RIGA - The European Commission's (EC) proposal for the next multiannual budget clearly emphasizes security as a priority, MEP ...

North Korean defectors face extreme culture shock and social stigma in South Korea. Two former citizens share stories of how ...

Completing the top 10 best European countries for hiking this summer are Latvia (88.6), Wales (88.1), Poland (87.8), the United Kingdom (87.1), Austria (86.6) and Hungary (86.5).

Due to cyclone activity, July has been rich in precipitation. Already at 23 observation stations precipitation norm has been ...

Latvia’s tourist board website has more information on visiting the country, including a section on staying in “castles and manors” (visit latvia.travel) For more on Liepāja, see liepaja ...

Latvia’s foreign minister Baiba Braže is calling on President Donald Trump to impose tougher sanctions on Russia immediately — … ...

A curated selection of Latvia's finest dairy specialties, premium baking flours, and bold salty snacks is now available to Canadian chefs, retailers, and food lovers seeking authentic, sustainable ...

Telia makes Latvia exit, Swedish acquisition moves By Chris Donkin Telia unveiled an initial agreement to sell its stakes in Latvian mobile operator LMT and fixed player Tet and launched a SEK3.1 ...

From countryside inns serving amazing food to wine excursions and Instagram hotspots, add a stay at one of these to your next Paris trip.

Unlike those writers who, in his words,Chinese writer Hu Xuewen: My roots and inspiration both grow on soil of countryside ...

Eight in ten (77%) of Brits plan to enjoy a staycation this year, with over half (56%) admitting they want to relive the holidays of their youth with their own children. In fact, 87% have fond ...

Poll of the day: Should lynx be reintroduced to the British countryside? Have your say: Debate over lynx reintroduction is sharply split between hopes for nature recovery and concerns about ...