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Latvia Probes Display of Russian Imperial Flag
Missing Canadian Soldier in Latvia Confirmed Dead
Canadian Soldier Disappears During NATO Mission in Latvia
Italy and Latvia join For Forest Group +

Italy and Latvia join For Forest Group +

SLOVENIA, August 29 - The meeting in Maribor is intended to facilitate in-depth political dialogue on the current challenges facing the European forestry sector. The key topics of discussion are climate change and the role of forests as carbon...

Owner:  Slovenian Government
Canada strengthens ties with Latvia and renews key NATO mission

Canada strengthens ties with Latvia and renews key NATO mission

CANADA, August 26 - Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, arrived in Latvia, where he will focus on strengthening transatlantic security and NATO efforts to deter Russian aggression on the Eastern Flank. In Riga, Prime Minister Carney met with...

Owner:  Canadian Government
Prime Minister Carney meets with Prime Minister of Latvia Evika Siliņa

Prime Minister Carney meets with Prime Minister of Latvia Evika Siliņa

CANADA, August 26 - Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, met with the Prime Minister of Latvia, Evika Siliņa. Prime Minister Carney and Prime Minister Siliņa emphasized the strong and growing bilateral relationship between Canada and Latvia....

Owner:  Canadian Government
Prime Minister Carney to strengthen Canada’s trade and security partnerships in Poland, Germany, and Latvia

Prime Minister Carney to strengthen Canada’s trade and security partnerships in Poland, Germany, and Latvia

CANADA, August 23 - Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, announced that he will travel to Poland, Germany, and Latvia, from August 25 to 27, 2025. He will be focused on strengthening relationships with European allies and advancing co-operation...

Owner:  Canadian Government
Turkey defeats Greece in easy win to EuroBasket 2025 final
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Latvia and Finland welcome NATO's Eastern Sentry airspace mission

Latvia and Finland welcome NATO's Eastern Sentry airspace mission

Riga — The presidents of Latvia and Finland have welcomed NATO's new mission to secure airspace on its eastern flank, launched in response to Russia's violations of Polish airspace last week. The military operation, known as Eastern Sentry, is an...

Owner:  Frits Goldschmeding
Latvia's largest solar energy park so far comes online

Latvia's largest solar energy park so far comes online

The largest solar energy park in Latvia has been opened in the Vārme parish of Kuldīga region. It is also the first such project connected to the Latvian high-voltage electricity transmission network, reports Skrunda Television. A symbolic gift –...

Owner:  Latvian Government
Latvia's tourist numbers were up slightly in July

Latvia's tourist numbers were up slightly in July

According to Central Statistical Bureau (CSB) data published on September 16th, in July 2025 arrivals at Latvian tourist accommodation establishments totalled 405.6 thousand, which is 1.2 % more than in July 2024. Resident and non-resident...

Owner:  Latvian Government
RUT launches new digital cargo system at Port of Riga

RUT launches new digital cargo system at Port of Riga

SIA Rīgas Universālais termināls (RUT) has launched a new digital platform to speed up cargo handling by automating container carrier registration and terminal operations at the Port of Riga. This platform works alongside the existing RUT Terminal...

Owner:  Mr Nigel Jeremy Barklem
WATCH: Presidents of Latvia and Finland discuss Artificial Intelligence

WATCH: Presidents of Latvia and Finland discuss Artificial Intelligence

On September 16th, the Rīga Stradiņš University Medical Education Technology Centre will host a discussion on artificial intelligence between Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs and President of Finland Alexander Stubb. The discussion will be...

Owner:  Latvian Government
Zelensky accepts letters of credence from Ambassadors of Cyprus, Latvia, and Pakistan
Illegal trash burning found in Rīga

Illegal trash burning found in Rīga

In mid-September, the State Environmental Service (VVD) detected illegal burning of wood and plastic waste in the vicinity of Ganību Dam, Riga. Wood residues, as well as plastic films and tapes, were burnt in a closed area, the service said. The...

Owner:  Latvian Government
Covid-19 prevalence continues to rise in Latvia

Covid-19 prevalence continues to rise in Latvia

The prevalence of Covid-19 continued to rise in Latvia last week, with five deaths in patients with confirmed Covid-19 infection, the Disease Prevention and Control Centre (SPKC) said on 16 September. According to the latest epidemiological...

Owner:  Latvian Government
Storm warning across Latvia into Wednesday morning

Storm warning across Latvia into Wednesday morning

A yellow (potential danger) storm warning is in place across all of Latvia during Tuesday and into Wednesday morning. The warning, issued by the Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre (LVĢMC) lasts until 03:00 Wednesday. Seen a...

Owner:  Latvian Government
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