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The new Latvian cuisine heroes

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

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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.

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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.

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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

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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

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

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

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

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

Russia

Rival military exercises deepen anxiety in Baltic states

Russia’s military exercises close to the border with several eastern European nations have raised fears of a possible invasion of the Baltic region

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.