Latvian man admits role in Kansas scheme to send U.S. aircraft technology to Russia

TEMPERATURES REBOUND. THAT’S COMING UP. TWO AREA MEN ARE IN JAIL TONIGHT ACCUSED OF SELLING TECHNOLOGY TO RUSSIA. THIS AFTER AN FBI RAID AT THE NEW CENTURY AIR CENTER IN THE GARDNER AREA TODAY. CAMBRIDGE. TONIGHT’S BRIAN JOHNSON IS LATEST LIVE...

Latest Trump tariffs will adversely impact Latvian timber businesses

The latest tariffs in a series of economic barriers erected by American President Donald Trump will have a negative impact on Latvia's important timber and timber products sector, reports LSM's Latvian language portal. The new tariffs will affect...

'SHORT RIGA' test screening line-up revealed

SHORT RIGA Test Screenings, the longest-running section of the Riga International Film Festival (16–26 October) industry programme RIGA IFF FORUM, has announced the line-up for its 11th edition. Twelve short films in the works-in-progress stage...

Latvian apple growers faced reduced harvests due to unfavorable weather

This year, Latvian apples will be scarce in supermarkets due to a poor harvest. Many orchards are directing their limited supply to schools, while juice producers are also facing shortages. The worst situation is reported in Latgale, according to...

Latvia Bets on Fintech to Redraw Europe’s Financial Map

The Fintech Forum in Riga opened today with a strong call for collaboration between regulators, innovators, and investors as Latvia positions itself as a hub for financial technology in Europe. The event began with speeches from Mārtiņš Kazāks,...

Romania to quickly set up production of defensive drones with Ukraine, minister says

Romania and Ukraine hope to quickly set up a joint production of defensive drones for domestic, EU, and NATO use, foreign minister Oana Toiu said during an interview with Reuters. The initiative, announced earlier this month, is even more needed...

Latvia raises road user fees for freight transport

Starting with the 1st of January next year, Latvia will increase most road user charges (vignettes) for freight vehicles over three tons, the government decided on Tuesday. The Ministry of Transport explained that the aim of the amendments is to...

Merger of environmental authorities in Latvia

The Energy and Environment Agency (EVA) has been added to the State Environmental Service (VVD) as of 1 October 2025, according to the VVD's statement. The VVD will now be responsible for the initial and full Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)...

Latvia-Lithuania EXPO effort receives an award

The Baltic Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka in Japan has been recognized as the most successful Latvian–Lithuanian cooperation project of the year, receiving the 'Namejs Award 2025'. Now in its fifteenth year, the award honors the most successful...

Kazakhstan Expands Role as a Regional Logistics Hub at TransLogistica 2025

Almaty has reinforced its status as Central Asia’s logistics capital with the opening of the 28th Kazakhstan International Exhibition Transport and Logistics – TransLogistica Kazakhstan 2025. The event, being held at the Atakent Exhibition Center...

Why does Latvia have fewer start-ups than Lithuania or Estonia?

15,000 start-ups in Estonia, 11,000 in Lithuania, and almost 7,000 in Latvia - these are the statistics on start-ups in the Baltic States for the first eight months of this year (January-August, data compiled by Lursoft IT). Of the nearly 34,000...

'Ride' declines to suspend rental services despite deaths of teenage girls

PTAC had been urged to take such a step by Riga Mayor Viesturs Kleinbergs (Progressives). The watchdog confirmed that it had received a letter from the Riga Mayor and that an initial investigation into the safety of the services provided by the...

Europe’s ‘drone wall’ only as strong as the armies behind it, industry warns

The Commission is pushing hard for countries to help fund its latest pitch for a defence flagship project: the drone wall. One problem looms on the horizon: militaries don’t know how to use these new capabilities. Drones have become a key asset...

‘Thy kingdom come’: IFES Europe festival gathered 500 young evangelicals

The IFES Europen Student Festival (ESF) took place in the Latvian city of Jelgava, between 16 and 21 August, eight years after IFES held its last student evangelism conference. “Listening to students and staff from across the continent, I realised...

Italy launch new era with Banchi

ROME (Italy) - Luca Banchi turned Latvia into a formidable team in international basketball, guiding it to a hugely impressive fifth place at the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup in Manila and to within a single victory of Olympic qualification one...

EU allocates €4.2 million in emergency aid to Latvian farmers

The European Commission has approved €4.2 million in emergency support for Latvian farmers to mitigate damage caused by this year's adverse weather, the Ministry of Agriculture announced. The aid must be distributed to farmers by April 30, 2026....

Latvia's eastern border equipping going according to plan

The construction of the technological infrastructure for the eastern border is progressing according to plan. At the same time, there are complications and damages caused by the opponent, said Ģirts Ozols, Chairman of the Board of the SJSC Latvian...

Koenig Group Expands Customer Presence

Bakery equipment manufacturer Koenig announces the opening of its new location “König Nordic OY” in Lahti, Finland. With immediate effect, König Nordic is responsible for the distribution of all Koenig Group products as well as service and spare...

Jude Bellingham left out of England's squad to face Wales as host of big names missing

10:33, 03 Oct 2025Updated 10:36, 03 Oct 2025 Jude Bellingham (centre) has not been called up for England's upcoming matches against Wales and Latvia(Image: © 2025 PA Media, All Rights Reserved) Jude Bellingham was a notable absentee from Thomas...

Latvian scientists develop birch bark cosmetics

Researchers at the Latvian State Institute of Chemistry and Wood have developed an innovative cosmetic cream made from birch bark, Latvian Radio reported on 29 September. "This is a very simple process, how we can end up with a cream or Pickering...