Latvia

Country Latvia
Capital Riga
Continent Europe
Currency Lats(LVL)
Languages Latvian

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Introduction

The name "Latvia" originates from the ancient Latgalians, one of four eastern Baltic tribes that formed the ethnic core of the Latvian people (ca. 8th-12th centuries A.D.). The region subsequently came under the control of Germans, Poles, Swedes, and finally, Russians. A Latvian republic emerged following World War I, but it was annexed by the USSR in 1940 - an action never recognized by the US and many other countries. Latvia reestablished its independence in 1991 following the breakup of the Soviet Union. Although the last Russian troops left in 1994, the status of the Russian minority (some 30% of the population) remains of concern to Moscow. Latvia joined both NATO and the EU in the spring of 2004.

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Several new bugs found in Latvia this summer / Article - LSMSeveral new bugs found in Latvia this summer / Article  LSM

Latvia will not support the 90% emissions reduction proposal - Baltic News NetworkLatvia will not support the 90% emissions reduction proposal  Baltic News Network

Poland and Latvia shut eastern airspace after Russian drone incursion - politico.euPoland and Latvia shut eastern airspace after Russian drone incursion  politico.eu

Parts shortages, snarled supply chains are sidelining Canadian vehicles and troops in Latvia: documents - CBCParts shortages, snarled supply chains are sidelining Canadian vehicles and troops in Latvia: documents  CBC

A look at Mark Carney’s priorities as he visits Poland, Germany and Latvia - Global NewsA look at Mark Carney’s priorities as he visits Poland, Germany and Latvia  Global News

LTV: 841 Russians will have to leave Latvia within a month / Article - LSMLTV: 841 Russians will have to leave Latvia within a month / Article  LSM

UPDATED: Latvia closes airspace along its eastern border / Article - LSMUPDATED: Latvia closes airspace along its eastern border / Article  LSM

Carney extends Canadian military mission in Latvia to 2029 - CBCCarney extends Canadian military mission in Latvia to 2029  CBC

Canada scrambles to fill equipment gaps as it extends Latvia mission - CBCCanada scrambles to fill equipment gaps as it extends Latvia mission  CBC

Missing Canadian soldier found dead in Latvia - CBCMissing Canadian soldier found dead in Latvia  CBC

Latvia Golden Visa : The Ultimate Guide 2025 - Get Golden VisaLatvia Golden Visa : The Ultimate Guide 2025  Get Golden Visa

Launch of the third stage of Mežpilseta residential project (Riga, Latvia) - sg.finance.yahoo.comLaunch of the third stage of Mežpilseta residential project (Riga, Latvia)  sg.finance.yahoo.com

Latvia: Conviction in EPPO probe into agricultural funding fraud - European Public Prosecutor’s OfficeLatvia: Conviction in EPPO probe into agricultural funding fraud  European Public Prosecutor’s Office

Latvia's renewables hit 73.4% share in power generation in 2024 - Renewables NowLatvia's renewables hit 73.4% share in power generation in 2024  Renewables Now

In July, price for lumber exported from Latvia slips 1.8% - lesprom.comIn July, price for lumber exported from Latvia slips 1.8%  lesprom.com

Poland and Latvia Restrict Airspace Near Russian and Belarusian Borders After Drone Incursion - The Moscow TimesPoland and Latvia Restrict Airspace Near Russian and Belarusian Borders After Drone Incursion  The Moscow Times

Riga Airport Sets Bold 2035 Target For Attaining Full Carbon Neutrality, Revolutionizing Latvia’s Aviation: Everything You Need To Know - Travel And Tour WorldRiga Airport Sets Bold 2035 Target For Attaining Full Carbon Neutrality, Revolutionizing Latvia’s Aviation: Everything You Need To Know  Travel And Tour World

Development Co-operation Profiles: Latvia - OECDDevelopment Co-operation Profiles: Latvia  OECD

Latvia: ETA mandatory from September 1, 2025 for certain travelers - VisasNewsLatvia: ETA mandatory from September 1, 2025 for certain travelers  VisasNews

Poland, Latvia Close Airspace Near Eastern Borders Amid Russian Drone Intrusions - News18Poland, Latvia Close Airspace Near Eastern Borders Amid Russian Drone Intrusions  News18

