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55 citizens of Georgia added to the list of personae non gratae Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia (Press Release)18:44
Parliamentary Secretary Artjoms Uršuļskis at the EU trade ministers’ meeting: trade negotiations with the U.S. should… Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia (Press Release)16:42
Lessons learned and a big play on drones from Latvia War on the Rocks18:05
Azerbaijani national dances presented at Latvia's famous traditional holiday for the first time Azerbaijan State News Agency17:45
The EU Foreign Affairs Council in Brussels to focus on the adoption of the 18th package of sanctions on Russia, support … Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia (Press Release)17:33
Denmark orders 129 Patria 6x6 vehicles from Finland to support joint operations with European allies Army Recognition14:30

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Joint statement by the Foreign Ministers of Austria, Belgium, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany,… French Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Press Release)10:39
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How two sailors made a daring escape to Gotland from occupied Latvia Public Broadcasting of Latvia10:00
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Yesterday
55 citizens of Georgia added to the list of personae non gratae Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia (Press Release)18:44 14-Jul-25
Lessons Learned and a Big Play on Drones from Latvia War on the Rocks18:05 14-Jul-25
Azerbaijani national dances presented at Latvia's famous traditional holiday for the first time Azerbaijan State News Agency17:45 14-Jul-25
The EU Foreign Affairs Council in Brussels to focus on the adoption of the 18th package of sanctions on Russia, support … Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia (Press Release)17:33 14-Jul-25
Parliamentary Secretary Artjoms Uršuļskis at the EU trade ministers’ meeting: trade negotiations with the U.S. should… Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia (Press Release)16:42 14-Jul-25
Talpa Announces Two More Markets for The Floor todotvnews.com14:55 14-Jul-25
Denmark orders 129 Patria 6x6 vehicles from Finland to support joint operations with European allies Army Recognition14:30 14-Jul-25
Art college director faces disciplinary measures Public Broadcasting of Latvia12:58 14-Jul-25
Foreign Minister Baiba Braže on a working visit to the United States Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia (Press Release)09:25 14-Jul-25
LTV: Government relies on algorithm to identify budget cuts Public Broadcasting of Latvia08:20 14-Jul-25
Not a good year for Latvia's watermelons Public Broadcasting of Latvia07:06 14-Jul-25
Tallinn-Vilnius train connection exceeds expectations ERR06:44 14-Jul-25
Making Oneself at Home in an Estonian Forest Deep Baltic05:24 14-Jul-25
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Latvia does well on language learning in primary schools Public Broadcasting of Latvia15:55 13-Jul-25
Latvian board game aims to promote STEM skills Public Broadcasting of Latvia15:55 13-Jul-25
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Latvian universities show downward slide in world rankings Public Broadcasting of Latvia15:55 13-Jul-25
Latvian nature museum buys meteorite bit on eBay Public Broadcasting of Latvia15:55 13-Jul-25
RSU launching new master’s programme in digital health Public Broadcasting of Latvia15:55 13-Jul-25
Latvia will make a quantum leap with 2026 conference Public Broadcasting of Latvia15:55 13-Jul-25
Latvian schools' defence education programme assessed after first full year Public Broadcasting of Latvia15:55 13-Jul-25
Military school plans for Latgale Public Broadcasting of Latvia15:55 13-Jul-25
Long waiting times for endoprosthetic treatment in Latvia Public Broadcasting of Latvia15:55 13-Jul-25
Search for source of streptococcal outbreak continues Public Broadcasting of Latvia15:55 13-Jul-25
Public donations allow mother to start much-needed cancer treatment Public Broadcasting of Latvia15:55 13-Jul-25
Smoking quitting programme developed in Latvia Public Broadcasting of Latvia15:55 13-Jul-25
Epidemiologists search for cause of strep throat infection in Rīga Public Broadcasting of Latvia15:55 13-Jul-25
Health Ministry to slash employees' health insurance in bid to cut costs Public Broadcasting of Latvia15:55 13-Jul-25
How far has Latvia come with mental health in past three years? Public Broadcasting of Latvia15:55 13-Jul-25
