Latvia

Latvian Prime Minister Evika Siliņa steps down Public Broadcasting of Latvia08:58
Latvian prime minister resigns after coalition partner withdraws support Anadolu Agency11:18
Latgale identifies action plan holes in cases of threat Public Broadcasting of Latvia20:26
Latvian PM resigns amid drone incursion clash UPI14:50
Lithuanian police hunt suspects in Latvian ATM thefts Lithuanian National Radio and Television15:53
Latvian PM Silina announces her resignation DELFI14:54
Ukraine to send experts to Latvia to help build up air defense Militarnyi10:20

Latest News

Earlier today

Latvia reports possible airspace violation Friday night Sweden Herald01:25

In the last 6 hours

Latvian Prime Minister Silina resigns after border drone dispute Miami Herald22:48 14-May-26

In the last 8 hours

Latgale identifies action plan holes in cases of threat Public Broadcasting of Latvia20:26 14-May-26

Yesterday

How a Ukrainian air assault on Russia led to the resignation of a Latvian prime minister The Kyiv Independent17:59 14-May-26

Ex-defence minister admits Latvia faces security 'questions' euronews17:18 14-May-26

Ukraine UGV ‘Simba’ rolls out of the shadows in NATO Baltic exercise Breaking Defense17:11 14-May-26

NATO boosts uncrewed usage and shifts on concept of operations based on lessons learned from… Shephard.co.uk16:33 14-May-26

Lithuania signs full Drone Deal, Latvia receives Ukrainian air defense experts Euromaidan Press16:21 14-May-26

Latvian PM Silina resigns as coalition collapses amid political infighting bne IntelliNews16:01 14-May-26

Lithuanian police hunt suspects in Latvian ATM thefts Lithuanian National Radio and Television15:53 14-May-26

Latvian government collapses amid dispute over breaches by Ukrainian drones The Washington Post15:44 14-May-26

How stray Ukrainian drones pushed Latvia's prime minister to resign France 2415:39 14-May-26

Latvia’s Prime Minister Resigns After Drone Incursions Trigger Coalition Collapse Novinite15:37 14-May-26

ZZS, NA, AS agree on possible cooperation in new government Public Broadcasting of Latvia15:36 14-May-26

How the Ukrainian drone incident brought down Latvia's government and what consequences it may have European Pravda15:22 14-May-26

Riga to Host Northern Europe’s Leading Science and Technology Conference 'Deep Tech Atelier 2026' The Baltic Times15:08 14-May-26

Latvian PM Silina announces her resignation DELFI14:54 14-May-26

Latvian PM resigns amid drone incursion clash UPI14:50 14-May-26

Latvia’s €78M Year: Why Community, Not Just Capital, Is Fuelling Its Tech Rise The Recursive14:45 14-May-26

Silina announces her resignation The Baltic Times14:37 14-May-26

North Bay’s Cpl. Ryan Murphy deployed to Latvia My North Bay Now14:21 14-May-26

Latvia prime minister resigns over straying Ukraine drones Hurriyet Daily News14:20 14-May-26

Latvian Entrepreneurs Raise Financing Less Often Than the European Average, with the Gap Reaching 25 Percentage Points The Baltic Times14:15 14-May-26

Latvian Prime Minister resigns over handling of Ukrainian drone incidents Miami Herald13:39 14-May-26

Latvian PM Quits Days After Defense Minister Resigned Over Stray Ukrainian Drones Kyiv Post13:19 14-May-26

Latvian PM quits over handling of stray Ukraine drones The North West Star13:06 14-May-26

Latvian PM resigns after row over stray Ukrainian drones BBC12:16 14-May-26

Latvian PM Evika Silina announces shock resignation Saudi Gazette11:53 14-May-26

Latvian MPs comment on Evika Siliņa's resignation Public Broadcasting of Latvia11:21 14-May-26

Latvian prime minister resigns after coalition partner withdraws support Anadolu Agency11:18 14-May-26

Latvian prime minister quits after backlash over stray Ukrainian drone strikes Politico EU11:16 14-May-26

Latvian government collapses after drone crisis Helsinki Times11:13 14-May-26

Ukraine to Send Air Defense Experts to Latvia as Kyiv Expands Europe’s Drone Shield UNITED24 Media11:10 14-May-26

Latvian prime minister resigns after controversy over stray Ukrainian drones Connecticut Post10:58 14-May-26

