Now playing Next Latvia Why Latvia is one of Europe's most dangerous countries to drive in Road traffic deaths have gone down in Latvia in recent years — but the Baltic state's roads remain the most deadly compared to most European countries. Euronews explains why 22/02/2018
Now playing Next Latvia Latvia Central Bank governor detained by anti-graft agency There are calls for Ilmars Rimsevics to temporarily step down from his post while an inquiry takes place. 18/02/2018
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Now playing Next Latvia Davis seeks to ease migrants' post-Brexit fears Britain has moved to assure Latvians living in the UK that it will guarantee their rights after it pulls out of the EU. 21/02/2017
Now playing Next Latvia We will respond to NATO Baltics activity, says Russia A convoy of US military vehicles arrived in Latvia on Monday after starting a tactical march from Germany as part of a military exercise, reported Reuters news… 06/06/2016
Now playing Next Sport Gajser scores fourth Motocross season win in Latvia Rough and tumble in Latvia where brutal racing conditions sorted out the men from the boys in the FIM Motocross Grand Prix. It was the sixth round in 02/05/2016
Now playing Next Latvia Latvian Prime Minister resigns The Prime Minister of Latvia has resigned. Laimdota Straujuma has blamed political squabbles in her centre-right governing coalition and 07/12/2015
Now playing Next Latvia Latvia names outspoken critic of Russia as new president Raimonds Vejonis, the current defence minister and member of the green party, was chosen to become Latvia's head of state by the country's parliament. 04/06/2015
Now playing Next Europe News EU warns eastern neighbours of long road to closer ties EU leaders say they want to continue building ties with their eastern neighbours, despite pressure from Russia. However, officials say that process 22/05/2015
Now playing Next Latvia EU Eastern Partnership talks set for compromise declaration European leaders are due to continue talks with former Soviet nations in Latvia on Friday hoping to forge closer ties. But Moscow claims the 22/05/2015
Now playing Next Europe News Poroshenko has 'full evidence' of Russia's presence in Ukraine Two Russian soliders captured in eastern Ukraine have admitted to serving in the Kremlin’s armed forces, according to the OSCE. The group aims to 21/05/2015
Now playing Next Europe News Expectations low for EU summit amid fears of provoking Russia EU leaders are set to meet in Riga, Latvia, to discuss how the bloc can forge closer ties – or not – with six of its eastern neighbours. They include 20/05/2015
Now playing Next Latvia No more aid till 'big, big problems' solved, Eurogroup tells Greece There was food for thought for the Greek Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis as the eurozone said in no uncertain terms that Athens would get no more 24/04/2015
Now playing Next Latvia Latvia remembers WWII troops who fought against Soviet occupation Several hundred people in the Latvian capital Riga have remembered soldiers who fought on the side of German forces against Soviet troops during 16/03/2015
Now playing Next Latvia US tanks and military equipment arrives in Latvia for training mission US tanks and other military equipment has arrived in Latvia, as part of a training mission aimed at bolstering support for NATO allies – worried 09/03/2015
Now playing Next business planet Riga at the heart of Europe's digital revolution Start-ups in digital are a stunning success story in Europe's otherwise stagnating economy. As the experiences of many in Latvia show, there is nothing to stop SMEs going global. 20/02/2015
Now playing Next Europe News Latvian exports hit by Russian embargo Latvia currently holds the six-month rotating EU presidency, more than twenty years after the end of Soviet occupation. The Baltic State will 03/02/2015
Now playing Next Europe News EU edges closer to airline data sharing after Charlie Hebdo attacks The EU wants to collect and store air passenger data in a move that officials say will help fight against terrorism. The bloc’s interior ministers 29/01/2015
Now playing Next Cinema Capital of Culture Riga shines a spotlight on Latvian cinema Latvian capital Riga closes its year as European Capital of Culture with a cinematic extravaganza. 17/12/2014
Now playing Next Cinema Europe's rich cinema talent in the frame at European Film Awards in Riga The 27th edition of the European Film Awards took place in the continent’s 2014 cultural capital Riga. German film director and president of the 16/12/2014
Now playing Next Latvia Polish drama Ida sweeps the board at European Film Awards in Riga The big winner at this year’s European Film Awards was Polish drama Ida which beat Leviathan, Nymphomaniac and Winter Sleep to get best film. The 14/12/2014
Now playing Next no comment Latvia celebrates 2014 light festival Latvia’s light festival, “Staro Riga” (Beaming Riga), takes place in the city of Riga. During the event the city’s buildings and landmarks are 19/11/2014
Now playing Next Latvia Edgars Rinkevics: "I am gay. Good luck all of you." Latvia’s Foreign Minister, flying in the face of conservative sentiment in his small Baltic state, declared in a tweet “I proudly announce I am gay… 07/11/2014
Now playing Next business planet Micro-management: why small businesses are flourishing in Latvia For several years now there has been major growth in micro-enterprises in Latvia, primarily because the authorities have made them easy to create 18/04/2014
Now playing Next real economy Joining the euro club Real Economy is in Latvia and Estonia to see how the single currency serves 333 million Europeans. Despite the crisis of recent years, Latvia 11/02/2014
Now playing Next Latvia Latvia joins the euro club despite strong popular opposition Latvia to adopt the euro 20/12/2013
