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Riga’s Quiet Defense Tech Boom: Mark I Missiles Made in Latvia

May 21st, 202607 While the city's cafes and startup hubs focus on the next big SaaS app, there’s a much more serious industry quietly booming in Riga: defense tech. Frankenburg...

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Latvia's Startup Scene Is Quietly Building Something Real

February 26th, 2026082 While tech hubs like London and Berlin grab headlines, Latvia's startup ecosystem has been steadily maturing into a legitimate force in European innovation. From fintech...

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Riga Celebrates Latvia's 107th Independence Day in Style

November 18th, 20250119 Thousands gathered in Riga on Monday to mark the 107th anniversary of Latvia's independence, declared on November 18, 1918. The capital came alive with patriotic fervor...

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EuroBasket 2025: A Fan Celebration That Brought Europe Together in Riga

September 20th, 20250315 The numbers tell part of the story, but the atmosphere told it all. EuroBasket 2025 in Riga drew 195,101 spectators across 31 games, averaging 6,294 fans per match at...

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Europe Goes Zero — ROADPOL Safety Days Target Eliminating Road Deaths This Week

September 19th, 20250180 The annual ROADPOL Safety Days campaign launched across European Union member states this week, featuring intensified traffic enforcement and a special focus on...

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Riga Leads Baltic Push for Google Maps Bike Lane Recognition

September 17th, 20250239 The mayors of Riga, Tallinn, and Vilnius made a joint appeal to Google on September 16, demanding complete and up-to-date representation of cycling infrastructure...

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Latvia Implements Strict Alcohol Sales Restrictions

August 1st, 20250640 New regulations take effect August 1, cutting sales hours and banning promotional advertising across retail venues. Latvia introduced comprehensive alcohol sales...

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XIII Latvian School Youth Song and Dance Festival Concludes in Riga

July 14th, 20250217 The XIII Latvian School Youth Song and Dance Festival wrapped up on July 13, 2025, with a grand parade of 38,000 participants and the finale concert called "Dawns-Here"...

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Riga Council Elections 2025 — Latvia First Takes Lead

June 9th, 20250122 Party "Latvia First" won the most votes in the 2025 Riga City Council elections with 18.17%, securing 13 seats, according to Central Election Commission data on June 8,...

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Road to 2027: Latvian National Team Dominates Austria, Advances in World Cup Qualifiers

A New Era Dawns: Latvia Demolishes Austria as FIBA 2027 World Cup Campaign Begins

July Heat: The Courts of Grīziņkalns Are On Fire This Week

Riga Hoops Action: Latvia vs Austria Tonight

Latvia Puts on a Show, Downs Slovenia 5-2

Latvia Beats USA to Take Home Bronze at Ice Hockey Worlds

Semifinal for Latvia? Yes Please

Latvia Makes Quarterfinal at Ice Hockey World Championship

Eliza Cauce finishes 4th, Ulla Zirne 17th in Luge World Cup

Jūrmala Traffic is Already a Nightmare: Beach Season Has Begun