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09/05/2026

Don't forget - Sunday, May 10, is Mother's Day in Latvia.

Don't forget - Sunday, May 10, is Mother's Day in Latvia. 

08/05/2026

In what could barely be better timed given the May 7th drone strike incident on an oil storage facility in Rēzekne, the Latvian National Guard is in the middle of an exercise titled "Sakta 2026".

In what could barely be better timed given the May 7th drone strike incident on an oil storage facility in Rēzekne, the Latvian National Guard is in the middle of an exercise titled "Sakta 2026" which...

08/05/2026

Regarding the drone crash in Latvia on May 7, the technical equipment used to detect drones failed, said Kaspars Pudāns, commander of the National Armed Forces (NBS).

Regarding the drone crash in Latvia on May 7, the technical equipment used to detect drones failed, said Kaspars Pudāns, commander of the National Armed Forces (NBS), in an interview on the Latvian Te...

08/05/2026

Latvian Defence Minister Andris Sprūds (Progressives) appears to be under considerable political pressure with opposition parties calling for his dismissa.

Latvian Defence Minister Andris Sprūds (Progressives) appears to be under considerable political pressure with opposition parties calling for his dismissal and his coalition partners reluctant to...

08/05/2026

Forecasts indicate that the eastern part of Latvia will see cloudy weather with occasional rain over the weekend.

08/05/2026

The search for a second drone that is believed to have crashed in Latvia will continue on Friday.

The search for a second drone that is believed to have crashed in Latvia will continue on Friday. Residents who spot the drone or its debris are urged not to approach it and to report it to emergency...

07/05/2026

On May 5, 2026, the Cabinet of Ministers reviewed a report by the Ministry of Smart Administration and Regional Development (VARAM), concerning the future of Latvia's electronic identification systems.

On May 5, 2026, the Cabinet of Ministers reviewed a report by the Ministry of Smart Administration and Regional Development (VARAM), concerning the future of Latvia's electronic identification an...

07/05/2026

Two separate protests against Russia's shameful participation in the 61st Venice Biennale international art fair took place in La Serenissima on May 6th.

Two separate protests against Russia's shameful participation in the 61st Venice Biennale international art fair took place in La Serenissima on May 6th.

07/05/2026

The court has found Leonīds Salcevičs, the former mayor of Jēkabpils and current city council member, guilty of falsifying the annual report of the "Jēkabpils" basketball club.

The court has found Leonīds Salcevičs, the former mayor of Jēkabpils and current city council member, guilty of falsifying the annual report of the "Jēkabpils" basketball club, Latvian Television repo...

07/05/2026

As information continues to gradually emerge about the latest instances of drones crashing on Latvian territory, here is a brief summary of what is known so far.

07/05/2026

On Thursday morning, foreign unmanned aerial vehicles flew into Latvian territory from Russia, and two drones crashed in Latgale. Given the threat, a decision was made in Rēzekne, as well as in the Rēzekne and Ludza municipalities, to suspend classes at all educational institutions, while in Balvi, learning takes place remotely.

On Thursday morning, foreign unmanned aerial vehicles flew into Latvian territory from Russia, and two drones crashed in Latgale. Given the threat, a decision was made in Rēzekne, as well as in the Rē...