Latvian Politics

In the last 6 hours
Latvia wins convincingly in UNESCO elections Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia (Press Release)16:31
Baiba Braže in a meeting with Latvian businesses: EU-Mercosur agreement will expand trade and export opportunities with … Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia (Press Release)15:00
Earlier today
Latvia to host international conference on sanctions Public Broadcasting of Latvia12:20
Public debt still relatively low in Latvia Public Broadcasting of Latvia12:20
Parliamentarians to gather in Riga for the 44th Session of the Baltic Assembly Baltic Assembly (Press Release)09:24
In the last 7 days
Baiba Braže: an inspiring visit to Līvāni during the month when Latvia celebrates its independence. Achievements by… Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia (Press Release)16:32 8-Nov-25
Over 10,000 gathered in Riga to protest Latvia’s withdrawal from a key anti-violence treaty. Meduza asked them why they … Meduza16:27 7-Nov-25
History as a tool of disinformation – the Latvian Embassy in Germany hosts an international symposium “Echoes of the… Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia (Press Release)14:05 7-Nov-25
Baltic Assembly attends the 70th Anniversary of the Benelux Parliament Baltic Assembly (Press Release)11:49 7-Nov-25
A cargo of mineral fertilizers shipped from Latvia to Bangladesh on behalf of the UN World Food Programme Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia (Press Release)11:33 7-Nov-25
​Latvia Completes Delivery of the Patria 6x6 Armored Vehicles for Ukraine's Special Operations Forces Defense Express05:01 7-Nov-25
Mass protest against Latvia's potential exit from Istanbul Convention euronews20:30 6-Nov-25
Baiba Braže at the international sanctions conference in Riga: sanctions are a key instrument of pressure on Russia for … Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia (Press Release)15:31 6-Nov-25
Latvia Delivers 21 Patria 6x6 Transport Vehicles to Ukraine Under Baltic-NATO Cooperation Army Recognition11:38 6-Nov-25
Political consultations between Latvia and India held in Riga Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia (Press Release)11:17 6-Nov-25
Ukraine receives 21 Patria armored personnel carriers from Latvia Interfax-Ukraine10:42 6-Nov-25
MP Smiltēns: Latvia should hold referendum on Istanbul Convention issue Public Broadcasting of Latvia23:07 5-Nov-25
Plea for Rinkēvičs not to sign Latvia's exit from Istanbul Convention most popular initiative of its kind Public Broadcasting of Latvia23:07 5-Nov-25
President Rinkēvičs asks Saeima to think again on Istanbul Convention exit Public Broadcasting of Latvia23:07 5-Nov-25
Over 50 thousand sign initiative against Latvia's exit from Istanbul Convention in a few days Public Broadcasting of Latvia23:07 5-Nov-25
Jūrmala mayor steps down Public Broadcasting of Latvia23:07 5-Nov-25
Progressives: Latvia has two coalitions Public Broadcasting of Latvia23:07 5-Nov-25
Saeima committee continues mulling Latvia's withdrawal from Istanbul Convention Public Broadcasting of Latvia23:07 5-Nov-25
Survey suggests majority wants current coalition to quit Public Broadcasting of Latvia23:07 5-Nov-25
Rosļikovs had Latvian security service's permission to visit Estonia Public Broadcasting of Latvia23:07 5-Nov-25
Latvia to transfer another 21 Patria 6x6 armored personnel carriers to Ukraine Interfax-Ukraine19:33 5-Nov-25
Shmyhal visits Latvia, signs memo on strengthening cooperation in defense industry Interfax-Ukraine19:12 5-Nov-25
Latvia puts off plan to quit treaty on violence against women until after election Reuters15:28 5-Nov-25
Foreign Minister Baiba Braže to open a FIU international sanctions conference Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia (Press Release)12:50 5-Nov-25
Latvia delays decision on quitting anti-gender violence treaty EurActiv.com12:48 5-Nov-25
Latvia still tries to switch to electronic prescriptions, referrals Public Broadcasting of Latvia08:26 5-Nov-25
EU advocate general rejects Latvia’s appeal in Russian sanctions case, reasserting rule of law over politics EU Reporter19:57 4-Nov-25
‘Cynical and completely reckless’. Latvia has the highest femicide rate in Europe — including Russia. Its parliament… Meduza19:26 4-Nov-25
Hospitals in Latvia get extra €9 million to perform basic functions Public Broadcasting of Latvia13:25 4-Nov-25
Latvian President blocks parliament decision to withdraw from treaty on preventing violence against women Brussels Signal11:51 4-Nov-25
In a debate on Women, Peace and Security, Ambassador Edīte Medne highlights the role of youth leadership in… Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia (Press Release)07:51 4-Nov-25
Latvia's president asks parliament to rethink Istanbul Conventon exit euronews20:24 3-Nov-25
