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Baiba Braže in India: the Latvian and Indian businesses increasingly interested in cooperation, especially in high… Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia (Press Release)10:36
Former police officer stripped of Latvian citizenship Public Broadcasting of Latvia09:34
Damaged Latvia-Sweden undersea cable has been repaired Public Broadcasting of Latvia11:18
LTV: Estonian photographer suspected of spying in Latvia Public Broadcasting of Latvia23:40
Lena neuland foundation scholarships Research News12:29
How the war in Ukraine strengthened Latvia’s European credentials and international standing E-International Relations02:06
Parliamentary Secretary Artjoms Uršuļskis at the EU Foreign Affairs Council: further pressure must be exerted on… Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia (Press Release)18:01

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Russian company with government ties offers $4 million bounty for successful Telegram hack The Insider21:01 21-Mar-25
Migrant abuse alleged at Latvian border The World19:27 21-Mar-25
Factorial snaps up $120M, call for EU sovereign infrastructure fund, and startup-friendly Latvia Tech.eu15:46 21-Mar-25
The State Secretaries of NB8 Foreign Ministries discuss aid to Ukraine and plans to strengthen European security Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia (Press Release)14:16 21-Mar-25
ATV Distribution Secures Deals for Safir and Street Birds in New Territories todotvnews.com12:45 21-Mar-25
Triplets born at Riga Maternity Hospital The Baltic Times12:45 21-Mar-25
Women’s empowerment in STEM and technologies: Riga TechGirls participate in the 69th session of the UN Commission on… Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia (Press Release)08:50 21-Mar-25
Rinkevics: EU restrictive measures against Kosovo must be removed Postuar RTKLive07:31 21-Mar-25
In the last 7 days
Pork up, beef down in Latvia last year Public Broadcasting of Latvia19:20 20-Mar-25
Poland and Baltic States Are Set To Restart Production of Landmines The National Interest17:56 20-Mar-25
Riga to invest over US$8 million in port upgrades in 2025 Container News17:32 20-Mar-25
Strengthening the EU eastern border considered priority in new EC strategy - Dombrovskis The Baltic Times15:12 20-Mar-25
Interest in business cooperation between Latvian and Indian entrepreneurs on the rise - Braze The Baltic Times15:12 20-Mar-25
Wide Awake and Busy: The Baltics Prepare for Russian Hybrid Attacks CEPA14:13 20-Mar-25
Latvian citizen sentenced to several years in jail for illegal participation in Ukraine war DELFI14:05 20-Mar-25
Osmani: Latvia, a strong partner of Kosovo RTKLive13:41 20-Mar-25
Architecture That Inspires and Preserves: Buildner Announces Pape Info Point Winners ArchDaily10:46 20-Mar-25
Baiba Braže in India: the Latvian and Indian businesses increasingly interested in cooperation, especially in high… Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia (Press Release)10:36 20-Mar-25
War in (exiled) Russian documentaries AsiaNews.it10:35 20-Mar-25
Latvian citizen handed 5-year stretch for committing sabotage in Ukraine Public Broadcasting of Latvia09:34 20-Mar-25
Wanted businessman extradited from Denmark to Latvia Public Broadcasting of Latvia09:34 20-Mar-25
Former police officer stripped of Latvian citizenship Public Broadcasting of Latvia09:34 20-Mar-25
Polish and Latvian police and border guards take action to break people-smuggling ring Public Broadcasting of Latvia09:34 20-Mar-25
Police swoop on Rīga central station yields results Public Broadcasting of Latvia09:34 20-Mar-25
'It was home': Pittsburgh-area Ukrainian family hopes to one day return to Kyiv Pittsburgh Tribune-Review09:04 20-Mar-25
Latvia’s importance in development cooperation is increasing – Latvia joins the OECD Development Assistance Committee Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia (Press Release)07:54 20-Mar-25
President of Latvia to visit Kosovo today, will meet Osmani RTKLive07:45 20-Mar-25
An event to mark the Commemoration Day for the Victims of Communist Genocide Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia (Press Release)07:43 20-Mar-25
Riga Universal Terminal Enhances Operations with GullsEye’s Advanced TOS Container Management06:08 20-Mar-25
Ukrainians Linked to $13M International Crypto Fraud Scheme OCCRP17:51 19-Mar-25
Amnesty International decries plans for Poland and Baltic countries to withdraw from antipersonnel mine treaty Meduza15:50 19-Mar-25
Riga Universal Terminal upgrades to GullsEye’s Gen2 TOS Port Technology15:26 19-Mar-25
Statement by Foreign Minister Eide on Latvia, Estonia, Lithuania, and Poland considering withdrawal from the… Norwegian Government (Press Release)13:31 19-Mar-25