Latvia’s Prime Minister resigns over Ukraine-Russia drone incidents The Independent10:23 14-May-26

Ukraine to Send Experts to Latvia to Help Build Up Air Defense Militarnyi10:20 14-May-26

Latvian PM Siliņa resigns after coalition collapses over Ukrainian drone incursion Brussels Signal10:19 14-May-26

Latvian Prime Minister Evika Silina announces shock resignation euronews10:11 14-May-26

Latvia's government falls after prime minister Evika Siliņa resigns Sweden Herald09:48 14-May-26

Latvian Prime Minister Silina says she is resigning Miami Herald09:45 14-May-26

Latvian Prime Minister Silina resigns over handling of Ukraine drone incidents Miami Herald09:45 14-May-26

Latvian Prime Minister Evika Siliņa steps down Public Broadcasting of Latvia08:58 14-May-26

Corruption cops swoop on Latvian agriculture minister Public Broadcasting of Latvia08:47 14-May-26

Blood urgently needed in Latvia Public Broadcasting of Latvia08:14 14-May-26

How drones over Latvia exposed cracks in Europe’s eastern defences euronews07:49 14-May-26

Progressives' leader: Siliņa's government could fall on Thursday Public Broadcasting of Latvia06:35 14-May-26

4th Estonian-Latvian electricity connection postponed to at least 2038 ERR06:01 14-May-26

Latvian government seriously shaken by drone incidents Public Broadcasting of Latvia05:34 14-May-26

Business owner incriminated in 2024 explosion in Jēkabpils Public Broadcasting of Latvia02:37 14-May-26

Rural cemeteries could be at risk due to new law Public Broadcasting of Latvia02:37 14-May-26

Constitutional Court rules Jūrmala can't build big house among cottages Public Broadcasting of Latvia02:37 14-May-26

In the last 7 days

Volodymyr Zelenskyy Discussed Security Cooperation and Ukraine’s European Integration with the President of Latvia President of Ukraine - Official Site17:49 13-May-26

Latvian government loses majority in parliament over handling of Ukraine drone incidents Miami Herald16:28 13-May-26

Progressives no longer ready to work in current government Public Broadcasting of Latvia13:46 13-May-26

Latvia moves to ban all bus service to Russia and Belarus, citing recruitment risks Meduza13:05 13-May-26

Rīga City Council scuffle to be reviewed Public Broadcasting of Latvia11:55 13-May-26

Rapid Fusion Appoints Labostera as Reseller in Lithuania and Latvia 3D Printing Industry11:23 13-May-26

In Latvia, military robots roll across a new communication challenge: woodlands Breaking Defense09:57 13-May-26

Doctors push for simpler disability status procedure in Latvia Public Broadcasting of Latvia08:37 13-May-26

Latvia's Union Aviation adds first Global 6000 ch-aviation08:13 13-May-26

MP Augulis: PM Siliņa has lost politicians' trust Public Broadcasting of Latvia07:40 13-May-26

Ukrainian drones crashing in Latvia trigger a government crisis as the nation’s defense minister resigns Meduza20:48 12-May-26

“Russia is already testing NATO” Defence2416:05 12-May-26

Rīga City Council members throw hands over water tower Public Broadcasting of Latvia15:52 12-May-26

Defense chief’s ouster over drone hit on Latvian refinery highlights NATO air defense challenge Stripes14:46 12-May-26

Latvia could offer aid for drone-damaged property Public Broadcasting of Latvia13:50 12-May-26

52nd Universal Periodic Review of human rights: UK Statement on Latvia GOV.UK (Press Release)13:30 12-May-26

Latvia Inflation Eases To 2.9% In April RTT News13:17 12-May-26

Study: Ventspilians are tall, heavy and stubborn Public Broadcasting of Latvia12:47 12-May-26

Four months after Torņakalns explosion residents collect their things Public Broadcasting of Latvia12:47 12-May-26

Suicide rates in Latvia show bleak picture Public Broadcasting of Latvia12:47 12-May-26

Defence minister candidate says 'safe sky' is priority Public Broadcasting of Latvia11:48 12-May-26

Riga Port signs deal with AD Ports group for Baltic expansion Ports Europe10:40 12-May-26

Warmer weather brings more injured children to Latvia's hospitals Public Broadcasting of Latvia06:07 12-May-26

Ground zero: NATO’s drone war comes down to earth in Latvia CBC.ca23:31 11-May-26

