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Latvia's population down by 10,000 so far this year Public Broadcasting of Latvia12:16
Belgium to buy Latvian-made drone interceptors amid rising security concerns Anadolu Agency18:36
As Russia threats worsen, all Canadians can help security: Latvian envoy Global News17:02
Isw: Lavrov revives full set of pre-invasion narratives — this time aimed at Estonia, Latvia,… Euromaidan Press16:08
U.S. B-52H bomber circled over Estonia near the Russian border Postimees18:59
Foreign Minister Baiba Braže at the Baltic Council: the primary task for the Baltic states – to further strengthen… Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia (Press Release)15:08
Latvia promotes digital literacy among professionals in the health, education and public administration sectors in the… Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia (Press Release)08:20

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Nigeria's Air Peace loses $15mn from SmartLynx collapse ch-aviation17:17 18-Nov-25
airBaltic aircraft participates in the Latvian Ceremonial Parade World Airline News15:53 18-Nov-25
Russia strengthens operations in Baltic states – increasingly recruiting youth Lithuanian National Radio and Television15:39 18-Nov-25
November 18th is Livonian flag day, too Public Broadcasting of Latvia12:16 18-Nov-25
One of Daugavpils prisons to be closed next year Public Broadcasting of Latvia12:16 18-Nov-25
Some state websites unavailable Thursday due to system error Public Broadcasting of Latvia12:16 18-Nov-25
Latvia's population down by 10,000 so far this year Public Broadcasting of Latvia12:16 18-Nov-25
Former deputy to step up at Latvia's Digital Development Agency Public Broadcasting of Latvia12:16 18-Nov-25
Cell broadcasting check Thursday; some residents might get phone alerts Public Broadcasting of Latvia12:16 18-Nov-25
Jēkabpils opens reconstructed dam on the Daugava Public Broadcasting of Latvia12:16 18-Nov-25
ManaBalss civic engagement portal asks for permanent state funding(update) Public Broadcasting of Latvia12:16 18-Nov-25
Survey: most Latvian residents feel food price hikes Public Broadcasting of Latvia12:12 18-Nov-25
Food inflation in Latvia higher than other EU countries, economists say Public Broadcasting of Latvia12:12 18-Nov-25
Finance ministers to meet in Rīga at Baltic Capital Markets Conference Public Broadcasting of Latvia12:12 18-Nov-25
Ašeradens: Idea to close Society Integration Foundation amiss Public Broadcasting of Latvia12:12 18-Nov-25
Latvia's trade figures show growth Public Broadcasting of Latvia12:12 18-Nov-25
Farmers ask public to show patriotism by buying local Public Broadcasting of Latvia12:12 18-Nov-25
The ABC of the oldest Latvian primer Public Broadcasting of Latvia12:09 18-Nov-25
Megan's remarkable return to Rīga, 25 years after tragedy changed the course of her life Public Broadcasting of Latvia12:09 18-Nov-25
Latvia and Saxonia-Anhalt on the same page of Reformation history Public Broadcasting of Latvia12:09 18-Nov-25
Two doctors continue seeing patients in Latvia after ban in Finland Public Broadcasting of Latvia12:09 18-Nov-25
Latvian Prime Minister Evika Siliņa's Independence Day message Public Broadcasting of Latvia12:08 18-Nov-25
Poll: 'Latvia First' is first in Latvia Public Broadcasting of Latvia12:08 18-Nov-25
Latvian security service wants politician prosecuted Public Broadcasting of Latvia11:47 18-Nov-25
Four Latvians detained in international kidnapping operation Public Broadcasting of Latvia11:47 18-Nov-25
Several money mules detained in Latvia in recent weeks Public Broadcasting of Latvia11:47 18-Nov-25
Baltic tourists warned about Egyptian 'medical expenses' scam Public Broadcasting of Latvia11:47 18-Nov-25
Mother handed prison sentence for homicide by neglect Public Broadcasting of Latvia11:47 18-Nov-25
Likely new Latvian Prosecutor General named Public Broadcasting of Latvia11:47 18-Nov-25
Mother and stepfather given prison sentence for violence against child Public Broadcasting of Latvia11:47 18-Nov-25
73 people tried to cross Latvian border illegally in one day Public Broadcasting of Latvia11:47 18-Nov-25
Illegal migrants near Latvia's border surprise family in broad daylight Public Broadcasting of Latvia11:47 18-Nov-25
Latvia has detected hundreds of sanctions violation cases, but few big ones Public Broadcasting of Latvia11:47 18-Nov-25
Maxima Latvia hit with €1.8 million fine for unfair trading practices Public Broadcasting of Latvia11:47 18-Nov-25
Data suggests homicide is not just a Rīga problem Public Broadcasting of Latvia11:47 18-Nov-25
Latvian citizens arrested in Finland drug scheme Public Broadcasting of Latvia11:47 18-Nov-25
Trolleybus thugs handed prison sentences Public Broadcasting of Latvia11:47 18-Nov-25
Latvian police reveal big summer drugs bust Public Broadcasting of Latvia11:47 18-Nov-25