Riga Universal Terminal upgrades operations with GullsEye TOS Container News12:47 19-Mar-25
UN Group of Independent Experts: crimes against humanity committed in Belarus by authorities widely and systematically… Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia (Press Release)12:23 19-Mar-25
Baltics and Poland announce planned withdrawal from landmine treaty euronews01:33 19-Mar-25
Changing channels: How three years of Kremlin propaganda bans in the EU have affected Russian-speaking audiences The Insider19:43 18-Mar-25
Parliamentary Secretary Artjoms Uršuļskis: development of the EU’s defence industry and increasing capabilities is a… Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia (Press Release)19:06 18-Mar-25
The UN Commission: Russia continues perpetrating crimes against humanity in Ukraine through widespread, systematic and… Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia (Press Release)17:54 18-Mar-25
Latvia Restricts Border Crossings with Russia and Belarus The Moscow Times17:44 18-Mar-25
Milky Chance and Mura Masa among first artists confirmed for Latvia's Positivus festival ERR17:43 18-Mar-25
airBaltic A220-300 Flightdeck Journey to Amsterdam Airways News17:01 18-Mar-25
Mins of Defense in Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland recommend... Warsaw Business Journal16:45 18-Mar-25
Poland and Baltics to exit anti-personnel mine ban convention over heightened security concerns The Insider15:50 18-Mar-25
Raisina Dialogue 2025: Jaishankar holds key meetings with Latvia, Antigua-Barbuda, IAEA and… AniNews.in15:04 18-Mar-25
Lena Neuland Foundation Scholarships Research News12:29 18-Mar-25
Baltic States and Poland plan to leave agreement banning anti-personnel mines Brussels Signal11:06 18-Mar-25
The Latvian Embassy in Beijing presents the priorities of Latvia’s candidacy for the UN Security Council and screens… Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia (Press Release)10:58 18-Mar-25
Developer AS PRO KAPITAL GRUPP will begin construction of a new apartment building in Kliversala, Riga The Baltic Times10:33 18-Mar-25
Latvia's airBaltic denies purchasing sanctioned Russian fuel ch-aviation08:07 18-Mar-25
BAXT: Andrew Miksys's Pictures of the Roma in Lithuania Deep Baltic07:43 18-Mar-25
Ambassador Atis Lots submits credentials to King Charles III Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia (Press Release)07:34 18-Mar-25
The Parliamentary Secretary of the Foreign Ministry Artjoms Uršuļskis to take part in the EU General Affairs Council Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia (Press Release)05:22 18-Mar-25
How the War in Ukraine Strengthened Latvia’s European Credentials and International Standing E-International Relations02:06 18-Mar-25
Parliamentary Secretary Artjoms Uršuļskis at the EU Foreign Affairs Council: further pressure must be exerted on… Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia (Press Release)18:01 17-Mar-25
For Latvia, Gender Equality Is the Path to Prosperity PassBlue16:09 17-Mar-25
Cottingham teenager scores gold with Great Britain women's ice hockey team Hull Live15:33 17-Mar-25
Lithuanian prosecutors accuse Russian intelligence of orchestrating Vilnius IKEA arson attack UAWire15:11 17-Mar-25
Lithuanian authorities say Russian intelligence organized arson attack on Vilnius IKEA warehouse Meduza14:23 17-Mar-25
Lithuania accuses Russian intelligence of orchestrating arson attack on IKEA warehouse in Vilnius The Insider13:28 17-Mar-25
Kurzeme grain farmers have geese in their sights Public Broadcasting of Latvia11:18 17-Mar-25
Another egg in livestreamed white-tailed eagles' nest in Latvia Public Broadcasting of Latvia11:18 17-Mar-25
Ticks and mosquitoes are warming up for their summer season Public Broadcasting of Latvia11:18 17-Mar-25
Imanta residents fight to save ants and trees from housing project Public Broadcasting of Latvia11:18 17-Mar-25
Latvia considers changes in tree felling permits outside forests Public Broadcasting of Latvia11:18 17-Mar-25
Popular white-tailed eagle nest has first egg Public Broadcasting of Latvia11:18 17-Mar-25
Grass fires are back with a flame in Latvia Public Broadcasting of Latvia11:18 17-Mar-25
New figures show importance of Latvia's environmental economy Public Broadcasting of Latvia11:18 17-Mar-25
It's 'Talka' time on April 26 Public Broadcasting of Latvia11:18 17-Mar-25
Damaged Latvia-Sweden undersea cable has been repaired Public Broadcasting of Latvia11:18 17-Mar-25
Rīga's Skanste district set for street upgrades Public Broadcasting of Latvia11:18 17-Mar-25
Lithuania says Russian military intelligence behind Ikea arson attack euronews11:16 17-Mar-25
Latvian women can expect to live a full decade longer than men Public Broadcasting of Latvia11:15 17-Mar-25
