Latvia

Country Latvia
Capital Riga
Continent Europe
Currency Lats(LVL)
Languages Latvian

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The name "Latvia" originates from the ancient Latgalians, one of four eastern Baltic tribes that formed the ethnic core of the Latvian people (ca. 8th-12th centuries A.D.). The region subsequently came under the control of Germans, Poles, Swedes, and finally, Russians. A Latvian republic emerged following World War I, but it was annexed by the USSR in 1940 - an action never recognized by the US and many other countries. Latvia reestablished its independence in 1991 following the breakup of the Soviet Union. Although the last Russian troops left in 1994, the status of the Russian minority (some 30% of the population) remains of concern to Moscow. Latvia joined both NATO and the EU in the spring of 2004.

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Central University, Vidzeme University of Latvia sign MoU for academic exchange - The HinduCentral University, Vidzeme University of Latvia sign MoU for academic exchange  The Hindu

Ice hockey test match: Latvia vs. Switzerland - XinhuaIce hockey test match: Latvia vs. Switzerland  Xinhua

Financial uncertainty in Latvia challenges Rail Baltica’s momentum - RailTech.comFinancial uncertainty in Latvia challenges Rail Baltica’s momentum  RailTech.com

Bundeswehr procures loitering munition, and together with Latvia and Norway, anti-tank mines - JanesBundeswehr procures loitering munition, and together with Latvia and Norway, anti-tank mines  Janes

Federation of Security and Defence Industries of Latvia joins ASD, expanding European cooperation - Defence Industry EuropeFederation of Security and Defence Industries of Latvia joins ASD, expanding European cooperation  Defence Industry Europe

Latvia outduels Norway in shootout - IIHFLatvia outduels Norway in shootout  IIHF

That explains why they're such a ray of sunshine ?? #Eurovision2025 #Eurovision #Latvia ???? - Eurovision Song ContestThat explains why they're such a ray of sunshine ?? #Eurovision2025 #Eurovision #Latvia ????  Eurovision Song Contest

Yad Vashem condemns Latvia’s exoneration of ‘the butcher of Riga’ - The Times of IsraelYad Vashem condemns Latvia’s exoneration of ‘the butcher of Riga’  The Times of Israel

As Latvia defends NATO's eastern border, Ukraine peace talks test strength of the alliance / Article - LSMAs Latvia defends NATO's eastern border, Ukraine peace talks test strength of the alliance / Article  LSM

Germany, Latvia, Norway Jointly Procure Anti-Tank Mines - The Defense PostGermany, Latvia, Norway Jointly Procure Anti-Tank Mines  The Defense Post

Visit of Minister of Foreign Affairs, Latvia to Antariksh Bhavan - isro.gov.inVisit of Minister of Foreign Affairs, Latvia to Antariksh Bhavan  isro.gov.in

Latvia - General DebateLatvia  General Debate

Telia Latvia revenues climb 5% in Q1 - TelecompaperTelia Latvia revenues climb 5% in Q1  Telecompaper

Saab receives order for RBS 70 NG from Latvia - SaabSaab receives order for RBS 70 NG from Latvia  Saab

Latvia joins the OECD Development Assistance Committee - OECDLatvia joins the OECD Development Assistance Committee  OECD

Latvia closes probe of Nazi collaborator’s Holocaust record - JNS.orgLatvia closes probe of Nazi collaborator’s Holocaust record  JNS.org

U18 Men’s Worlds Preview: Canada vs. Latvia - Hockey CanadaU18 Men’s Worlds Preview: Canada vs. Latvia  Hockey Canada

Exports of lumber from Latvia increase 36% in February - lesprom.comExports of lumber from Latvia increase 36% in February  lesprom.com

Latvia: health system summary 2024 - European Observatory on Health Systems and PoliciesLatvia: health system summary 2024  European Observatory on Health Systems and Policies

Report: Latvia closes investigation into Herberts Cukurs, the ‘Butcher of Riga’ - The Times of IsraelReport: Latvia closes investigation into Herberts Cukurs, the ‘Butcher of Riga’  The Times of Israel

Latvia’s Foreign Minister: “The Kremlin’s butcher” will try to put on a show on the 9th of May - Baltic News NetworkLatvia’s Foreign Minister: “The Kremlin’s butcher” will try to put on a show on the 9th of May  Baltic News Network

IAEA Mission Recognizes Latvia’s Commitment to Improve Nuclear and Radiation Safety, Encourages Continued Improvements - International Atomic Energy AgencyIAEA Mission Recognizes Latvia’s Commitment to Improve Nuclear and Radiation Safety, Encourages Continued Improvements  International Atomic Energy Agency

