UN Security Council: France, Latvia demand release of Dr Riek Machar and immediate dialogue

Author: Koang Pal Chang | Published: 3 minutes ago Dr Riek Machar, Leader of SPLM-IO Representatives from France and Latvia at United Nation in New York called on South Sudan to release the suspended First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar and all political …

Lithuania, Latvia see Kremlin-linked retailer close – but a lookalike raises questions

Jokes and art or racism: blurred lines in Latvia

A controversial parade at a festival has recently sparked the issue of racism in Latvia anew. LSM's Russian-language service has delved deeper into the incident and reported on it in a story on August 7, complete with an English-language video, which …

Latvia's R&D spending up by more than 30% in a year

Share Follow:Follow LSM on Google Latvia's research and development (R&D) spending has increased substantially in recent years, but still remains small compared to most of its European Union peers, according to provisional Eurostat data published …

First hospice day center initiative could be rolled out across Latvia

 Unsplash / Age Cymru As debates rage across Europe over attempts by some countries to introduce assisted dying laws, Latvia’s first hospice day center for palliative care has been hailed as a success, raising hopes of a national roll-out. It comes …

Construction begins on Utilitas’ wind and battery project in Latvia

Utilitas Wind has begun construction on a wind farm and battery energy storage project near Lode in the Valmiera municipality of Latvia, close to the Estonian border. The hybrid facility will feature 18 Vestas wind turbines, each with a capacity of 6.5MW, …

Latvia to Conduct Mobilization Drills

The Latvian Armed Forces will set up mobilization centers as part of the drills. This was reported on the website of the Latvian National Armed Forces. According to the statement, the goal is to test and refine the procedure for conscripting and enlisting …

BNN IN FOCUS | Latvia’s next Parliament could see a dramatic shift in the balance of power

The latest SKDS party ratings, published in early August, delivered one of the biggest political surprises ahead of Latvia’s parliamentary elections. Alongside the United List (12.2%), the alliance Sovereign Power/New Latvians has surged to 11.4%, …

18 Years Since the August 2008 War – Finland and Latvia Reaffirm Suppo...

Tbilisi (GBC) – Eighteen years have passed since the August 2008 Russia-Georgia war. On this date, Georgia’s international partners have once again reaffirmed their support for the country’s sovereignty and territorial integrity and condemned Russia’s …

Beware of heavy machinery during harvest in Latvia

Share Follow:Follow LSM on Google The harvest is continuing across Latvia’s regions, and Latvian State Roads urges drivers to be aware that there is a lot of large agricultural machinery on the roads. Traffic queues may form behind slow-moving combine …