More The creation of the composition began in 2020 with a hasty proposal by the NBS to create a sculptural composition with the placement of military equipment Although the environmental object was designed in accordance with the legislation a fundamental question remains open: was the idea urgent and should it have been built as a complex with a specially designed square for the sculptural composition which represented the bulk of the work and costs and would not otherwise have been necessary "It took almost five years from the initial proposal to the full implementation of the project and failure to identify and implement an exit strategy in time," explained Gatis Litvins a member of the Council of the State Audit Office Even after the first procurement contract for the works was terminated at the end of 2022 due to a 66% increase in costs the project was not stopped - a re-tender for the works was organised "All these factors combined resulted in significant schedule delays and an increase in the total project cost from €93,650 to €215,404 no discussions were organised in the defence sector and in the public domain about the composition either at the beginning of the project or during its implementation Nor was the possibility of abandoning or postponing the project in the light of the new geopolitical realities considered during its implementation "The monitoring of the project was not adequately addressed in the Ministry of Defence Although at least 18 reports on the execution of the construction programme were prepared in this context without in-depth analysis and without specific tasks for the NBS and the State Defence Military Object and Procurement Centre," Litvins said the Ministry of Defence should have been more actively involved and cooperated with the NBS as the project was atypical and affected not only the military environment all decisions on the concept and technical execution were left to the NBS while the Ministry formally approved them without in-depth analysis The Audit Office notes that the centralised construction and acquisition planning and implementation system established by the Ministry of Defence has all the prerequisites for successful processes In order to prevent similar occurrences in the future the Ministry does not need to increase bureaucracy but to apply the existing control and accountability mechanisms more effectively Select text and press Ctrl+Enter to send a suggested correction to the editor Select text and press Report a mistake to send a suggested correction to the editor The “Beret March” has become a tradition of the Land Forces Mechanized Infantry Brigade The purpose of the test for awarding the Mechanized Infantry Brigade beret and unit cockade is to demonstrate the soldiers’ abilities and desire to belong to the brigade A record number of soldiers have applied to participate this year: 520 Participants need to cover a set distance within a specific time period to obtain a sand-colored beret Approximately half of the participants are young people of the National Defense Service who were drafted in July 2024 The test will require soldiers to cover a distance of approximately 50 kilometers within 24 hours completing various tactical tasks at 10 stations along the way The entire distance must be completed in full combat gear The march began on the morning of April 8 at 05:00 with the start of the first team The march will take place both during the day and at night from April 8 to April 10 and residents are advised not to be surprised to see soldiers on the move at all hours in the vicinity of the military base NATO has never been stronger than it is today said Polish Defence Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz during his visit to the Ādaži military base on Thursday the minister stated that the Baltic States and Poland would soon withdraw from the Ottawa Convention which would strengthen the region’s defence capabilities He emphasized that the presence of Polish troops in Latvia demonstrates Poland’s solidarity with the Baltic States and its commitment to NATO allies The Polish minister highlighted that the Polish contingent will remain in Latvia and noted that NATO has undergone significant changes in recent years We will defend NATO’s borders and continue to improve our defence capabilities,” said the Polish minister Latvian Defence Minister Andris Sprūds added that we are currently living in a challenging time when we must fight every day to defend democracy He pointed out that Ukraine is also fighting for its survival and that Western nations must continue to support the country Sprūds also stressed that Latvia will keep investing in defence and cooperation among NATO allies The presence of NATO soldiers in Latvia means that people’s lives are safer and more peaceful Also read: OPINION | Rail Baltica promises evacuation – just without trains or a destination Follow us on Facebook and X In view of the changing international security environment the NATO Summit in Warsaw in July 2016 endorsed the agreement on the presence of Allied Forces in the Baltic States and Poland within the framework of NATO Enhanced Forward Presence The framework nation of the Multinational Brigade is Canada in Latvia the United Kingdom in Estonia and the United States in Poland This commitment clearly demonstrates the Alliance's unity and commitment to defend NATO members against a potential aggressor The purpose of the Allied Force presence is to contribute to NATO's deterrence and to strengthen the Alliance's defence Canada is the lead nation for the NATO Multinational Brigade deployed in Latvia the initial Battlegroup was joined by troops with weapons from Canada the Czech Republic and Montenegro joined the Battlegroup North Macedonia in 2022 and Denmark in 2024 the Swedish Parliament endorsed a proposal to contribute to the NATO Multinational Brigade in Latvia with one mechanised infantry battalion on a long-term basis In order to strengthen regional security and defence a Swedish mechanised infantry battalion from the South Skåne Regiment arrived in Latvia on 18 January 2025 to join the NATO Multinational Brigade in Latvia The Brigade has become the most multinational NATO military unit the NATO Multinational Battlegroup Latvia (MNBG Latvia) was welcomed at a ceremony at the Ādaži base where the President of Latvia Raimonds Vējonis Latvian Defence Minister Raimonds Bergmanis and Canadian Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan addressed the troops The welcoming ceremony was also attended by the Speaker of the Saeima Ināra Mūrniece Commander of the National Armed Forces Major General Leonīds Kalniņš representatives of the Cabinet of Ministers other high-level Latvian officials and representatives of the diplomatic corps Also present at the NATO Multinational Battlegroup Latvia welcome ceremony were General James Everard and the Commanders of the Canadian-led Battlegroup member forces a military parade was held with the participation of Canadian The NATO Multinational Battlegroup welcoming ceremony at Adazi base concluded the deployment of NATO Multinational Battalion-level Battlegroups in the Baltic States and Poland the Latvian and Canadian Defence Ministers signed a roadmap outlining the progress already made and the next steps for the Canadian-led NATO Multinational Battlegroup in Latvia to grow from battalion to brigade level The roadmap provides for a step-by-step increase in the level of permanently deployed NATO forces and equipment in Latvia Latvia confirms its commitment to invest resources in further building up its national defence capabilities and to provide host nation support to the Allies including the establishment of a new military training ground "Selija" a ceremony was held at the Ādaži Military Base to mark the launch of the NATO Multinational Battlegroup's upgrade to brigade level and the establishment of the new NATO Multinational Brigade in Latvia which will consist of more than 3,500 troops a change of command of the NATO Multinational Battle Group Latvia took place previously under the command of the Mechanized Infantry Brigade of the Land Forces of National Armed Forces was transferred to the command of the NATO Multinational Brigade This means that another combat-capable brigade is now deployed in Latvia significantly strengthening NATO's deterrence and defence capabilities in the region Brigade build-up aims to be completed in 