The Latest Breaking News from Latvia

Latvian man extradited to the UK and charged over death of 12-year-old in crash

Dolars Aleksanders was flown to Gatwick Airport on Wednesday and taken to a custody block

The Independent UK · Aug 6

Europe’s Baltic states turn startup hotbeds for their next growth chapter

Lithuania, Estonia, and Latvia are now recognized innovation hubs. These Baltic nations boast a significant number of successful startups and unicorns. Their entrepreneurial spirit flourished after regaining independence from Soviet rule. Strong STEM education and a shift in role models fuel future growth. This region's startup success creates jobs and…

The Economic Times · Aug 2

We investigated Russia’s military indoctrination of Ukrainian children in occupied territories – what we found was more shocking than we could have imagined

When we were asked to investigate Russia’s indoctrination and militarisation of children living in the Ukrainian territories occupied by Moscow since 2014, we had a general idea of the Kremlin’s occupation policies. Two of us grew up in what was then Soviet-occupied Latvia and East Germany. We were already familiar…

The Conversation · Jul 31

For 28 years, a Latvian immigrant built Florida’s 1,100-ton Coral Castle mostly alone at night, and never fully explained his methods

A heartbroken immigrant named Edward Leedskalnin built Coral Castle over thirty years. He single-handedly moved over one thousand tons of limestone using basic tools. Leedskalnin never revealed his precise construction methods to anyone. His mysterious creation became an enduring American roadside attraction and legend. The site is now a historic…

The Economic Times · Jul 21

Latvia becomes Lukashenka's latest pressure point for the EU

Belarus has shifted migrant routes towards Latvia's border, forcing Riga to call on its neighbours for support as the Baltic state heads into an election campaign. Lithuania is now considering whether to introduce temporary border controls to manage a rise in secondary migration from Latvia.

Euronews · Jul 17

Lithuanian and Latvian leaders warn Russia planning infrastructure attacks on Baltics or Poland

The warnings are the latest in a series of alarms from leaders along NATO's eastern flank who suggest Russia may be trying to test the alliance as the Ukraine war drags on after more than four years.

Euronews · Jul 15

Baltic states summon Russian envoys over false deportation claims

Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia have said the Kremlin has been spreading false claims about deportations of Russian speakers from Baltic states in an attempt to distract from its large-scale attacks on cities and other civilian targets in Ukraine.

Euronews · Jul 10

Russia closes railway border crossings with Finland, Estonia and Latvia

In an unexpected move, Russia announced several railway border crossings with Finland, Estonia and Latvia to be “temporarily” shut down. Could this indicate an upcoming mobilisation in Russia as Moscow lacks troops for its ongoing all-out war against Ukraine?

Euronews · Jul 1

Nawrocki invites four presidents to informal summit amid dispute with Zelenskyy

Polish President Karol Nawrocki hosted the presidents of Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia and Romania for an informal meeting in Jurata ahead of the NATO summit in Ankara.

Euronews · Jun 28

Putin's 'Personal Enemy' and Journalist Who Exposed His Secret Relationship With Kabaeva Dies in Exile

Russian journalist Grigory Nekhoroshev, known for reporting on Putin's alleged affair, has died in Latvia. His death, reportedly from poisonous mushrooms, is under investigation.

International Business Times UK · Jun 23