Latvian company is investing in Kenya with help from World Bank

This is the first time in history that a Latvian company has been granted a MIGA guarantee for investments in developing countries, including protection against investment expropriation (alienation of property), currency restrictions, civil unrest...

Alleged Latvian bandit gang reaches court, though only briefly

A prisoner who is believed to have formed and led an organized and armed group from prison sat in the dock on Wednesday, August 28th to answer the charges – but the hearing was cancelled when one of his fellow defendants failed to appear in court,...

Where in Europe is best for international students to work while they study?

Europe is one of the most attractive destinations for quality education and cultural exchange. Around 1.76 million international students come to the EU for their higher education, making up 8.4% of all students. When choosing where to study,...

Carney tours Latvian military base to conclude European trip

Prime Minister Mark Carney is in Latvia this morning visiting troops stationed as part of Canada’s largest overseas mission. Latvia is home to Operation Reassurance, a multi-national deployment of troops meant to deter against Russian aggression...

Carney Extends Military Mission in Latvia, Calls It Key to ‘Deterring Russian Aggression’

Prime Minister Mark Carney checks out an Orion-H9 Counter-UAS, a directional drone disruptor, as he visits a vehicle display at the Adazi Military base in Adazi, Latvia, on Aug. 27, 2025. The Canadian Press/Christinne Muschi Prime Minister Mark...

Natural Resources minister says major projects office launch this week

OTTAWA, ONT. – Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson says the federal government’s new major projects office will launch this week, a key element in Ottawa’s push to build new large-scale infrastructure. Hodgson made his comments in a speech at...

Latvia should make more use of capital markets, says Foreign Investors Council

The influential Foreign Investors Council in Latvia (FICIL) on August 26th called for Latvia to make better use of the opportunities to list public companies on the capital markets. In a press release, FICIL said it was "calling for increasing...

Asia-Pacific law enforcement experts gather to enhance efforts to recover illicit assets

SINGAPORE – Boosting recovery of illicit assets requires two factors: stronger cross-border cooperation and smarter use of available tools, experts emphasized at a regional workshop in Singapore. The two-day workshop (held on 26 – 27 August 2025)...

Jude Law Transforms into Vladimir Putin in First Look at The Wizard of the Kremlin

Acclaimed actor Jude Law's newest movie sees him transform into one of the world's most controversial figures during his rise to power. The upcoming political thriller, The Wizard of the Kremlin, offers a behind-the-scenes look at Law portraying...

Gallery: Estonian and Latvian governments hold joint session in Tartu

Governments from Estonia and Latvia held a joint session in Tartu on Wednesday to discuss security, crisis preparedness, infrastructure, digital solutions and competitiveness. The meeting is taking place at the University of Tartu Museum in...

Adamu Aliyu Makes Waves In Latvian Football, Eyes Nigeria Call-Up

Nigerian young sensation Adamu Aliyu is making a name for himself in the football world with his impressive performances in Latvian football. The 23-year-old winger, who recently joined the second-division side JFK Ventspils from a team in...

How US Flag Burning Law Compares to Other Countries

President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday directing the Department of Justice to prosecute, to "the fullest extent possible," any Americans who desecrate the country's flag. While Trump's order has little power—as the Supreme...

Olivier Assayas on Charting Vladimir Putin’s Rise to Power in ‘The Wizard of the Kremlin’: The Film Shows the ‘Inner Workings’ of ‘Political Evil’ (EXCLUSIVE)

French director Olivier Assayas is no stranger to difficult men. In the past, he’s tackled controversial characters embroiled in high-stake political schemes, such as the Venezuelan revolutionary Ilich Ramírez Sánchez (“Carlos”) and the espionage...

Made in Kyiv: Kyiv Food Producers at the International Exhibition in Riga

From September 4 to 6, 2025, the international food industry exhibition Riga FOOD 2025 will take place in Riga, Latvia — a key industry event in the Baltic region. Every year, it brings together hundreds of producers, distributors, and buyers from...

Canada scrambles to fill equipment gaps as it extends Latvia mission

The Liberal government has extended Canada's NATO presence in Latvia for another three years, but it is still struggling to fill in the equipment gaps as the war in Ukraine rapidly reshapes the battlefield troops might be expected to fight on....

Council of Ministers Approves Draft Memorandum on Secure Digital Military Mobility Project

At its regular meeting on Wednesday, the Council of Ministers approved a draft Memorandum of Understanding between the defence ministries of Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway,...

Kano born Adamu Aliyu targets promotion with JFK Ventspils

A talented Nigerian attacking winger, Adam Aliyu, is targeting promotion to the first division of Latvian Virsliga with his second-division side JFK Ventspils. Aliyu, who is making waves with impressive performances since he debuted for his new...

Ukrainian President awards Latvian Foreign Minister Baiba Braže for supporting Ukraine’s sovereignty

By decree of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Latvian Foreign Minister Baiba Braže (New Unity) has been awarded the Order of Merit, 2nd Class, according to information published on the website of the Embassy of Ukraine in Latvia. The award...

PM Carney wraps up European visit with trip to Latvian military base

Carney visits troops at Ādaži Military Base in Latvia