2025 Canada will complete the full implementation of persistently deployed Brigade capabilities to Latvia The NATO Multinational Brigade in Latvia participates in both national and international military exercises NATO Multinational Brigade and Ground Forces Mechanized Infantry Brigade regularly conduct joint military exercises Crystal Arrow The rotation of the NATO Multinational Brigade in Latvia Commander position takes place every 12 months Colonel Cédric Aspirault is the current NATO Multinational Brigade in Latvia Commander Lieutenant-Colonel Jean-Francois Labonté is the current Multinational Battlegroup Commander RIGA - NATO has never been as strong as it is today Polish Defense Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz said during a visit to Adazi military base on Thursday The Baltic countries and Poland will soon withdraw from the Ottawa Convention which will boost the region's defense capabilities The presence of Polish troops in Latvia demonstrates Poland's solidarity with the Baltic countries and its responsibility toward NATO allies The Polish contingent will remain in Latvia in the future as well and NATO has undergone significant changes in recent years which have made the organization stronger We will defend NATO's borders and continue to improve our defense capabilities," he said According to Latvian Defense Minister Andris Spruds (Progressives) these are challenging times when we have to fight every day to defend democracy Ukraine is also fighting for its existence and the West must continue to support it He also said 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Subscribe Now! 2025 © The Baltic Times /Cookies Policy Privacy Policy The exercise is being attended by soldiers from the NATO Enhanced Presence Battlegroups deployed in Estonia and Lithuania and the Engineer Company of the Combat Support Battalion of the Land Forces Mechanized Infantry Brigade the exercise participants will improve their mutual cooperation in the execution of joint tasks strengthening the capabilities of light combat engineers and the cooperation of NATO engineer subunits in the Baltic region," said a release from the Latvian armed forces The multinational brigade engineer exercise is now in its eighth year providing units with an opportunity to share knowledge and better understand the capabilities of allied forces temporary traffic disruptions are possible on public roads in the vicinity of the Ādaži military training ground The National Armed Forces calls on residents to be understanding of the military exercises taking place The cat can be seen in all its glory from a bird's-eye view I thought I'd clear the snow and see if I could skate I cleared the first bend and thought - this is like something I've seen a lot Photo: Ivans Milovs / Latvijas Televīzija 'Flow' has already rewritten the history of Latvian cinema It has been nominated for two Academy Awards and the ceremony will take place in the USA later this week "We were thinking of making a big Oscar right at the end of his paw let's wait for it to be given out first and then," Kaspars said with a laugh executive director of the municipality of Ādaži The Bureau informed that the detention took place on Tuesday More than 20 searches were also carried out in Pierīga and elsewhere in Latvia The criminal proceedings are investigating possible abuse of office for greedy purposes Dundurs was suspended from his post by the Development Committee of Ādaži Municipality Council on Wednesday KNAB said that the pre-trial phase of the investigation is currently active in order not to interfere with the interests of the investigation the authority refrains from any further comments for the time being According to the information available to LTV several persons connected to both the water company and the City Council have been granted witness status KNAB has also requested documents from both institutions "What we know unofficially does not indicate that the company is involved in VAT fraud or similar activities Resolute Warrior involves 3,500 soldiers from 13 countries This is the first exercise for the newly established Canadian-led NATO Multinational Brigade in Latvia the strengthening of communication capabilities has played a crucial role "It was necessary to be able to talk to each other as 13 countries took part in this exercise We want to make sure that we have all the communication capabilities We wanted to make sure that we are a NATO standard brigade with a NATO planning process and NATO orders," said Commander of NATO Multinational Brigade Latvia Cédric Aspirault Logistics capabilities are also in focus this time These units are not only responsible for weapons but also for water "That's why we spread the brigade out as much as possible here in Latvia to ensure that the logistics hub is further away from the base But everything that had to do with maneuvers is done at the base," says Aspirault Photo: Latvijas TelevīzijaPhoto: Latvijas TelevīzijaPhoto: Latvijas TelevīzijaPhoto: Latvijas TelevīzijaPhoto: Latvijas Televīzija the fire was extinguished and its causes will be assessed by investigators The fire broke out on Lejupes street at around midday in a hangar believed to contain building materials Residents of the area were asked to close windows and doors due to the thick smoke Two firefighters were injured during the extinguishing work The causes of the fire will be evaluated in the investigation Ādaži is best known as the location of Latvia's largest military base where NATO troops from many countries are stationed, but the fire was at a different location some distance away and unconnected with operation of the military facility.  This is the first Swedish NATO mission deployment since Sweden became a member of the NATO Alliance on March 7 Deploying Swedish troops to Latvia is part of the efforts of the entire Alliance to protect NATO’s eastern flank The first contingent of Swedish troops comes from the Mechanized Infantry Battalion of the South Skåne Regiment and is up to 500 strong The NATO Multinational brigade in Latvia currently brings together the forces of 14 NATO member states – Albania "Sweden's joining the NATO multinational brigade in Latvia is a confirmation of its readiness to engage in strengthening the security of the Baltic Sea region and NATO's collective defense We are truly pleased to welcome Swedish soldiers to Latvia we are ready to provide all necessary support to the Swedish contingent during their stay in Latvia," said Minister of Defense Andris Sprūds after the ceremony meeting with Swedish Minister of Defense Pål Jonson The Latvian and Swedish defense ministers also signed a letter of intent during the meeting emphasizing the commitment of both countries to promote mutual cooperation in strengthening defense capabilities the Defence Ministers of Canada and Latvia signed a joint declaration to strengthen the defence of NATO’s eastern flank a joint road map was published for a three phase approach: preparation which culminated with the official establishment of the Multinational Brigade in July 2024 upgrading the existing NATO Battlegroup to brigade level and significantly increasing NATO’s presence in Latvia.  Within the framework of "Iron Spear 2024", a firing competition for tank and infantry fighting vehicle teams will be organized to determine the best crew among the nations represented in the brigade and the invited units of Lithuania "Iron Spear" exercises have been taking place in Adaži since 2017 and have become a military tradition giving soldiers the opportunity to share knowledge as well as compete with each other for the title of the best crew Residents are advised that there is likely to be regular noise for the duration of the exercises as tanks going bang tend to be pretty loud The footage below comes from the 2022 Iron Spear drills function () { LSM.articles.prepareVideoWithCover('vc-9149-2022-11-908120'); });13 valstis piedalās kopīgās mācībās Latvijā2min The so-called sculpture consists of a surplus-to-requirements British-built CVRT fighting vehicle (bought ten years ago as part of a 48 million euro deal) on top of a concrete plinth Even the biggest fans of tanks on plinths (yes we know it's not technically a tank) would be hard-pressed to make a case for it as an artwork A release from the Ministry of Defense November 1 said Sprūds had been handed a report on how such a huge sum was spent on the tank-on-a-plinth which gave the following details The idea for a "military sculpture composition" near the Ādaži military base originated in 2017 when Raimonds Bergmanis was Minister of Defense. Originally it was planned to allocate a fairly modest 30 square meters "for the symbolic placement of armored vehicles" The implementation of the project was launched at the end of 2020 – by which time Bergmanis had been succeeded by Artis Pabriks – and it was directed by the Joint Staff of the National Armed Forces in concert with the Defense Ministry The initial cost of the project was estimated at a mere 20,000 euros but after submitting the technical requirements and visual material the cost of the project suddenly increased almost four-fold to 93,650 euros "the costs increased to more than 183,000 euros expanding the sculptural composition with the improvement of the surrounding environment and the construction of communications" said the Defense Ministry release Thus the tank-on-a-plinth ended up costing more than nine times the original estimate.  