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Latvia: Shooting training at schools and dragon teeth at the border

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.

28/05/2025

Latvia

'Lost tourists' in the forest might be Russian spies, Latvia warns

In its annual report, Latvia’s security services said Russian intelligence and security services pose the "main threat" to its national security.

15/05/2025

EuroVerify

Fact check: The Baltics aren't against a ceasefire in Ukraine

Claims that the Baltic states no longer support a ceasefire appear to stem from a misinterpretation of an article by the Financial Times.

03/04/2025

Poland

Poland and Baltic states to exit landmine treaty over Russia threat

The defence ministers of Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland have recommended leaving the 1997 Ottawa Treaty due to Russia's aggression.

18/03/2025

Cinema

Latvia's 'Flow' triumphs at Cartoon Movie animation festival

Latvian studio behind 'Flow' takes home the biggest accolade at Cartoon Movie, the pitching festival for animated feature films.

07/03/2025

Cinema

Latvia celebrates first ever Oscar win with animated feature 'Flow'

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.

03/03/2025

Cinema

Boost for Latvian animation funding amidst Oscars buzz for 'Flow'

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.

28/02/2025

Europe News

Latvian minister: ‘No space and place for complacency’ over defence

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.

15/02/2025

Travel News

New rail route connects Vilnius, Riga and Tallinn with a single ticket

Travel between Baltic capitals in one day with faster, seamless train connections

14/02/2025

Europe News

Baltic states connect to EU electricity after ditching Russian supply

The Baltic states connected to electricity supplied via Finland, Sweden and Poland after disconnecting from Russia, which had supplied them electricity for decades.

09/02/2025

Europe News

Baltic states cut Russian electricity ties, ending decades of reliance

Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia all disconnected from the Soviet-era grid on Saturday morning and will merge with the European energy system on Sunday.

08/02/2025

Europe News

Sweden investigates latest suspected sabotage of Baltic Sea data cable

Sunday's rupture follows a string of incidents that have heightened fears of Russian sabotage and spying in the strategic region.

27/01/2025

Europe News

Sweden-Latvia undersea data cable damaged, EU vows support

A submarine cable was damaged in the Baltic Sea, the fourth case reported by the Nordic countries in the past two months.

26/01/2025

Latvia

Hundreds of Swedish troops arrive in Latvia to join a NATO brigade

Hundreds of Swedish troops arrived in Latvia on Saturday to join a Canadian-led multinational brigade along NATO's eastern flank.

18/01/2025

Cinema

Why the Golden Globe win for animated Latvian film 'Flow' matters

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.

07/01/2025

Europe News

NATO completes first large-scale military exercise in Latvia

Operation "Resolute Warrior" involved thousands of troops from 13 different countries.

14/11/2024

Europe News

Security tops agenda at Riga Conference amid fears of Russian threat

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.

18/10/2024

World News

Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland want EU funds to beef up borders

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.

28/09/2024

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Latvian mural features red cat named Peach

Beloved by local residents in Latvia's capital city of Riga, Peach the cat was created by artist Eriks Caune.

27/09/2024

Europe News

NATO launches new €7m facilities at military base in Latvia

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.

29/08/2024