NATO Ally Defense Chief Quits After Drones Breach Russian Border Miami Herald16:13 11-May-26

Brnabic speaks with Latvian counterpart Tanjug15:57 11-May-26

Latvia Trade Gap Widens In March RTT News14:01 11-May-26

Latvian defense minister resigns amid leadership turnover on NATO’s eastern flank Politico EU13:01 11-May-26

Latvian defmin steps down over drone incidents DELFI13:00 11-May-26

National Alliance ready to form new government, Progressives say they stay Public Broadcasting of Latvia12:41 11-May-26

Latvian Defense Minister resigns, following lagging response to drone incursions Breaking Defense12:12 11-May-26

Ukrainian drone strike on empty Baltic fuel depot prompts top-level resignation – in Latvia Defense News11:34 11-May-26

Latvia's annual foreign trade up nearly 9% in March Public Broadcasting of Latvia11:32 11-May-26

Port of Riga and AD Ports Group advance port development and logistics cooperation Container News11:04 11-May-26

Latvian defense minister Spruds resigns over drone incident response AeroTime10:31 11-May-26

Parliamentarians discuss the Baltic States and their 35 years of collective action in international and regional affairs Baltic Assembly (Press Release)10:14 11-May-26

Sprūds will continue work at the Saeima after resignation Public Broadcasting of Latvia09:38 11-May-26

PM Siliņa takes on interim duties of Defence Minister Public Broadcasting of Latvia08:48 11-May-26

Latvian defence minister resigns following recent drone incursions euronews08:47 11-May-26

Lithuania reports no airspace violations after Latvian drone alert Lithuanian National Radio and Television08:09 11-May-26

Latvia’s Defense Minister Steps Down After Ukrainian Drones Hit Oil Tanks Kyiv Post08:06 11-May-26

Reminder: boil your tap water this week in Rīga Public Broadcasting of Latvia07:49 11-May-26

Progressives to ponder their stay in Latvia's coalition Public Broadcasting of Latvia06:45 11-May-26

No plans for broad state aid related to Middle East crisis in Latvia Public Broadcasting of Latvia06:04 11-May-26

Latvian defence minister resigns after drone crash bne IntelliNews20:06 10-May-26

Ukraine says ready to work with Baltic states, Finland on airspace security after drone… Anadolu Agency19:52 10-May-26

Drone incidents in Latvia caused by Russian EW, Ukraine’s FM Sybiha says Ukrinform19:43 10-May-26

Latvian defence minister resigns after Ukrainian drones hit oil tanks The Kansas City Star17:57 10-May-26

Experts to assess resilience of Baltic societies in Monday meeting Public Broadcasting of Latvia08:14 10-May-26

Three arrested for 'Victory Day' antics in Latvia Public Broadcasting of Latvia07:44 10-May-26

Meeting between the Foreign Ministers of Armenia and Latvia Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Armenia (Press Release)18:55 9-May-26

Latvian FM Braze: Culture cannot become a shelter for those who destroy it The Kyiv Independent09:14 9-May-26

Russo-Ukrainian war, day 1535: Ukraine and Russia agree to 9-11 May ceasefire and… Euromaidan Press22:10 8-May-26

Port of Riga secures investors for wind technology production hub Container News18:04 8-May-26

Two drones crashed in Latvia. Ukraine offers to send experts to defend airspace from war… Euromaidan Press17:04 8-May-26

Latvia confirms drone incursion from Russia, launches investigation Army Technology16:43 8-May-26

Latvia extends e-signature service to keep 400,000 eIDs valid Biometric Update15:58 8-May-26

Elering weighs new Estonia-Latvia gas link on southeastern border ERR15:27 8-May-26

Ukraine weighs sending security experts to Baltics over drone incidents ERR14:58 8-May-26

Latvia's rats are prodigious disease carriers Public Broadcasting of Latvia14:46 8-May-26

Foreign Minister: Ukraine never directed any drones toward Latvia Azeri-Press Agency14:26 8-May-26

Baltic states, Czechia and Poland raise over EUR 250,000 for Brussels memorial to victims of totalitarianism The Baltic Times14:14 8-May-26

Presidents of Armenia and Latvia issue joint statement Public Radio of Armenia13:46 8-May-26

U.S. Army experiments with high-altitude balloons over Baltic region Defence Blog13:40 8-May-26

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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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