The area occupied by the armored ensemble was significantly increased from the initial 30 to 147 square meters as well as the planned greening of an area of ​​258 square meters.  as well as security and video surveillance systems installed," said the release The inspection report concluded that the preparation and installation of the actual "military sculptural composition" accounted for only 15% of the total project costs Engineering design and construction made up 40% of the costs while improvement of the territory ate up another 45% "The increase was caused not only by the expansion of the design during the project which was affected by the increase in construction costs and the complications of deliveries after Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022," said the Ministry apparently no formal violations of internal and external regulatory acts were found The conclusions of the inspection show that although the initial intentions were good – to create a better representation and image of the Ādaži training area in the eyes of soldiers society and allies – over time the idea of ​​the project 'grew up' with additional wishes including by integrating it into the wider construction of the improvement of the territory in the project Together with the objective increase in construction prices led to an increase as a result of inflation," said Sprūds despite the establishing of a timeline for the increasing costs the ministry's release was thin on exactly how such massively increased costs were signed off apparently without anyone considering if they were justified in order to put an old tank on a plinth by a gate As well as the aforementioned ministers and Sprūds himself Ināra Mūrniece also served as Defense Minister during the period of the project's completion Sprūds admitted: "Even though no formal violations were found in the service inspection, apparently all risks were not properly evaluated initially including a critical assessment of the proportionality of the intentions and cost to the National Armed Forces and the Ministry of Defense by the responsible persons Although the basic conclusions have been drawn certain circumstances are still being clarified Financial investments in security must be responsible transparent and must strengthen Latvia's defense capabilities." Sprūds said he had ordered a thorough analysis of the entire construction project program as well as information on other construction projects in which significant price increases (30% and more) are expected "Some projects have already been identified that meet these risk factors and whose implementation progress is currently being intensively evaluated," the ministry said without specifying which projects these were Additional control mechanisms will now be introduced in construction programs in order to identify objects in which significant price increases above 30% are expected The project monitoring threshold will also be lowered so that the control mechanisms also apply to projects whose costs are below 1 million euros.  "It is necessary to move towards the digitization of construction project systems to ensure more transparent supervision strengthen internal control and allow for more prompt tracking of project risk elements such as rising expenses," said the ministry NATO standards and best practices used by other allied countries should also be adopted in future the Canada-led NATO-allied Battle Group has been under the command of the Land Forces Mechanised Infantry Brigade but is now being transferred to the command of the NATO Multinational Brigade This means that another combat-capable brigade will be deployed in Latvia which will also strengthen NATO's defense and deterrence capabilities in the region One of the two brigade-sized units is the Latvian Land Forces Mechanized Infantry Brigade the other is the NATO Multinational Brigade The change of command ceremony of the NATO Multinational Brigade in Latvia took place on Thursday at the Ādaži military base with speeches by the President of Latvia and high-ranking military leaders Latvijas RadioPhoto: Ilmārs Znotiņš Valsts prezidenta kancelejaPhoto: Ilmārs Znotiņš Valsts prezidenta kancelejaPhoto: Aleksandra Straume / Latvijas TelevīzijaPhoto: Aleksandra Straume / Latvijas TelevīzijaPhoto: Aleksandra Straume / Latvijas TelevīzijaPhoto: Aleksandra Straume / Latvijas TelevīzijaPhoto: Aleksandra Straume / Latvijas Televīzija The multinational brigade will consist of more than 3,000 troops Most of the units will be permanently stationed at the Ādaži base but later training and deployment are also planned at the Sēlija training area This change of command is an important step in the development of Latvia's security capabilities and demonstrates the strengthening of the defense of the Baltic region According to Brigadier General Georgs Kerlins Chief of the Joint Staff of the National Armed Forces the change of command of the NATO Multinational Battle Group in Latvia is a further step towards increasing the Allied presence in Latvia and other NATO Eastern Flank countries this is a concrete and measurable next step - that the eFP Battle Group a battalion-sized unit that was part of our Mechanized Brigade will move to a newly formed multinational brigade where there will be other units besides this Battle Group as its brigade headquarters has reached the necessary level to be able to lead the units they will conduct joint training with their own units and measure their readiness for a brigade-level mission," Kerlins said "We will also provide our troops in the Multinational Brigade so it's not as if something is completely interrupted here our brigade - we're downsizing it for a while but we'll be working hard to continue to build on the projects that we've started so that our brigade will eventually be as muscular as the multinational brigade," Kerlins said Commander of the NATO Multinational Brigade in Latvia also stressed that this is a very important event which shows the commitment of Canada and other countries to the protection and defense of Latvia "The NATO Multinational Brigade shows at a very small level what how strong the Alliance can be and how we can continue to develop this Alliance and continue to work together The challenge for the Brigade is to make sure that every plan we have here is coherent because we have many allies here - Canada and the other countries from the Multinational Brigade So we want to make sure that everything we do so that we are also stronger," Aspirault said President Edgars Rinkēvičs said that this is a historic event for both Latvia and NATO Latvia is the first country on NATO's eastern flank where not only the establishment of a NATO brigade has been formally announced but also its leadership has been formally handed over "Latvia is perhaps the most notable because we have the most represented NATO member states In Lithuania it is basically a German brigade I think the good story is that soldiers from many different countries have been working together for seven years and will soon be around 4,000 - allied troops only What is important is that this model works," said the President of Latvia adding that this is why there will soon be a major exercise which will also be attended by many NATO dignitaries to make sure that not only formally this brigade exists the region as a whole and NATO as an alliance." The NATO Multinational Battle Group in Latvia has been led by Canada since 2017 and is Canada's largest military mission abroad Canada committed to significantly increase its contribution of personnel and equipment to strengthen NATO's presence in Latvia and lead the Battle Group's transition to a multinational combat-capable brigade in partnership with allies The NATO Multinational Brigade is composed of 14 Allied nations the largest number of nations represented among the Eastern Flank nations The works have have been funded by the governments of Canada and Spain at a cost of more than 7 million euros and have seen specialized hangars and warehouses created for the storage and repair of military equipment The construction projects started in 2023 and took around about a year to complete They are funded by Canada and Spain.  