http://www.euronews.com en Latest news from Euronews Euronews 2026 Thu, 21 May 2026 11:17:44 +0200 Thu, 21 May 2026 11:17:44 +0200 30 https://static.euronews.com/website/images/euronews_flatblue.png http://www.euronews.com http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/21/latvia-issues-warning-to-residents-after-detecting-unmanned-aerial-vehicle-in-its-airspace http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/21/latvia-issues-warning-to-residents-after-detecting-unmanned-aerial-vehicle-in-its-airspace Thu, 21 May 2026 11:07:35 +0200 On Wednesday, Lithuania's Vilnius airport also temporarily shut down after the government announced a suspected drone threat over its airspace. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/19/nato-fighter-jet-downs-stray-ukrainian-drone-over-estonia http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/19/nato-fighter-jet-downs-stray-ukrainian-drone-over-estonia Tue, 19 May 2026 16:42:25 +0200 For the first time, a NATO fighter jet shot down what is believed to have been a stray Ukrainian drone over the Baltic country. Ukraine apologised for the “unintended incident”, while Russia threatened retaliation. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/15/helsinki-airport-resumes-flights-after-drone-alert-forces-suspension-officials-say http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/15/helsinki-airport-resumes-flights-after-drone-alert-forces-suspension-officials-say Fri, 15 May 2026 10:05:27 +0200 Europe has been on high alert for weeks after drone flyovers into NATO airspace reached an unprecedented scale last September, prompting leaders to agree to develop a "drone wall" along their borders. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/15/europe-today-latvia-in-turmoil-after-pm-resigns-over-drone-incursion-what-now http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/15/europe-today-latvia-in-turmoil-after-pm-resigns-over-drone-incursion-what-now Fri, 15 May 2026 07:57:34 +0200 Latvia, an EU and NATO member, is facing political turmoil after PM Evika Siliņa resigned yesterday following a drone incursion described as a major security failure. Europe Today has exclusive comments from former Defence Minister Andris Sprūds, who also stepped down this week. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/14/ex-defence-minister-admits-latvia-faces-security-questions-but-no-silver-bullet-to-stop-dr http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/14/ex-defence-minister-admits-latvia-faces-security-questions-but-no-silver-bullet-to-stop-dr Thu, 14 May 2026 18:05:36 +0200 Latvia faces political turmoil after its prime minister resigned and the defence minister stood down, raising concerns about the country’s readiness to counter potential Russian aggression on Europe’s frontline. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/14/latvian-prime-minister-evika-silina-announces-shock-resignation http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/14/latvian-prime-minister-evika-silina-announces-shock-resignation Thu, 14 May 2026 10:53:20 +0200 Latvian Prime Minister Evika Siliņa announced on Thursday she will resign, triggering the collapse of the country's governing coalition ahead of key October parliamentary elections. On top of this, two senior Latvian politicians have been detained during a corruption investigation. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/14/late-warnings-and-a-ministers-fall-latvias-air-defence-failures-revealed http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/14/late-warnings-and-a-ministers-fall-latvias-air-defence-failures-revealed Thu, 14 May 2026 08:30:58 +0200 Latvia found itself at the centre of a national security storm last week. A series of drones crossed into its airspace, sparking not only a fire on the ground but also a political crisis that toppled the defence minister and exposed deep vulnerabilities in the Baltic state’s military readiness. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/11/latvian-defence-minister-resigns-following-recent-drone-incursions-that-hit-oil-facilities http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/11/latvian-defence-minister-resigns-following-recent-drone-incursions-that-hit-oil-facilities Mon, 11 May 2026 09:27:28 +0200 Several drones from Russia and Ukraine have crashed in the Baltic states, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania, since Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/07/two-drones-from-russia-crash-in-latvia-with-one-causing-oil-depot-fire-army-says http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/07/two-drones-from-russia-crash-in-latvia-with-one-causing-oil-depot-fire-army-says Thu, 07 May 2026 10:44:05 +0200 Europe is on high alert after drone flyovers into NATO airspace reached an unprecedented scale last September, prompting leaders to agree to develop a "drone wall." http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/23/latvian-defence-minister-has-no-doubt-us-would-aid-nato-allies-if-needed http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/23/latvian-defence-minister-has-no-doubt-us-would-aid-nato-allies-if-needed Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:05:23 +0200 Latvian Defence Minister Andris Sprūds hailed an "excellent relationship" between the US and its allies despite President Donald Trump's inflammatory rhetoric and threats to exit NATO. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/02/05/europe-today-eu-seals-90-billion-loan-for-ukraine-as-putins-diplomatic-isolation-deepens http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/02/05/europe-today-eu-seals-90-billion-loan-for-ukraine-as-putins-diplomatic-isolation-deepens Thu, 05 Feb 2026 07:43:01 +0100 Tune in to Euronews' new flagship morning programme at 8 am Brussels time. In just 20 minutes, we bring you up to speed on the biggest news of the day. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/02/04/exclusive-latvian-pm-and-estonian-president-call-for-direct-talks-with-russia http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/02/04/exclusive-latvian-pm-and-estonian-president-call-for-direct-talks-with-russia Wed, 04 Feb 2026 14:05:56 +0100 Latvian Prime Minister Evika Siliņa and Estonian President Alar Karis have voiced support for the idea of appointing a special European envoy to take part in talks with the Kremlin to end its war in Ukraine. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/02/04/europe-today-russia-strikes-kyiv-as-peace-talks-continue-in-abu-dhabi http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/02/04/europe-today-russia-strikes-kyiv-as-peace-talks-continue-in-abu-dhabi Wed, 04 Feb 2026 07:39:02 +0100 Tune in to Euronews' new flagship morning programme at 8 am Brussels time. In just 20 minutes, we bring you up to speed on the biggest news of the day. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/01/16/europe-today-latvian-defence-minister-discusses-greenland-and-ukraine http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/01/16/europe-today-latvian-defence-minister-discusses-greenland-and-ukraine Fri, 16 Jan 2026 07:43:04 +0100 Tune in to Euronews' new flagship morning programme, Europe Today, at 8 am Brussels time. In just 15 minutes, we bring you up to speed on the biggest news of the day. http://www.euronews.com/2025/11/25/lithuania-may-close-belarus-border-again-over-cigarette-smuggling-balloons http://www.euronews.com/2025/11/25/lithuania-may-close-belarus-border-again-over-cigarette-smuggling-balloons Tue, 25 Nov 2025 13:44:49 +0100 Lithuania may close its border with Belarus again after cigarette smuggling via balloons disrupted flights and spread to Latvia, warns Prime Minister Rugienenė. http://www.euronews.com/2025/11/18/belgium-buys-latvian-made-drone-interceptors-after-string-of-incursions http://www.euronews.com/2025/11/18/belgium-buys-latvian-made-drone-interceptors-after-string-of-incursions Tue, 18 Nov 2025 10:46:25 +0100 The deal comes after several drone sightings that disrupted Belgian airports, military bases and a nuclear plant over the last month. http://www.euronews.com/2025/11/06/thousands-protest-against-latvias-potential-withdrawal-from-istanbul-convention http://www.euronews.com/2025/11/06/thousands-protest-against-latvias-potential-withdrawal-from-istanbul-convention Thu, 06 Nov 2025 21:26:12 +0100 Signed by 45 countries and the European Union as of 2019, the Council of Europe treaty is meant to standardise support for women who are victims of violence, including domestic abuse. http://www.euronews.com/2025/11/04/latvian-man-arrested-in-austria-after-threatening-to-take-hostages-on-a-train http://www.euronews.com/2025/11/04/latvian-man-arrested-in-austria-after-threatening-to-take-hostages-on-a-train Tue, 04 Nov 2025 12:43:46 +0100 The 31-year-old suspect was arrested after making threats to passengers on a train travelling from Vienna to Innsbruck, police said. http://www.euronews.com/2025/11/03/latvias-president-sends-law-withdrawing-from-istanbul-convention-back-to-saeima http://www.euronews.com/2025/11/03/latvias-president-sends-law-withdrawing-from-istanbul-convention-back-to-saeima Mon, 03 Nov 2025 21:18:42 +0100 The country's parliament, or