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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Canadian Armed Forces member deployed in Latvia missing, says DND - CBCCanadian Armed Forces member deployed in Latvia missing, says DND  CBC

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

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

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

INDEXO partners with Mambu to bring digital banking to Latvia - IBS IntelligenceINDEXO partners with Mambu to bring digital banking to Latvia  IBS Intelligence

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Latvia Pledges $5.8M in US Military Aid to Kyiv via NATO-US Program - The Defense PostLatvia Pledges $5.8M in US Military Aid to Kyiv via NATO-US Program  The Defense Post

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

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

Intercity buses will strike on September 16th in Latvia / Article - LSMIntercity buses will strike on September 16th 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-Serbia | European Qualifiers 2026 - UEFA.comLatvia-Serbia | European Qualifiers 2026  UEFA.com

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

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

Latvia vs Serbia: UEFA World Cup Qualifiers stats & head-to-head - BBCLatvia vs Serbia: UEFA World Cup Qualifiers stats & head-to-head  BBC

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

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

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

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

Stena Line acquires Latvian port operator Terrabalt - Lloyd's ListStena Line acquires Latvian port operator Terrabalt  Lloyd's List

Soldier reported missing in Latvia found dead: Canadian Military - Anadolu AjansiSoldier reported missing in Latvia found dead: Canadian Military  Anadolu Ajansi

- Cyprus Shipping News - Cyprus Shipping News- Cyprus Shipping News  Cyprus Shipping News

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

Latvia's has EU's third-shortest life expectancy / Article - LSMLatvia's has EU's third-shortest life expectancy / Article  LSM

Latvia Temporarily Closes Eastern Border Airspace to Counter Drone Threats - ?????Latvia Temporarily Closes Eastern Border Airspace to Counter Drone Threats  ?????

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

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

Kristaps Porzingis reacts to Latvia elimination, predicts EuroBasket surprise - BasketNews.comKristaps Porzingis reacts to Latvia elimination, predicts EuroBasket surprise  BasketNews.com

Canadian Camp in Latvia Officially Named in Honour of Bombardier - Canadian Military Family MagazineCanadian Camp in Latvia Officially Named in Honour of Bombardier  Canadian Military Family Magazine

Baku Network signs strategic cooperation memorandums with partners in Pakistan, Latvia and US - AzerNewsBaku Network signs strategic cooperation memorandums with partners in Pakistan, Latvia and US  AzerNews

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

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

Latvia closes airspace to Russia and Belarus - Zamin.uzLatvia closes airspace to Russia and Belarus  Zamin.uz

Stena Line to acquire port operations in Liepaja, Latvia - Baird MaritimeStena Line to acquire port operations in Liepaja, Latvia  Baird Maritime

Apples could be in short supply this season in Latvia / Article - LSMApples could be in short supply this season in Latvia / Article  LSM

Greece vs Türkiye - Semi-Finals - FIBA EuroBasket 2025 - fiba.basketballGreece vs Türkiye - Semi-Finals - FIBA EuroBasket 2025  fiba.basketball

Latvia may close borders with Russia and Belarus during Zapad military exercises - LIGA.netLatvia may close borders with Russia and Belarus during Zapad military exercises  LIGA.net

Baltic lawmakers urge Congress to maintain US security aid - EuractivBaltic lawmakers urge Congress to maintain US security aid  Euractiv

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

Poland, Latvia tighten airspace control after NATO shoots down Russian drones - IlkhaPoland, Latvia tighten airspace control after NATO shoots down Russian drones  Ilkha

Threat from Russia: Latvia considers closing airspace near eastern border - ?????????? ??????????? ??????Threat from Russia: Latvia considers closing airspace near eastern border  ?????????? ??????????? ??????

Latvia closes skies near Russia and Belarus following Poland - RBC-UkraineLatvia closes skies near Russia and Belarus following Poland  RBC-Ukraine

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

Latvian National Security Council emphasises air defence development / Article - LSMLatvian National Security Council emphasises air defence development / Article  LSM

Latvian coastline noticeably wider due to strong winds / Article - LSMLatvian coastline noticeably wider due to strong winds / Article  LSM

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

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

Latvian construction companies fined for running anti-competitive cartels / Article - LSMLatvian construction companies fined for running anti-competitive cartels / Article  LSM

After the closure of airspace, Latvia considers a complete closure of the border with Russia and Belarus - ?????????? ??????????? ??????After the closure of airspace, Latvia considers a complete closure of the border with Russia and Belarus  ?????????? ??????????? ??????