After long delays, cell broadcast alert technology could soon launch in Latvia - Baltic News NetworkAfter long delays, cell broadcast alert technology could soon launch in Latvia  Baltic News Network

New office managers for the Nordic Council of Ministers' offices in Latvia and Lithuania - Nordic cooperationNew office managers for the Nordic Council of Ministers' offices in Latvia and Lithuania  Nordic cooperation

GRETA carries out fourth evaluation visit to Latvia - The Council of EuropeGRETA carries out fourth evaluation visit to Latvia  The Council of Europe

News: Secretary General attends Exercise Resolute Warrior in Latvia, 14-Nov.-2024 - NATO - HomepageNews: Secretary General attends Exercise Resolute Warrior in Latvia, 14-Nov.-2024  NATO - Homepage

Chief Justice-initiated review to delay selection process of Latvia’s next Prosecutor General - Baltic News NetworkChief Justice-initiated review to delay selection process of Latvia’s next Prosecutor General  Baltic News Network

Latvia increases its support to the Trust Fund for Victims at the ICC - | International Criminal CourtLatvia increases its support to the Trust Fund for Victims at the ICC  | International Criminal Court

Latvia closes case against 'butcher of Riga,' tied to mass murder of Jews during Holocaust - HaaretzLatvia closes case against 'butcher of Riga,' tied to mass murder of Jews during Holocaust  Haaretz

Optimism about democracy is fading in society – Constitutional Court of Latvia president warns - Baltic News NetworkOptimism about democracy is fading in society – Constitutional Court of Latvia president warns  Baltic News Network

Latvia won’t pamper – wind energy developers must rely on themselves - Baltic News NetworkLatvia won’t pamper – wind energy developers must rely on themselves  Baltic News Network

What Latvia’s Oscar-winning animation ‘Flow’ tells us about the world today - Izba ArtsWhat Latvia’s Oscar-winning animation ‘Flow’ tells us about the world today  Izba Arts

Latvians Prepare as the ‘Long Peace’ Ends - Center for European Policy Analysis (CEPA)Latvians Prepare as the ‘Long Peace’ Ends  Center for European Policy Analysis (CEPA)

India to face Latvia in maiden Billie Jean King Cup play-offs in Jurmala - Olympics.comIndia to face Latvia in maiden Billie Jean King Cup play-offs in Jurmala  Olympics.com

This week in Latvia – from warmth to frost - Baltic News NetworkThis week in Latvia – from warmth to frost  Baltic News Network

What It Means To Be Wealthy In Latvia - ForbesWhat It Means To Be Wealthy In Latvia  Forbes

"The bridge of copper corroded, the oaken one came into leaf" — Tautumeitas channel good energy and happiness in the "Bur Man Laimi" lyrics - Wiwibloggs"The bridge of copper corroded, the oaken one came into leaf" — Tautumeitas channel good energy and happiness in the "Bur Man Laimi" lyrics  Wiwibloggs

European Rabbis condemn Latvia’s closure of case against 'Butcher of Riga' - YnetnewsEuropean Rabbis condemn Latvia’s closure of case against 'Butcher of Riga'  Ynetnews

Latvia slows down Rail Baltica – 4 million euros still missing - Baltic News NetworkLatvia slows down Rail Baltica – 4 million euros still missing  Baltic News Network

The Blogs: Latvia Buried Its Soul beside a Nazi - The Times of IsraelThe Blogs: Latvia Buried Its Soul beside a Nazi  The Times of Israel

'New World of Opportunity Awaits': Latvia Seeks Stronger Cyber and Space Ties With India Amid Rising Global Th - Times Now'New World of Opportunity Awaits': Latvia Seeks Stronger Cyber and Space Ties With India Amid Rising Global Th  Times Now

Latvia becomes the 49th State to sign the Second Additional Protocol to the Convention on Cybercrime - The Council of EuropeLatvia becomes the 49th State to sign the Second Additional Protocol to the Convention on Cybercrime  The Council of Europe

Latvia: Doorway To The EU - Global Finance MagazineLatvia: Doorway To The EU  Global Finance Magazine

News: Secretary General praises Latvia for its contributions to NATO, 16-Oct.-2024 - NATO - HomepageNews: Secretary General praises Latvia for its contributions to NATO, 16-Oct.-2024  NATO - Homepage

Latvia to build first Baltic renewable fuel plant at Port of Riga - FastmarketsLatvia to build first Baltic renewable fuel plant at Port of Riga  Fastmarkets