What did Latvia learn from the Covid crisis? Public Broadcasting of Latvia11:15 17-Mar-25
Hospitals outside Rīga say patient flow is too high Public Broadcasting of Latvia11:15 17-Mar-25
Flu still raging across Latvia Public Broadcasting of Latvia11:15 17-Mar-25
Risk of bird flu remains real in Latvia Public Broadcasting of Latvia11:15 17-Mar-25
Latvia's hospitals €40 million short for inpatient treatment this year Public Broadcasting of Latvia11:15 17-Mar-25
Hospital reports first ticks of 2025 in Latvia Public Broadcasting of Latvia11:15 17-Mar-25
Flu incidence still on the rise in Latvia Public Broadcasting of Latvia11:15 17-Mar-25
Flu incidence continues to rise in Latvia Public Broadcasting of Latvia11:15 17-Mar-25
Healthcare authority reorganization planned in Latvia Public Broadcasting of Latvia11:15 17-Mar-25
Latvian Radio reports on e-cigarette loophole and lobbyists Public Broadcasting of Latvia11:15 17-Mar-25
Health Ministry considers taking over regional hospitals Public Broadcasting of Latvia11:15 17-Mar-25
'Hospital at home' pilot project to be launched in Latvia Public Broadcasting of Latvia11:15 17-Mar-25
LTV: Is Latvia serious enough about fighting its drinking problem? Public Broadcasting of Latvia11:15 17-Mar-25
Trump will make — or break — Europe’s Russia sanctions Politico EU03:30 17-Mar-25
EU extends sanctions on Aven and other oligarchs Public Broadcasting of Latvia23:40 16-Mar-25
LTV: Estonian photographer suspected of spying in Latvia Public Broadcasting of Latvia23:40 16-Mar-25
Construction company suspected of large-scale tax evasion in Latvia Public Broadcasting of Latvia23:40 16-Mar-25
Paramedic sentenced to prison over negligence Public Broadcasting of Latvia23:40 16-Mar-25
Corruption cops detain Ādaži municipal officials(update) Public Broadcasting of Latvia23:40 16-Mar-25
airBaltic Latvia prepares for London listing in second quarter Bursa.ro22:05 16-Mar-25
Tough times for Latvia's beekeepers faced with foreign fake honey Public Broadcasting of Latvia21:03 16-Mar-25
New bakery coming to Valmiera with an eye on exports Public Broadcasting of Latvia21:03 16-Mar-25
Beekeepers encourage honey consumption in Latvian schools Public Broadcasting of Latvia21:03 16-Mar-25
Cucumber contamination concerns raised in Latvia Public Broadcasting of Latvia21:03 16-Mar-25
Latvians are getting cheesier Public Broadcasting of Latvia21:03 16-Mar-25
March 16 events pass without incident Public Broadcasting of Latvia13:01 16-Mar-25
The Foreign Minister’s visit to India: bilateral meetings, a Latvian business delegation Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia (Press Release)12:02 16-Mar-25
Eleven years since the illegitimate referendum staged by Russia in Crimea Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia (Press Release)08:39 16-Mar-25
Naf Kills Terror Kingpins Gero, Riga, 20 Others In Airstrike Leadership, Nigeria04:56 16-Mar-25
Women lead charge in solving gender, security, and climate challenges - Latvia's ex-president Trend News Agency08:23 15-Mar-25
Former Latvian minister sees Azerbaijan as most reliable partner in Caucasus Trend News Agency03:08 15-Mar-25
In the last month
U.S. Army Paladins lethal precision thunders in Latvia and Lithuania Defense Visual Information Distribution Service17:37 14-Mar-25
Latvia's airBaltic targets London IPO in 2Q25 - report ch-aviation14:29 14-Mar-25
Information on the 16 March events Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia (Press Release)13:34 14-Mar-25
Victory for Latvia’s fincrime fighters as top court upholds non-conviction based assets confiscation AML Intelligence13:20 14-Mar-25
Radical crossroads. Revolutionary Ireland and the fight against the Russian Empire Meduza13:09 14-Mar-25
The EU Foreign Affairs Council to focus on military support to Ukraine, Europe’s security, constraining Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia (Press Release)12:03 14-Mar-25
EU sanctions extended until 15 September; Fridman, Aven, Mazepin and more than 2000 other individuals remain on the list Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia (Press Release)11:02 14-Mar-25
Global Baku Forum solidifies status of int'l organization over decade - Latvian ex-president Trend News Agency09:49 14-Mar-25
AmberSky airline retail event attracts strong industry participation The Moodie Report09:36 14-Mar-25
Did Hitler visit Malnava? Perhaps. Public Broadcasting of Latvia09:29 14-Mar-25
Latvian FM congratulates Armenia, Azerbaijan on finalizing peace talks Armenpress07:18 14-Mar-25

      
            
      
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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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