Latvia closes airspace along eastern border following drone incursions into Poland - Anadolu AjansiLatvia closes airspace along eastern border following drone incursions into Poland  Anadolu Ajansi

Poland and Latvia restrict airspace along eastern borders after Russian drone incursion - FirstpostPoland and Latvia restrict airspace along eastern borders after Russian drone incursion  Firstpost

Poland, Latvia restrict airspace along eastern borders - ch-aviationPoland, Latvia restrict airspace along eastern borders  ch-aviation

Latvia-Serbia | European Qualifiers 2026 - UEFA.comLatvia-Serbia | European Qualifiers 2026  UEFA.com

Latvia Current Account Gap Narrows in July - TradingViewLatvia Current Account Gap Narrows in July  TradingView

Latvia closes eastern airspace following Russian drone incursions in Poland - AeroTimeLatvia closes eastern airspace following Russian drone incursions in Poland  AeroTime

Latvia joins the OECD Development Assistance Committee - OECDLatvia joins the OECD Development Assistance Committee  OECD

Latvian authorities ready to close Eastern border if needed - Baltic News NetworkLatvian authorities ready to close Eastern border if needed  Baltic News Network

Latvia Pledges €5 Million to PURL Initiative for U.S. Weapons to Ukraine - ??????????Latvia Pledges €5 Million to PURL Initiative for U.S. Weapons to Ukraine  ??????????

Russian Drone Incursion Prompts Poland And Latvia To Restrict Civilian Flights - DroneXL.coRussian Drone Incursion Prompts Poland And Latvia To Restrict Civilian Flights  DroneXL.co

Where to eat, drink and party in Riga, Latvia - Lonely PlanetWhere to eat, drink and party in Riga, Latvia  Lonely Planet

Far-right Israeli football fans set off pyrotechnics in Latvia’s capital - Al JazeeraFar-right Israeli football fans set off pyrotechnics in Latvia’s capital  Al Jazeera

Visit of Minister of Foreign Affairs, Latvia to Antariksh Bhavan - isro.gov.inVisit of Minister of Foreign Affairs, Latvia to Antariksh Bhavan  isro.gov.in

Latvia here we come! Rich Indians' ticket to Europe - The Economic TimesLatvia here we come! Rich Indians' ticket to Europe  The Economic Times

Latvia to Close Airspace Over Its Eastern Border for One Week - Bloomberg.comLatvia to Close Airspace Over Its Eastern Border for One Week  Bloomberg.com

Archaeologists Shatter “Man the Hunter” Myth at Stone Age Burial Site - SciTechDailyArchaeologists Shatter “Man the Hunter” Myth at Stone Age Burial Site  SciTechDaily

Latvia announces closure of airspace along its eastern border - Latest news from AzerbaijanLatvia announces closure of airspace along its eastern border  Latest news from Azerbaijan

Latvia tie national EuroBasket scoring record in win over Czechia - fiba.basketballLatvia tie national EuroBasket scoring record in win over Czechia  fiba.basketball

Albania-Latvia | European Qualifiers 2026 - UEFA.comAlbania-Latvia | European Qualifiers 2026  UEFA.com

EuroBasket 2025 3rd place match: Greece vs. Finland - XinhuaEuroBasket 2025 3rd place match: Greece vs. Finland  Xinhua

Environment at a Glance: Latvia - OECDEnvironment at a Glance: Latvia  OECD

Saab receives order for RBS 70 NG from Latvia - SaabSaab receives order for RBS 70 NG from Latvia  Saab

Yura Melikyan to continue his career in the Latvian Higher League - SportaranYura Melikyan to continue his career in the Latvian Higher League  Sportaran

ICC and Latvia conclude Agreement on the Enforcement of Sentences - | International Criminal CourtICC and Latvia conclude Agreement on the Enforcement of Sentences  | International Criminal Court

Latvia to Close Airspace on the Border with Belarus and Russia - ??????????Latvia to Close Airspace on the Border with Belarus and Russia  ??????????