Another excellent example of ongoing multimillion-euro projects demonstrating Canada, Latvia and Spain’s long-term commitment to Euro-Atlantic security. #NATO https://t.co/lMFtFSkXl2 Parliamentary Secretary of the Ministry of Defense Atis Švinka ("Progressives") stated that the project demonstrates Canada's ability to act quickly as lead nation among the NATO contingent stationed in Latvia "This project is one more huge confirmation that in a very short time Canada has been able to conduct this project Within a year, from idea to realization, a very short time.. a signal is sent to the potential aggressor that we are ready to defend our country," Švinka said The Canadian-led NATO multinational brigade consists of 14 countries and will ultimately comprise more than 3,500 soldiers at full combat readiness by 2026 The event was organized by NATO in cooperation with the Latvian defense industry and the mobile communications and technology company LMT The event showcased various state-of-the-art technology solutions sea and air drones and solutions for secure information exchange between military and civilian structures and equipment using the capabilities of the 5G network.  the "Digital Backbone Experiment" organized by NATO took place at Ādaži and elsewhere in Latvia during which the main focus was on the use of fifth-generation mobile telecommunications and low-orbit satellites to support the compatibility of technologies of all types in the military tasks of the armed forces on land The goal of the project is to integrate the latest technological advances in a real environment to improve the interoperability and operational effectiveness of allied forces.  The ceremony will be attended by representatives of the Ministry of Defense and the National Armed Forces the Commander of the NATO Multinational Division "North" Major General Jette Albinus and the Commander of the NATO Multinational Brigade in Latvia "Even before the upcoming NATO summit in Washington Latvia will launch the first NATO multinational brigade in the Baltics implementing the decision jointly adopted at the NATO Madrid summit," said Defense Minister Andris Sprūds ahead of the ceremony "The close and successful cooperation between Latvia and Canada shows that the NATO allies implement the principle 'One for all and all for one' we will purposefully continue our work on the transformation of the multinational battle group into a brigade strengthening NATO's deterrence and defense capabilities and the safety of every citizen of Latvia," Sprūds said Latvia and Canada signed a declaration on the strengthening and further development of the battle group of NATO's enhanced presence in Latvia the defense ministers of Latvia and Canada signed a 'roadmap' at the Ādaži military base outlining what had been achieved so far as well as determining the next steps in the transformation of the battle group into a brigade The road map describes a three-stage approach to increasing the Canadian-led battle group in Latvia to a combat-capable multinational brigade which includes a preparation and planning stage a scale-up stage and a so-called 'full readiness' stage “Although this is a Canadian-led brigade we will be privileged to serve alongside thirteen other nations which will provide unique experiences and exceptional capabilities Latvian state institutions and key stakeholders supported and facilitated every step of our preparation: we would not be in this great position without their support I am very privileged and proud to be part of the first team that will form the foundation for many years to come Each of the countries that contribute has a direct impact on the success of the creation of the brigade but it is not the success of only one country it is the success of a strong alliance that protects peace in our world," said Colonel Cédric Aspirault commander of the NATO Multinational Brigade in Latvia It is planned that the brigade will reach full combat readiness by 2026 The current battle group of NATO's extended presence in Latvia is led by Canada bringing together around 1,900 soldiers from Albania who are on duty in Latvia on a rotating basis Denmark and Sweden will also be members of the new NATO multinational brigade in Latvia Take note – story published 1 year and 9 months ago Mūrniece was joined by acting Minister of Defense of Denmark Troels Lund Poulsen and the commander of the Multinational Division Headquarters "Ziemeļi" Major General Flemming Mathiasen at the Ādaži base Denmark has shown special interest and concern for strengthening security in the Baltic states. The most striking example of our cooperation is the creation and development of the headquarters of the multinational division "Ziemeļi" where Latvia and Denmark are the framework countries. Today we celebrate the declaration of full combat readiness for our multinational division... This means that the headquarters is capable of fully planning and implementing military operations in Latvia," said Mūrniece “One of the prerequisites for the continued development of the division was the achievement of full operational capabilities which has been done. The work and professionalism of those serving in the division has allowed us to achieve what we celebrate today. Our operational capabilities complement and strengthen the NATO alliance and our work is a proof of that," said Major General Flemming Mathiasen the two ministers signed a joint declaration on the further development of the headquarters and the strengthening of the bilateral cooperation between Latvia and Denmark The multinational headquarters provides unified command in the Baltic region it has fulfilled the necessary requirements in order to be fully able to ensure situational awareness of security in the region organize and implement military exercises and activities as well as implement other national and collective defense tasks in order to increase the mutual interoperability of the participating countries and the ability to jointly perform defense tasks in accordance with the North Atlantic Treaty visited the Ādaži military base to inaugurate the new M109 self-propelled howitzer simulators This development marks a significant step in the ongoing modernisation of the National Armed Forces focusing on enhancing training capabilities through advanced technology Minister Sprūds emphasised the importance of “smart defence” as one of the primary priorities for the National Armed Forces over the next 12 years “The development of capabilities is closely linked with the integration of new technologies The introduction of self-propelled howitzer simulators has provided an opportunity to gain new knowledge and share experiences with our project partners who will refine their skills in operating the howitzers in a modern and realistic training environment,” stated Sprūds The new simulators will allow Latvian soldiers to train in combat shooting with various types of ammunition these simulators can be quickly converted back into operational howitzers The introduction of the simulators is also expected to reduce the amount of ammunition required for basic training of M109 operators The acquisition of the M109A5Öe self-propelled howitzer systems including fire control and training platforms was part of a contract signed between Latvia and Austria in 2017 This acquisition aims to enhance Latvia’s indirect fire support capabilities and improve the nation’s ability to fully integrate into NATO operations and exercises The M109A5Öe howitzer has a firing range of 22 kilometres with standard ammunition and up to 30 kilometres