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10/09/2026

Fuel prices in Latvia are approaching record highs, whilst oil prices on the global market are once again rising sharply.

Fuel prices in Latvia are approaching record highs, whilst oil prices on the global market are once again rising sharply, Latvian Television reported on September 9.

10/09/2026

The World Cleanup Day events, taking place around the world on September 20th for the ninth time, will be covered via an international live broadcast from Rīga, Latvia, it has been announced.

10/09/2026

As Latvians ponder whether to bother voting in Saeima elections on October 3rd, there is no shortage of people urging them on from the sidelines.

As Latvians ponder whether to bother voting in Saeima elections on October 3rd, there is no shortage of people urging them on from the sidelines.

10/09/2026

Officials from the State Border Guard discovered over the summer that six foreign sportsmen had been employed as professional footballers without having been granted the necessary work permits.

Officials from the State Border Guard discovered over the summer that six foreign sportsmen had been employed as professional footballers without having been granted the necessary work permits, the Bo...

10/09/2026

Watch day one of the Rīga Conference live here on LSM.

10/09/2026

In early September, the last cruise ship of the season, carrying 600 passengers, docked in Liepāja. This was the seventh such visit this year, which is a record for recent years.

In early September, the last cruise ship of the season, carrying 600 passengers, docked in Liepāja. This was the seventh such visit this year, which is a record for recent years, TV Kurzeme reported.

10/09/2026

Forecasts indicate that on Thursday the weather in Latvia will become cooler, windier and, at times, rainy.

10/09/2026

The second Nordic Resilience Summit takes place on 10th September at the National Library of Latvia.

09/09/2026

Latvian Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs said on September 9th that Latvia requires 7 billion euros over the next seven years in order to strengthen its eastern border – which is also part of the Europe...

09/09/2026

Central Statistical Bureau (CSB​) provisional data show that in July 2026 Latvia had foreign trade turnover of EUR 4.01 billion, and at current prices it was 10.5 % higher than a ye...

Central Statistical Bureau (CSB) provisional data show that in July 2026 Latvia had foreign trade turnover of EUR 4.01 billion, and at current prices it was 10.5 % higher than a ye...