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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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Russian hacker in the US pleads guilty to involvement in attacks on Ukraine's critical infrastructure

Artem Revensky pleaded guilty to hacking a gas facility in Poltava. His group planned explosions and attacks on the energy systems of Ukraine and Western countries.

News of the World • May 3, 02:31 PM • 3853 views
Czechia issued a permit for Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico's plane to fly to Moscow – media

The Czech Foreign Ministry denied banning Fico's plane from flying to Moscow through its airspace. At the same time, a number of other European countries did indeed refuse to provide their airspace for the flight.

Politics • May 2, 09:41 AM • 8000 views
Ukraine supported Latvia's decision to restrict entry for Russian representatives associated with the Venice Biennale

Andrii Sybiha supported Latvia's decision to ban entry to Russian representatives from the Venice Biennale. This is a step against the use of culture for propaganda.

Politics • April 27, 11:37 PM • 11420 views
Ukraine needs more than 5 billion euros to prepare for the heating season - ShmyhalPhoto

As the Minister of Energy reported, Ukraine needs at least 5. 4 billion euros to prepare for the heating season.

Economy • April 26, 11:23 AM • 4119 views
Partners to allocate €100 million for Ukraine's winter preparations - what was agreed at the "Energy Ramstein"Photo

Partners will channel €100 million through the Energy Support Fund for winter preparations, announced at the "Energy Ramstein". They agreed to seek additional €829 million and thanked partner countries.

Economy • April 26, 10:25 AM • 4435 views
Ukraine and Latvia have agreed on mutual recognition of driver's licenses without additional examsPhoto

Ukraine and Latvia have signed an agreement on mutual recognition of driver's licenses without exams. This is the sixth such agreement, important for Ukrainians abroad due to the war.

Politics • April 25, 12:13 PM • 4718 views
Latvian Foreign Minister calls for increased pressure on Russia until the war ends and reparations are paid

Baiba Braže called for increased pressure on Russia until the end of the war. In Baku, the minister discussed support for Ukraine and the growth of trade with Azerbaijan.

Politics • April 23, 08:35 PM • 11493 views
Trump's team developed a list of 'naughty' NATO allies - Politico

The White House has developed a ranking of NATO members based on their level of support for the US and defense spending. Countries face troop redeployments and restrictions on arms sales.

News of the World • April 22, 01:18 PM • 3869 views
Drug trafficking through a chain of stores, call centers, and threats - hundreds of searches conducted in Ukraine, "Khimprom" group exposedPhotoVideo

Law enforcement conducted over 350 searches, exposing a drug trafficking network, fraudulent call centers, and acts of violence. Property worth 125 million hryvnias was seized.

Crimes and emergencies • April 22, 07:38 AM • 3111 views
Latvia summoned Russian representative over Lavrov's statements and dismantling of memorial to victims of repression

The Latvian Foreign Ministry denied claims of UAV attacks from its territory and condemned the dismantling of the monument to the repressed in Tomsk. Riga called Lavrov's words a lie.

Politics • April 21, 09:16 PM • 9409 views
Lukashenka threatened neighbors and Ukraine with a "response" in case of aggression against Belarus

The Belarusian dictator warned neighboring states about the use of all available weapons in case of an attack. He counts on Russia's military support to protect Belarus.

News of the World • April 20, 05:02 PM • 5485 views
Ukraine reacted to Fico's ban on flying to Moscow - the Ministry of Foreign Affairs called for following the example

Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania did not allow the Slovak Prime Minister to fly through their territory to the parade. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine called on other states to follow this step.

Politics • April 20, 09:33 AM • 19333 views
All three Baltic states banned Fico from flying to Moscow for the May 9 parade

Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia closed their airspace to the Slovak Prime Minister's plane. Robert Fico plans to seek an alternative route for his visit to the Russian event.

Politics • April 19, 03:52 PM • 14004 views
Lithuania and Latvia closed their airspace to Fico's plane during his flight to Moscow for the parade

The Baltic countries banned the Slovak Prime Minister's flight to the May 9 parade. Robert Fico plans to change his route to visit the Russian capital.

Politics • April 19, 12:28 AM • 5800 views
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Donbas offensive by September or war with Europe: what 20,000 reserves will be enough for the enemy

The GUR states that Russia plans to seize Donbas by September with the help of 20,000 reservists. Experts consider these forces insufficient for a large-scale breakthrough.