Saeima, voted on 31 October to withdraw from the human rights treaty which opposes violence against women and domestic violence. http://www.euronews.com/2025/10/31/latvia-will-have-to-respect-rules-protecting-women-even-if-it-quits-istanbul-convention http://www.euronews.com/2025/10/31/latvia-will-have-to-respect-rules-protecting-women-even-if-it-quits-istanbul-convention Fri, 31 Oct 2025 18:15:04 +0100 Latvia will have to uphold protection rules for women even if it quits the Istanbul Convention in a divisive move seen as backtracking on fundamental rights. http://www.euronews.com/2025/10/31/latvian-parliament-votes-to-withdraw-from-treaty-opposing-violence-against-women http://www.euronews.com/2025/10/31/latvian-parliament-votes-to-withdraw-from-treaty-opposing-violence-against-women Fri, 31 Oct 2025 07:10:54 +0100 The Latvian parliament decided to withdraw from the Istanbul Convention after a heated 13-hour debate, potentially making Latvia the first EU state to renounce it. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/09/24/ending-russian-energy-ties-is-a-political-choice-says-lavtian-president-rinkevics http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/09/24/ending-russian-energy-ties-is-a-political-choice-says-lavtian-president-rinkevics Wed, 24 Sep 2025 05:58:23 +0200 Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs urged Hungary and Slovakia to ‘listen to Trump,’ who is calling on European countries to stop importing Russian gas and oil as part of the EU’s push to end reliance on Vladimir Putin’s energy supplies. http://www.euronews.com/2025/09/19/missile-debris-found-in-poland-week-after-russias-mass-airspace-violations-officials-say http://www.euronews.com/2025/09/19/missile-debris-found-in-poland-week-after-russias-mass-airspace-violations-officials-say Fri, 19 Sep 2025 13:21:26 +0200 Latvian Prime Minister Evika Silina has instructed the defence and interior ministries to coordinate with Poland to establish whether the drone is one of those detected last week. http://www.euronews.com/video/2025/08/01/new-hemingway-inspired-mural-unveiled-in-latvian-port-city http://www.euronews.com/video/2025/08/01/new-hemingway-inspired-mural-unveiled-in-latvian-port-city Fri, 01 Aug 2025 11:38:13 +0200 In the Latvian port city of Liepaja, French artist Mathieu Kroyal, known as Aero, has completed the city’s largest mural to date in just nine days. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/06/25/rail-baltica-could-be-used-for-defensive-military-purposes http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/06/25/rail-baltica-could-be-used-for-defensive-military-purposes Wed, 25 Jun 2025 15:00:06 +0200 Construction on the 870-km-long Rail Baltica through Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia is gathering momentum, as the line switches from the Russian broad gauge to the European standard gauge. The EU is covering a large part of the costs. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/05/28/shooting-training-at-schools-and-dragon-teeth-at-the-border-latvia-is-preparing-for-an-eme http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/05/28/shooting-training-at-schools-and-dragon-teeth-at-the-border-latvia-is-preparing-for-an-eme Wed, 28 May 2025 16:00:23 +0200 To protect themselves from unpleasant surprises, Poland and the Baltic states are fortifying their EU external border with tank barriers and minefields. And Latvia has introduced “military lessons” as a compulsory subject in schools. http://www.euronews.com/2025/05/15/lost-tourists-in-the-forest-might-be-russian-spies-latvia-warns http://www.euronews.com/2025/05/15/lost-tourists-in-the-forest-might-be-russian-spies-latvia-warns Thu, 15 May 2025 16:35:14 +0200 In its annual report, Latvia’s security services said Russian intelligence and security services pose the "main threat" to its national security. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/04/03/fact-check-the-baltics-arent-against-a-ceasefire-in-ukraine http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/04/03/fact-check-the-baltics-arent-against-a-ceasefire-in-ukraine Thu, 03 Apr 2025 07:45:36 +0200 Claims that the Baltic states no longer support a ceasefire appear to stem from a misinterpretation of an article by the Financial Times. http://www.euronews.com/2025/03/18/poland-and-baltic-states-want-to-exit-landmine-treaty-over-russias-military-threat http://www.euronews.com/2025/03/18/poland-and-baltic-states-want-to-exit-landmine-treaty-over-russias-military-threat Tue, 18 Mar 2025 11:22:43 +0100 The defence ministers of Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland have recommended leaving the 1997 Ottawa Treaty due to Russia's aggression. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2025/03/07/flow-triumphs-at-cartoon-movie-animation-festival-in-bordeaux http://www.euronews.com/culture/2025/03/07/flow-triumphs-at-cartoon-movie-animation-festival-in-bordeaux Fri, 07 Mar 2025 12:03:13 +0100 Latvian studio behind 'Flow' takes home the biggest accolade at Cartoon Movie, the pitching festival for animated feature films. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2025/03/03/latvias-flow-wins-animated-feature-oscar-marking-the-countrys-first-academy-award http://www.euronews.com/culture/2025/03/03/latvias-flow-wins-animated-feature-oscar-marking-the-countrys-first-academy-award Mon, 03 Mar 2025 12:42:26 +0100 Latvian filmmaker Gints Zilbalodis made history at the 97th Academy Awards, with his wordless animated feature 'Flow' winning the Oscar for Best Animated Feature. This marks Latvia’s first-ever Oscar win. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2025/02/28/boost-for-latvian-animation-competition-funding-amidst-oscars-buzz-for-flow http://www.euronews.com/culture/2025/02/28/boost-for-latvian-animation-competition-funding-amidst-oscars-buzz-for-flow Fri, 28 Feb 2025 10:02:24 +0100 Following the triumph of 'Flow' at the Golden Globes and ahead of the Oscars on Sunday – where Gints Zilbalodis’s film is up for both Best Animated Feature and Best International Feature – Latvia is leaning in with a boost in national funding to fuel future animation success. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/02/15/no-space-and-place-for-complacency-over-european-defence-latvian-defence-minister-tells-eu http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/02/15/no-space-and-place-for-complacency-over-european-defence-latvian-defence-minister-tells-eu Sat, 15 Feb 2025 12:54:39 +0100 EU leaders are trying to come up with solutions to boost joint financing in defence with the Commission estimating the bloc needs to invest €500 billion over the coming decade. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/02/14/exploring-the-baltics-by-train-just-got-easier-as-new-rail-route-links-three-capital-citie http://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/02/14/exploring-the-baltics-by-train-just-got-easier-as-new-rail-route-links-three-capital-citie Fri, 14 Feb 2025 07:00:10 +0100 Travel between Baltic capitals in one day with faster, seamless train connections http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/02/09/baltic-states-connect-to-eu-electricity-after-ditching-russian-supply http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/02/09/baltic-states-connect-to-eu-electricity-after-ditching-russian-supply Sun, 09 Feb 2025 15:28:45 +0100 The Baltic states connected to electricity supplied via Finland, Sweden and Poland after disconnecting from Russia, which had supplied them electricity for decades. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/02/08/baltic-states-cut-russian-electricity-ties-ending-decades-of-reliance http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/02/08/baltic-states-cut-russian-electricity-ties-ending-decades-of-reliance Sat, 08 Feb 2025 11:28:46 +0100 Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia all disconnected from the Soviet-era grid on Saturday morning and will merge with the European energy system on Sunday. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/01/27/swedish-prosecutors-launch-preliminary-probe-after-baltic-sea-data-cable-damaged http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/01/27/swedish-prosecutors-launch-preliminary-probe-after-baltic-sea-data-cable-damaged Mon, 27 Jan 2025 05:41:25 +0100 Sunday's rupture follows a string of incidents that have heightened fears of Russian sabotage and spying in the strategic region. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/01/26/damage-to-a-cable-between-sweden-and-latvia-von-der-leyen-infrastructure-safety-a-priority http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/01/26/damage-to-a-cable-between-sweden-and-latvia-von-der-leyen-infrastructure-safety-a-priority Sun, 26 Jan 2025 21:16:04 +0100 A submarine cable was damaged in the Baltic Sea, the fourth case reported by the Nordic countries in the past two months. http://www.euronews.com/2025/01/18/hundreds-of-swedish-troops-arrive-in-latvia-to-join-a-nato-brigade http://www.euronews.com/2025/01/18/hundreds-of-swedish-troops-arrive-in-latvia-to-join-a-nato-brigade Sat, 18 Jan 2025 15:32:41 +0100 Hundreds of Swedish troops arrived in Latvia on Saturday to join a Canadian-led multinational brigade along NATO's eastern flank. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2025/01/07/cat-centred-animation-flow-was-a-historic-win-for-latvia-at-the-golden-globes http://www.euronews.com/culture/2025/01/07/cat-centred-animation-flow-was-a-historic-win-for-latvia-at-the-golden-globes Tue, 07 Jan 2025 14:11:56 +0100 In a historic night of firsts, Gints Zilbalodis’ 'Flow' from Latvia triumphed in the Best Motion Picture – Animated category, marking a significant achievement for the Baltic nation at the Golden Globes. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/11/14/nato-completes-first-large-scale-military-exercise-in-latvia http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/11/14/nato-completes-first-large-scale-military-exercise-in-latvia Thu, 14 Nov 2024 16:54:22 +0100 Operation "Resolute Warrior" involved thousands of troops from 13 different countries. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/10/18/security-tops-agenda-at-riga-conference-amid-fears-of-russian-threat http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/10/18/security-tops-agenda-at-riga-conference-amid-fears-of-russian-threat Fri, 18 Oct 2024 18:06:37 +0200 Latvia is ramping up its defence measures in response to a potential Russian invasion, with security taking centre stage at this year’s Riga Conference. http://www.euronews.com/2024/09/28/estonia-latvia-lithuania-and-poland-want-eu-funds-to-beef-up-border-with-russia http://www.euronews.com/2024/09/28/estonia-latvia-lithuania-and-poland-want-eu-funds-to-beef-up-border-with-russia Sat, 28 Sep 2024 17:50:42 +0200 Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland will seek EU funding to build a network of bunkers, barriers, distribution lines and military warehouses along their borders with Russia and Belarus, Estonia said. http://www.euronews.com/video/2024/09/27/latvian-mural-features-red-cat-named-peach http://www.euronews.com/video/2024/09/27/latvian-mural-features-red-cat-named-peach Fri, 27 Sep 2024 18:26:30 +0200 Beloved by local residents in Latvia's capital city of Riga, Peach the cat was created by artist Eriks Caune. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/08/29/nato-launches-new-infrastructure-at-military-base-in-latvia-worth-7-million-euros http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/08/29/nato-launches-new-infrastructure-at-military-base-in-latvia-worth-7-million-euros Thu, 29 Aug 2024 08:32:37 +0200 The brigade is set to conduct its first large-scale field training exercise in November and demonstrate its integration into the NATO higher command structure. Full combat readiness is projected for 2026. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/08/27/baltic-and-nordic-countries-raise-concerns-over-hungarys-easing-of-visa-scheme http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/08/27/baltic-and-nordic-countries-raise-concerns-over-hungarys-easing-of-visa-scheme Tue, 27 Aug 2024 09:59:35 +0200 Hungary’s National Card immigration scheme has now been relaxed to include nationals from Russia and Belarus. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2024/08/16/what-would-not-have-been-celebrate-the-medium-of-sculpture-in-riga http://www.euronews.com/culture/2024/08/16/what-would-not-have-been-celebrate-the-medium-of-sculpture-in-riga Fri, 16 Aug 2024 14:16:47 +0200 Coming around just once every four years, the 2024 Sculpture Quadrennial Riga features exhibitions, talks, and an epic 24-hour soundscape performance. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/08/06/construction-is-underway-on-the-first-elements-of-the-baltic-defence-line-in-latvia http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/08/06/construction-is-underway-on-the-first-elements-of-the-baltic-defence-line-in-latvia Tue, 06 Aug 2024 14:46:53 +0200 Concrete structures, also known as "Lego blocks", will be placed along Latvia's border with Russia and Belarus. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/07/29/one-person-dead-as-heavy-storms-hit-baltic-states http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/07/29/one-person-dead-as-heavy-storms-hit-baltic-states Mon, 29 Jul 2024 20:57:30 +0200 In Lithuania and Latvia, authorities have warned people to travel only in urgent situations. http://www.euronews.com/2024/07/29/one-person-dies-as-latvia-and-lithuania-hit-by-powerful-storm http://www.euronews.com/2024/07/29/one-person-dies-as-latvia-and-lithuania-hit-by-powerful-storm Mon, 29 Jul 2024 15:06:46 +0200 Authorities have warned citizens to only travel in emergencies due to the extreme conditions.