Former FC Kallon Striker Kumba Brima Wins Latvian League with Riga FC

Sierra Leonean international Kumba Brima has helped her team in Riga FC Women win the Latvian Women’s Premier League. The team pulled off a historic unbeaten season, culminating in their triumph in the Latvian Women’s Football League. Riga...

Latvia’s first 'Dual Use Export Forum' coming to Liepāja in November

On November 11th and 12th, Liepāja’s striking concert hall “Great Amber” will host the 'Latvian Dual Use Export Forum' for the first time. The forum aims to bring together Latvian and international companies, policymakers, and investors to...

Hotel prices make countries consider skipping COP30 climate summit

BRUSSELS - Dozens of countries have yet to secure accommodation at November’s COP30 climate summit in Brazil and some delegates are considering staying away as a shortage of hotels has driven prices to hundreds of dollars per night. Small island...

Hotel prices make countries to consider skipping COP30 climate summit

By Kate Abnett BRUSSELS (Reuters) -Dozens of countries have yet to secure accommodation at next month’s COP30 climate summit in Brazil and some delegates are considering staying away as a shortage of hotels has driven prices to hundreds of dollars...

International School of Riga Opens New Secondary Campus in the Heart of Riga

RIGA – The International School of Riga (ISR welcomed teachers, supporters, partner organizations and parents to officially celebrate the opening of its Secondary School campus ar Skanstes Street 27, in the center of Riga. In response to the...

Opposition: If the Latvian government cannot cope, the President must act

If the coalition itself is unable to resolve the political crisis, it may be necessary for President Edgars Rinkēvičs to get involved, according to Linda Liepiņa, Chair of the Latvija pirmajā vietā (Latvia First) parliamentary faction. Speaking to...

Latvian Architecture Award 2025: From Belonging to Courage

The announcement of the finalists of the Latvian Architecture Award 2025 highlights the central theme of this year — belonging. It is not only a professional criterion but also a societal question: How can architecture find its place in time and...

Estonian trainspotter struggles to find work after Latvia espionage charges dropped

"Pealtnägija" reported the pair, 22-year-old Matthias Rikka and his Ukrainian friend Lev, spent several months in prison in Latvia on suspicion of espionage against the state: The duo don't just note down loco numbers but also take plenty of good...

Latvia faces hundreds of millions in fines – parliament fails to ensure quorum

Today, for the second week in a row, the coalition has been unable to secure a quorum in votes on controversial issues. As the opposition used the opportunity to “break the quorum,” the Saeima once again on Thursday failed to adopt, in the second...

MADE arhitekti’s twisting pāvilosta house seems to be carved by latvia’s coastal winds

a residential extension for gathering in Pāvilosta The Pāvilosta House in Latvia, designed by MADE Arhitekti, serves as a large guest space that extends the client’s main residence located next door. Built as a place for family and guests, the...

Weekend weather forecast: fog, wind, and rain

On Friday, weather conditions will still be influenced by a cold pressure trough. Skies will be partly cloudy, but no significant precipitation is expected. With light winds, fog and mist will form in some areas, reducing visibility, according to...

Latvia potato growers struggle with wet harvest losses

Due to this year's unfavorable weather conditions, some potato growers in Latvia may face bankruptcy, according to Aiga Kraukle, Chair of the Board of the Latvian Association of Potato Growers and Processors. She said that recovery from the poor...

Latvian business sentiment was on the up in September

According to the latest Central Statistical Bureau (CSB) business tendency survey, the business environment in all economic sectors improved in September 2025 – in manufacturing, construction, retail trade and services. In retail trade and...

Pura Vida Diplomacy: Costa Rica’s Vision for Sustainable Partnerships in the Gulf

GJIA: With the recent appointment of Your Excellency Ambassador Esquivel, what are Costa Rica’s key diplomatic priorities in Qatar and the broader Gulf region? Ambassador Esquivel: Costa Rica has been actively strengthening diplomatic relations...

Rīga's water supply will get more costly

Rīga residents will have to pay more for water - the new water services tariff project submitted by Rīgas ūdens foresees that water charges could increase by 14%. For a household in an apartment building, the cost could rise by approximately €2.60...

The Rīga Conference 2025 will bring together world leaders in Riga for the 20th time

From October 9 till 11, 2025, the annual Rīga Conference – the largest security and foreign policy forum in the Nordic-Baltic region – will take place at the House of Science of the University of Latvia in Riga. This year’s theme, “Unity, Security...

Foreign investors' lobby in Latvia calls for less union protection, reduced overtime rates

"In view of foreign investors, Latvia faces growing structural challenges in its labour market, driven by demographic decline, a persistent mismatch between labour skills and market needs, and rigid, outdated regulations that undermine...

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,...

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...

This is not the year of the apple in Latvia

This autumn's apple harvest in Latvia is significantly smaller than in other years, with hail and disease damaging the fruit in many places. The warehouses, which were full last year, are now only partially filled, Latvian Television reported on 1...