The disinformation landscape in Latvia - EU DisinfoLabThe disinformation landscape in Latvia  EU DisinfoLab

Germany win incredible Final against Türkiye - fiba.basketballGermany win incredible Final against Türkiye  fiba.basketball

Stena Line aquires strategic port in Latvia - Container NewsStena Line aquires strategic port in Latvia  Container News

Poland, Latvia Restrict Airspace Following Russian Drone Attacks - Foundation for Defense of DemocraciesPoland, Latvia Restrict Airspace Following Russian Drone Attacks  Foundation for Defense of Democracies

Latvia increases its support to the Trust Fund for Victims at the ICC - | International Criminal CourtLatvia increases its support to the Trust Fund for Victims at the ICC  | International Criminal Court

From Latvia to Pakistan – Bradford exhibition explores diversity - Channel 4From Latvia to Pakistan – Bradford exhibition explores diversity  Channel 4

Director of HaDEA: EU investment turns into sustainable solutions in Latvia - Rigas valstspilsetas pašvaldibaDirector of HaDEA: EU investment turns into sustainable solutions in Latvia  Rigas valstspilsetas pašvaldiba

Companies challenge Latvian students to create digital innovations / Article - LSMCompanies challenge Latvian students to create digital innovations / Article  LSM

Over €900,000 in CAP Pillar II funds defrauded in Latvia - AgrilandOver €900,000 in CAP Pillar II funds defrauded in Latvia  Agriland

Swim season ends in Latvia / Article - LSMSwim season ends in Latvia / Article  LSM

Latvia closes airspace along eastern border in response to Russian drone incursion in Poland - MeduzaLatvia closes airspace along eastern border in response to Russian drone incursion in Poland  Meduza

Windy, rainy but at least warm week ahead in Latvia / Article - LSMWindy, rainy but at least warm week ahead in Latvia / Article  LSM

FATF and MONEYVAL adopt report on Latvia: first worldwide assessment under new evaluation round - The Council of EuropeFATF and MONEYVAL adopt report on Latvia: first worldwide assessment under new evaluation round  The Council of Europe

Latvia ready to fire in Riga with final roster set - fiba.basketballLatvia ready to fire in Riga with final roster set  fiba.basketball

FIBA EuroBasket 2025 semifinal: Greece vs. Türkiye - XinhuaFIBA EuroBasket 2025 semifinal: Greece vs. Türkiye  Xinhua

Secrets unearthed: Women and children buried with stone tools - ScienceDailySecrets unearthed: Women and children buried with stone tools  ScienceDaily

Latvia shoot lights out against Portugal, confirm Final Phase spot - fiba.basketballLatvia shoot lights out against Portugal, confirm Final Phase spot  fiba.basketball

Latvia Golden Visa on Track for 51% Annual Growth as Real Estate Option Bounces Back - IMI DailyLatvia Golden Visa on Track for 51% Annual Growth as Real Estate Option Bounces Back  IMI Daily

Thursday will be windy across Latvia / Article - LSMThursday will be windy across Latvia / Article  LSM

Far-right Israeli football fans set off pyrotechnics in Latvia - Al JazeeraFar-right Israeli football fans set off pyrotechnics in Latvia  Al Jazeera

MONEYVAL continues the evaluation process of Latvia - The Council of EuropeMONEYVAL continues the evaluation process of Latvia  The Council of Europe

International experts gathered in Riga to address journalist safety in Latvia - The Council of EuropeInternational experts gathered in Riga to address journalist safety in Latvia  The Council of Europe

Latvia: health system summary 2024 - European Observatory on Health Systems and PoliciesLatvia: health system summary 2024  European Observatory on Health Systems and Policies

World War 3: Is Russia preparing to attack NATO? Latvia issues warning - The Economic TimesWorld War 3: Is Russia preparing to attack NATO? Latvia issues warning  The Economic Times

NATO allies close airspace along Russia, Belarus borders after drone incursions - ABC NewsNATO allies close airspace along Russia, Belarus borders after drone incursions  ABC News

Thunderstorms possible Tuesday in Latvia / Article - LSMThunderstorms possible Tuesday in Latvia / Article  LSM

Latvian Armed Forces to propose temporarily closing airspace in Eastern border area - Baltic News NetworkLatvian Armed Forces to propose temporarily closing airspace in Eastern border area  Baltic News Network

Latvia: Mayor of Jekabpils and other public officials detained in probe into €16.9 million dam - European Public Prosecutor’s OfficeLatvia: Mayor of Jekabpils and other public officials detained in probe into €16.9 million dam  European Public Prosecutor’s Office

Latvia mulls total border lock amid ‘Zapad-2025’ exercises - ??????Latvia mulls total border lock amid ‘Zapad-2025’ exercises  ??????

