Russia Destroys Latvia’s Honorary Consulate in Sloviansk

Latvia’s honorary consulate in Sloviansk was destroyed in a Russian strike on July 24. Two staff members were injured. Honorary Consul Oleksandr Pavenko was not injured, the Latvian Ministry of Foreign Affairs reported. According to information provided by …

Latvia's wild berry and mushroom supplies decline as logging reduces export volumes

Latvia's wild berry and mushroom season has resumed after three years of weak blueberry harvests, but supplies from the country's eastern border region remain well below previous levels. Buyers report lower volumes of both blueberries and …

Latvia handed Russia a note of protest after the strike on the honorary consulate in Sloviansk

Latvia handed Russia a note of protest after a Russian airstrike destroyed the building of the Honorary Consulate of Latvia in Sloviansk. During the attack, two consulate employees were injured, while the honorary consul was unharmed. This was reported by …

Latvia and American company plan artillery factory within 2 years

"The aim of the memorandum is to promote cooperation, assess the prerequisites for the implementation of the investment project and strengthen Latvia’s sustainable economic growth, innovation development and high-value-added industry," said a …

In Latvia, the trains are on time but the platforms are running late

Convenient, but expensive – the construction of wooden railway platforms in Latvia is not only delayed, but in the end will probably become about 70% more expensive than originally planned, reports Latvian Radio. This was clarified by Latvian Radio at the …

Latvia says Russian strike damages its honorary consulate in eastern Ukraine

Seyma Erkul Dayanc and Beyza Binnur Donmez 24 July 2026•Update: 24 July 2026 Latvia’s honorary consulate in the eastern Ukrainian city of Sloviansk was damaged in a Russian attack, Latvian Foreign Minister Baiba Braze said Friday. “With indignation I …

ERR: Illegal migrants arrested in Estonia believed to have travelled via Latvia

Share Follow:Follow LSM on Google The Estonian Police and Border Guard Board (PPA) said the foreign nationals were travelling in different groups and were detained in various locations across the capital. This included at an accommodation facility in Nõmme …

Latvia to ban books, newspapers and video games from Russia and Belarus

Latvia's Eurovision Supernova song cycle starts again soon

Share Follow:Follow LSM on Google Latvian Public Media (LSM) invites submissions for the 'Supernova' song contest from August 1st to October 1st. Supernova is the Latvian qualification show for the Eurovision Song Contest. Viewers and listeners …

Latvia ramps up language fine penalties

Share Follow:Follow LSM on Google The amount of the fine imposed has been increased in almost all articles of the law that regulate the use of the state language. The changes affect both individuals and legal entities, and are aimed at having a preventive …