with enhanced performance rounds The howitzer can commence firing within one minute of receiving a task and can leave its firing position within 30 seconds after completing a fire mission The 155mm self-propelled artillery system features a semi-automatic loading device Cookie Policy Copyright © 2025 Defence Industry Europe | mady by: geekon.eu We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience We use cookies to help you navigate efficiently and perform certain functions You will find detailed 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information on metrics such as the number of visitors Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with customized advertisements based on the pages you visited previously and to analyze the effectiveness of the ad campaigns Solar Eclipse drills are being organized for the fourth time and will be attended by approximately 600 participants from the Mechanized Infantry Brigade of the Ground Forces and the National Guard as well as from the Canada-led NATO battlegroup "The purpose of the training is to improve the mutual cooperation and communication abilities of the training participants to improve the operations of the fire control center and the combat firing skills of artillery systems," said a release from Latvia's National Armed Forces (NBS) In parallel with Solar Eclipse IV will be another exciting-sounding exercise called "Demon Gunner", with the aim of "improving skills in artillery combat firing using digital fire control systems." Members of the public are advised that during the military exercises there may be temporary road traffic disturbances on the public roads in the vicinity of the Ādaži military training ground and an understanding attitude would be greatly appreciated Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said Friday as he participated in a ceremony in Adazi to mark a Swedish mechanized infantry battalion joining the NATO multinational brigade in Latvia The Swedish prime minister stressed in his speech that peace and security are not mere words and that Sweden is showing it in deeds Swedish troops in Latvia are not important just for the security of Latvia and Sweden but the whole of NATO noting that Sweden joined NATO both to feel safer and to make NATO stronger and we are stronger when we stick together Hybrid threats and other incidents are on the rise but we are able to ensure stability," the Swedish prime minister said Kristersson noted that three years ago Russia started the war on European soil although nobody wanted this war and nobody provoked this country "It was only wanted by the Russian government and Putin the war in Europe could be over now," Kristersson "We cannot allow ourselves to lose this struggle and lose our freedom During a change of command ceremony in Adazi the Swedish Mechanized Infantry Battalion from the South Skane Regiment was officially integrated into the NATO Multinational Brigade in Latvia The event concluded with a military parade demonstrating the unity of the allies and the strengthening of regional security in mid-January a Swedish Mechanized Infantry Battalion from the South Skane Regiment arrived in Latvia to join the NATO Multinational Brigade Latvia as part of the Multinational Division North based in the country Around 500 Swedish soldiers will serve with the NATO brigade in Latvia This is Sweden's first NATO mission since the country joined the Alliance Take note – story published 2 years and 4 months ago This morning around 8:00 rescuers received a call to Nūrnieku Street, where an area of private houses was submerged in water due to rising levels in the Gauja River Part of the street and the territories around houses were flooded according to the VUGD Photo: Ādažu novada pašvaldības policija Rescuers are evacuating people and pets by boat from private homes The works have been performed in cooperation with the municipality of Ādaži The municipality has indicated on social networks that the Strautkalnu Road has also been partially submerged and is currently being cleared from ice drifts The local government is asking residents to take another road Latvian State Roads wrote on Twitter that due to the flood traffic is closed on the Baltezers-Āņi-Lapmeži road Travel is possible through Garkalne–Ošlauki (V49) and Ādaži–Garkalne (V46) Ieva Velika is a hunter from Talsi and is in such an event for the first time My husband is a national guard and I would also like to join in the National Guard but somehow in the family we have decided that one national guard is enough that then I too can somehow participate and be involved in protecting the country and my family," the hunter said And that is the purpose of this training – for national guards to learn techniques side by side with hunters Hunters have also stayed overnight and first learned combat practice at night – night shooting with thermal night vision devices hunters can come to the aid of fighting the enemy "This is all in close touch with the overarching defense of the country how to shoot accurately, how to move quietly And of course we have our tasks earmarked for hunters in case of crisis," said Commander of the 19th Battle Security Battalion of the 1st Riga Brigade Hunters are willing to engage in national defense They have an agreement on cooperation with the Ministry of Defense It can be done by individuals who have firearms in their possession Latvia has 22 thousand hunters who own 57 thousand firearms And this measure is one of the ways in which we make sure that these people are not only capable but ready to enter the defensive position of the country What we learn here is the skills of working together," said Latvian Hunters' Association representative Jānis Zandbergs "I believe we have really proven ourselves to be equal in terms of ability Latvia is a small country and it doesn't matter what outfit we wear Whether it is civilian clothing or uniform we are all citizens and patriots of this country," Zandbergs said This work, NATO allies flex their maneuverability capabilities during exercise Paladin Shield, by SSgt Cecil Elliott II, identified by DVIDS, must comply with the restrictions shown on https://www.dvidshub.net/about/copyright Take note – story published 3 years and 6 months ago "The purpose of the assessment visit was to visit and get acquainted with the Mechanized Infantry Brigade of the Land Forces, about which Latvia annually provides general military information within the framework of the obligations set out in the OSCE Vienna Document," said a Defense Ministry statement OSCE participating States demonstrate their openness and commitment to their international obligations under the Vienna Document which provides for an annual voluntary exchange of military information assessment visits and inspections between OSCE participating States." Latvia must host one assessment visit and three arms control inspections per year. Similarly Latvia conducts arms control inspections and assessment visits to other OSCE participating States Take note – story published 1 year and 4 months ago or European rollers (Coracias garrulus) were found at the Ādaži military base in 2023 bird expert Edmunds Račinskis has ringed seven younglings of green crows who have left these nests and gone south for the winter 12 inhabited nests of European rollers were known in the summer of 2023 in the vicinity of Rīga - 11 of them in cages and one in a natural wood cavity seven of them in the Ādaži base,” Račinskis said adding that 120 green crow cubs were ringed at the Ādaži base in a total of 17 years Although the green crow was still a common species in Latvia in the middle of the last century it currently exists only in the forests of Pierīga where only about ten pairs of green crows nest There are so few European rollers left in Latvia that the preservation of these birds is possible only through human help This is a species that has been on the brink of extinction in Latvia for 20 years and that has only survived thanks to the enthusiasm of volunteers in maintaining green crow cages and the responsiveness of donors The survey of European roller nests at the Ādaži military base in 2023 was carried out by the Latvian Ornithology Society at the order of the State Center for Defense Military Objects and Procurement Latvia represents the northern border of green crow distribution and they return from wintering areas in southern Africa in