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Children go native as Latvian schools say 'Nē' to Russian

A war of linguistics erupts in Riga as government plans to move schools to teach only in Latvian meet with disdain from Russian speaking parents

Estonia

Rail Baltica: how Brexit is casting doubt over €5.8bn Estonia-Poland train line

It’s a €5.8 billion Baltics rail link that has been described as the most important project for Estonia, Lithuania and Latvia since their independence. But the scheme’s CEO has admitted there are no guarantees over its future financing.

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

World News

The world is 'failing' newborn babies — UNICEF

Infants from the best places to be born are up to 50 times more likely to die in the first month of life

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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.

Bulgaria

The world’s fastest-falling populations 'will be in eastern Europe'

Bulgaria is estimated to shrink the most over the coming decades, but a host of other countries in eastern Europe are also in the firing line: Latvia, Moldova, Ukraine, Croatia, Lithuania, Romania, Serbia, Poland and Hungary.

Latvia

The new Latvian cuisine heroes

We travel to Latvia to meet exciting fresh talents transforming Riga and region in a culinary hotspot.

World News

Zapad 2017: what you need to know about Belarus and Russia's military exercises

This week Russia and Belarus are conducting drills that have worried Nato members.

World News

Europe ups defence spending for first time in seven years

Europe’s spending on defence has edged up for the first time in seven years, new figures have revealed, amid fears of Russian aggression in the Baltics.

Russia

How illicit Russian money was allegedly siphoned into EU and beyond

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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.

Estonia

Biden reaffirms US commitment to NATO's Article 5 in Baltics

US Vice President Joe Biden has underlined the United States’ commitment to NATO’s mutual defence guarantee, Article 5.

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…

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

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

Real Economy

How do countries decide how much they can afford to borrow?

Debt sustainability has become a critical issue for both governments and international investors during the past half-decade of financial crisis. As

World News

Who are the six EU countries with shortest memories on migration?

Estonia

Defence: US to boost its military presence in Central and Eastern Europe

The US has announced plans to deploy heavy weaponry in several Central and Eastern European nations. Officials say they want to calm concerns among

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.

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