Latvia regained its independence in 1991 following nearly 50 years of Soviet rule. The new president will be Latvia’s 11th head of state, counting from the country’s first independence ...

RIGA, Latvia—Russian Ambassador Aleksandr Veshnyakov created a new wave of concern in Latvia with recent remarks saying it may soon become easier for ethnic Russians in Latvia to obtain Russian ...

Latvia’s Evika Silina secured a parliamentary majority to become the Baltic nation’s new prime minister as she promised to bolster defense spending in the face of Russian military aggression.

RIGA, Latvia—Four months ahead of its planned euro-zone entry, Latvian lawmakers are debating whether to roll up a special welcome laid out three years ago for deep-pocketed investors from ...

Latvia releases Russian fertilizer as U.N. looks to save Ukraine grains deal By Reuters April 22, 20233:27 AM PDTUpdated April 22, 2023 Summary Companies ...

On December 23 the International Monetary Fund approved a €1.68 billion (US$2.35 billion) rescue loan for the ex-Soviet republic of Latvia, as part of a €7.5 billion (US$10.5 billion) bailout.