Kulbergs fails to find coalition partners
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Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs is facing difficulties in forming a new government, as reports indicate he still lacks a clear coalition solution, with a minority government not being ruled out. This comes after he received a mandate from President Edgars Rinkēvičs to form the new cabinet following his party's victory in the recent parliamentary elections.
In other domestic news, law enforcement authorities have successfully dismantled a major drug trafficking ring, seizing 36 kilograms of drugs hidden in forest caches and uncovering evidence suggesting the operation was organized from within a prison. Separately, an investigation has revealed that investment projects cited for Latvian citizenship are currently only at the promise level, adding to ongoing scrutiny of citizenship processes.
A funeral business owner has also brought to light issues within the industry, detailing problems such as uncontrolled transport of the deceased and undeclared payments. Meanwhile, experts are skeptical about the feasibility of a temporary bridge during the upcoming Vanšu Bridge repair, and an investigation is underway into the frequent stoppages of escalators at Zemitāns Bridge.