Large-scale counterterrorism exercise organised by VDD takes place in Ventspils port

On 4 June 2026, Latvian State Security Service (VDD) conducted the national level counterterrorism exercise with full force deployment "Windau 2026" in Ventspils. Emergency services and other institutions tested their readiness to conduct counterterrorism operation in a situation where armed terrorists have attacked a port and a passenger ferry and have taken hostages.

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VDD conducts its largest counterterrorism exercise to date at Ventspils port

Today, 4 June 2026, Latvian State Security Service (VDD) is conducting its largest counterterrorism exercise to date with full force deployment in Ventspils – "Windau 2026".

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VDD seeks criminal prosecution against a group of persons for arson in the interests of a foreign state

On 21 May 2026, Latvian State Security Service (VDD) asked the Prosecution Office to initiate criminal prosecution against four individuals for the arson of Latvian railway objects in the interests of a foreign state.

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