Latvia Orders 56 Additional Patria Armored Carriers

The Latvian Ministry of Defence has contracted Finnish firm Patria to build and deliver an additional 56 Patria armored personnel carriers (APCs) for over 60 million euros ($63.3 million). The vehicles will serve as command and control units for the …

Latvia's best teachers awarded

"The aim of the award is not only to honor teachers but also to build a community of teachers. The award is designed to bring together the most experienced teachers in Latvia to share their experience, inspire new teachers and be heard in the …

Latvia's unemployment rate stable

Over the month it has increased by 0.1 percentage points and over the year has not changed. The unemployment rate for women rose by 0.1 percentage points up to 5.4 % and for men did not change, staying at 7.8 %. To view this resource, we need your consent …

Lithuanian railway co considers relaunching service to Latvia’s Daugavpils

Yellow snow alert for western Latvia

The warning also applies to Friday. By early Thursday afternoon, pictures of heavy snowfall in Kurzeme region were already being posted on social media. Drivers are advised to proceed with due caution. The current state of roads nationwide can be seen on …

Peace negotiations should not happen at expense of Ukraine - Latvia’s ambassador

No peace talks can be held without taking into account the interests of Ukraine, and no decisions on this issue can be made without Ukraine. The decision of the Ukrainian people on peace initiatives should be supported by all countries. Ambassador of …

Latvia’s ambassador on deep strikes into Russia: better late than never

Russian aggression must be stopped as soon as possible, and the only way for this is to achieve Ukraine’s victory while the permission from the U.S. to use long-range missiles against targets in Russia’s rear will contribute to this end. Latvian Ambassador …

Taiwan and Latvia sign memorandum on drone industry cooperation

Taiwan's first drone delegation visited Latvia and signed a memorandum of understanding on cooperation concerning the drone industry. (Photo: Latvia Representative Office) Taiwan’s drone industry visited Latvia for the first time to participate in a …

Latvia launches HIV awareness campaign

According to SPKC, Latvia has the highest number of newly diagnosed HIV cases in the EU, with 188 new HIV infections diagnosed last year.Latvia's 2022 rate is double the average for European Union countries, despite an overall decline in infection …

Big population drops projected in Latvia's regions

The data on 'Urban-rural Europe' at regional level shows that between 2023 and 2051, Latgale's population is expected to fall by 41%, Vidzeme's by 39%, Kurzeme's by 36%, and Zemgale's by 34%. Less affected is the Pierīga region …