August 30th, 2025021
Nikola Jokic delivered a career-high 39 points to lead Serbia to an 84-80 victory over Latvia in front of 11,000 passionate fans at Xiaomi Arena.
The three-time NBA MVP torched Latvia's defense for his highest-ever scoring performance in a Serbia jersey, adding 10 rebounds in a dominant display that secured Serbia's third consecutive...
August 29th, 2025045
Kristaps Porzingis scored 26 points to lead Latvia from a 12-point deficit to a thrilling 72-70 victory over Estonia at Xiaomi Arena in Riga on August 29, 2025.
The Latvian Hawk dominated the fourth quarter, scoring crucial baskets and drawing fouls to deliver Latvia's first victory in EuroBasket 2025 Group A after dropping their...
August 27th, 2025037
Latvia suffered a crushing 73-93 defeat to Türkiye in their EuroBasket 2025 opener at Xiaomi Arena on August 27, with star guard Artūrs Žagars exiting the game injured in the third quarter.
The sold-out crowd of 11,000 deep, witnessed Türkiye set multiple tournament records in a dominant performance that silenced the home...
August 26th, 2025065
Eight years after heartbreak in Istanbul, Kristaps Porzingis leads Latvia into their biggest basketball moment as Riga hosts the continent's elite from August 27 to September 14.
Xiaomi Arena becomes the tournament's centerpiece, hosting not just Group A action but the entire knockout phase where 16 teams will fight for European...
August 1st, 2025067
New regulations take effect August 1, cutting sales hours and banning promotional advertising across retail venues.
Latvia introduced comprehensive alcohol sales restrictions on August 1, 2025, significantly reducing retail hours and implementing strict advertising bans as part of government efforts to curb the country's high alcohol...
May 13th, 2025061
Latvia treated hockey fans to an offensive feast in Stockholm today, putting five pucks past Slovenia en route to a convincing 5-2 victory. The win keeps Latvia's momentum rolling at the 2025 IIHF World Championship, boosting them to third place in Group A with 6 points.
While Slovenia struck first through Marcel Mahkovec early in...
April 30th, 20240307
The leading Nordic airline, Norwegian opened a base at Riga Airport on Tuesday, April 30 — in the presence of Latvian and Norwegian representatives.
Moving ahead with its expansion plans, Norwegian is set to enhance its Eastern European network. The strategic decision aims at strengthening ties between the two nations, while...
May 30th, 20230703
In a thrilling — and historical match, Latvia managed to secure their first-ever bronze medal at the IIHF 2023 Ice Hockey World Championship, defeating the USA with a final score of 4-3 in the overtime.
The game showcased remarkable talent and sportsmanship on both sides. It was a tough matchup from the jump, but Latvia kept...
May 25th, 20230617
With the win against Switzerland in OT, Latvia has secured a spot in the quarterfinal of 2023 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship.
This marks the first time since 2009 that Latvia has reached this stage in the competition. The game ended with a final score of 4-3 in favor of the Latvian team.
A Nail-Biting Finish
The match...
July 11th, 2021023
The United States claimed their eighth FIBA U19 Basketball World Cup title with a thrilling 83-81 victory over France in Riga, Latvia, on July 11, 2021.
Leading the charge was Gonzaga freshman Chet Holmgren, who earned tournament MVP honors after a stellar performance in the championship game. The 7-foot-1 center scored 10 points and...