War in Ukraine • April 17, 02:55 PM • 71925 views
The OP spoke about the key stages on the way to launching a Special Tribunal on Russian aggression

An international coalition of 20 states has prepared the legal framework for the creation of the tribunal. The full operation of the court and the pronouncement of sentences are expected as early as 2026.

Politics • April 16, 05:50 PM • 5482 views
Participant in 'bookmaker' scheme extradited to Ukraine, 19th extradition since beginning of year - Prosecutor General

A fraudster who deceived citizens via Instagram has been extradited from Germany. This is the 19th successful extradition to Ukraine since the beginning of the current year.

Crimes and emergencies • April 7, 06:45 AM • 3597 views
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Will Putin exploit the split in the West - the risk of an attack on NATO is growing

Political scientist Taras Zahorodnii warned of possible Russian attacks on the Baltic states and Poland. The Kremlin may use the lack of Western unity to test NATO.

Politics • April 3, 08:16 AM • 71128 views
Poland has charged five individuals with arson at a shopping center in Warsaw, linked to Russian sabotage.

Five individuals are accused of terrorism and sabotage on behalf of Russia. Among the suspects is a Ukrainian who filmed the fire for Russian special services.

News of the World • April 2, 01:28 PM • 3310 views
Trilateral meeting postponed, but tomorrow there will be a conversation with US representatives - Zelenskyy

During a meeting with the heads of parliamentary delegations from European countries, Zelenskyy announced a conversation with US representatives.

War in Ukraine • March 31, 07:48 PM • 14406 views
Ukraine's EU membership is an important security guarantee - Zelenskyy at a meeting with heads of delegations of European parliaments

The President met with representatives of European parliaments after the Bucha Summit. Defense cooperation, the return of prisoners, and EU accession were discussed.

Society • March 31, 07:29 PM • 8060 views
EU and Ukrainian foreign policy chiefs reaffirm commitment to holding Russia accountable on anniversary of Bucha massacrePhoto

EU foreign ministers visited Bucha on the fourth anniversary of the tragedy. Participants of the meeting confirmed the establishment of a commission to compensate for damages.

Society • March 31, 10:55 AM • 12759 views
The largest and smallest EU car markets in February 2026 have been named

In February, 865. 4 thousand cars were sold in the EU. Germany became the largest market with 211.3 thousand units, and Malta the smallest with 521 registrations.

Economy • March 30, 03:25 PM • 4848 views
Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia urged the EU to help strengthen air defense

The defense ministers of Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia called for an accelerated strengthening of air defense. UAV incidents confirmed the need for investment in air defense systems.

News of the World • March 28, 01:29 PM • 5903 views
Latvia handed a note of protest to a Russian representative over drone airspace violation

The Latvian Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed protest over a Russian drone and shelling of civilian infrastructure in Ukraine. Security risks in the region are increasing due to the war.

Politics • March 25, 09:35 PM • 11784 views
Drones flew into Latvia and Estonia

Drones from Russia were recorded falling in Latvia and Estonia. One apparatus exploded in the Krāslava region, another hit a power plant chimney.

News of the World • March 25, 08:33 AM • 47942 views
JIT mandate for "Ukraine Case" extended for another two years - KravchenkoPhoto

Prosecutor General Kravchenko signed a document extending the work of the JIT in Kharkiv. The group is investigating Russian war crimes and the deportation of Ukrainian children.

Society • March 20, 11:25 AM • 4719 views
Ukrenergo promises monetary compensation - fraudsters have become active onlinePhoto

Attackers are spreading fakes about payments for power outages to gain access to cards. Ukrenergo does not accrue compensation and urges not to enter data.

Society • March 19, 12:02 PM • 4979 views
Fraudsters defrauded EU citizens of €300,000 in a call center scheme with "drops"; they were exposed as part of an international cyber operation - Prosecutor GeneralPhoto

Two Ukrainians defrauded Latvian citizens through a call center, posing as investment and bank employees. The perpetrators have already been notified of suspicion.

Crimes and emergencies • March 18, 08:42 AM • 3701 views
Czech Republic opposed Russia's participation in the Venice Biennale

The Czech Minister of Culture supported the boycott of the Russian Federation due to aggression against Ukraine. 22 European ministers have already joined Latvia's initiative to prevent the aggressor from participating.

War in Ukraine • March 14, 01:43 PM • 7429 views