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Latvia strengthens cooperation with Germany in the field of drones and defence innovation Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia (Press Release)12:19
Fruit orchards have felt the cold this season in Latvia Public Broadcasting of Latvia00:48
Latvian parliament approves $35mn loan to airBaltic ch-aviation10:59
Mihkelson attends meeting of the Chairs of the Nordic-Baltic Foreign Affairs Committees in Latvia Parliament of Estonia (Press Release)00:54
Russia’s Defense Ministry publishes list of European drone manufacturers, and a Kremlin official calls them potential… Meduza15:51
Latvian president’s visit to Azerbaijan set to boost economic ties, says envoy Caliber.AZ09:55
Latvia plans to impose its own sanctions on people and companies linked to Russia's war in Ukraine The Baltic Times08:54

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In the last half-hour

Andrii Sybiha met with Minister of Foreign Affairs of Latvia Baiba Braže Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine (Press Release)06:41

In the last 2 hours

Latvia approves €30mn airBaltic loan as Iran war fuel shock hits national carrier bne IntelliNews05:58

Yesterday

Pēteris Vasks at 80: 'I want to tell you the most important and essential thing through sounds' Public Broadcasting of Latvia14:19 17-Apr-26

Latvian human rights expert Muižnieks: 'Everything is basically black and white now' Public Broadcasting of Latvia14:19 17-Apr-26

Hamburg and Riga showcase joint digital port innovations Container News14:10 17-Apr-26

Most employees in Latvia not quite satisfied with their jobs, but only some willing to learn something new - survey The Baltic Times09:20 17-Apr-26

Latvian president to visit Azerbaijan for key talks, Business Forum Caliber.AZ09:11 17-Apr-26

Baltic Prime Ministers convene in Tallinn with Rail Baltica at the centre of the agenda The Baltic Times08:59 17-Apr-26

Latvian investors to develop rental apartment building at Priedaines Street 20 for €11 million The Baltic Times08:38 17-Apr-26

RB Rail analysis: tax returns during construction significantly reduce the actual cost burden of Rail Baltica for the… The Baltic Times08:19 17-Apr-26

Minister Baiba Braže to pay a working visit to Türkiye Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia (Press Release)06:16 17-Apr-26

Delska launches data center in Riga, Latvia DatacenterDynamics04:17 17-Apr-26

Joint Statement – Lebanon – Latest Developments Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia (Press Release)04:15 17-Apr-26

Fruit orchards have felt the cold this season in Latvia Public Broadcasting of Latvia00:48 17-Apr-26

In the last 7 days

NASA Invites Media to Latvia Artemis Accords Signing Ceremony NASA (Press Release)13:31 16-Apr-26

Latvia strengthens cooperation with Germany in the field of drones and defence innovation Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia (Press Release)12:19 16-Apr-26

Baiba Braže in conversation with Mariana Betsa: support for Ukraine remains our priority both nationally and… Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia (Press Release)11:07 16-Apr-26

Latvian parliament approves $35mn loan to airBaltic ch-aviation10:59 16-Apr-26

Happy Plant Protein to Build $7M Facility in Latvia to Deploy Extrustion Tech at Industrial Scale Green Queen01:14 16-Apr-26

Mihkelson attends meeting of the Chairs of the Nordic-Baltic Foreign Affairs Committees in Latvia Parliament of Estonia (Press Release)00:54 16-Apr-26

AAV News in Brief 16 April 2026 Asian Aviation19:15 15-Apr-26

Delska inaugura en Riga uno de los centros de datos más avanzados y sostenibles de los países… PR Newswire (Press Release)17:18 15-Apr-26

Delska inaugure à Riga l'un des centres de données les plus avancés et les plus durables des… PR Newswire (Press Release)17:14 15-Apr-26

Russia’s Defense Ministry publishes list of European drone manufacturers, and a Kremlin official calls them potential… Meduza15:51 15-Apr-26

Latvia offers expertise to boost Azerbaijan’s forest coverage Caliber.AZ12:07 15-Apr-26

Baku prepares for high-level Azerbaijan–Latvia business gathering Caliber.AZ11:37 15-Apr-26

Delska Launches One of the Baltics' Most Advanced and Sustainable Data Centers in Riga PR Newswire (Press Release)11:27 15-Apr-26

Agriculture, innovation take center stage at Azerbaijan–Latvia meeting Caliber.AZ10:56 15-Apr-26

Baiba Braže to meet with Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia (Press Release)10:20 15-Apr-26

Latvian president’s visit to Azerbaijan set to boost economic ties, says envoy Caliber.AZ09:55 15-Apr-26

Latvia plans to impose its own sanctions on people and companies linked to Russia's war in Ukraine The Baltic Times08:54 15-Apr-26

EU trade agreements to provide Latvian entrepreneurs with new opportunities in the markets of South America, Mexico,… Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia (Press Release)07:47 15-Apr-26

LMT cuts red-light violations in Riga ITS International06:49 15-Apr-26

“Criminals who will overtake the country” – who in Latvian politics is stoking fear of immigrants? Re:Baltica06:03 15-Apr-26

