Latvian business sentiment was on the up in September

According to the latest Central Statistical Bureau (CSB) business tendency survey, the business environment in all economic sectors improved in September 2025 – in manufacturing, construction, retail trade and services. In retail trade and...

Latvia will need to borrow 3.8 billion euros next year – why?

Next year Latvia will need to borrow 3.8 billion euros on international financial markets, and in 2027 the borrowing requirement will rise to 4.3 billion euros, Deputy State Treasury Manager Jānis Rozenbergs told the Saeima’s Budget and Finance...

The Rīga Conference 2025 will bring together world leaders in Riga for the 20th time

From October 9 till 11, 2025, the annual Rīga Conference – the largest security and foreign policy forum in the Nordic-Baltic region – will take place at the House of Science of the University of Latvia in Riga. This year’s theme, “Unity, Security...

Latvian police warn about synthetic drugs after spate of Kurzeme cases

Latvian State Police reported on October 1st about a spate of drugs-related criminal activity that has left a young woman in hospital fighting for her life. "Last week, the State Police received information that an unconscious 21-year-old woman...

Latvian security service wants prosecutions over alleged Russia sanctions breaches

On October 1st the State Security Service (VDD), one of Latvia's three security services, confirmed that it has asked prosecutors ''to initiate criminal prosecution against two Latvian nationals for providing prohibited project management services...

Storent Expands into the U.S. Market with Acquisition of Connect Rentals

AS Storent Holding (Storent), one of the largest equipment rental companies in the Baltics, has taken a historic step by acquiring a 70% stake in the U.S. equipment rental company Connect Rentals. This marks the first-ever expansion of a Latvian...

Foreign investors' lobby in Latvia calls for less union protection, reduced overtime rates

"In view of foreign investors, Latvia faces growing structural challenges in its labour market, driven by demographic decline, a persistent mismatch between labour skills and market needs, and rigid, outdated regulations that undermine...

Latvian train carrier 'Vivi' gets new management

The Supervisory Board of the train passenger carrier Vivi has appointed Raitis Nešpors as Chairman of the Board and Zane Āboliņa as Member of the Board, Vivi said on 1 October. Raitis Nešpors will take up his duties on 1 October and Zane Āboliņa...

Latvian funeral planning tool is no dead end

Described in sensitive terms as a 'post-life planning tool' rather than 'things to do when you're dead', the tool called 'Maara' aims to provide a safe and structured framework to arrange your post-mortem affairs during your pre-mortem period, to...

Expect extra verification of bank payments from next week

A requirement to verify the name and account number before a bank payment will become applicable from next week, the Latvian central bank (Latvijas banka, LB) is reminding people. On 9th October 2025, a requirement for the payer – the financial...

RTU scientists establish MedTech company

The company provides metabolite analyses to other research organisations and businesses. Their analyses have already received international recognition, having been used in a study published in the world’s most prestigious scientific journal,...

Rental moped rules considered after tragedy in Rīga

Two 13-year-old girls died in a tragic accident in Imanta on 1 October. Following the incident, the Mayor of Rīga has initiated a discussion with the authorities on stricter control of electric mopeds, Latvian Radio reports on 2 October. On...

Rīga's water supply will get more costly

Rīga residents will have to pay more for water - the new water services tariff project submitted by Rīgas ūdens foresees that water charges could increase by 14%. For a household in an apartment building, the cost could rise by approximately €2.60...

Latvian broker pleads guilty in scheme involving Kansas company, illegal exporting to Russia

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - In the latest development involving a Kansas connection to an international conspiracy, a Latvian national pleaded guilty to illegally shipping U.S. avionics to Russia. Specifically, the U.S. Department of Justice explained...

Latvian man admits role in Kansas scheme to send U.S. aircraft technology to Russia

TEMPERATURES REBOUND. THAT’S COMING UP. TWO AREA MEN ARE IN JAIL TONIGHT ACCUSED OF SELLING TECHNOLOGY TO RUSSIA. THIS AFTER AN FBI RAID AT THE NEW CENTURY AIR CENTER IN THE GARDNER AREA TODAY. CAMBRIDGE. TONIGHT’S BRIAN JOHNSON IS LATEST LIVE...

Another European Airport Shuts After Unidentified Object Spotted Over It

A flight map showing the diversions owing to the closure of the Vilnius Čiurlionis International Airport. (Source: X) Commercial flights bound for Vilnius Čiurlionis International Airport were diverted on Saturday evening following reports of an...

State Audit: Latvia's approach to cloud data is fragmented

The introduction of cloud computing services in the Latvian public administration has not been sufficiently targeted so far, the State Audit Office has concluded in its audit published on 2 October. Although the benefits of cloud computing were...

Latvia Bets on Fintech to Redraw Europe’s Financial Map

The Fintech Forum in Riga opened today with a strong call for collaboration between regulators, innovators, and investors as Latvia positions itself as a hub for financial technology in Europe. The event began with speeches from Mārtiņš Kazāks,...

Latvian apple growers faced reduced harvests due to unfavorable weather

This year, Latvian apples will be scarce in supermarkets due to a poor harvest. Many orchards are directing their limited supply to schools, while juice producers are also facing shortages. The worst situation is reported in Latgale, according to...

Latvia Warns Russia ‘Testing’ NATO Defenses with Drone and Aircraft Incursions

Latvia’s Foreign Minister Baiba Braže has warned that Russia is deliberately testing NATO defenses with a series of drone and aircraft incursions along the alliance’s eastern flank. Speaking to TVP World at the Warsaw Security Forum, she said both...