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10/12/2025

After a break of more than 20 years, Latvia is returning to the Eurovision Young Musicians competition, which will take place in Yerevan, Armenia, on June 6th, 2026.

After a break of more than 20 years, Latvia is returning to the Eurovision Young Musicians competition, which will take place in Yerevan, Armenia, on June 6th, 2026.

10/12/2025

A child has lost their life at the Children's Clinical University Hospital (BKUS), possibly due to the error of medical personnel.

A child has lost their life at the Children's Clinical University Hospital (BKUS), possibly due to the error of medical personnel, Latvian Television reported on 9th December.

10/12/2025

Listen to Latvian Radio news in simple language.

Every evening at 21:00, Latvian Radio 1 broadcasts a five-minute summary of the day's news stories in a simplified language format called Ziņas vieglajā valodā ('News in simpl...

10/12/2025

On Wednesday, the weather in Latvia will be warm, and a new national heat record for December 10 will be set, according to forecasts.

10/12/2025

Baltic bank Luminor has announced the appointment of a new Chair of its Supervisory Councils.

Baltic bank Luminor has announced the appointment of a new Chair of its Supervisory Councils.

10/12/2025

Latvia consistently posts the worst figures in Europe when it comes to the number of drownings per capita, but still has no unified national scheme to teach kids to swim.

Latvia consistently posts the worst figures in Europe when it comes to the number of drownings per capita, but still has no unified national scheme to teach kids to swim, reports Latvian Radio.

09/12/2025

Restrictions on alcohol sales came into force in Latvia in August.

Restrictions on alcohol sales came into force in Latvia in August. Various sectors are still assessing their impact, and politicians have promised to review them next year. However, there are alr...

09/12/2025

Latvia's Ministry of Defence has published a so-called 'White Book' (Baltā Grāmata) detailing its spending plans for 2026 following the recent passing of the state budget.

Latvia's Ministry of Defence has published a so-called 'White Book' (Baltā Grāmata) detailing its spending plans for 2026 following the recent passing of the state budget.

09/12/2025

Japanese information technology (IT) equipment manufacturer Epson will open a regional office in Rīga, it has been announced.

Japanese information technology (IT) equipment manufacturer Epson will open a regional office in Rīga, it has been announced. The company plans to invest six million euros in Latvia, Riga Mayor V...

09/12/2025

Latvian Public Media Charity Marathon "Dod pieci!" or "High Five!" will kick off on 12th December evening with a moving charity concert broadcast live on Latvian Radio and Latvian Television.

09/12/2025

The year 2025 is almost over for Latvia’s startup sector, as confirmed by the presentation of the industry’s annual awards to its most outstanding players.

The year 2025 is almost over for Latvia’s startup sector, as confirmed by the presentation of the industry’s annual awards to its most outstanding players, reports Labs of Latvia.

09/12/2025

The number of thefts in stores has increased by approximately 16% compared to last year.

The number of thefts in stores has increased by approximately 16% compared to last year, TV Kurzeme reported on 8th December.