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Swedish troops deployed in Latvia to 'strengthen' NATO presence TRT World16:02
Hundreds of Swedish forces arrive in Latvia in largest deployment with Nato LBC News15:52
Hundreds of Swedish troops arrive in Latvia to join a NATO brigade euronews14:38
Statement of Latvia, Estonia and Lithuania on the U.S. administration’s decision to exclude several countries from a… Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia (Press Release)07:13
Foreign Minister Baiba Braže to attend a meeting for security policy experts in Lithuania Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia (Press Release)07:31
Baiba Braže: Latvia and the Netherlands agree – NATO must continue its military support to Ukraine and make every… Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia (Press Release)16:47
The Nordic-Baltic countries and the United States affirm the need to deepen practical cooperation through NATO on… Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia (Press Release)07:31

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Bradford duo competing for Great Britain at World Championships in Latvia The Telegraph & Argus01:27
Yesterday
Swedish troops deployed in Latvia to 'strengthen' NATO presence TRT World16:02 18-Jan-25
Hundreds of Swedish forces arrive in Latvia in largest deployment with Nato LBC News15:52 18-Jan-25
UK Government: 30,000 new drones for Ukraine in boost to European security Euromaidan Press15:00 18-Jan-25
Swedish troops arrive in Latvia, marking 1st deployment to another NATO member state Anadolu Agency14:46 18-Jan-25
Hundreds of Swedish troops arrive in Latvia to join a NATO brigade euronews14:38 18-Jan-25
I dipped a toe into Latvia's resurgent sauna culture - it was a surreal experience i News06:32 18-Jan-25
Competitiveness and Productivity in the Baltics: Common Shocks, Different Implications International Monetary Fund (Press Release)03:12 18-Jan-25
In the last 7 days
The Council of Independent Experts on International and European Law to meet for the first time in its new composition Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia (Press Release)16:32 17-Jan-25
Latvia joins Baltic concerns over US decision to restrict AI chip exports The Baltic Times15:22 17-Jan-25
Riga aims for status of Northern European cultural metropolis The Baltic Times15:22 17-Jan-25
Latvian, Lithuanian mascot for Expo 2025 is a mushroom Public Broadcasting of Latvia14:06 17-Jan-25
LTV: Rēzekne's executive dismissed over possible security concerns Public Broadcasting of Latvia12:21 17-Jan-25
Does Latvia want to tackle its homelessness problem? Public Broadcasting of Latvia09:00 17-Jan-25
Statement of Latvia, Estonia and Lithuania on the U.S. administration’s decision to exclude several countries from a… Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia (Press Release)07:13 17-Jan-25
OECD survey: Latvian adults' information skills not up to par Public Broadcasting of Latvia07:04 17-Jan-25
Statement on the U.S. administration’s decision to exclude several countries from a part of the U.S. Framework for the… Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia (Press Release)06:53 17-Jan-25
Elron to start testing Tartu-Riga train connection in Latvia ERR06:02 17-Jan-25
Elron to start testing Tartu-Riga train in Latvia ERR05:52 17-Jan-25
New Milestones in European Pilot Training Halldale Group22:19 16-Jan-25
‘We need eyes and ears’. How the Russian military uses pro-war Telegram channels to recruit people in Europe to spy on… Meduza19:50 16-Jan-25
Leaders of NATO, Poland, Latvia, Finland, Belgium, Croatia to speak at Davos Ukrainian Breakfast Interfax-Ukraine18:22 16-Jan-25
Baltic schools asked to contribute to Ukraine's victory Public Broadcasting of Latvia14:11 16-Jan-25
SSE Rīga to hold annual SME discussion Public Broadcasting of Latvia13:54 16-Jan-25
State Audit: Latvia risks not meeting 2030 climate goals Public Broadcasting of Latvia13:54 16-Jan-25
Azerbaijan, Latvia sign key memorandum to enhance tax cooperation PHOTO Caliber.AZ12:52 16-Jan-25
Latvian-Egyptian political consultations address strengthening of cooperation and regional security Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia (Press Release)12:36 16-Jan-25
Bringing innovation in Latvian aquaculture EU Reporter12:31 16-Jan-25
Azerbaijan’s Economy Ministry, Latvia’s State Revenue Service ink MoU Azerbaijan State News Agency12:00 16-Jan-25
EU report: Agriculture largest source of GHG emissions in Ireland and Latvia Agriland10:07 16-Jan-25
Watchdog slams Canadian military police for failing to review sexual assault investigation Ottawa Citizen09:14 16-Jan-25