early May. Egg laying is usually started at the end of May the first chicks can be expected to put in their debut appearances Ādaži military zone is part of the Natura 2000 network of protected areas in the European Union, incorporating a particularly valuable heathland habitat of 10,000 hectares that is home to many rare species Take note – story published 1 year and 1 month ago Minister of Defense Andris Sprūds plus Commander of the National Armed Forces Lieutenant General Leonids Kalniņš as well as military attachés of NATO and European Union countries will take part in the event those present will be invited to have a slice of cake which will be cut with a sword by the commander of the National Armed Forces An exhibition of military equipment will also take place during the event a career education program for students from grades 1 to 12 during which young people will have the opportunity to get to know the work of the defense sector by "shadowing" professionals for the day they will also be entitled to a piece of cake NATO was founded 75 years ago on April 4, 1949 and now has 32 member states sworn to protect each other from external aggression President Edgars Rinkēvičs was among those marking the occasion online Join the conversation You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account The Canadian military has raised concerns that some of the key equipment it has sent to Latvia will face maintenance problems as there are few facilities available to protect the systems from the elements Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience The issue is fuelled by a lack of storage and maintenance buildings at Camp Adazi a base in Latvia that is home to Canadian troops is putting the recently purchased medium-range radar as well as the Leopard tanks that Canada sent to Latvia “at significant risk of un-forecasted maintenance requirements to ensure continued serviceability,” according to a Department of National Defence report released Dec The Canadian-led NATO enhanced Forward Presence battlegroup was originally stood up during a ceremony at Camp Adazi on June 19 But Canada’s presence in the eastern European country is being expanded and over the last year 15 Leopard tanks as well as medium-range radar designed to detect hostile fire arrived in Latvia “The CAF continued development of defence infrastructure in Latvia particularly with regards to the expansion at Camp Adazi,” the departmental results report noted the lack of space at Camp Adazi remains concerning ahead of the Forward Land Forces Brigade inflow.” National Defence spokesperson Alex Tétreault acknowledged there are ongoing challenges with the lack of storage and maintenance facilities at the base But he noted in an email that a number of measures are underway to fix the situation “The tank barn provides better protection from the elements and improves maintenance conditions,” he said “The Medium Range Radars were initially housed in a half-shelter and a Canadian Armed Forces maintenance team was deployed to ensure routine serviceability of the MRRs.” Tétreault also noted that some elements of the multinational battalion Latvia currently at Camp Adazi will be sent to a new location to ease the burden on existing facilities and free up space it is important to note that space management at military facilities is always being evaluated and must be done in coordination with Canada leads the NATO Multinational Brigade in Latvia as part of efforts to deter Russian aggression in the region The brigade will increase to around 3,000 allied troops by the summer of 2025 There are currently around 1,500 Canadians at the brigade according to the Department of National Defence Defence Minister Bill Blair announced in December 2023 that Canada was spending $15 million on new infrastructure to support the brigade That included funding for the storage facilities for the Canadian tanks as well as improvements for accommodations at Camp Adazi purchase of new equipment has been earmarked for the Latvian mission The Canadian military is revamping its purchase of ground-based air defence systems to focus on trying to get such equipment to troops in that country as quickly as possible But the procurement team will now concentrate its efforts on the more urgent purchase of a short-range air defence battery that can be sent to support Canadian troops in Latvia quickly The equipment was being classified as an Urgent Operational Requirement the same process used during the Afghanistan war to speedily obtain gear without going through the slower traditional procurement procedures transmission or republication strictly prohibited This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. 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By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy You can manage saved articles in your account In the coming years approximately 5 000 allied troops from NATO member states will be stationed in Latvia as LETA was told by Minister of Defence Andris Sprūds The Canada-led expanded battle group in Latvia will be increased to the level of a multi-national brigade It is planned for this brigade to reach battle readiness by 2026 and will include approximately 3 500 allied troops This means the total number of NATO troops stationed in the country will reach approximately 5 000 a ceremony was held at Ādaži military base to mark the start of the increase of NATO’s expanded presence battle group in Latvia to the level of a brigade Sprūds said Latvia is the first Baltic country to commence the formation of a multi-national NATO brigade we are moving forward with a road map of how they will bring in 2 200 soldiers in 2026 we have a Danish contingent that comes in during the summer a Swedish contingent that comes in at the turn of the year there are about 3 000 allied soldiers in Latvia in total but this number will definitely increase in the coming months and years,” said the minister Sprūds said the brigade will be stationed mainly at Ādaži base Training will be organised at Sēlija training field NATO Multinational Division North said at Ādaži base that this is a significant day and representatives of 14 NATO member states are already in Latvia including aggression from some other country,” she stressed After the ceremony she told journalists that allies stationed in Latvia coordinate with other allied units in other Baltic States commander of the NATO multinational brigade in Latvia indicated at the ceremony and after it to journalists that today’s event was a two-year process “We have very good soldiers here who are equipped with everything you need and this signal is very clear I’m honoured to be here on this important day,” stressed Aspirault Aspirault did not deny that Canada is far away from Latvia but the primary step is making sure all the necessary equipment is sent and all troops are well-supplied so it takes longer to deliver the necessary equipment We sent most of it several weeks ago,” he added Latvia and Canada signed a declaration on expanded NATO presence in Latvia and further development and enhancement of the existing battle group Latvia’s and Canada’s ministers of defence signed a road map as well as setting up future steps towards making the battle group into a brigade The road map describes a three-step approach to increasing the Canadian-led expanded presence in Latvia to a combat capable multi-national brigade which includes a preparation and planning phase an augmentation phase and a full readiness phase The current NATO enhanced presence in Latvia battle group is led by Canada bringing together around 1 900 soldiers from Albania Also read: Zelenskyy’s aide: Ukraine not ready to compromise with Russia Follow us on Facebook and X There are medium and long-term infrastructure development priorities and objectives Logistics and Defence Investment Policy Department of the Ministry of Defence identifies the needs of National Armed Forces (NAF) and prepares plans for the development of new infrastructure and existing facilities It also oversees the various planning initiatives and progress towards deliverables State Centre for Defence Infrastructure and Military Procurements (VAMOIC) is the unit responsible for construction management/maintenance of defence infrastructure and compliance with environmental standards The largest completed and on-going construction projects in recent years Phase I of the construction