G7+ Urgent Meeting Supports Ukraine’s Energy Infrastructure Recovery After Russian Attacks

Coordinating Group G7+ on the initiative of the Ministry of Energy of Ukraine held an urgent meeting in response to massive Russian strikes on the country’s energy infrastructure. More than 100 delegates from various countries and international...

Latvia demonstrates its defence drone development

On October 3rd, Latvian drone manufacturers demonstrated 'interceptor drones' they have developed, which are planned to soon strengthen Latvia's air defence. Demonstrations were held at the Sēlija military range, to show media representatives...

Kyiv seeks international support after Russia launched large-scale attack on Ukraine's energy sector

A session of the ministry. Photo: Ukraine’s Ministry of Energy Ukraine's Ministry of Energy has convened an urgent G7+ coordination meeting to request international assistance after a large-scale Russian attack on the country's energy...

Ukraine’s Drones vs. Russia’s Energy Industry

Since launching a bombardment campaign aiming to damage and take offline as much Russian oil processing capacity as possible, Ukrainian long-range strike planners have seen their strategy succeed and, after two months of attacks, clear signs of...

Latvia’s first 'Dual Use Export Forum' coming to Liepāja in November

On November 11th and 12th, Liepāja’s striking concert hall “Great Amber” will host the 'Latvian Dual Use Export Forum' for the first time. The forum aims to bring together Latvian and international companies, policymakers, and investors to...

Consumer rights authority to fine “Ride Mobility” for failing to suspend operations after death of two girls in Imanta

The Consumer Rights Protection Centre (PTAC) will impose an administrative penalty on the shared e-bike operator Ride Mobility (SIA “Ride”) for failing to suspend its operations as requested by the PTAC, the agency’s director Zaiga Liepiņa told...

Latvia suspends Ride Mobility scooters after deadly collision

The Latvian Consumer Rights Protection Center (PTAC) suspended Ride Mobility's e-moped rentals in Riga after two 13-year-old girls were killed in a train collision. The Consumer Rights Protection Center (PTAC) announced that under the Law on the...

Latvia showcases its ports and logistics opportunities at “Translogistica Kazakhstan 2025”

From the 29th of September to the 2nd of October, Minister of Transport Atis Švinka and representatives of Latvian industry companies carried out a working visit to Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, including participation in one of the largest transport...

SCAT Airlines Launches Direct Flights Between Kazakhstan and Latvia in 2026

ALMATY – SCAT Airlines will launch a direct passenger route between Kazakhstan and Latvia in spring 2026. It was announced on Oct. 2 Kazakhstan-Latvia business forum on new opportunities for cooperation in Almaty. Photo credit: Kazakh Ministry of...

Ukrainian film festival makes a welcome return to Latvia

The festival "Ukrainian Cinema Days" will be held in Rīga from October 10th to 12th, organisers have announced. The event is being held with the support of the State Film Agency of Ukraine and the Embassy of Ukraine in Latvia. The main venue of...

Latvian Architecture Award 2025: From Belonging to Courage

The announcement of the finalists of the Latvian Architecture Award 2025 highlights the central theme of this year — belonging. It is not only a professional criterion but also a societal question: How can architecture find its place in time and...

Latvia faces hundreds of millions in fines – parliament fails to ensure quorum

Today, for the second week in a row, the coalition has been unable to secure a quorum in votes on controversial issues. As the opposition used the opportunity to “break the quorum,” the Saeima once again on Thursday failed to adopt, in the second...

Natural gas price falling and no spikes forecast for home consumers this winter

The price of natural gas has dropped to 2021 levels and gas sellers told ERR they don't expect it to rise significantly for household consumers this fall and winter. The global market price of natural gas has now dropped so far that it's returned...

MADE arhitekti’s twisting pāvilosta house seems to be carved by latvia’s coastal winds

a residential extension for gathering in Pāvilosta The Pāvilosta House in Latvia, designed by MADE Arhitekti, serves as a large guest space that extends the client’s main residence located next door. Built as a place for family and guests, the...

Neighbors build Rail Baltica by the hundreds of kilometers; Latvia stays at foundation work and unclear financing

By the end of this year, construction should be underway on 43% of the Rail Baltica main line, Marko Kivila, Chairman of the Management Board of the Baltic joint venture RB Rail AS, and Chief Financial Officer Ojārs Daugavietis told the LETA news...

Latvia potato growers struggle with wet harvest losses

Due to this year's unfavorable weather conditions, some potato growers in Latvia may face bankruptcy, according to Aiga Kraukle, Chair of the Board of the Latvian Association of Potato Growers and Processors. She said that recovery from the poor...

Latvian man pleads guilty to conspiracy to illegally export U.S. aircraft technology to Russia

KANSAS CITY, Kan. (KCTV) - A Latvian man pled guilty Tuesday for his role in a multi-year conspiracy to circumvent U.S. export laws to send aircraft technology to Russia. Oleg Chistyakov, 56, pled guilty to filing false export forms with the U.S....

Latvian national pleads guilty to shipping US avionics to Russia

A Latvian national has pleaded guilty in US federal court to charges related to an alleged conspiracy involving shipping US-made avionics components to Russian buyers in violation of US export laws and sanctions. The US Department of Justice (DOJ)...

Latvian business sentiment was on the up in September

According to the latest Central Statistical Bureau (CSB) business tendency survey, the business environment in all economic sectors improved in September 2025 – in manufacturing, construction, retail trade and services. In retail trade and...

Radar Manufacturer for IRIS-T Expands Production Capacity

German radar manufacturer Hensoldt has announced the expansion of its production facilities by opening a new site near Ulm in southern Germany. The company plans to convert a leased industrial building, Hartpunkt reports. The lease agreement has...