Eurobasket's Latvian organiser says all went mostly well / Article - LSMEurobasket's Latvian organiser says all went mostly well / Article  LSM

Next after Latvia: Estonia partially closes its airspace - ?????????? ??????????? ??????Next after Latvia: Estonia partially closes its airspace  ?????????? ??????????? ??????

News | Embassy of Latvia to India - Arlietu ministrijaNews | Embassy of Latvia to India  Arlietu ministrija

PHOTOS: Air Force B-1s Soar Over Latvia with Allied Gripens - Air & Space Forces MagazinePHOTOS: Air Force B-1s Soar Over Latvia with Allied Gripens  Air & Space Forces Magazine

Accessing EDS: Updated Authentication - KPMGAccessing EDS: Updated Authentication  KPMG

Critical Language Scholars Receive Immersive Instruction in Brazil, South Korea and Latvia - Pomona CollegeCritical Language Scholars Receive Immersive Instruction in Brazil, South Korea and Latvia  Pomona College

Belarus Releases 52 Political Prisoners After Meeting With U.S. Officials in Minsk - The Moscow TimesBelarus Releases 52 Political Prisoners After Meeting With U.S. Officials in Minsk  The Moscow Times

Latvia's oncology centre renovation funds under debate / Article - LSMLatvia's oncology centre renovation funds under debate / Article  LSM

Latvia partly closes airspace after drone incident in Poland - China.org.cnLatvia partly closes airspace after drone incident in Poland  China.org.cn

NBS on high alert: How Latvia prepares for possible provocations - Baltic News NetworkNBS on high alert: How Latvia prepares for possible provocations  Baltic News Network

Crisis management and resilience: Lessons from Latvia for NATO allies - Atlantic CouncilCrisis management and resilience: Lessons from Latvia for NATO allies  Atlantic Council

Latvia closes airspace near Eastern border after drone incident in Poland - Baltic News NetworkLatvia closes airspace near Eastern border after drone incident in Poland  Baltic News Network

Wood heating prices unlikely to jump this season in Latvia / Article - LSMWood heating prices unlikely to jump this season in Latvia / Article  LSM

Albania vs Latvia: UEFA World Cup Qualifiers stats & head-to-head - BBCAlbania vs Latvia: UEFA World Cup Qualifiers stats & head-to-head  BBC

Latvian President, Prime Minister support Poland amid Russian drone threat / Article - LSMLatvian President, Prime Minister support Poland amid Russian drone threat / Article  LSM

53 bus services cancelled Tuesday ahead of driver strike / Article - LSM53 bus services cancelled Tuesday ahead of driver strike / Article  LSM

Large amount of cash found with Belarus-Latvia border crosser / Article - LSMLarge amount of cash found with Belarus-Latvia border crosser / Article  LSM

Poland and Latvia Restrict Airspace After Russian Drone Incursions - Novinite.comPoland and Latvia Restrict Airspace After Russian Drone Incursions  Novinite.com

Latvia closes airspace along borders with Russia and Belarus for a week - ?????????? ??????Latvia closes airspace along borders with Russia and Belarus for a week  ?????????? ??????

Housing prices in Q2 up 3.2% in Latvia / Article - LSMHousing prices in Q2 up 3.2% in Latvia / Article  LSM

Rinkevics: Russian drone attack on Poland also affects Latvia - Baltic News NetworkRinkevics: Russian drone attack on Poland also affects Latvia  Baltic News Network

Latvia's Building of the Year is a wooden one / Article - LSMLatvia's Building of the Year is a wooden one / Article  LSM

News in simple Latvian: September 13th, 2025 / Article - LSMNews in simple Latvian: September 13th, 2025 / Article  LSM

Why Latvia is the underrated summer destination for your bucket list - CN TravellerWhy Latvia is the underrated summer destination for your bucket list  CN Traveller

Latvia becomes the 49th State to sign the Second Additional Protocol to the Convention on Cybercrime - The Council of EuropeLatvia becomes the 49th State to sign the Second Additional Protocol to the Convention on Cybercrime  The Council of Europe

Latvia Temporarily Closes Eastern Border Airspace to Counter Drone Threats - mezha.netLatvia Temporarily Closes Eastern Border Airspace to Counter Drone Threats  mezha.net