of National Guard Jēkabpils battalion base began in 2023 and continues throughout the 2024 Phase I of the construction of National Guard Dobele battalion base will start in 2024 Storage construction continued at the Camp Alūksne in 2023 and contracts for construction of army and National Guard personal equipment storage as well as reconstruction of Camp Lūznava canteen Construction priorities of Ministry of Defence: Soldiers from the NATO presences in Latvia Lithuania and Estonia will conduct engineering exercises and demonstrations of capabilities during the training improving mutual cooperation in combat conditions The multinational battle group in Latvia is led by Canada and consists of more than 1,700 soldiers from Albania Local residents are being advised that during the military exercises there may be temporary road traffic disturbances on the public roads around the Ādaži base. The national armed forces call for an understanding approach to the military exercises taking place in Latvia which are aimed at strengthening the country's national defense and NATO's collective security Take note – story published 3 years and 7 months ago 20 million euros has been invested in the new production facility and the development of Laima brand over the past three years making it one of the biggest investments in the Latvian food sector The total area of the new plant is more than 7200 m2 and it will be the new working environment for more than 100 employees it houses a modern product development lab which will develop and improve new products in Laima's product range Laima is one of Latvia's best-known and longest-established brands and Prime Minister Krišjānis Kariņš was among those present to cut the tape at the new facility Currently, Laima's portfolio includes more than 200 different products available in 13 countries around the world. The company traces its history to 1870 and consequently is marking 150 years of business the aim of which is to strengthen the integration and firepower of NATO allies The "CAT 24" exercise will be attended by the crews of tank and combat vehicle units from Italy Spain and Germany to work on unit tactics techniques and procedures and sharing experiences The winners of the competition will even get to rumble home with a special trophy the same exercises took place within the framework of the military exercises "Iron Spear" this year the exercises have regained their historical name "CAT" (Canadian Army Trophy). The tank competition called "CAT" was first held in 1963 Canada leads NATO's extended presence battle group in Latvia which currently consists of more than 1,900 soldiers from Albania who are on duty in Latvia on a rotating basis and serve alongside domestic armed forces firing will take place both in daylight and in the dark Live ammunition will be used during the exercises and loal residents are being called upon to show an understading attitude to any inconvenience this might cause Take note – story published 5 years and 4 months ago The fatality occured on December 14 when the unnamed serviceman "had been engaged in sports during his free time and died during a running exercise," according to the statement our thoughts are with the family and service members of the Polish soldier who has passed away," Minister of Defense Artis Pabriks said "This is a difficult time because we have lost one of our own - a soldier," said Latvian Defense Chief Lieutenant General Leonīds Kalniņs though words are inadequate to express the loss to the family and colleagues of the Polish solider who passed away." We are truly sorry to hear of the loss of the soldier of our close ally - Polish Armed Forces. My deepest sympathies to the family, friends and service members. Our hearts go out to you in this difficult time. @eFPBGLatvia @Poland_MOD pic.twitter.com/FBAY7Pa6qZ Poland has around 160 soldiers serving in the NATO battlegroup in Latvia as part of a 1,400-strong contingent that also includes troops from Albania It is not the first fatality among the battlegroup. As previously reported by LSM two Albanian soldiers died earlier this year as the result of an accident during bomb disposal operations.   Take note – story published 1 year and 2 months ago The active phase of the military training will take place from March 9 to 12 but before that there will be preparatory maneuvers including overflights of allied helicopters – so don't be surprised to hear the thud of rotor blades if you live in the area Crystal Arrow is the certification exercise of the battle group of NATO's enhanced presence in Latvia and the training of the headquarters and units of Latvia's Land Forces Mechanized Infantry Brigade for the improvement of command Crystal Arrow is also part of the larger "Steadfast Defender 2024" cycle being staged by NATO aimed at deterring Russian aggression. About 2,000 soldiers from Albania Spain and Germany will take part in the exercise.  Members of the public are asked not to be concerned by the increased presence of allied troops and equipment both on the roads and in the skies from February 26 to March 12. During the training only training ammunition and combat simulators that make noise but do not threaten people's health and life will be used outside military ranges Initial information indicates engine problems The aircraft is registered to the ERIVA pilot school based in Adaži The accident will be investigated by the Transport Accident and Incident Investigation Bureau Preliminary information available to the State Police indicates that the forced landing was caused by technical problems in the wing section of the aircraft LETA news agency observed that after landing the plane stopped on the side of the Tallinas Highway a few hundred meters beyond the Ādaži viaduct towards Riga Traffic was slowed down at the scene after the incident According to the Latvian Aircraft Register and information available on the internet the aircraft involved in the incident is a Tecnam P2008 JC This two-seater aircraft has a single engine with approximately 100 horsepower.  During the Minister for Defence's visit to Latvia this time accompanying His Majesty the King to the Adazi military base Margarita Robles highlighted the importance of our country in supporting deterrence within the NATO mission in which Spain contributes more than 600 soldiers the country with the second largest contribution stressed the importance of having an Armed Forces that are "prepared and as professional as the Spanish Armed Forces which always receive words of praise and admiration in those countries where they provide support and service" "Today we are lucky and honoured that the first Spanish soldier can be here with us," said Robles in a toast to the King who expressed his gratitude and appreciation for all the effort made by the men and women of the contingent to be able to visit you and to know that we are making an extraordinary effort at a magnificent level and with fantastic integration," said Felipe VI who added that "it is very impressive to come so far away and find such a powerful contingent of Spaniards serving our common cause of defending Europe and NATO on our eastern flank Spain has had a troop presence since 2017 in the enhanced Forward Presence (eFP) mission whose main task is deterrence and defence on the Eastern European flank the minister also wanted to surprise the contingent with the presence of several family members to congratulate those who were celebrating their birthdays today It was also an opportunity to get to know the technical capabilities with which the mission is being carried out such as 'Leopard 2E' tanks and 'Pizarro' infantry fighting vehicles Some 550 army troops are deployed in Adazi of which 358 are part of the Canadian-led Multinational Battalion while 87 soldiers are deployed at the Lievarde base with an Air Defence Unit This website uses its own and third-party cookies to maintain the session, offer a better user experience and obtain statistical data on user navigation. For more information see Cookies policy LLC “Eco Baltia vide” signed a contract with the Central Finance and Contracting Agency (hereinafter referred to as “CFLA”) on the implementation of the project “Development and improvement of waste collection points in Ādažu Municipality” on 8 September 2017 (project ID No 36 public waste sorting points will be refined in Ādažu Municipality The pilot project also intends to place