Survey suggests nearly half of Latvian population worry about prices Public Broadcasting of Latvia06:02 15-Apr-26

Temporary solidarity levy imposed on fuel retailers in Latvia Public Broadcasting of Latvia06:02 15-Apr-26

Survey: Latvian public not optimistic about income this year Public Broadcasting of Latvia06:02 15-Apr-26

Public urged to beware of e-shops pretending to be local Public Broadcasting of Latvia06:02 15-Apr-26

Oil price increase fuels Latvian inflation Public Broadcasting of Latvia06:02 15-Apr-26

Latvia's exports were down and imports were up in February Public Broadcasting of Latvia06:02 15-Apr-26

Diesel prices went up by a quarter within month in Latvia Public Broadcasting of Latvia06:02 15-Apr-26

Latvian house prices continue to rise strongly Public Broadcasting of Latvia06:02 15-Apr-26

Latvia's industrial production output up 4% in February Public Broadcasting of Latvia06:02 15-Apr-26

Spring veg will likely be costly in Latvia this year Public Broadcasting of Latvia06:02 15-Apr-26

Latvia: EPPO brings charges over possible fraud involving municipality of Valka European Public Prosecutor's Office05:42 15-Apr-26

Latvian president to visit Azerbaijan next week Caliber.AZ04:49 15-Apr-26

Katsina govt plans to rebuild 19-km Garo-Yar-Riga-Randawa Road The Nation, Nigeria22:58 14-Apr-26

Teenager jumps off bridge in Rīga Public Broadcasting of Latvia16:31 14-Apr-26

Azerbaijan, Latvia explore agricultural cooperation Azerbaijan State News Agency10:37 14-Apr-26

Azerbaijan, Latvia review strengthening joint activities in agriculture Azerbaijan State News Agency09:16 14-Apr-26

The Latvia’s new Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the European Union receives his letter of credence Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia (Press Release)08:09 14-Apr-26

The President presents the letter of credence to Latvia’s next Ambassador to Germany Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia (Press Release)07:49 14-Apr-26

Latvia's next Ambassador to Greece receives her letter of credence at Riga Castle Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia (Press Release)07:49 14-Apr-26

Government decides to tighten supervision of short-term loan to airBaltic The Baltic Times06:10 14-Apr-26

Laila Odiņa to Lead RIX Riga Airport for Another Five Years The Baltic Times05:39 14-Apr-26

Azerbaijan, Latvia discuss prospects for expanding economic cooperation AzerNews05:31 14-Apr-26

Baku, Riga discuss economic cooperation prospects Caliber.AZ04:15 14-Apr-26

Latvia’s Foreign Minister Urges NATO Countries to Boost Defense Spending and Strengthen Unity Freedom13:01 13-Apr-26

Europe's competitiveness over next decade will depend on development and implementation of strategic technologies -… The Baltic Times09:15 13-Apr-26

Please be nature-friendly this season, pleads conservation agency Public Broadcasting of Latvia08:51 13-Apr-26

Young tree cutting back on Saeima's agenda Public Broadcasting of Latvia08:51 13-Apr-26

Veteran conservationist concerned about dangerous trees Public Broadcasting of Latvia08:51 13-Apr-26

Rīga Zoo gives hand in restoring rare snail population Public Broadcasting of Latvia08:51 13-Apr-26

Municipalities brace for another Spanish slug season Public Broadcasting of Latvia08:51 13-Apr-26

Latvia is the camping capital of the Baltic states Public Broadcasting of Latvia08:51 13-Apr-26

Water buffalo breeding begins in Latvia Public Broadcasting of Latvia08:51 13-Apr-26

Protest at Latvian parliament asks for cage ban in poultry farming Public Broadcasting of Latvia08:51 13-Apr-26

Sit in car, honk all day: Latgale's farmers try to scare away geese Public Broadcasting of Latvia08:51 13-Apr-26

Lakeside promenade makes Ludza more attractive Public Broadcasting of Latvia08:51 13-Apr-26

Latvians are getting a lot more wasteful (but still better than EU average) Public Broadcasting of Latvia08:51 13-Apr-26

Everyone invited to Bird Days in Latvia in April Public Broadcasting of Latvia08:51 13-Apr-26

Latvia comes fourth in European tree contest Public Broadcasting of Latvia08:51 13-Apr-26

Forest fire hazard season begins in Latvia in April Public Broadcasting of Latvia08:51 13-Apr-26

Flood season in Augšdaugava Municipality prompts thoughts on drainage Public Broadcasting of Latvia08:51 13-Apr-26

Rīga Zoo to join Rīga Forests management Public Broadcasting of Latvia08:51 13-Apr-26

Mūkusala promenade crumbling; responsible parties point fingers Public Broadcasting of Latvia08:51 13-Apr-26

Russia spent $130 billion extra on sanctioned goods since 2022 — and it still couldn’t find… Euromaidan Press06:28 13-Apr-26

The new European Competitiveness Fund to open up wide opportunities for Latvian entrepreneurs and researchers Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia (Press Release)05:22 13-Apr-26