Latvia again closes case against ‘Butcher of Riga,’ tied to mass murder of Jews - Jewish Telegraphic AgencyLatvia again closes case against ‘Butcher of Riga,’ tied to mass murder of Jews  Jewish Telegraphic Agency

The war in Ukraine left a mark on Latvia’s sports and culture - Veridica.roThe war in Ukraine left a mark on Latvia’s sports and culture  Veridica.ro

Amid tensions in Eastern Europe, Latvian youth are reviving folk music - HuckAmid tensions in Eastern Europe, Latvian youth are reviving folk music  Huck

Latvia hopeful of claiming UN Security Council seat / Article - LSMLatvia hopeful of claiming UN Security Council seat / Article  LSM

High Employment and Education Enrollment Among Ukrainian Refugees in Latvia, but Continued Solidarity Needed - UNHCR - The UN Refugee AgencyHigh Employment and Education Enrollment Among Ukrainian Refugees in Latvia, but Continued Solidarity Needed  UNHCR - The UN Refugee Agency

Latvia claims insufficient evidence linking 'Butcher of Riga' to Holocaust atrocities, as Yad Vashem calls decision 'baffling' - All Israel NewsLatvia claims insufficient evidence linking 'Butcher of Riga' to Holocaust atrocities, as Yad Vashem calls decision 'baffling'  All Israel News

Networking event for Latvian start-ups in the EU - "Innovate in Latvia and Europe!" - European Innovation CouncilNetworking event for Latvian start-ups in the EU - "Innovate in Latvia and Europe!"  European Innovation Council

Latvia Exits Land Mine Convention Amid Fears of Russian Aggression - The New York TimesLatvia Exits Land Mine Convention Amid Fears of Russian Aggression  The New York Times

Latvia wins hockey warm up match against Switzerland / Article - LSMLatvia wins hockey warm up match against Switzerland / Article  LSM

Country neighboring Russia withdraws from Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Treaty - RBC-UkraineCountry neighboring Russia withdraws from Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Treaty  RBC-Ukraine

Latvia and Microsoft Collaborate to Advance Artificial Intelligence Innovation - MicrosoftLatvia and Microsoft Collaborate to Advance Artificial Intelligence Innovation  Microsoft

Topic: NATO’s military presence in the east of the Alliance - NATO - HomepageTopic: NATO’s military presence in the east of the Alliance  NATO - Homepage

Latvia has officially withdrawn from the Ottawa Convention due to the threat from Russia - ?????????? ??????????? ??????Latvia has officially withdrawn from the Ottawa Convention due to the threat from Russia  ?????????? ??????????? ??????

Second Progress Review of Latvia’s Public Utilities Commission - OECDSecond Progress Review of Latvia’s Public Utilities Commission  OECD

OECD Economic Surveys: Latvia 2024 - OECDOECD Economic Surveys: Latvia 2024  OECD

Yad Vashem denounces Latvia closing investigation on 'Butcher of Riga' Herberts Cukurs - The Jerusalem PostYad Vashem denounces Latvia closing investigation on 'Butcher of Riga' Herberts Cukurs  The Jerusalem Post

Hometown pride in Riga after ‘Flow’ wins Latvia’s first Oscar - AP NewsHometown pride in Riga after ‘Flow’ wins Latvia’s first Oscar  AP News

Latvia: Tautumeitas Reveal Details about Eurovision Rehearsals! - eurovisionfun.comLatvia: Tautumeitas Reveal Details about Eurovision Rehearsals!  eurovisionfun.com

Canada levels Latvia to stay perfect at U18 men's worlds - TSNCanada levels Latvia to stay perfect at U18 men's worlds  TSN

The 15 best things to do in Latvia - Lonely PlanetThe 15 best things to do in Latvia  Lonely Planet

Futsal EURO 2026, Latvia & Lithuania: All you need to know - UEFA.comFutsal EURO 2026, Latvia & Lithuania: All you need to know  UEFA.com

Latvia seeks investment in airBaltic from Estonia, Lithuania - ch-aviationLatvia seeks investment in airBaltic from Estonia, Lithuania  ch-aviation

Public Reacts to Latvia: Tautumeitas – Bur man laimi - ESCBubblePublic Reacts to Latvia: Tautumeitas – Bur man laimi  ESCBubble

England v Latvia: World Cup 2026 qualifier – as it happened - The GuardianEngland v Latvia: World Cup 2026 qualifier – as it happened  The Guardian

Germany, Latvia & Norway Sign Deal to Obtain DM 22 Anti-tank Mines - Defense MirrorGermany, Latvia & Norway Sign Deal to Obtain DM 22 Anti-tank Mines  Defense Mirror

