My Christmas pilgrimage to Mark Rothko’s Latvia

It’s a funny time of year to be visiting Latvia’s second city, Daugavpils, in the far south-east of the country. It’s midwinter and an icy blast has swept across northern Europe, bringing with it some of the coldest temperatures Latvia has experienced in a …

Latvia Sanctions Another 13 Georgian Citizens

Latvia has imposed additional travel restrictions on 13 Georgian citizens on December 20, announcing them personae non gratae in the country. It is not yet publicly known, who they are. The Foreign Minister of Latvia Baiba Braže stated: “I’ve included 13 …

Latvia has imposed entry bans on 13 more Georgian citizens

"I have decided to include 13 more Georgian citizens on the list of persons undesirable for the Republic of Latvia, in accordance with Article 61, Part 2 of the Immigration Law," Latvian Foreign Minister Baiba Braže announced on the social …

Sikora scores twice as Czechia levels Latvia 5-1 in world junior warm-up

By: The Canadian Press Posted: 8:22 PM CST Friday, Dec. 20, 2024 BROCKVILLE, Ont. - Petr Sikora scored twice and netminder Jan Kavan made 21 saves as Czechia levelled Latvia 5-1 in a pre-World Junior Championship hockey game on Friday night at the Memorial …

Farms are getting fewer but bigger in Latvia

The number of economically active farms has declined by 26 thousand (31.1 %) over the period from 2010 to 2023 and by 11.6 thousand (16.8 %) since the last Agricultural Census in 2020. To view this resource, we need your consent to the use of cookies. …

Unemployment rate remains stable in Latvia

The Uunemployment rate for women did not change, staying at 5.4 %, and for men increased by 0.1 percentage points, up to 7.9 %. Over the year, the rate has fluctuated only a small amount. To view this resource, we need your consent to the use of cookies. …

Three for the weekend in Latvia: Movies, movies, movies

Straume (Flow) If you're in Latvia but yet to see 'Straume' ('Flow' in English) there's really no excuse. Earlier this week it was named on the Academy Award shortlist for best foreign film (as well as best animated feature) so this …

Illegal tobacco factory uncovered in Latvia after cigarette seizure in Lithuania

New Entry Rules for Latvia Starting January 1, 2025: Moldovan Drivers Targeted

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) announced that Starting January 1, 2025, the Republic of Latvia will implement new entry rules for vehicles from third countries, including the Republic of Moldova. Thus, citizens of the Republic of Moldova who intend …

Traditional block-pulling event takes place in Riga, Latvia

People pull a block in Riga, Latvia, Dec. 19, 2024. The traditional block-pulling event took place here on Thursday, which symbolically removes the old and gives way to the new year. (Photo by Edijs Palens/Xinhua) People pull a block in Riga, Latvia, …