Latvian Prime Minister Evika Siliņa stated that the country's current public administration system is outdated and needs to be adapted to better serve the needs of citizens and businesses.

Public statements by former State Chancellery head Jānis Citskovskis regarding Latvian Prime Minister Evika Siliņa's €4,000 VIP lounge bill at Amsterdam airport have caused widespread resonance, leading the opposition to request further information.

Prime ministers from the Baltic states have agreed to complete the Rail Baltica project by 2030, despite Latvia's Prime Minister Evika Siliņa acknowledging ongoing funding shortages and cost reduction pressures.

The Latvian public broadcaster (LSM) was found by the ombudsman to have violated its editorial guidelines by disseminating inaccurate quotes from Prime Minister Evika Siliņa on social media.

A 'Re:Check' fact-finding project investigated Latvian Prime Minister Evika Siliņa's statement that this year saw the largest increase in benefit funding in over 10 years, as stated in her annual report to Saeima.

A podcast episode discusses the report on the achievements and plans of Evika Siliņa's government to the Saeima, featuring participants including Minister of Smart Administration and Regional Development Raimonds Čudars and a representative from the Union of Greens and Farmers.

A live broadcast discusses the achievements and plans of Latvian Prime Minister Evika Siliņa's government as presented in a report to the Saeima. Participants include Minister of Smart Administration and Regional Development Raimonds Čudars and a representative from the Green and Farmers' Union.

Latvia's Prime Minister Evika Siliņa discusses the funding challenges for the Rail Baltica project, noting that Estonia is financing more from its state budget while Latvia faces a potentially larger deficit.

Latvian Prime Minister Evika Siliņa has instructed experts to develop solutions to tackle the growing issue of drug use among young people.

Politicians from Latvia's 'Apvienotais saraksts' and the Union of Greens and Farmers have also used airport VIP lounge services, a practice for which Prime Minister Evika Siliņa has faced criticism from political opponents.

Latvian Economy Minister Viktors Valainis stated that a halt in airBaltic operations would have a long-lasting negative impact on the country's economy, according to an assessment published by Prime Minister Evika Siliņa.

Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs stated that clarity regarding the online voter register for the 15th Saeima elections should be established by early May, following a meeting with Prime Minister Evika Siliņa.

Latvian Prime Minister Evika Siliņa indicated that the national airline airBaltic may require further financial support from the state.

A 'Re:Check' fact-finding project investigated Latvian Prime Minister Evika Siliņa's annual report to Saeima, questioning the truthfulness of her claims regarding the largest increase in benefit funding in over a decade and adapted shelters.

Prime Minister Evika Siliņa's detailed 70-page report on the government's work has sparked a divided debate in the Saeima, with some praising it as comprehensive and others criticizing it as lacking self-criticism and solutions.

The Latvian Saeima is scheduled to debate Prime Minister Evika Siliņa's annual report on her government's achievements and plans. Several ministers and approximately twenty Saeima members have already registered to express their views.

Latvian Prime Minister Evika Siliņa reported to the cabinet on the government's achievements for 2025, highlighting progress in security and support for Ukraine.

Kremlin Mocks European 'Illusions' For Wanting Own Nuclear Umbrella Currently France and Britain are in talks to potentially extend their nuclear arsenals to protect Europe as a defense 'umbrella' - at a moment some officials have questioned the United States commitment to leading NATO. Politico wrote in the aftermath of the Munich Security Conference, "Multiple European countries are publicly backing talks on a homegrown nuclear deterrent to complement American atomic weapons following an erosion of trust in a Donald Trump-led US." Russian Ambassador to the UK Andrey Kelin has issued the Kremlin's reaction to these latest developments, asserting that the British ‘nuclear umbrella’ will fail to provide extra security to other NATO members. Russian Ambassador to the UK Andrey Kelin, via Al Jazeera screenshot. The diplomat's words were captured in an interview with Russian newspaper Izvestia on Tuesday. Kelin described that it is "obvious that the British 'nuclear umbrella' will not be able to provide any additional material security guarantees" to Europe. Moscow meanwhile continues to closely monitor the moves by "states pursuing an overtly anti-Russian policy" - he emphasized. "The possibility of the expansion of nuclear safeguards will be taken into account in our military planning as well as in further discussions of the strategic stability issues," the ambassador added. Kelin then took a swipe at Britain's hawkish stance in the context of the Ukraine war: "The strengthening of such potential apparently instills in London an illusory hope of leadership in ensuring European security," he said. Moscow's growing concerns over British policy is in part related to plans to purchase a dozen F-35 fighter jets from the US, capable of carrying missiles tipped with nuclear warheads. Additionally, when the tiny but outspoken Baltic states - directly on Russia's doorstep - try to tout NATO 'nuclear deterrent' talking points, it seems natural that Moscow would be extremely concerned:  Estonia isn’t ruling out joining early-stage talks on a common nuclear deterrent in Europe, Deputy Defense Minister Tuuli Duneton said in an interview. "We are always open to discuss" with partners, she said, while emphasizing the U.S. was still "committed to providing nuclear deterrence for allied nations." Latvia’s Prime Minister Evika Siliņa echoed that. "Nuclear deterrence can give us new opportunities. Why not?" she said, while cautioning that any steps would have to be in compliance with "our international commitments." NATO top leadership has still signaled no change in direction on the conventional US nuclear umbrella, however. The United States nuclear umbrella, which has protected allies and cut down on the spread of nuclear weapons, is the "ultimate guarantor of freedom" in Europe, NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte says. "The ultimate guarantor is the nuclear umbrella from the United States," Rutte… pic.twitter.com/8GCU5oc4O6 February 17, 2026 In the backdrop is the fact that that the landmark New START nuclear treaty between Washington and Moscow has ceased to exist as of this month. Russia is offering that it won't expand its arsenal so long as the US does the same. But this is still dangerous, uncharted territory. Tyler Durden Wed, 02/18/2026 - 04:15

Latvian Prime Minister Evika Siliņa is facing scrutiny for spending 36,000 euros on airport VIP lounges, claiming the costs are regular for security and protocol, while the opposition demands transparency.

The Latvian opposition has repeatedly called for no-confidence votes against ministers and Prime Minister Evika Siliņa's government, despite none succeeding, raising questions about their motives.

Latvia's Economy Ministry has assessed that a cessation of operations by the national airline airBaltic would have a long-lasting negative impact on the country's economy, according to a statement published by Prime Minister Evika Siliņa.

The former head of the Latvian State Chancellery, Jānis Citskovskis, claimed that Prime Minister Evika Siliņa improperly used VIP lounge services at Amsterdam Airport during her government's tenure.

Latvian Prime Minister Evika Siliņa announced that an 'impressive' windfall tax will be imposed on fuel traders, a measure revealed during a press conference.

Latvian Prime Minister Evika Siliņa delivered her annual report to a visibly agitated Saeima, highlighting the challenges and achievements of her government.

Latvian Prime Minister Evika Siliņa has proposed that the government decide on two official investigations into the implementation of the Rail Baltica railway project.

A 'Re:Check' fact-checking project investigates Latvian Prime Minister Evika Siliņa's claim that Latvia has more innovative cancer drugs than Lithuania and Estonia.