Rīga Stradiņš' Hospital new building promised for 2029 Public Broadcasting of Latvia15:55 13-Jul-25
New private surgery hospital opens in Rīga, Latvia Public Broadcasting of Latvia15:55 13-Jul-25
Rally for Latvian cancer centre's renovation on Tuesday in Rīga Public Broadcasting of Latvia15:55 13-Jul-25
Latvia part of major EU cancer project Public Broadcasting of Latvia15:55 13-Jul-25
Major hospital in Rīga switches top officials Public Broadcasting of Latvia15:55 13-Jul-25
Valmiera municipality to tackle lack of GPs with stipends Public Broadcasting of Latvia15:55 13-Jul-25
CinC Syrskyi discussed with his Latvian counterpart needs of AFU and situation on front line Ukrinform10:15 13-Jul-25
Residents have tips on being bear-wary in northern Latvia Public Broadcasting of Latvia09:13 13-Jul-25
Jelgava has Latvia's cleanest city air, according to European rankings Public Broadcasting of Latvia04:59 13-Jul-25
Have you seen this mushroom on the loose? If so, report it Public Broadcasting of Latvia04:59 13-Jul-25
Spanish slugs can be battled but probably not beaten in Latvia Public Broadcasting of Latvia04:59 13-Jul-25
Fancy a dip? It's pretty cool Public Broadcasting of Latvia04:59 13-Jul-25
Beware of rip currents at Rīga's bathing sites Public Broadcasting of Latvia04:59 13-Jul-25
Lilies in bloom next week at Latvian Nature Museum Public Broadcasting of Latvia04:59 13-Jul-25
Wind damages Rīga's beaches Public Broadcasting of Latvia04:59 13-Jul-25
Demand for more dog walking spots in Rīga Public Broadcasting of Latvia04:59 13-Jul-25
Don't try to win champignonships in the forest, urges mushroom expert Public Broadcasting of Latvia04:59 13-Jul-25
Meadow festival to take place in Rīga Public Broadcasting of Latvia04:59 13-Jul-25
Ready, set, graze: mobile herd steps into Latvia's meadows again Public Broadcasting of Latvia04:59 13-Jul-25
Protect yourself from Midsummer creepy-crawlies Public Broadcasting of Latvia04:59 13-Jul-25
Rīga plants more trees in centre Public Broadcasting of Latvia04:59 13-Jul-25
It still smells of fish near Saldus, Latvia Public Broadcasting of Latvia04:59 13-Jul-25
Tourists and locals alike frustrated by lack of bridge in southern Latvia Public Broadcasting of Latvia04:59 13-Jul-25
Rīgans reminded not to drink straight from the tap Public Broadcasting of Latvia04:59 13-Jul-25
Bear cubs make special guest appearance in Latvian bog livestream Public Broadcasting of Latvia04:59 13-Jul-25
Urban meadows will continue to expand in Rīga this year Public Broadcasting of Latvia04:59 13-Jul-25
Dangerous bug infestation found in Zemgale, Latvia Public Broadcasting of Latvia04:59 13-Jul-25
Joint statement by the Foreign Ministers of Belgium, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland,… French Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Press Release)10:02 12-Jul-25
Joint statement on recent developments in Georgia Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia (Press Release)18:22 11-Jul-25
Joint statement of 11 July 2025 by the Foreign Ministers of Belgium, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France,… German Federal Foreign Office (Press Release)17:51 11-Jul-25
Latvian Ports Launch Digital Platform Container News16:49 11-Jul-25
Further support for Ukraine confirmed at the Ukraine Recovery Conference, with emphasis on the role of the private… Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia (Press Release)16:20 11-Jul-25
National mobile phone emergency warning system needs more work Public Broadcasting of Latvia14:58 11-Jul-25
Baltic mobile network experiencing technical glitches Thursday Public Broadcasting of Latvia14:58 11-Jul-25
Family pays tribute to tragic drowning victim, appeals for witnesses Public Broadcasting of Latvia14:58 11-Jul-25
Latvia above EU average on number of households with children Public Broadcasting of Latvia14:58 11-Jul-25
Latvia sent few requests to transfer asylum applications last year Public Broadcasting of Latvia14:58 11-Jul-25
New Latvian Ambassador to Uzbekistan Ģirts Jaunzems receives letter of credence Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia (Press Release)12:15 11-Jul-25
President presents letter of credence to incoming Ambassador to Norway Dāvis Daudzvārdis Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia (Press Release)12:15 11-Jul-25
Latvia’s next Ambassador to Kazakhstan Dace Rutka receives her letter of credence Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia (Press Release)12:15 11-Jul-25
Incoming Ambassador to Sweden Normans Penke receives letter of credence at Riga Castle Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia (Press Release)12:15 11-Jul-25