'Start street' in Rīga is where it all started for Lithuania's basketball obsession Public Broadcasting of Latvia08:27 16-Jan-25
Law change planned amid medical controversy Public Broadcasting of Latvia07:44 16-Jan-25
The Nordic-Baltic countries and the United States affirm the need to deepen practical cooperation through NATO on… Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia (Press Release)07:31 16-Jan-25
Foreign Minister Baiba Braže to attend a meeting for security policy experts in Lithuania Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia (Press Release)07:31 16-Jan-25
Some cancer patients wait months for treatment in Latvia Public Broadcasting of Latvia06:43 16-Jan-25
Some cancer patients wait for months for treatment in Latvia Public Broadcasting of Latvia06:22 16-Jan-25
Umerov, Latvian Saeima speaker discuss drone production Ukrinform21:59 15-Jan-25
Umerov, Latvian Saeima delegation discuss prospects for creating joint venture for UAV production Interfax-Ukraine19:08 15-Jan-25
Baiba Braže: Latvia and the Netherlands agree – NATO must continue its military support to Ukraine and make every… Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia (Press Release)16:47 15-Jan-25
Former Soviet officer sentenced to prison for spying for Russia Public Broadcasting of Latvia16:24 15-Jan-25
Former NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg to write report on Nordic-Baltic security and defence cooperation Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Latvia (Press Release)14:39 15-Jan-25
The national position on the EU long-term budget of the (2028–2034) approved at the Saeima European Affairs Committee Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia (Press Release)14:14 15-Jan-25
Ex-member of Latvian Special Forces hurt himself falling down stairs during argument East Lothian Courier13:55 15-Jan-25
Number of newborns registered in Latvia falls below 1,000 for second month in a row DELFI13:46 15-Jan-25
Nearly 50,000 Ukrainians currently under Latvian protection Public Broadcasting of Latvia13:44 15-Jan-25
All institutions must be ready to respond to hybrid warfare elements on a daily basis – Latvian president DELFI13:36 15-Jan-25
Forest buyback important for national security, says Latvian PM Public Broadcasting of Latvia12:07 15-Jan-25
Windows of 'Corner House' in Rīga smashed Public Broadcasting of Latvia10:37 15-Jan-25
Latvia records under 1,000 newborns for two months in a row Public Broadcasting of Latvia09:19 15-Jan-25
The Russian language in the former USSR RIDDLE06:33 15-Jan-25
Latvian state might buy back Swedish-owned forests Public Broadcasting of Latvia06:09 15-Jan-25
CCP’s Coercion Against Shen Yun Is Back in Spotlight as Show Performs in Former Soviet-Occupied Country NTD News05:51 15-Jan-25
Lagzdīne Hillfort is the place to be in 2025 Public Broadcasting of Latvia05:47 15-Jan-25
Stefanchuk, Latvian speaker discuss ways to increase pressure on Russia Ukrinform01:49 15-Jan-25
Zelenskyy meets with speaker of Latvian parliament in Kyiv Ukrainska Pravda22:10 14-Jan-25
The President and the Delegation of the Latvian Saeima Discussed Defense and Humanitarian Support for Ukraine President of Ukraine - Official Site21:16 14-Jan-25
Zelenskyy meets with Latvian Saeima Speaker Interfax-Ukraine18:31 14-Jan-25
FM lauds growing ties with Latvia Middle East News Agency17:43 14-Jan-25
Shmyhal, Latvian speaker discuss training of Ukrainian military, support for defense industry Ukrinform15:48 14-Jan-25
Rail operators expecting mostly shorter trips on new Tallinn-Vilnius route ERR15:40 14-Jan-25
Ignitis hires Poland's P&Q to build 174 MW solar farm in Latvia RenewablesNow.com14:28 14-Jan-25
airBaltic Doubles Simulator Capacity Halldale Group14:03 14-Jan-25
Dartz Wants To Build Its Wild Trucks In The US Carscoops13:46 14-Jan-25
Swedish forestry group Södra to sell its Estonian and Latvian land holdings ERR13:38 14-Jan-25
The Cabinet approves the first Latvian civilian expert for the EU Advisory Mission in Iraq Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia (Press Release)13:29 14-Jan-25
Blood donors were very responsive in 2024 in Latvia Public Broadcasting of Latvia12:28 14-Jan-25
Trust us, we're Latvian Public Broadcasting of Latvia12:27 14-Jan-25
VIDEOSpeaker of Latvian parliament arrives in Kyiv European Pravda11:04 14-Jan-25
Elm is Latvia's Tree of the Year 2025 Public Broadcasting of Latvia09:49 14-Jan-25
Latvian Seimas speaker arrives in Kyiv – Rada dpty speaker Kondratiuk Interfax-Ukraine09:32 14-Jan-25