Child stabs another child in Imanta, Rīga Public Broadcasting of Latvia11:47 18-Nov-25
Prison administration official accused in child porn case Public Broadcasting of Latvia11:47 18-Nov-25
Phone scamming still going strong in Latvia Public Broadcasting of Latvia11:47 18-Nov-25
Latvian hunter unable to resist shooting protected brown bear Public Broadcasting of Latvia11:47 18-Nov-25
Latvian citizen detained on suspicion of spying for Russia Public Broadcasting of Latvia11:47 18-Nov-25
Man arrested on suspicion of double attempted rapes in Latvia Public Broadcasting of Latvia11:47 18-Nov-25
Two arrested over shooting drugs into Valmiera prison with crossbow Public Broadcasting of Latvia11:47 18-Nov-25
New women's prison could be built in Cēsis within three years Public Broadcasting of Latvia11:47 18-Nov-25
Father who murdered 7-year-old daughter in Latvia has sentence increased Public Broadcasting of Latvia11:47 18-Nov-25
Man copies neighbours' licence plate, gets chased by said neighbours Public Broadcasting of Latvia11:47 18-Nov-25
Former PM Kariņš' flight case goes to court Public Broadcasting of Latvia11:47 18-Nov-25
Former Rīga councilor gets two years for supporting Russian army Public Broadcasting of Latvia11:47 18-Nov-25
Valka mayor accused of large-scale EU fund fraud Public Broadcasting of Latvia11:47 18-Nov-25
President Boakai Congratulates Latvia on Independence Day Observance Liberian Ministry of Foreign Affairs10:44 18-Nov-25
Tartu–Riga express train expected to launch by mid-December ERR10:16 18-Nov-25
Belgium buys Latvian-made drone interceptors after spate of incursions euronews09:48 18-Nov-25
Karl Georg Sigurbjornsson, Latvia’s Honorary Consul in Iceland – serving two homes The Baltic Times09:34 18-Nov-25
President Aliyev highlights opportunities to expand Azerbaijan–Latvia cooperation Caliber.AZ08:52 18-Nov-25
High level of interstate relations between Azerbaijan, Latvia provides significant opportunities for expanding fruitful … Trend News Agency08:27 18-Nov-25
President Ilham Aliyev sends congratulatory letter to President of Latvia Trend News Agency08:27 18-Nov-25
The President of Turkmenistan congratulated the President of the Republic of Latvia Turkmenistan State News Agency07:36 18-Nov-25
Azerbaijan's MFA congratulates Oman, Latvia on National Day Caliber.AZ07:04 18-Nov-25
Latvia set to allocate nearly EUR 40M in 2026 to support Ukrainian refugees Ukrinform05:26 18-Nov-25
Latvia National Day U.S Department of State05:12 18-Nov-25
In the last 7 days
Belgium to buy Latvian-made drone interceptors amid rising security concerns Anadolu Agency18:36 17-Nov-25
‘Putin’s less afraid of war than of peace’: What independent military analysts have to say about the risk of Russia… Meduza17:25 17-Nov-25
The Parliamentary Secretary: agreement must be reached on the EU’s financial support to Ukraine Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia (Press Release)16:59 17-Nov-25
NATO Mine Countermeasures Group Visits Riga to Strengthen Baltic Sea Security NATO Maritime Command14:02 17-Nov-25
Presentation of Credentials Ceremony, 17 November 2025 Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Singapore (Press Release)12:53 17-Nov-25
HM King congratulates Latvia President Bahrain News Agency10:26 17-Nov-25
Latvian Public Media will likely have to cut costs so coalition can agree on its budget Public Broadcasting of Latvia23:00 14-Nov-25
Sigulda mayor ousted less than five months after elections Public Broadcasting of Latvia23:00 14-Nov-25
Work completed and future plans in foreign policy discussed with members of the Foreign Policy Experts Council,… Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia (Press Release)17:20 14-Nov-25
The Parliamentary Secretary to participate in the EU General Affairs Council Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia (Press Release)16:10 14-Nov-25
Baiba Braže at the conference “Latvian Language in the EU”: During foreign visits, my heart warms up to see the pride… Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia (Press Release)16:10 14-Nov-25
The Baltic Assembly discussed security cooperation and the challenges facing Rail Baltic and Via Baltica Parliament of Estonia (Press Release)16:00 14-Nov-25
Foreign Minister Baiba Braže at the Baltic Council: the primary task for the Baltic states – to further strengthen… Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia (Press Release)15:08 14-Nov-25
Grenardi Group to open two new stores on Prague’s main shopping street The Baltic Times14:09 14-Nov-25
Lithuanian poet Tomas Venclova receives Baltic Assembly Literature Prize Lithuanian National Radio and Television12:55 14-Nov-25
Mutiny on the Storozhevoy: Historian Alexey Uvarov tells the story of the Soviet naval revolt that inspired ‘The Hunt… Meduza10:51 14-Nov-25
