Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg met with Latvian Foreign Minister Baiba Braže at NATO Headquarters on Thursday (23 May 2024) to discuss stepping up support for Ukraine and preparations for the …
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- FEATUREDSECURITY & DEFENCE
Admiral Rob Bauer, Chair of NATO Military Committee visits Latvia on the 20th anniversary of NATO membership
by NATO Newsby NATO NewsOn 27-29th March 2024, the Chair of the NATO Military Committee, Admiral Rob Bauer, visited Latvia upon the invitation of the Chief of Defence, Lieutenant General Leonīds Kalniņš. While in …
- FEATUREDSECURITY & DEFENCE
Latvia Launches Espionage Probe: MEP Tatjana Ždanoka Suspected of Russian Collaboration
Latvia has taken significant steps in response to allegations of espionage within its political landscape in the wake of the Tatjana Ždanoka affair. According to reports emerging from Latvian media …
- BUSINESS & ECONOMY
Saeima, the Latvian Parliament, Enacts Ban on Agricultural Imports from Russia and Belarus, Prompting Poland’s Consideration of Similar Action
Saeima, on Thursday, February 22nd, finalised amendments to the “Law on the Development of Rural Areas and Agriculture”, prohibiting the import of agricultural products from Russia and Belarus. The law …
- FEATUREDSECURITY & DEFENCE
Tatjana Ždanoka: investigation launched into Latvian MEP’s alleged ties with Russian Intelligence
The European Parliament has found itself embroiled in a serious investigation following explosive allegations of ties between Latvian MEP Tatjana Ždanoka and the Russian Federal Security Service (FSB). This development comes in …
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President Herzog of Israel & President Rinkēvičs of Latvia meet in Jerusalem
President Isaac Herzog this morning (20th November), met at the President’s Residence in Jerusalem with the President of Latvia, Edgars Rinkēvičs, who was visiting Israel and the region. President Herzog …
What’s in the kit of a Latvian special forces’ dog handling team? Rejs is a Belgian Malinois currently serving with the Latvian army’s Special Operations Forces. During missions, as a …
- POLITICS
Council of Europe Summit to unite Heads of State and Government around Ukraine and European values
The Icelandic Presidency of the Council of Europe’s Committee of Ministers is hosting a Summit of Heads of State and Government from the organisation’s 46 member states on 16 and …