Foreign economic diplomats explore opportunities for investment, economic cooperation and tourism in Latgale region Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia (Press Release)16:55 3-Nov-25
Latvian president will not sign bill to leave Istanbul Convention Lithuanian National Radio and Television16:15 3-Nov-25
Latvia poised to withdraw from Istanbul Convention Scottish Legal News10:08 3-Nov-25
In the last month
Estonian Prime Minister condemns Latvia’s decision to withdraw from Istanbul Convention Ukrinform00:26 2-Nov-25
Latvia signs Artemis Accords SpaceNews21:21 1-Nov-25
Rights group denounces Latvia’s recent decision to withdraw from the Istanbul Convention Jurist08:31 1-Nov-25
Latvia can't ignore Istanbul Convention even if it walks out euronews17:16 31-Oct-25
Latvian parliament votes to quit Istanbul Convention on protecting women from violence Brussels Signal15:13 31-Oct-25
Foreign economic diplomats to visit the Latgale Planning Region Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia (Press Release)14:01 31-Oct-25
Latvia sending 'dangerous message' about women's rights, Council of Europe says EurActiv.com13:31 31-Oct-25
Latvia ‘sending dangerous message’ about women's rights Hurriyet Daily News12:57 31-Oct-25
Latvian MPs vote to pull out of treaty on protecting women from violence BBC10:49 31-Oct-25
‘It's just populism’: Latvia votes to leave the Istanbul Convention Lithuanian National Radio and Television10:03 31-Oct-25
Latvia joins space exploration agreement Public Broadcasting of Latvia06:59 31-Oct-25
Latvian Parliament votes to withdraw from domestic violence treaty euronews06:24 31-Oct-25
Latvia’s parliament votes to quit global treaty protecting women Politico EU01:26 31-Oct-25
Latvia quits Istanbul Convention protecting women from violence France 2401:10 31-Oct-25
Latvia: President must reverse parliament’s appalling and dangerous decision to leave Istanbul Convention Amnesty International (Press Release)23:44 30-Oct-25
Baiba Braže in a meeting with the French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Jean-Noël Barrot: our common priority … Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia (Press Release)17:00 30-Oct-25
Lithuanian PM backs ratification of Istanbul Convention DELFI16:21 30-Oct-25
The Under-Secretary of State for European Affairs Zane Petre meets the new Ambassador of the Kingdom of Belgium Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia (Press Release)16:09 30-Oct-25
Silina has been first to offer support to Lithuanian PM after Belarusian hybrid attacks The Baltic Times14:52 30-Oct-25
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs welcomes the new Tunisian Ambassador on an accreditation visit Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia (Press Release)13:37 30-Oct-25
The new Ambassador of Burundi welcomed to the Foreign Ministry for an accreditation visit Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia (Press Release)12:36 30-Oct-25
The new Ambassador of Rwanda welcomed to the Foreign Ministry for an accreditation visit Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia (Press Release)12:25 30-Oct-25
The new Pakistani Ambassador welcomed to the Foreign Ministry for an accreditation visit Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia (Press Release)11:35 30-Oct-25
Baiba Braže: Latvia and Denmark strengthen their leadership positions in the field of quantum technologies, will expand … Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia (Press Release)15:56 28-Oct-25
Jelgava gets over €800 thousand to repair storm damages Public Broadcasting of Latvia13:37 28-Oct-25
Special Representative of the OSCE Chairperson-in-Office urges Latvia to uphold commitments amid Istanbul Convention… OSCE11:02 28-Oct-25
The state visit by the Danish royal couple to Latvia begins. Baiba Braže and the Danish Foreign Minister to discuss… Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia (Press Release)08:37 28-Oct-25
Accommodation for asylum seekers to be opened in Latvia Public Broadcasting of Latvia19:24 27-Oct-25
Under-Secretary of State, Political Director Ivars Lasis, meets the new Ambassadors of the Dominican Republic and the… Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia (Press Release)14:58 27-Oct-25
Consultative Council discusses top priorities of the Baltic Assembly Baltic Assembly (Press Release)11:10 27-Oct-25
Latvia Signs €50 Million Deal with Germany’s Dnd for Skorpion 2 Mine Laying System Army Recognition15:20 25-Oct-25
Latvia’s FM responds to Russia’s attack, calling to boost Ukraine’s strike capabilities Ukrinform12:50 25-Oct-25
Proposal to reorganise hospital system in Latvia Public Broadcasting of Latvia14:01 24-Oct-25
Lithuania’s Ignitis halts two Latvian wind projects over defence restrictions Lithuanian National Radio and Television08:13 24-Oct-25
Under the Foreign Ministry’s chairmanship, a meeting held of the Advisory Council on the participation of Latvian… Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia (Press Release)17:27 23-Oct-25
