The Latest Breaking News from Latvia

Millwall’s Tom Bradshaw wins Wales recall after five years as first squad without Gareth Bale named

Rob Page names squad to face Croatia and Latvia

Evening Standard · Mar 14, 2023

Drunk drivers’ cars are being sent to Ukraine by Latvia

Cars seized by Latvian authorities as part of drunk-driving violations are being shipped to Ukraine in an act of solidarity with the war-battered country.

Tribune News Service · Mar 11, 2023

Canada to fast-track procurement of defense equipment for Latvia deployment

Canada will be fast-tracking the procurement of defense equipment for the NATO mission it leads in Latvia, which borders Russia and Belarus, Canadian Defence Minister Anita Anand said on Thursday.

Reuters · Mar 9, 2023

Matt Weston wins again as British skeleton completes remarkable bounceback year

Marcus Wyatt and Laura Deas bag silver medals in season finale in Latvia to banish memories of last year's Olympic horror show

Daily Mirror · Feb 18, 2023

In Baltics, Poland, grassroots groups strive to help Ukraine

Since Russia invaded Ukraine last February, Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia — three states on NATO’s eastern flank scarred by decades of Soviet-era occupation — have been among the top donors to Kyiv

The Independent UK · Feb 18, 2023

The best Baltic beach holidays: where to go for summer, sea and sand

With both culture and beautiful beaches aplenty, the coastal towns of Poland, Lithuania, Estonia and Latvia make for a break with a difference

The Guardian - UK · Feb 18, 2023

Latvia joins WRC calendar from 2024

Latvia will host a round of the World Rally Championship for the first time after securing a deal to join the 2024 calendar.

Motorsport · Feb 17, 2023

United States ready to defend Baltic allies, defense secretary says

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said the United States was ready to defend the Baltic states of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania if required, and will keep its military presence in the region.

Reuters · Feb 16, 2023

Latvian leaves opponents spitting as he wins world wine tasting competition

A competitor from non-wine producing Latvia has caused a stir at this year's Best Wine Taster in the World contest, claiming the top prize at the prestigious Paris showdown.

Radio France Internationale · Feb 13, 2023

Fire at Latvia drone factory that supplies Ukraine

Firefighters in the Latvian capital Riga were tackling a blaze on Wednesday at a factory of a U.S.-based drone maker which supplies the Ukrainian army, Latvian public broadcaster LSM said.

Reuters · Feb 8, 2023