Latvia News News Latvia: Latvia bans books from Russia, Belarus over ‘war propaganda’
The ban, which came into effect on Sept 1, is the first of its kind to be imposed on Russian consumer goods in Europe. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
News Latvia: Latvia plans 300% tariff on grain from Russia and Belarus
VILNIUS, Sept 7 (Reuters) - Latvia's government plans to impose a 300% tariff on grain arriving from Russia and Belarus, the Baltic country's Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs said on Monday. Officials i ...
News Latvia: Latvia plans September interceptor drone deliveries, but faster Shaheds raise questions
Latvia plans to begin delivering domestically produced autonomous interceptor drones to Ukraine in September, adding another defensive layer against Shahed-type aircraft. The unresolved issue is ...
News Latvia: Latvia bans Russian and Belarusian books, citing propaganda concerns
Latvia has become the first European country to ban imports of Russian consumer goods including books and print media, framing the move as a defense against Kremlin disinformation and hybrid warfare.
News Latvia: Latvia banned the import of Russian books on September 1. That won’t get them off the shelves: booksellers say shipments will just clear customs elsewhere in the EU.
A Latvian ban on imports of certain goods from Russia and Belarus took effect on September 1. The restrictions cover not only clothing and children’s toys but also books. Latvian authorities say the ...
News Latvia: Two dead as Latvia, Lithuania battered by severe summer storms
Two people have been killed and power supplies were partially disrupted in the Baltics after the region was hit by heavy storms and rainfall. Emergency forces recovered the body of a man from under a ...
News Latvia: The border frontline: Latvia faces migrants, drones and war fears
Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs during a visit to the Latvian-Belarusian border near Piedruja.
News Latvia: Latvia expands residential solar and battery rebate scheme
Latvia has expanded its €85 million household renewable energy support program, raising grants for eligible households and increasing the minimum supported battery capacity from 5 kWh to 10 kWh. The ...
News Latvia: Latvia bans imports of books, clothing, and toys made in Russia and Belarus
A Latvian ban on imports of a range of goods made in Russia and Belarus took effect on September 1, covering not only direct imports but also goods routed through third countries.
News Latvia: Latvia Finds Tunnel Under Belarus Border, Vows to Combat People Smugglers
Latvian soldiers last month used teargas and fired a warning shot to stop migrants trying to enter from Belarus, which shares a 173-km (107-mile) border with European Union member state Latvia.
News Latvia: Latvia becomes Lukashenka's latest pressure point for the EU
Belarus has shifted migrant routes towards Latvia's border, forcing Riga to call on its neighbours for support as the Baltic state heads into an election campaign. Lithuania is now considering whether ...
News Latvia: What It Means To Be Wealthy In Latvia
Latvia has a lifestyle rich with natural beauty, low living costs, and quiet charm. Here’s how far your money might go and how to find a visa. Latvia offers both a golden visa and a digital nomad visa ...