#Latvia

Parliamentary Elections Held in Latvia: The Race for 100 Seats in the Saeima

Politics 10/03/2026, 13:42

On October 3, 2026, Latvia held elections for its 15th Saeima, where 1,428 candidates from 14 parties competed for 100 parliamentary seats.

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Latvia Expresses Readiness to Host Nuclear Weapons: The Final Word Rests with NATO

Politics 10/01/2026, 01:33

Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs announced the country's readiness to host nuclear weapons provided NATO makes a collective decision and necessity arises.

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Friendly Fire Incident During NATO Exercises in Latvia Leaves Italian Soldiers Injured

Incidents 09/26/2026, 00:59

A friendly fire incident during NATO exercises at the Adazi range in Latvia resulted in four Italian soldiers being wounded after a Dardo vehicle fired on another.

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Latvian Saeima urgently strengthens control over grain cargo from third countries

Politics 09/25/2026, 11:13

On 24 September, the Saeima of Latvia adopted amendments allowing inspections of grain cargo from third countries to verify the authenticity of its origin. The measure is aimed at identifying grain exported from the occupied territories of Ukraine.

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Brussels in shock: EU regrets lifting sanctions on Usmanov and Friedman after France's 'gift' to Azerbaijan

Politics 09/24/2026, 16:09

In Brussels, the mistake is openly acknowledged after sanctions on Usmanov and Friedman were lifted at France's initiative. Estonia is imposing its own restrictions, while the EU discusses a qualified-majority mechanism.

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"Either a very bad situation or just a bad one": Latvia's PM reveals details of the vote on lifting sanctions against Usmanov and Fridman

Politics 09/23/2026, 18:13

Latvian Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs explained why Riga abstained when voting on the lifting of sanctions against Usmanov and Fridman: the country chose between excluding two individuals and 2,600 others. All three Baltic states introduced national restrictions.

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Macron Agrees to Begin Negotiations on Latvia's Accession to France's Nuclear Deterrence Initiative

Politics 09/23/2026, 04:54

Latvian Prime Minister Kulbergs announced that Macron has agreed to begin negotiations on Riga's accession to the French nuclear deterrence initiative and to strengthen the military presence in the country, especially in the area of air defense.

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Kyiv calls EU decision to lift sanctions on Usmanov and Fridman 'shameful' and demands national-level restrictions

Politics 09/23/2026, 01:43

The EU Committee of Permanent Representatives agreed to remove Usmanov and Fridman from the sanctions list. Kyiv called the decision 'shameful,' and Ukraine's Foreign Ministry urged bloc countries to impose national sanctions on both.

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Lev Koshevatskyi Moves to Latvia: Ukrainian Guard Signs with Latvian University

Sports 09/22/2026, 18:02

Ukrainian guard Lev Koshevatskyi (23) has officially transferred to Latvia's Latvian University and will compete in the Latvian-Estonian League wearing the number 66 jersey. For the player, this is his second overseas experience after Italy-2022.

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Poland and Latvia Scrubbed Fighters Amid Massive Drone Attack on Ukraine

Politics 09/22/2026, 08:48

Late on September 21, Poland and Latvia scrambled combat aircraft due to an air-raid threat amid a massive drone strike on western regions of Ukraine. Fighters of the NATO mission were placed on combat alert.

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Latvia's President: Europe Will Not Have Time to Rebuild Its Air Defense for a New Drone War by Mid-2027

Politics 09/20/2026, 14:06

Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs warned in an interview with The Guardian that European air defense systems will not have time to adapt to the lightning-fast development of the drone war in Ukraine and may lose their relevance by mid-2027.

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Germany to 'close the sky' over Latvia: four Eurofighters to arrive ahead of parliamentary elections

Politics 09/17/2026, 14:43

Germany will deploy four Eurofighter jets to an air base in Latvia for the October 3 parliamentary elections. The decision was made against the backdrop of a series of drone incursions into the country's airspace.

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Latvia Prepares Full Ban on Bus Routes to Russia and Belarus from 2027

Politics 09/08/2026, 08:33

The Latvian Ministry of Transport has prepared a bill for the complete cessation of international passenger bus services to Russia and Belarus from 2027, including transit routes.

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Ivan Tkachenko officially joins Latvian Rīgas Zelti and will play in the EuroCup

Sports 09/02/2026, 19:44

Ukraine national team forward Ivan Tkachenko has officially joined Latvian Rīgas Zelti and will play in the EuroCup in the new season. The transfer was forced for the club due to a serious injury to guard Toms Skuja.

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Finnish Patria Operated an AMV Armored Vehicle from Tokyo: A Demonstration of Remote Control Over 7,800 km

Technology 08/28/2026, 20:32

Patria demonstrated remote control of an AMV armored vehicle from Tokyo over a distance of more than 7,800 km. The demonstration combined Nokia 5G connectivity and real-time situational awareness.

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Latvia Shows How the New Hunter IFV Will Shoot Down and Jam Drones: What Was Fitted to the Vehicle Before It Enters Service

Politics 08/28/2026, 16:22

Latvia showcased anti-drone systems on the new Hunter IFV at Adazi base: Spanish active and passive systems, as well as integration with ground drones. The first vehicles are due to reach the troops in October.

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Latvia Prepares Emergency Regime on Eastern Border: Riga Rejects Invasion Risk but Notes Russian Hybrid Threats

Politics 08/28/2026, 01:47

Latvia is preparing a draft decree on a state of emergency on the eastern border until December 1 due to UAVs and Russian hybrid threats. President Rinkēvičs rejected the risk of invasion, but Riga notes escalation. Context — the CIA director's visit to Moscow.

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"Russia Wants to Starve the World": Latvia's Foreign Minister Warns of Global Consequences of Attacks on Ukraine's Grain Infrastructure

Politics 08/27/2026, 20:14

Latvia's Foreign Minister Baiba Braže stated that Russia is deliberately trying to "starve the world" by striking Ukraine's grain infrastructure and ports. Ukraine's Foreign Ministry called on allies to take immediate measures to secure export routes.

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