Ukraine war latest: Poland scrambles jets as Russia bombards western Ukraine

Russian air attack damages energy infrastructure in several Ukrainian regions, Kyiv says A Russian overnight air attack on Ukraine damaged energy infrastructure in the southeastern Zaporizhzhia region and Chernihiv region in northern Ukraine,...

Solar Becomes EU’s Largest Energy Source in 2025

Solar Power Dominates Europe’s Energy Mix Solar energy has reached a historic milestone in Europe. According to Eurostat, solar generated 122,317 GWh in the second quarter of 2025, accounting for 19.9% of the EU’s electricity mix. In June 2025,...

Latvian broker pleads guilty in scheme involving Kansas company, illegal exporting to Russia

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - In the latest development involving a Kansas connection to an international conspiracy, a Latvian national pleaded guilty to illegally shipping U.S. avionics to Russia. Specifically, the U.S. Department of Justice explained...

Saeima approves Latvian border anti-mobility infrastructure law

The majority of the Saeima on Thursday approved in final reading the draft law on the establishment of an anti-mobility infrastructure, the Saeima Press Service said. 75 MPs voted in favour of the law, 12 against. The law provides for special...

Latvian man admits role in Kansas scheme to send U.S. aircraft technology to Russia

TEMPERATURES REBOUND. THAT’S COMING UP. TWO AREA MEN ARE IN JAIL TONIGHT ACCUSED OF SELLING TECHNOLOGY TO RUSSIA. THIS AFTER AN FBI RAID AT THE NEW CENTURY AIR CENTER IN THE GARDNER AREA TODAY. CAMBRIDGE. TONIGHT’S BRIAN JOHNSON IS LATEST LIVE...

Latvian apple growers faced reduced harvests due to unfavorable weather

This year, Latvian apples will be scarce in supermarkets due to a poor harvest. Many orchards are directing their limited supply to schools, while juice producers are also facing shortages. The worst situation is reported in Latgale, according to...

Latvia Bets on Fintech to Redraw Europe’s Financial Map

The Fintech Forum in Riga opened today with a strong call for collaboration between regulators, innovators, and investors as Latvia positions itself as a hub for financial technology in Europe. The event began with speeches from Mārtiņš Kazāks,...

State Audit: Latvia's approach to cloud data is fragmented

The introduction of cloud computing services in the Latvian public administration has not been sufficiently targeted so far, the State Audit Office has concluded in its audit published on 2 October. Although the benefits of cloud computing were...

Latvia raises road user fees for freight transport

Starting with the 1st of January next year, Latvia will increase most road user charges (vignettes) for freight vehicles over three tons, the government decided on Tuesday. The Ministry of Transport explained that the aim of the amendments is to...

Latvia-Lithuania EXPO effort receives an award

The Baltic Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka in Japan has been recognized as the most successful Latvian–Lithuanian cooperation project of the year, receiving the 'Namejs Award 2025'. Now in its fifteenth year, the award honors the most successful...

Full England squad for face Wales, Latvia, with Bellingham, Foden and Grealish left out

England can wrap up qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup when they return to action in October. The Three Lions have won five out of five in Group K, with a resounding 5-0 win in Serbia last time out by far the most impressive win of Thomas...

Latest Trump tariffs will adversely impact Latvian timber businesses

The latest tariffs in a series of economic barriers erected by American President Donald Trump will have a negative impact on Latvia's important timber and timber products sector, reports LSM's Latvian language portal. The new tariffs will affect...

'SHORT RIGA' test screening line-up revealed

SHORT RIGA Test Screenings, the longest-running section of the Riga International Film Festival (16–26 October) industry programme RIGA IFF FORUM, has announced the line-up for its 11th edition. Twelve short films in the works-in-progress stage...

►Latvia orders Rheinmetall ammunition factory -Group expands global ammunition production network

Rheinmetall is further expanding its ammunition production capacity and is now planning to build a modern production facility for 155 mm calibre artillery ammunition in Latvia. In the presence of Latvian Prime Minister Evika Siliņa, a...

Romania to quickly set up production of defensive drones with Ukraine, minister says

Romania and Ukraine hope to quickly set up a joint production of defensive drones for domestic, EU, and NATO use, foreign minister Oana Toiu said during an interview with Reuters. The initiative, announced earlier this month, is even more needed...

Latvia's eastern border equipping going according to plan

The construction of the technological infrastructure for the eastern border is progressing according to plan. At the same time, there are complications and damages caused by the opponent, said Ģirts Ozols, Chairman of the Board of the SJSC Latvian...

Merger of environmental authorities in Latvia

The Energy and Environment Agency (EVA) has been added to the State Environmental Service (VVD) as of 1 October 2025, according to the VVD's statement. The VVD will now be responsible for the initial and full Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)...

Kazakhstan Expands Role as a Regional Logistics Hub at TransLogistica 2025

Almaty has reinforced its status as Central Asia’s logistics capital with the opening of the 28th Kazakhstan International Exhibition Transport and Logistics – TransLogistica Kazakhstan 2025. The event, being held at the Atakent Exhibition Center...

Latvian scientists develop birch bark cosmetics

Researchers at the Latvian State Institute of Chemistry and Wood have developed an innovative cosmetic cream made from birch bark, Latvian Radio reported on 29 September. "This is a very simple process, how we can end up with a cream or Pickering...

Why does Latvia have fewer start-ups than Lithuania or Estonia?

15,000 start-ups in Estonia, 11,000 in Lithuania, and almost 7,000 in Latvia - these are the statistics on start-ups in the Baltic States for the first eight months of this year (January-August, data compiled by Lursoft IT). Of the nearly 34,000...