Baltic Assembly Prizes and Medals Award Ceremony 2025 Baltic Assembly (Press Release)09:53 14-Nov-25
Latvia promotes digital literacy among professionals in the health, education and public administration sectors in the… Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia (Press Release)08:20 14-Nov-25
Baiba Braže at the Sanctions Coordination Council: Sanctions are working, with a growing impact on Russia’s economy.… Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia (Press Release)07:29 14-Nov-25
Latvia still thinking about an emergency medical helicopter Public Broadcasting of Latvia07:12 14-Nov-25
United Front: How Latvian and Estonian Disinformers Exploited Fear Ahead of Elections Re:Baltica06:03 14-Nov-25
Baltics' big bear hug of Israel is a strategic blunder Responsible Statecraft05:06 14-Nov-25
“World-class” Russian hacker wanted by FBI and arrested in Thailand is likely GRU officer Aleksey Lukashev The Insider20:26 13-Nov-25
As Russia threats worsen, all Canadians can help security: Latvian envoy Global News17:02 13-Nov-25
Isw: Lavrov revives full set of pre-invasion narratives — this time aimed at Estonia, Latvia,… Euromaidan Press16:08 13-Nov-25
The Latvian Embassy hosts an event on Latvia’s priorities in the UN Security Council Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia (Press Release)15:44 13-Nov-25
Minister Taminskas to meet with Latvian and Estonian Transport Ministers in Riga The Baltic Times15:04 13-Nov-25
Foreign Minister B. Braže to welcome the Estonian and Lithuanian Foreign Ministers – Margus Tsahkna and Kęstutis Budrys … Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia (Press Release)15:03 13-Nov-25
Latvia alongside the other NB8 countries continues supporting Ukraine Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia (Press Release)14:23 13-Nov-25
Latvian officials and businesses have a discussion with the U.S. Congressional Staff on strengthening transatlantic… Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia (Press Release)13:11 13-Nov-25
airBaltic reveals top winter destinations from Riga, Tallinn and Vilnius Aviation2412:17 13-Nov-25
Latvia, Estonia ready to ‘show solidarity’ in Lithuania’s border row with Belarus – PM Lithuanian National Radio and Television12:11 13-Nov-25
The Baltic Assembly awards prizes and convenes for its 44th Session Parliament of Estonia (Press Release)11:35 13-Nov-25
Paphos tourism board promotes district in Baltic states Cyprus Mail10:05 13-Nov-25
Latvia's Salacgriva bridge now fully open to traffic ERR07:31 13-Nov-25
Latvia's Salacgrīva bridge now fully open to traffic ERR07:11 13-Nov-25
U.S. B-52H bomber circled over Estonia near the Russian border Postimees18:59 12-Nov-25
Latvian Ambassador Raimonds Oškalns appointed chairperson of the CTBTO Preparatory Commission Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia (Press Release)16:09 12-Nov-25
The Foreign Ministry to host a meeting of the Sanctions Coordination Council Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia (Press Release)13:47 12-Nov-25
Memorandum on reducing food prices is not really working - Aseradens The Baltic Times13:46 12-Nov-25
Delska builds the most powerful infrastructure in the region The Baltic Times13:35 12-Nov-25
The development of the Baltic capital market as a driving force of economic growth – Baltic Capital Markets Conference… The Baltic Times12:13 12-Nov-25
Trump asks Israeli president to pardon Netanyahu in letter, Israeli president's office says The Straits Times11:21 12-Nov-25
Don't burn trash, Latvian environment authority urges Public Broadcasting of Latvia05:54 12-Nov-25
In the last month
Latvian coalition parties retain frosty relationship over last-minute budget proposals Public Broadcasting of Latvia22:41 11-Nov-25
Concerns about idea to close Society Integration Foundation Public Broadcasting of Latvia22:41 11-Nov-25
Mayors still being evaluated for security clearance in Latvia Public Broadcasting of Latvia22:41 11-Nov-25
Two vessels refueling Russia’s “shadow fleet” — Rina and Zircone — still receive maintenance in the Baltic, The… The Insider18:48 11-Nov-25
Latvia’s Kalve Coffee gearing up for France debut World Coffee Portal16:13 11-Nov-25
In an informal seminar, the Government discusses Latvia’s priorities for the EU’s next Multiannual Financial Framework… Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia (Press Release)13:52 11-Nov-25
Latvian Botanical Garden to be added to Nature Conservation Agency Public Broadcasting of Latvia11:33 11-Nov-25
Big changes at 'Russian' schools in Latvia are generally going well Public Broadcasting of Latvia11:26 11-Nov-25
Why November 11th is marked as 'Lāčplēsis Day' in Latvia Public Broadcasting of Latvia09:53 11-Nov-25

      
            
      
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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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