Latvian Radio surveys China's interest in Latvia

Latvia's security services say they have been closely monitoring China's activities in the country for the past decade and have repeatedly mentioned it as a potential source of security risk. China supports Russia in the war against Ukraine, and...

Latvia’s Saeima to begin reviewing next year’s budget with 18 billion euros in spending and a sizable deficit

Members of Parliament today referred next year’s state budget bill and its accompanying package of draft laws to Saeima committees for review. The 2026 state budget’s accompanying package includes nearly 50 draft laws, among them changes to...

Latvian university campus becomes living laboratory

The research focuses on secure data acquisition, storage, and analysis, as well as the development of predictive models. The study also explores how sensor technologies perform in environments with high sensor density and how real-time data can...

Latvia's 'eID' system gets a bit more user-friendly

Latvia's 'eID' digital identification system has got a bit easier to use, reports Latvian Radio's 'How to live better' programme. Now, signing documents and verifying identity with an eID card can be done without having to use a card reader, using...

Rīga among a dozen European cities vying for innovation awards

The designated dozen will now compete for the titles of European Capital of Innovation 2026 and European Rising Innovative City 2026. Supported by the European Innovation Council (EIC) under Horizon Europe, iCapital recognises those cities that...

Investment scammers slip through cracks in EU Big Tech law

Boris Pistorius stares directly into the camera. Germany’s defence minister is addressing the nation, speaking of “rapid change, new jobs and advanced technologies” that will place Germany at the forefront of the global economy. At the end of the...

Riga port launches investor selection for Kundziņsala wind hub

Posted on October 15, 2025 Riga, Latvia (Ports Europe) October 15, 2025 – The Freeport of Riga Authority has approved investor selection rules for its planned Kundziņsala Wind Hub, a 90-hectare industrial complex supporting wind technology...

Latvia’s 2026 state budget: how the Government allocated funds between security, families, and education

On Tuesday, the government approved the 2026 state budget, under which consolidated general government revenues are planned at 16.064 billion euros, while expenditures will total17.945 billion euros. Compared to the 2025 budget, revenues in 2026...

UW-Eau Claire research on Holocaust mass graves featured in National Geographic documentary

Dr. James C. Schmidt Chancellor | Official websiteDr. James C. Schmidt Chancellor | Official website A research team from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire (UW-Eau Claire), led by Dr. Harry Jol, professor of geography, has been featured in a...

Highlights and goals of Latvia 0-5 England in 2026 World Cup qualifiers

EVENT ENDED England delivered a masterclass in Riga, defeating a weak Latvia 5-0. Goals from Kane, Gordon, and Eze, plus an own goal by Ciganiks, showcased the visitors’ complete dominance, confirming their place in the 2026 World Cup. FULL TIME...

England player ratings vs Latvia: Gordon and Kane scintillating as Three Lions seal World Cup qualification

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England qualify for World Cup 2026 with win over Latvia

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Researchers say Lake Alūksne is in exemplary condition

Lake Alūksne is the 11th largest lake in Latvia and, according to researchers, its ecological status has remained very good over the years. A study carried out in the summer showed that the lake is one of the most fish-rich water bodies in the...

Rīga Puzzle Day coming in November

On 7th November, 11th and 12th grade students from Rīga schools will take part in the logic game "Rīga Puzzle Day", during which 300 students in teams of up to three will solve ten logic problems courtesy of Harvard University. This year, Riga...

Latvia: 8 Reasons Why Airsoft in Riga Belongs on Every Adventurer’s Bucket List

If you’re searching for an adrenaline-pumping group activity that combines strategy, teamwork, and excitement, airsoft in Riga deserves a top spot on your adventure bucket list. Whether you’re a thrill-seeker, a strategist, or just someone looking...

Kane Declared Fit for Latvia Qualifier

England manager Thomas Tuchel has announced that Harry Kane is fully fit and will start Tuesday’s World Cup qualifier against Latvia. As reported by Sky Sports on Monday, the 32-year-old striker was unexpectedly named on the bench for England’s...

Cartuna Picks Up Latvia Oscar Entry Animated ’Dog of God’ for North American Distribution (EXCLUSIVE)

Cartuna has acquired North American distribution rights to “Dog of God,” the animated feature written and directed by Latvian filmmakers Lauris Ābele and Raitis Ābele, following its screening at the Sitges Film Festival. The company will release...

Why Latvia is the next best place to develop UK defence tech – and what else it has to offer

Tuesday 14 October 2025 10:44 am | Updated: Tuesday 14 October 2025 10:45 am When UK companies think of expanding into continental Europe, the usual suspects come first: Germany, the Netherlands, Poland. But there is a quieter yet compelling...

Is Latvia vs England on TV? Channel, kick-off time and how to watch World Cup qualifier for free

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Fiscal Discipline Council: Funding for Latvia’s defence in the budget found mainly through rising public debt

The Fiscal Discipline Council (FDP) has concluded that additional funding for Latvia’s defence in next year’s state budget has been secured mainly by increasing public debt, rather than by reducing expenditures. The Council made this assessment...