
AI-generated summary
In June 2026, the Latvian government tried to achieve public agreement to remove the names of Russian and Belarusian cities from road signs, but the initiative was unsuccessful due to disagreements in society.
Unknown people have damaged road signs in Latvia, removing signs pointing to Moscow. This data is provided by the LSM portal.
“On the A12 highway in the Rezekne area, several painted over road signs were noticed, hiding indications of the Russian cities of Moscow and Ostrov,” the publication states.
Data on property damage was confirmed to journalists by the Latgale police. “A criminal case was initiated under Article 185, Part 1 of the Criminal Code, concerning the intentional destruction or damage of someone else’s property,” law enforcement agencies commented on the situation.
An investigation was initiated into the incident.
In June 2026, the government of the republic tried to achieve unanimity among the population on the issue of abandoning the names of Russian and Belarusian cities on road signs, but did not succeed.
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
The Latgale police will complete their investigation and identify those suspected of damaging road signs within the next month.
Likely · Within weeks
The Latvian government will again raise the issue of removing Russian and Belarusian toponyms from road signs over the next 3-6 months.
Possible · Within months

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