Latvia wants to oblige Belarusians and Russians to report their stay in the country - EADailyLatvia wants to oblige Belarusians and Russians to report their stay in the country  EADaily

Grand Chamber hearings concerning Latvia, Lithuania and Poland - ECHRGrand Chamber hearings concerning Latvia, Lithuania and Poland  ECHR

Latvia Begins Delivering First 500 of 12,000 Combat Drones to Kyiv - The Defense PostLatvia Begins Delivering First 500 of 12,000 Combat Drones to Kyiv  The Defense Post

Wiwi Jury: Latvia’s Tautumeitas with “Bur Man Laimi” - WiwibloggsWiwi Jury: Latvia’s Tautumeitas with “Bur Man Laimi”  Wiwibloggs

Baltic states switch to European power grid, ending Russia ties - ReutersBaltic states switch to European power grid, ending Russia ties  Reuters

Canada levels Latvia 7-1 at U18 men’s worlds - The Globe and MailCanada levels Latvia 7-1 at U18 men’s worlds  The Globe and Mail

Warning shots fired by Latvian border guard / Article - LSMWarning shots fired by Latvian border guard / Article  LSM

Evaluating Latvia's Active Labour Market Policies - OECDEvaluating Latvia's Active Labour Market Policies  OECD

Motorcyclists will cause some disruption in Riga on Saturday / Article - LSMMotorcyclists will cause some disruption in Riga on Saturday / Article  LSM

'Latvia First' hits the front in party poll for the first time / Article - LSM'Latvia First' hits the front in party poll for the first time / Article  LSM

An Armed Russian Drone Shakes Latvia’s Defense System - Foreign Policy Research InstituteAn Armed Russian Drone Shakes Latvia’s Defense System  Foreign Policy Research Institute

‘Flow’ wins animated feature Academy Award, delivering Latvia its first Oscar - AP News‘Flow’ wins animated feature Academy Award, delivering Latvia its first Oscar  AP News

Latvia's bear population is on the increase / Article - LSMLatvia's bear population is on the increase / Article  LSM

Baltic undersea cable likely damaged by external force, Latvia says - CNNBaltic undersea cable likely damaged by external force, Latvia says  CNN

Latvian and Estonian language award open for entries / Article - LSMLatvian and Estonian language award open for entries / Article  LSM

One of Latvia’s most notorious criminals arrested with Europol’s support - EuropolOne of Latvia’s most notorious criminals arrested with Europol’s support  Europol

Latvia celebrates first ever Oscar win with animated feature 'Flow' - Euronews.comLatvia celebrates first ever Oscar win with animated feature 'Flow'  Euronews.com

Belarusian Railways calls to resume passenger traffic with Lithuania, Latvia, Poland - BelTA News AgencyBelarusian Railways calls to resume passenger traffic with Lithuania, Latvia, Poland  BelTA News Agency

Latvia 2024 – Analysis - IEA – International Energy AgencyLatvia 2024 – Analysis  IEA – International Energy Agency

Demand for ICT specialists still strong in the Baltic States / Article - LSMDemand for ICT specialists still strong in the Baltic States / Article  LSM

Thousands of Ukrainians have lost residency status / Article - LSMThousands of Ukrainians have lost residency status / Article  LSM

Latvia moves to ban tourist trips to Russia, Belarus - politico.euLatvia moves to ban tourist trips to Russia, Belarus  politico.eu

'Flow', Latvia's trailblazing animation, wins Oscar - France 24'Flow', Latvia's trailblazing animation, wins Oscar  France 24

Latvia 'cannot exist without multilateralism, without democracies,' ex-PM says on U.S. shift - NPRLatvia 'cannot exist without multilateralism, without democracies,' ex-PM says on U.S. shift  NPR

Latvia’s transition to clean energy presents an important opportunity to bolster energy security and lower energy prices - IEA – International Energy AgencyLatvia’s transition to clean energy presents an important opportunity to bolster energy security and lower energy prices  IEA – International Energy Agency

Six underused EU funding opportunities for Latvian startups / Article - LSMSix underused EU funding opportunities for Latvian startups / Article  LSM

Latvia: Undersea cable likely damaged by external influence - dw.comLatvia: Undersea cable likely damaged by external influence  dw.com

Azerbaijan, Latvia boost permits for int'l freight transport - Trend News AgencyAzerbaijan, Latvia boost permits for int'l freight transport  Trend News Agency

Latvia | Shape the future with confidence - EYLatvia | Shape the future with confidence  EY

Latvia: Tautumeitas Discuss Eurovision Rehearsals - EurovoixLatvia: Tautumeitas Discuss Eurovision Rehearsals  Eurovoix