Latvia demonstrates its defence drone development

On October 3rd, Latvian drone manufacturers demonstrated 'interceptor drones' they have developed, which are planned to soon strengthen Latvia's air defence. Demonstrations were held at the Sēlija military range, to show media representatives...

Uzbekistan and Latvia hold talks on increasing flights and cargo volumes.

Uzbekistan has proposed that Latvia take measures to expand bilateral and transit cargo transportation, the Ministry of Transport reported. Photo: Minister of Transport Minister of Transport Ilhom Mahkamov held talks with his Latvian counterpart,...

Latvia’s first 'Dual Use Export Forum' coming to Liepāja in November

On November 11th and 12th, Liepāja’s striking concert hall “Great Amber” will host the 'Latvian Dual Use Export Forum' for the first time. The forum aims to bring together Latvian and international companies, policymakers, and investors to...

Latvia suspends Ride Mobility scooters after deadly collision

The Latvian Consumer Rights Protection Center (PTAC) suspended Ride Mobility's e-moped rentals in Riga after two 13-year-old girls were killed in a train collision. The Consumer Rights Protection Center (PTAC) announced that under the Law on the...

Latvia showcases its ports and logistics opportunities at “Translogistica Kazakhstan 2025”

From the 29th of September to the 2nd of October, Minister of Transport Atis Švinka and representatives of Latvian industry companies carried out a working visit to Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, including participation in one of the largest transport...

SCAT Airlines Launches Direct Flights Between Kazakhstan and Latvia in 2026

ALMATY – SCAT Airlines will launch a direct passenger route between Kazakhstan and Latvia in spring 2026. It was announced on Oct. 2 Kazakhstan-Latvia business forum on new opportunities for cooperation in Almaty. Photo credit: Kazakh Ministry of...

International School of Riga Opens New Secondary Campus in the Heart of Riga

RIGA – The International School of Riga (ISR welcomed teachers, supporters, partner organizations and parents to officially celebrate the opening of its Secondary School campus ar Skanstes Street 27, in the center of Riga. In response to the...

Opposition: If the Latvian government cannot cope, the President must act

If the coalition itself is unable to resolve the political crisis, it may be necessary for President Edgars Rinkēvičs to get involved, according to Linda Liepiņa, Chair of the Latvija pirmajā vietā (Latvia First) parliamentary faction. Speaking to...

BNN IN FOCUS | Coalition in Latvia practically does not exist, parliament controlled by the opposition

This week confirmed that – however fragile Evika Siliņa’s government may be – it still holds, and talk of its imminent collapse seems to be greatly exaggerated. To understand what is happening on the political stage and what storms may be stirred...

Is listing public companies in Latvia more talk than action?

Although politicians have often talked about the development and growth of the domestic capital market in recent years, real work has not followed, as discussions about the involvement of state and municipal corporations in the capital market have...

Latvians less likely to be savers than Estonians and Lithuanians

Latvian residents save for unforeseen expenses less often than in neighbouring countries, according to a survey conducted on behalf of Luminor bank. 43% of those surveyed in Latvia admitted that they save irregularly, without a specific routine,...

Latest Trump tariffs will adversely impact Latvian timber businesses

The latest tariffs in a series of economic barriers erected by American President Donald Trump will have a negative impact on Latvia's important timber and timber products sector, reports LSM's Latvian language portal. The new tariffs will affect...

Latvian Architecture Award 2025: From Belonging to Courage

The announcement of the finalists of the Latvian Architecture Award 2025 highlights the central theme of this year — belonging. It is not only a professional criterion but also a societal question: How can architecture find its place in time and...

Neighbors build Rail Baltica by the hundreds of kilometers; Latvia stays at foundation work and unclear financing

By the end of this year, construction should be underway on 43% of the Rail Baltica main line, Marko Kivila, Chairman of the Management Board of the Baltic joint venture RB Rail AS, and Chief Financial Officer Ojārs Daugavietis told the LETA news...

Latvia faces hundreds of millions in fines – parliament fails to ensure quorum

Today, for the second week in a row, the coalition has been unable to secure a quorum in votes on controversial issues. As the opposition used the opportunity to “break the quorum,” the Saeima once again on Thursday failed to adopt, in the second...

Latvian resident to be prosecuted for working for Russian companies

On 19 September, the State Security Service (VDD) aske the Prosecutor's Office to initiate criminal prosecution against a Latvian resident for unauthorised work for Russian companies in violation of the sanctions imposed by the European Union...

Latvia supports the idea of a “reparations loan” for Ukraine

Latvian Prime Minister Evika Siliņa stated the need to support the European Commission’s initiative on the so-called reparations loan for Ukraine, as financial assistance for Ukraine is needed today. She said this ahead of an informal meeting of...

Latvian man pleads guilty to conspiracy to illegally export U.S. aircraft technology to Russia

KANSAS CITY, Kan. (KCTV) - A Latvian man pled guilty Tuesday for his role in a multi-year conspiracy to circumvent U.S. export laws to send aircraft technology to Russia. Oleg Chistyakov, 56, pled guilty to filing false export forms with the U.S....

Latvian national pleads guilty to shipping US avionics to Russia

A Latvian national has pleaded guilty in US federal court to charges related to an alleged conspiracy involving shipping US-made avionics components to Russian buyers in violation of US export laws and sanctions. The US Department of Justice (DOJ)...

Latvia potato growers struggle with wet harvest losses

Due to this year's unfavorable weather conditions, some potato growers in Latvia may face bankruptcy, according to Aiga Kraukle, Chair of the Board of the Latvian Association of Potato Growers and Processors. She said that recovery from the poor...