Latvian team wins the 2026 Baltic Assembly Cup in Haapsalu Baltic Assembly (Press Release)04:11 13-Apr-26

Latvia’s first 100 days on the UN Security Council: keeping Russia’s war in Ukraine high on the international agenda Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia (Press Release)13:59 11-Apr-26

Latvian young people use social networks more than Estonians and Lithuanians Public Broadcasting of Latvia13:42 11-Apr-26

Baiba Braže at the NATO Parliamentary Assembly: NATO unity and the 5% defence spending target is critical to Europe's… Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia (Press Release)10:05 11-Apr-26

In the last month

Baltic states reject Russian claim they allowed airspace for Ukraine strikes Lithuanian National Radio and Television10:35 10-Apr-26

airBaltic to suspend Kaunas–Riga flights over fuel costs DELFI09:50 10-Apr-26

Verde expands as demand surges: 30% of new space already reserved in Riga’s leading business district The Baltic Times09:32 10-Apr-26

U.S. Army awards Saab radar deal for Estonia Latvia and Lithuania Defence Blog09:30 10-Apr-26

Joint statement by the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania regarding Russia’s ongoing… Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia (Press Release)09:09 10-Apr-26

The Entry/Exit System becomes fully operational in Latvia Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia (Press Release)08:38 10-Apr-26

Joint statement by the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania regarding the ongoing Russia’s… Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia (Press Release)08:28 10-Apr-26

Latvia merges gambling watchdog with tax authority in regulatory restructure iGB07:16 10-Apr-26

How Russian propaganda created the tale of Baltic’s opening the skies to Ukrainian drones Re:Baltica07:04 10-Apr-26

Encompass expands Riga-based Mcr for European broadcasters TVBEurope06:55 10-Apr-26

Latvia confirms ground drone procurement from three local firms Defence Blog05:16 10-Apr-26

Air Baltic to suspend Kaunas–Riga route in May citing rising fuel costs Lithuanian National Radio and Television04:49 10-Apr-26

Zosna manor to be transformed into nature education centre Public Broadcasting of Latvia01:59 10-Apr-26

How to tackle the problem of Latvia's unwilling dual Russian citizens? Public Broadcasting of Latvia01:33 10-Apr-26

Call to donate bicycles to Ukraine's children Public Broadcasting of Latvia01:33 10-Apr-26

Farmers in Latvia are getting older Public Broadcasting of Latvia01:33 10-Apr-26

Call to do more to prevent youth suicides Public Broadcasting of Latvia01:33 10-Apr-26

Baltic states record EU's lowest naturalisation rates Public Broadcasting of Latvia01:33 10-Apr-26

Rēzekne wrestling with big empty building issues Public Broadcasting of Latvia01:33 10-Apr-26

KNESS Baltic to deliver 55 MWh of storage to Latvian solar parks RenewablesNow.com10:05 9-Apr-26

Baurum acquires one of the largest historic properties in central Riga The Baltic Times09:43 9-Apr-26

Northern Europe Energy Group, SEFE and the Baltic Sea Hydrogen Collector (BHC) consortium join forces to advance a… The Baltic Times09:43 9-Apr-26

Latvian Ambassador Kārlis Eihenbaums presents his letter of credence to the President of Mongolia Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia (Press Release)09:14 9-Apr-26

Latvia urges cargo shift and investment strategy for ports Ports Europe09:13 9-Apr-26

Latvia's airBaltic appoints adviser for new strategy ch-aviation08:55 9-Apr-26

After Abandoning Canadian Tax Bill, ‘Wolf of Montreal’ Got New Identity, Latvian Residency,… OCCRP08:55 9-Apr-26

Russian director Andrei Zvyagintsev’s new film selected for Cannes main competition, Variety reports Meduza07:35 9-Apr-26

LMT Group traffic monitoring solution drives 66% reduction in red-light violations in Riga Traffic Technology Today07:08 9-Apr-26

Estonia shuns airBaltic investment again ch-aviation05:21 9-Apr-26

Construction of foundations completed at Pienava wind park in Latvia Energy Global05:01 9-Apr-26

Stamp to honour Latvian general Goppers Public Broadcasting of Latvia02:32 9-Apr-26

Romania women's tennis team, victorious in doubles match against Latvia, in Billie Jean King Cup Agerpres18:51 8-Apr-26

Māris Zanders: Autumn election may lead to 'Orbanization' of Latvia Public Broadcasting of Latvia18:32 8-Apr-26

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Latvia, officially known as the Republic of Latvia, is a country in the Baltic region of Europe. It is one of the Baltic states, sharing borders with Estonia, Lithuania, Russia and Belarus. Latvia's capital and largest city is Riga.

The landscape is an undulating plain, with fairly flat lowlands alternating with hills. Whilst Latvia is a small country with a land size of 64,559 square kilometres (24,926 square miles), its strategic location has instigated many wars between rival powers on its territory, including the occupation by Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union in 1941 and 1944 respectively.

Latvia would restore its independence at the end of the Singing Revolution in 1991. Since then, Latvia has been a democratic unitary parliamentary republic.

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