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Deputies allegedly granted citizenship for 'tea'.

Allegations of corruption have emerged in Latvia, with claims that Saeima deputies granted citizenship for "special merits" in exchange for "tea money." This development has raised significant concerns about governance and transparency within the parliament.

Adding to the financial integrity concerns, officials from two Riga-based companies were found to have hidden nearly two million euros in profits through illicit means. Separately, AirBaltic will proceed with planned layoffs after the National Employment Agency denied a labor union's request to halt the process.

Ongoing scrutiny of public media continues, with a negative assessment from Civitta auditors regarding the LSM financial director, and investigative journalist Lato Lapsa criticizing the public media program "De Facto" for alleged manipulation. Furthermore, a data leak from the Road Traffic Safety Directorate (CSDD) has prompted discussions on how to protect citizens' rights.

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Saeima Deputies Accused in Citizenship-for-Money Scheme

Allegations have arisen that 69 Saeima deputies granted Latvian citizenship to an Indian citizen for "special merits" in exchange for "tea money," sparking corruption concerns. Investigative journalist Lato Lapsa highlighted these concerns through a YouTube recording.

Riga Company Officials Hid Nearly Two Million Euros in Profits

Criminal news reports indicate that officials from two Riga-based companies have been discovered to have hidden profits amounting to almost two million euros, leading to an investigation into the financial misconduct.

Scrutiny Intensifies Over Public Media Financial Director

The financial director of LSM is facing increased scrutiny, with a publication referencing a negative assessment from Estonian business media Äripäev concerning Civitta auditors' findings. This adds to ongoing questions about public media's financial management.

United List Deputies Surveyed on Coalition Preferences

While Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs' action plan is still being developed and negotiations for the next government have not officially begun, a survey was conducted among all newly elected United List deputies to ascertain their preferred coalition partners.

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