Foreign Minister Baiba Braže and OECD Secretary-General Mathias Cormann discuss OECD support to Ukraine, need to… Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia (Press Release)16:26 23-Oct-25
The State Secretary meets with the Ambassador-designate of the Republic of Lithuania to Latvia Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia (Press Release)15:25 23-Oct-25
Latvian Government Gives Neo-Pagan Faith Same Status and Rights as Other Religions in That… Window on Eurasia (Weblog)13:10 23-Oct-25
Latvia's biggest hospitals at least €8 million short Public Broadcasting of Latvia13:02 23-Oct-25
Crisis assistance for farmers will be introduced in Latvia Public Broadcasting of Latvia12:09 23-Oct-25
Foreign Minister Baiba Braže and NATO Assistant Secretary General Ellermann-Kingombe discuss Latvia’s achievements and… Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia (Press Release)18:34 22-Oct-25
Latvia's public debt was 1.8% of GDP in 2024 Public Broadcasting of Latvia11:31 22-Oct-25
Prime Minister attends official opening of Team Latvia Digital and opening of Techritory 2025 Forum Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Latvia (Press Release)10:36 22-Oct-25
While on a working visit in Latvia, OECD Secretary- General Mathias Cormann to take part in the Techritory 2025 Forum Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia (Press Release)16:26 21-Oct-25
Azerbaijan, Latvia, Estonia, Finland to sign memorandum on business cooperation Caliber.AZ14:27 21-Oct-25
Azerbaijan, Central Baltic nations reach new heights in co-op - Latvian ambassador Trend News Agency14:12 21-Oct-25
Latvian ports likely to join Middle Corridor to hike trade route - ambassador (Exclusive) Trend News Agency13:11 21-Oct-25
Latvian healthcare union not confident in Health Minister Public Broadcasting of Latvia12:17 21-Oct-25
Uzbekistan, Latvia discuss development of bilateral cooperation Trend News Agency08:04 21-Oct-25
Politicians welcome Ingka's forest purchase in Latvia Public Broadcasting of Latvia05:49 21-Oct-25
Baltic Assembly to hold the Consultative Council Baltic Assembly (Press Release)11:34 20-Oct-25
'Russia must be forced to make peace with Ukraine', Latvian FM RTL Today10:28 18-Oct-25
Minister of Foreign Affairs Baiba Braže in Luxembourg: our countries have a great potential to deepen cooperation in… Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia (Press Release)18:29 17-Oct-25
Latvia to mark EU Anti-Trafficking Day Public Broadcasting of Latvia10:12 17-Oct-25
On EU Anti-Trafficking Day, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs continues its awareness campaign “Don’t Let Yourself Be… Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia (Press Release)09:40 17-Oct-25
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia launches a grant competition for the co-financing of development cooperation… Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia (Press Release)09:40 17-Oct-25
On inclusion of two citizens of Georgia in the list of personae non gratae in the Republic of Latvia Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia (Press Release)08:49 17-Oct-25
Baiba Braže and Kęstutis Budrys: Latvia and Lithuania are protecting the EU and NATO’s external border Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia (Press Release)16:12 16-Oct-25
Vyacheslav Volodin: Latvia starts to follow the path of Nazi Germany The State Duma (Press Release)14:34 16-Oct-25
Emergency medicine stocks in Latvia still only halfway there Public Broadcasting of Latvia06:18 16-Oct-25
Ministry of Foreign Affairs concludes 2025 grant project competition for pre-assessment visits in the field of… Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia (Press Release)13:07 15-Oct-25
Parliamentary Secretary Artjoms Uršuļskis highlights security aspects of transatlantic relations at the EU informal… Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia (Press Release)08:12 15-Oct-25
Distance no protection from Russian aggression, Latvian politician warns Ireland The Irish Times18:56 14-Oct-25
Latvian government agrees 2026 budget plan Public Broadcasting of Latvia15:09 14-Oct-25
Latvian political party leader not welcome in Estonia Public Broadcasting of Latvia13:11 14-Oct-25
Latvia looks for 'outside volunteers' to deal with red tape reduction Public Broadcasting of Latvia13:11 14-Oct-25
Ministers snipe at each other during Latvian cabinet meeting Public Broadcasting of Latvia13:11 14-Oct-25
Latvia Aims to Take a Leading Role in Developing Drones within the EU Freedom18:05 13-Oct-25
Latvia's public sector needs some blue sky thinking on cloud computing Public Broadcasting of Latvia13:31 13-Oct-25
Latvian citizen accused of vote buying in municipal elections Public Broadcasting of Latvia09:54 13-Oct-25

      
            
      
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