Foreign Minister Baiba Braže to make a working visit to the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia (Press Release)09:04 14-Jan-25
Speaker of Latvian parliament arrives in Kyiv – video Ukrainska Pravda08:58 14-Jan-25
Latvian parliament speaker arrives in Ukraine Ukrinform08:11 14-Jan-25
Latvians were keen on counting big trees in 2024 Public Broadcasting of Latvia07:06 14-Jan-25
Buying and Selling Real Estate in Latvia (Updated) JD Supra00:46 14-Jan-25
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the European Commission Representation in Latvia and the European Parliament Office in … Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia (Press Release)16:36 13-Jan-25
Court decides to reinstate professor tied up in harassment scandal Public Broadcasting of Latvia13:55 13-Jan-25
LTV's seasonal live bird feeder broadcast launched Public Broadcasting of Latvia12:55 13-Jan-25
Joint meeting of the Education, Science and Culture Committee and the Security and Defence Committee to be held in Riga Baltic Assembly (Press Release)11:28 13-Jan-25
Signatures collected to abolish new pharmacy service fee Public Broadcasting of Latvia11:20 13-Jan-25
Is Latvia's capital gains tax really among the highest in Europe? Public Broadcasting of Latvia11:02 13-Jan-25
Balvi back to five-day working week and balanced budget Public Broadcasting of Latvia09:37 13-Jan-25
Russian citizen detained for illegally crossing Latvian border Public Broadcasting of Latvia08:26 13-Jan-25
Latvian house prices have been up, up, up over last 14 years Public Broadcasting of Latvia07:29 13-Jan-25
Jūrmala asks its residents whether they want to change street names Public Broadcasting of Latvia07:03 13-Jan-25
LTV: Illegal tobacco factory kingpin is a Latgale businessman Public Broadcasting of Latvia06:24 13-Jan-25
No black cat demand boom after Flow's success Public Broadcasting of Latvia05:57 13-Jan-25
Rīga's tour guides say another monument should be taken down Public Broadcasting of Latvia05:47 13-Jan-25
Overseas Vietnamese celebrate Tết, promote national cultural values Viet Nam News14:13 12-Jan-25
In the last month
41-year-old Latvian volunteer soldier killed in Luhansk Oblast on Christmas The Kyiv Independent16:04 11-Jan-25
Azerbaijan, Latvia explore prospects for tax cooperation Azerbaijan State News Agency13:18 11-Jan-25
To Defeat Russia Europe Must Defend Its Institutions First NewsMax21:28 10-Jan-25
Estonia's tourist numbers growing but hotel profitability remains low ERR18:02 10-Jan-25
ANDRES KRAAS ⟩ Such archaic transport connections put us back in time Postimees17:00 10-Jan-25
US slaps sweeping sanctions on major Russian oil companies, shadow fleet, and key figures from The Insider’s… The Insider17:00 10-Jan-25
30,000 drones bound for Ukraine via UK-Latvia coalition Army Technology16:46 10-Jan-25
Ukraine to receive 30,000 FPV drones thanks to Nato nations including UK Forces TV12:59 10-Jan-25
Latvia's foreign policy goals remain unchanged, says minister Public Broadcasting of Latvia12:26 10-Jan-25
Annual inflation at 3.3% in Latvia Public Broadcasting of Latvia11:55 10-Jan-25
Latvia’s “MoneySuperMarket” targets $20m funding round as mulls European launch Tech.eu11:07 10-Jan-25
Baiba Braže: the main task of Latvia’s foreign policy is and will be to strengthen our security, economic development… Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia (Press Release)10:56 10-Jan-25
Britain, Together With Its Allies, Will Transfer 30,000 FPV Drones to Ukraine Ukraine Military News10:37 10-Jan-25
HS Timber Group acquires Vika Wood SIA Timber Trades Journal10:27 10-Jan-25
Latvia looks for next Prosecutor General Public Broadcasting of Latvia08:23 10-Jan-25
Port of Riga raises the bar Dredging Today08:11 10-Jan-25
Fuel prices expected to continue rising in Latvia Public Broadcasting of Latvia08:10 10-Jan-25
UK announces deployment of 30,000 drones to Ukraine Anadolu Agency05:18 10-Jan-25
airBaltic unveils competition-winning livery on 50th Airbus A220-300: images AeroTime05:08 10-Jan-25
Britain-led coalition to send Ukraine 30K drones UPI04:49 10-Jan-25
Rīga's Ferris wheel ready for test runs Public Broadcasting of Latvia01:40 10-Jan-25
Authority reminds public about consumer rights in airBaltic case Public Broadcasting of Latvia01:40 10-Jan-25
Rīga wants to ban Moscow-time New Year fireworks Public Broadcasting of Latvia01:40 10-Jan-25
Survey: Most Latvian residents think quality of life went down in 2024 Public Broadcasting of Latvia01:40 10-Jan-25
Celebrate New Year responsibly, rescue services urge Public Broadcasting of Latvia01:40 10-Jan-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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