Defence or deficit? International Politics and Society Journal10:57 11-Jul-25
Conference "Digital Frontlines 2025" set to take place on 8 October 2025 NATO StratCom (Press Release)09:50 11-Jul-25
New book tells 'remarkable' wartime story of Latvian men who came to Bradford The Telegraph & Argus06:43 11-Jul-25
Baiba Braže: In Latvia, we are too modest about our achievements – we have outstanding, competitive innovations and… Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia (Press Release)19:07 10-Jul-25
Positive trade trends posted in Latvia Public Broadcasting of Latvia16:11 10-Jul-25
Inflation ticks up to 3.8% in Latvia Public Broadcasting of Latvia16:11 10-Jul-25
Latvian house prices continue to rise Public Broadcasting of Latvia16:11 10-Jul-25
Valmiera municipality makes housing renovation a priority Public Broadcasting of Latvia16:11 10-Jul-25
Solar power generation doubled in Latvia in 2024 Public Broadcasting of Latvia16:11 10-Jul-25
Economics Ministry: Planned Rīga heating prices unfounded Public Broadcasting of Latvia16:11 10-Jul-25
Latvian ministries submit planned budget savings Public Broadcasting of Latvia16:11 10-Jul-25
Construction costs up 0.2% on month in Latvia Public Broadcasting of Latvia16:11 10-Jul-25
Latvian Economics Ministry to sack 40 employees Public Broadcasting of Latvia16:11 10-Jul-25
Latvia's hospitality sector concerned about shadow economy Public Broadcasting of Latvia16:11 10-Jul-25
Planned heating costs for Rīga too high, says Economics Minister Public Broadcasting of Latvia16:11 10-Jul-25
Retail figures down 2% on year in Latvia Public Broadcasting of Latvia16:11 10-Jul-25
'Low-price baskets' have not brought much change yet Public Broadcasting of Latvia16:11 10-Jul-25
Man, who caused shootout in Lithuania, was suspected of double homicide in Latvia – police DELFI14:50 10-Jul-25
World Summit in Geneva discusses challenges to freedom of expression and integrity of information Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia (Press Release)14:42 10-Jul-25
‘Poster children for choosing freedom’. An interview with renowned historian Sheila Fitzpatrick about how Cold War… Meduza14:30 10-Jul-25
General Dynamics Selects Patria for M3 Pontoon Bridge Maintenance in Latvia The Defense Post11:13 10-Jul-25
Russian Mafia in the EU: EU Reporter10:16 10-Jul-25
Uniper Sells Stake in Baltic Gas Distributor to Energy Investments Rigzone07:17 10-Jul-25
Citizen by gender: How transgender people fought discrimination in the USSR The Insider22:44 9-Jul-25
Baiba Braže: Latvia supports a merit-based integration of Albania into the EU and thanks Albania for its contribution… Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia (Press Release)16:39 9-Jul-25
SUNOTEC acquires 400MWp solar, 600MWh BESS project site in Latvia Power Technology15:42 9-Jul-25
One Of Europe's Most Walkable Destinations Is A Wildly Underrated City With Scenic Rivers And Cozy Cafes Islands14:54 9-Jul-25
Empowering Civil Society in the Fight Against Corruption: NGO Workshops Held in Tashkent and… European External Action Service13:08 9-Jul-25
Amber Beverage welcomes Normunds Stanevics as CEO The Spirits Business10:50 9-Jul-25
Riga Airport sees surge in passenger traffic Regional Gateway18:27 8-Jul-25
Latvia Inflation Rises To 3.8% RTT News16:32 8-Jul-25
Foreign Minister Baiba Braže to host Albania’s Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Igli Hasani on a working visit Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia (Press Release)15:14 8-Jul-25
Offshore wind delay won't derail Estonia-Latvia undersea power link plans ERR14:41 8-Jul-25
Sunotec buys Latvian solar-BESS project from Danish Sun Energy PV-Tech12:54 8-Jul-25
SUNOTEC acquires large scale co-located park with solar PV and BESS Energy Global11:34 8-Jul-25
Amber Beverage Group appoints Normunds Stanevics as CEO just-drinks.com11:13 8-Jul-25
Latvia’s Patria to maintain M3 amphibious systems Defence Blog09:46 8-Jul-25
UK Ambassador to Latvia: The importance of bilateral relations will only grow Public Broadcasting of Latvia08:51 8-Jul-25
Transgender and nonbinary Latvians face a struggle for recognition Public Broadcasting of Latvia08:51 8-Jul-25
'Lidija’s little flowers' – a manifestation of humanity Public Broadcasting of Latvia08:51 8-Jul-25
Conference "Digital Frontlines 2025: Emerging Trends" set to take place on 8 October 2025 NATO StratCom (Press Release)05:55 8-Jul-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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