infrastructure, a 30-metre buffer zone is planned to be created along Latvia’s land border, according to urgent amendments to the Protection Zone Law adopted by the Saeima on Thursday, 11 June.
Currently, regulations establish a special...