HISTORICAL FACTS: 3 - Caught on Camera

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…

inkl · Jul 27

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.

Euronews · Jul 24

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 · Jul 24

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 · Jul 10

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?

Euronews · Jul 1

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.

Euronews · Jun 28

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.

International Business Times UK · Jun 23

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 · Jun 18

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.

Euronews · Jun 14

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.

The Economic Times · Jun 10