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Poland and Baltics shield infrastructure, fearing a Russian false-flag strike

Baltic nations and Poland are increasing security around critical infrastructure. They fear Russia may stage false flag drone attacks to destabilize NATO. Lithuania and Latvia have deployed military and police to protect key facilities. Poland's energy firms are analyzing alternative import routes and nuclear plans. Mysterious drone incidents across Europe…

The Economic Times

Leicestershire prison officer jailed over relationship with ‘Latvian Pablo Escobar’

Jahvine Kwamba was jailed over her relationship with a prisoner between 24 February and 3 June 2024

The Independent UK

Latvian man extradited to the UK and charged over death of 12-year-old in crash

Dolars Aleksanders was flown to Gatwick Airport on Wednesday and taken to a custody block

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Europe’s Baltic states turn startup hotbeds for their next growth chapter

Lithuania, Estonia, and Latvia are now recognized innovation hubs. These Baltic nations boast a significant number of successful startups and unicorns. Their entrepreneurial spirit flourished after regaining independence from Soviet rule. Strong STEM education and a shift in role models fuel future growth. This region's startup success creates jobs and…

The Economic Times

We investigated Russia’s military indoctrination of Ukrainian children in occupied territories – what we found was more shocking than we could have imagined

When we were asked to investigate Russia’s indoctrination and militarisation of children living in the Ukrainian territories occupied by Moscow since 2014, we had a general idea of the Kremlin’s occupation policies. Two of us grew up in what was then Soviet-occupied Latvia and East Germany. We were already familiar…

The Conversation

Player Protection First: What Makes Latvia's Regulated Betting Market Different

Latvia rarely features in conversations about European gambling policy, yet the Baltic state has quietly assembled one of the region's more tightly supervised online betting markets. Rather than competing to attract operators with light-touch rules, Latvia has organised its framework around a single principle: player protection. Licensing barriers, mandatory identity…

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Latvia to ban books, newspapers and video games from Russia and Belarus

Latvia has approved a national ban on imports of a wide range of Russian and Belarusian consumer goods such as books, video games, clothing, toys and sport equipment.

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Latvian foreign minister confirms consulate in Ukraine was hit by deadly Russian attack

Russian strikes have damaged Latvia's Honorary Consulate in eastern Ukraine, killing six civilians and wounding dozens. EU and Baltic leaders condemned the attack as a deliberate strike on civilians and diplomatic infrastructure.

Euronews

Putin stepping up hybrid war on Latvia because he’s ‘losing in Ukraine’, PM Kulbergs says

In an exclusive interview with Europe Today, Latvia’s Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs says the “top level of the Russian mob” is behind a recent uptick in attempted migrant crossings into his country from Belarus.

Euronews

For 28 years, a Latvian immigrant built Florida’s 1,100-ton Coral Castle mostly alone at night, and never fully explained his methods

A heartbroken immigrant named Edward Leedskalnin built Coral Castle over thirty years. He single-handedly moved over one thousand tons of limestone using basic tools. Leedskalnin never revealed his precise construction methods to anyone. His mysterious creation became an enduring American roadside attraction and legend. The site is now a historic…

The Economic Times

Latvia becomes Lukashenka's latest pressure point for the EU

Belarus has shifted migrant routes towards Latvia's border, forcing Riga to call on its neighbours for support as the Baltic state heads into an election campaign. Lithuania is now considering whether to introduce temporary border controls to manage a rise in secondary migration from Latvia.

Euronews

Lithuanian and Latvian leaders warn Russia planning infrastructure attacks on Baltics or Poland

The warnings are the latest in a series of alarms from leaders along NATO's eastern flank who suggest Russia may be trying to test the alliance as the Ukraine war drags on after more than four years.

Euronews

Baltic states summon Russian envoys over false deportation claims

Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia have said the Kremlin has been spreading false claims about deportations of Russian speakers from Baltic states in an attempt to distract from its large-scale attacks on cities and other civilian targets in Ukraine.

Euronews

Russia closes railway border crossings with Finland, Estonia and Latvia

In an unexpected move, Russia announced several railway border crossings with Finland, Estonia and Latvia to be “temporarily” shut down. Could this indicate an upcoming mobilisation in Russia as Moscow lacks troops for its ongoing all-out war against Ukraine?

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Nawrocki invites four presidents to informal summit amid dispute with Zelenskyy

Polish President Karol Nawrocki hosted the presidents of Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia and Romania for an informal meeting in Jurata ahead of the NATO summit in Ankara.

International Business Times UK

Putin's 'Personal Enemy' and Journalist Who Exposed His Secret Relationship With Kabaeva Dies in Exile

Russian journalist Grigory Nekhoroshev, known for reporting on Putin's alleged affair, has died in Latvia. His death, reportedly from poisonous mushrooms, is under investigation.

Euronews

Where are the eurozone's cheapest and highest mortgage rates?

Borrowers in the Baltics pay just over twice what Maltese households do for a home loan, ECB data to April 2026 shows.

Euronews

Retirement wealth across Europe: Which countries have the wealthiest over-65s?

The wealth gap among older Europeans is huge: households aged 65-74 in Luxembourg have a median net wealth of €1.22 million, compared with just €36,300 in Latvia. The figures highlight how housing, pensions and family support shape retirement security.

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Fear of Ukrainian drones empties the guesthouses in Latvia's Land of Blue Lakes

Tourism in eastern Latvia faces a crisis. Stray Ukrainian drones are causing tourists to cancel bookings. Guesthouses and local businesses are experiencing significant financial losses. Authorities are attempting to reassure visitors of the region's safety. Despite assurances, fears persist, impacting the summer holiday season.

Euronews

Zelenskyy wants to build up pressure on Russia to force Moscow to peace talks

In a post on X, Zelenskyy said that Ukraine had signed a drone deal with Latvia after his first talks with the country's Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs.

The Guardian - AU

Ukraine war briefing: Russia’s Peskov admits ‘certain problems’ with fuel supplies after energy sites targeted

Ukrainian forces continue strikes on oil facilities in occupied Crimea and Russia proper; French jet downs drone in Latvian airspace. What we know on day 1,567

AAP

French jet downs drone over Latvia amid Ukraine war

A NATO combat jet has shot down a drone after it entered Latvian airspace, the country's military says.

Radio France Internationale

French NATO jets destroy mystery drone over Latvia as Ukraine war intensifies

French NATO fighter jets stationed in the Baltic region shot down a drone that had entered Latvian airspace on Monday, marking a rare interception under the alliance’s Baltic Air Policing mission. It follows a series of similar incidents linked to the war in Ukraine as Moscow and Kyiv step up…

France 24

French NATO jet shoots down drone over Latvia as another explodes in Moldova

A drone that entered NATO member Latvia's airspace from Russia on Monday was shot down by a French military fighter jet, as fragments of another drone were found in a field in Moldova after it entered from Ukraine earlier the same day. Military drones straying into the airspace of Russia's…

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England World Cup 2026 fixtures: Dates, times, TV channels and how to watch

Thomas Tuchel's side are left to battle for bronze

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