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Latvia is a country located in the Baltic region of northern Europe, bordered by Estonia, Russia, Lithuania and Belarus. Its capital and largest city is Riga.

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April 19, 2024

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Latvia mulls ban on manganese cargo to Russia

Latvia mulls ban on manganese cargo to Russia

An EU ban to supply Russia with manganese ore used in the arms industry could hurt Latvia more.
BusinessApril 15, 202403:55 min
Oleg Vinogradov, an ethnic Russian born in Latvia, talks to DW’s Fanny Facsar

Latvia fears Putin could target unhappy Russian minority

Latvia fears Putin could target unhappy Russian minority

Media and language restrictions stoke resentment among the Baltic state's large ethnic Russian population. DW reports.
ConflictsFebruary 26, 202404:18 min
Agnese Logina, Latvian Culture Minister

Latvia 'taking steps to strengthen mediascape'

Latvia 'taking steps to strengthen mediascape'

In an interview with DW, Latvian Culture Minister Agnese Logina expressed concern over Russian disinformation.
PoliticsFebruary 19, 202406:01 min
A close-up image of whiskey being poured into a glass

How Latvia became the whisky hookup for sanction-hit Russia

How Latvia became the whisky hookup for sanction-hit Russia

Latvia has become the go-to EU stopover to ship alcohol to Russia. Does that square with a tough line on Putin?
BusinessFebruary 15, 2024
Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas is seen speaking on stage

Scores of European decision-makers on Russia's wanted list

Scores of European decision-makers on Russia's wanted list

Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas is the highest-ranking politician on the Russian Interior Ministry's wanted list.
PoliticsFebruary 14, 2024
A group of people swim in a hole in the ice

In Latvia, ice baths are a weekly tradition

In Latvia, ice baths are a weekly tradition

Diving into ice-cold water boosts the body's immune system, and the spirit in times of crisis.
LifestyleFebruary 5, 202404:10 min
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Arturs Aukons starts swimming in a lake amidst pieces of ice.

Latvia: Orthodox Christians celebrate Christmas

DW has met with a family from the Latvian capital, Riga, that likes to spend Christmas out of town.
ReligionJanuary 6, 202402:19 min
Members of the Latvian National Guard drive down a street in a military vehicle. More military can be seen in the background.

Latvia boosts military as Russian threat looms

Sharing a border with Russia, Latvia has seen a surge in citizens joining the National Guard to get military training.
SocietyOctober 6, 202302:57 min
Members of Latvian National Armed Forces during Crystal Arrow 2022 exercise on March 7, 2022 in Adazi, Latvia.

Latvia reintroduces compulsory military service

Compulsory military service has returned. But a visit to a Riga skatepark shows many young Latvians are not convinced.
PoliticsApril 7, 2023
The Russian and Olympic flags

Paris 2024 Olympics: Europe's politicians against Russia

Many European politicians are considering boycotts of the 2024 Olympics, if Russian and Belarusian athletes take part.
SportsFebruary 9, 2023