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Latvia

Country in Europe
The Republic of Latvia is a country in the Baltic region of Northern Europe, on the coast of the Baltic Sea. It borders Estonia, Lithuania, Russia, and Belarus. Its area is approximately 64,589 km². The population is about 1.857 million people (2025). The capital is Riga. The independent Republic of Latvia was founded on November 18, 1918, after the collapse of the Russian Empire. The country's independence was interrupted in June 1940 by its forced incorporation into the Soviet Union, after which it was restored in August 1991.
1991
Restoration of state independence
2004
The country joined the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)
2004
The state became a full member of the European Union
2007
The country joined the Schengen Agreement
2010
The country's economy successfully emerged from recession
2014
The state introduced the single European currency, the euro
2015
The country held the presidency of the Council of the European Union
2023
The country ratified the Istanbul Convention on preventing violence against women
2025
The country was elected to the UN Security Council
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In Spain, farmers joined the protests: they blocked the main roads

Spanish farmers blocked major highways with tractors to protest high prices, bureaucracy and competition from outside the EU.

News of the World • February 6, 12:18 PM • 28001 views
A group of Russians and Ukrainians killed a Latvian woman for real estate

A group of two Russians and four Ukrainians murdered a Latvian woman to take possession of her real estate worth more than 4 million euros.

Crimes and emergencies • February 5, 01:35 PM • 22538 views
"Russia's war against children": Zelenska offers ideas on how to return deported children

An international conference in Latvia discussed ways to return Ukrainian children deported by Russia with the participation of First Lady Olena Zelenska.

Society • February 2, 03:43 PM • 33327 views
Latvia officially bans its national teams from playing against russia and belarus

The Latvian parliament has banned national teams from playing against russian and belarusian teams to demonstrate solidarity with Ukraine and prevent russia from legitimizing its war crimes through sports.

News of the World • February 1, 01:29 PM • 26399 views
Development of partnerships in the defense industry: Ukraine has signed dozens of agreements on joint production of weapons

Ukraine is actively developing partnerships in the defense industry, having concluded dozens of agreements on joint arms production with more than two dozen countries.

War in Ukraine • February 1, 09:31 AM • 32818 views
Latvian farmers to hold large-scale protests starting February 5

Latvian farmers will hold large-scale protests starting on February 5 in regions across Latvia to draw attention to painful issues in agriculture and demand that the government address them.

News of the World • February 1, 05:10 AM • 26743 views
russia deliberately "jams" GPS in Europe - the commander of the Estonian forces

According to the commander of the Estonian Defense Forces, russia is deliberately disrupting GPS in Europe to test equipment and interference capabilities amid potential future conflicts with NATO.

News of the World • January 31, 09:24 AM • 19100 views
European Parliament investigates allegations of Russian ties against Latvian MEP

The European Parliament is investigating allegations that Latvian MP Tatjana Ždanoka has ties to Russia. This case will be discussed at a conference of European Parliament presidents on January 31.

News of the World • January 30, 12:49 PM • 33675 views
Shells, weapons and cybersecurity: The Netherlands allocates 122 million euros to help Ukraine

The Dutch government has announced €122 million in new military aid to Ukraine, including €87 million for artillery shells, €25 million for weapons, and €10 million to strengthen Ukraine's cyber defense.

War in Ukraine • January 30, 09:40 AM • 29632 views
russian figure skater Valieva stripped of gold medal and banned for 4 years

The Court of Arbitration for Sport has disqualified russian figure skater Kamila Valiyeva for four years and stripped her of all her awards from December 25, 2021, due to a positive doping test.

News of the World • January 29, 02:33 PM • 26061 views
NATO should prepare for russian missile strikes across Europe - The Times

In preparation for a possible russian attack on NATO countries, European militaries are calling for simplified bureaucratic procedures to allow for the rapid movement of troops and equipment between allies.

News of the World • January 29, 09:34 AM • 23099 views
Netherlands joins IT coalition to support Ukraine's defense

The Netherlands has joined the IT coalition to support Ukraine's defense efforts by allocating 10 million euros. Together with the Netherlands, 12 countries have joined the coalition to support Ukraine in the field of IT, communications and cybersecurity.

War in Ukraine • January 27, 10:57 AM • 35518 views