Estonia Foreign Tourism Struggles at Fifteen Percent Below Pre-COVID Levels as Finnish Visitors Decline, but Growth Emerges from Latvia and the U.S. - Travel And Tour WorldEstonia Foreign Tourism Struggles at Fifteen Percent Below Pre-COVID Levels as Finnish Visitors Decline, but Growth Emerges from Latvia and the U.S.  Travel And Tour World

Latvian Stone Age burials challenge gender stereotypes: women and children buried with stone tools - Archaeology News Online MagazineLatvian Stone Age burials challenge gender stereotypes: women and children buried with stone tools  Archaeology News Online Magazine

Confirmed Lineups: Germany U21 vs Latvia U21 - BulinewsConfirmed Lineups: Germany U21 vs Latvia U21  Bulinews

Covid incidence expected to rise further in Latvia / Article - LSMCovid incidence expected to rise further in Latvia / Article  LSM

Russia is a threat not just to Europe - European Council President Costa in Riga - The Baltic TimesRussia is a threat not just to Europe - European Council President Costa in Riga  The Baltic Times

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

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

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

Poland and Latvia close airspace near borders amid Russian provocations - Online.UAPoland and Latvia close airspace near borders amid Russian provocations  Online.UA

Politics: Latvia closes airspace on border with Russia and Belarus | blue News - blue NewsPolitics: Latvia closes airspace on border with Russia and Belarus | blue News  blue News

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

Germany vs Finland - Semi-Finals - FIBA EuroBasket 2025 - fiba.basketballGermany vs Finland - Semi-Finals - FIBA EuroBasket 2025  fiba.basketball

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

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

Solar energy in Latvia reaches saturation – Sadales tikls urges shift to wind and batteries - Baltic News NetworkSolar energy in Latvia reaches saturation – Sadales tikls urges shift to wind and batteries  Baltic News Network

Warm days coming to an end – cyclone brings rain and wind to Latvia - Baltic News NetworkWarm days coming to an end – cyclone brings rain and wind to Latvia  Baltic News Network

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

Using tax-free shopping data to enhance tourism statistics in Latvia - OECDUsing tax-free shopping data to enhance tourism statistics in Latvia  OECD

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 allocates 5 million euros to buy US weapons for Ukraine / Article - LSMLatvia allocates 5 million euros to buy US weapons for Ukraine / Article  LSM

Reminder: All children must wear helmets when cycling in Latvia / Article - LSMReminder: All children must wear helmets when cycling in Latvia / Article  LSM

Latvia to purchase 'at least' nine battery trains by 2029 / Article - LSMLatvia to purchase 'at least' nine battery trains by 2029 / Article  LSM

Baltics face uncertainty over US defence aid as Congress weighs cuts - EuractivBaltics face uncertainty over US defence aid as Congress weighs cuts  Euractiv

Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine – alarming rise in GPS disruptions in Latvia - Baltic News NetworkSince Russia’s invasion of Ukraine – alarming rise in GPS disruptions in Latvia  Baltic News Network

A few more days of summer warmth before cyclone clouds reach Latvia - Baltic News NetworkA few more days of summer warmth before cyclone clouds reach Latvia  Baltic News Network

Implementation of measures for the Albania-Latvia match begins, roads blocked and checks on fans - Gazeta ExpressImplementation of measures for the Albania-Latvia match begins, roads blocked and checks on fans  Gazeta Express

“Full Protection Is Not Yet in Place” – Silina on Latvia After Drone Incursion into Poland - Baltic News Network“Full Protection Is Not Yet in Place” – Silina on Latvia After Drone Incursion into Poland  Baltic News Network

Prices continue to rise in Latvia: August inflation at 4.1% - Baltic News NetworkPrices continue to rise in Latvia: August inflation at 4.1%  Baltic News Network

For the first time in Latvia, a unified regulation on burials and grave maintenance is planned - Baltic News NetworkFor the first time in Latvia, a unified regulation on burials and grave maintenance is planned  Baltic News Network

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

Canadian serviceman found dead in Latvia / Article - LSMCanadian serviceman found dead in Latvia / Article  LSM

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

Latvian Government talks about austerity, yet nine deputy state secretaries received truly enviable sums last year - Baltic News NetworkLatvian Government talks about austerity, yet nine deputy state secretaries received truly enviable sums last year  Baltic News Network

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

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

Missing Canadian soldier found dead in Latvia - Al Arabiya EnglishMissing Canadian soldier found dead in Latvia  Al Arabiya English