publicly available containers for the sorting of biodegradable waste The project will be implemented within seven months from the conclusion of the contract The aim of the project is to create new and supplement the existing waste collection points (hereinafter – WCP) in Ādažu Municipality to collect 368 tons of separately collected household waste per year Director of LLC “Eco Baltia vide”: “We have planned that 36 already existing sorting points which provided an opportunity to throw out glass packaging will be supplemented with containers for biological waste and plastic packaging while one sorting point will be built new and people will be able to throw out glass packaging All containers will be placed within seven months.” Chairman of Ādaži Municipality Council: “No waste collection system is effective if people do not change their habits Sorting of waste in each of our kitchens is the beginning of a model that can reduce waste costs and ensure recycling of resources the company will benefit double – without overpaying for re-sorting and obtaining a clean It is planned that the total cost of the project “Development and improvement of waste collection points in Ādaži Municipality” will be EUR 41,848.21 while the eligible costs amount to EUR 34,585.30 out of of which the financing of the Cohesion Fund amounts to EUR 14,314.86 and that of LLC “Eco Baltia vide” amounts to EUR 20,270.44 and the ineligible costs of SIA “Eco Baltia vide” amount to EUR 7,262.91 In order to promote waste sorting in Latvia and thus also to accelerate the achievement of the European Union’s 2025 targets a company of the largest environmental resource management group in the Baltics In order to further streamline the management and structure of  JSC (AS) Eco Baltia and to improve the range and quality of services to customers the road maintenance company LLC (SIA) Pilsētas Eko Serviss has […] The environmental management company Eco Baltia vide LTD (SIA) closed last year with a turnover of EUR 49.32 million The increase in turnover was mainly driven by the […] With the growing concerns over the impact of fast fashion and the fashion industry on the environment has been created in one of the central parks of Latvia’s capital In order for this website to work it uses strictly necessary cookies With your permission this site may use additional analytics and marketing cookies Take note – story published 5 years and 11 months ago the spokeswoman for the Riga East Clinical University Hospital told LETA May 7 that the two soldiers who were injured in the blast were taken to the hospital One of the soldiers left the hospital after the first medical treatment and his injuries were light while the other is still in a severe condition and doctors are still fighting for his life As reported, the Albanian armed forces’ First Lieutenant Zafire Hasanaj was killed and Contingent Commander Klodian Tanushi and Sergeant Julian Kapaj injured in a blast at the Ādaži military training grounds An internal investigation has been launched into the accident and all exercises at the Adazi training grounds have been suspended until the causes of the blast are established Lieutenant General Leonīds Kalnins said that the Albanian soldiers were involved in disposing of unexploded ordnance in Latvia and that the explosion happened as they were preparing a territory for an exercise There is a contingent of about 20 unexploded ordnance engineers serving with the Canada-led NATO battle group in Latvia About 1,200 soldiers will participate in the exercise whose main task will be to test the combat readiness and cooperation capabilities of all members of the Battle Group according to information from the Latvian military The multinational battle group in Latvia is led by Canada and consists of more than 1,700 soldiers from 11 countries: Albania Allied soldiers will participate in joint military exercises with the Latvian National Armed Forces During the training period from July 24 until 28 training ammunition and flares will be used and local residents are asked to take a sympathetic attitude to any possible disturbance as they are geared towards enhancing national security Take note – story published 1 year and 5 months ago Winter Shield 2023 will involve the Mechanized Infantry Brigade of the Ground Forces the 25th Combat Support Battalion of the National Guard the battle group of NATO's enhanced presence in Latvia "Exercises are conducted to plan unit capabilities and conduct operations to improve unit integration and interoperability according to information from Latvia's National Armed Forces (NBS) "The training tasks are to improve skills in overcoming obstacles and minefields as well as coordinating indirect fire and close air support. This year's exercises will focus heavily on strengthening combat engineers' abilities to perform tasks," the NBS said machine guns and infantry support weapons day and night. It is also planned to "demonstrate the operation of the HIMARS missile system" so local residents are asked for an understading attitude to any noise and inconvenience this causes The training periods that will involve the most intense firing of weapons are planned from November 21 to 24 and from November 28 to 29 The prosecution office reports having submitted to Riga City Court the criminal case regarding the EUR 30 000 bribe offer to a deputy of Ādaži municipal council in exchange for a favourable vote in elections of a new chairman of the council athlete Jānis Višķers is the accused in this criminal case on the 5th of October 2022 the accused offered EUR 30 000 as a bribe to a deputy of Ādaži municipal council in an attempt to ensure the deputy uses their position and act against their better judgement by voting in favour of a specific candidate in the election of the new chairman the deputy was promised a new post in the municipal council Despite the details listed in the accusation the prosecution office notes that during the investigation no information was found that would suggest the vote of the new chairman of Ādaži municipal council on the 1st of November 2022 was actually illegally affected This means there is no reason to doubt the legality of the existing council chairperson As previously reported the chairman of Ādaži municipal council was replaced at the end of last year shortly after Saeima elections who was in charge of the municipal council for several years was elected as Latvia’s Minister of Environment Protection and Regional Development He was replaced with Karīna Miķelsone in the post of chairperson of Ādaži municipal council on the 1st of November 2022 Changes to leadership were accompanied by changes to the ruling coalition Latvian Association of Regions terminated cooperation with their previous partners in favour of Latvian Farmers Union According to publicly accessible information in 2019 Višķers set the second highest result in the half marathon in the history of Latvian athletics He was Latvia’s champion in 3 000 m and 5 000 m distances In 2019 he represented Latvia in the World Championships in Athletics Cross Country in Denmark Information from Firmas.lv indicates that Višķers founded the sport club Tērauds He and Jānis Razgalis are owners of J&J Build company registered in 2021 Also read: Corruption watchdog estimates damages caused by fraud in Central Elections Commission’s various contracts This work, 1st Cavalry Division welcomes new artillery brigade commander, honors outgoing one at Camp Adazi, Latvia., by SPC Trey Gonzales, identified by DVIDS, must comply with the restrictions shown on https://www.dvidshub.net/about/copyright Orkla Latvia signed a contract worth EUR 8.9 million with construction company Merks on the construction of a Laima manufacturing plant in Ādaži BNN was told by Orkla Latvija representative Lineta Mikša It is expected for construction to commence shortly Access roads have been prepared for the piece of land purchased for the manufacturing plant The street of the new manufacturing plant has been named after Laima 25 February marked the end for application submission for the procurement of construction services in Ādaži A total of twelve offers from leading construction companies in Latvia and international concerns were received Orkla Latvija plans to invest several million euros into construction of a new Laima manufacturing plant in Ādaži and in the development of the brand in the next several years