Latvian central bank to issue 'Sēlija' commemorative coin

On Thursday, 9th October, Latvijas Banka, the Latvian central bank, will issue a 2 euro commemorative coin depicting the coat of arms of the country's Sēlija region, concluding a series of 2 euro commemorative coins, each honouring one of Latvia's...

Latvia’s coalition rift deepens – ZZS urges New Unity to support withdrawal from the Istanbul Convention

The Union of Greens and Farmers (ZZS) is calling on its coalition partner, New Unity (JV), to support Latvia’s withdrawal from the Council of Europe Convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence, better known...

Ragtime on Broadway review: ‘This Ragtime is not just a revival; it is a revolution’

Ragtime is on Broadway until 4 January 2026, with previews having begun on September 26 at the Vivian Beaumont Theatre. The musical adaptation of E. L. Doctorow’s 1975 novel, follows three families from different backgrounds, races and classes,...

Wilderness Travel introduces new 2026 European adventure portfolio across 10 countries

Wilderness Travel has launched a new portfolio of small-group adventure itineraries for 2026, featuring hiking, cultural and nature-focused journeys across southern, central and northern Europe. Wilderness Travel has announced a new collection of...

Keller's golden goal keeps Churchville-Chili unbeaten

Riga, N.Y. — Denied the chance at an earlier goal, Chris Keller made sure to take advantage when he had a second opportunity. Keller converted on a corner kick opportunity with 2:41 remaining in the second overtime to lift host Churchville-Chili...

30 Bob Ross paintings to be auctioned in support of public television: L.A. arts and culture this weekend

Thirty paintings by the late artist — and PBS staple — Bob Ross are heading for auction beginning Nov. 11. American Public Television, which syndicates programming to public stations across the country, is staging the auction in Los Angeles...

High Five! 2025 to help children with reduced mobility

Latvian Public Service Media (LSM) charity marathon "High Five!" will focus public attention on movement - its importance, opportunities and often unrecognised value, the organisers announced on 9 October. The marathon will focus on children and...

An exhibition titled QALQAN, dedicated to Crimean Tatar culture, has opened in Riga

The Latvian National Museum of Art hosted the official opening of the exhibition QALQAN. Symbols of Crimean Tatars, dedicated to the culture of the Crimean Tatar people. According to Ukrinform, the Ukrainian Embassy in Latvia shared the news on...

Economists: Inflation in Latvia will not rise rapidly anymore

Annual inflation of 4.1% in September indicates that price pressures remain but have not intensified, economists commented in their assessment of the latest inflation data. Economic experts surveyed by Latvian Television on 8 October estimated...

Istanbul Convention crisis deepens in Latvia – NA, ZZS, and United List propose a new law

Members of the National Alliance (NA), the Union of Greens and Farmers (ZZS), and the United List (AS) have submitted to the Saeima a declaration reaffirming Latvia’s commitment to take decisive action to protect every individual from violence,...

Switch to education in Latvian only not very smooth

This school year, pupils in all grades started learning exclusively in the national language - Latvian. Members of the Saeima's Committee on Citizenship, Migration and Community Cohesion held a field visit to one of the schools previously teaching...

Latvia suspends Ride Mobility scooters after deadly collision

The Latvian Consumer Rights Protection Center (PTAC) suspended Ride Mobility's e-moped rentals in Riga after two 13-year-old girls were killed in a train collision. The Consumer Rights Protection Center (PTAC) announced that under the Law on the...

English football, right-wing politics, and a new front in the culture wars

It is the small hours of the morning and outside the Red Bar in central Belgrade, there are a dozen or so travelling England supporters making themselves heard ahead of a World Cup qualifier against Serbia. There are the usual chants that provide...

Whitewashing Genocide And Ethnic Cleansing: Part1

AZERIS HOST AND SPONSOR DIPLOMATIC JUNKETS, LUXURY TOURS, AND POLITICAL FORUMS IN OCCUPIED ARTSAKH AS BID FOR TACIT APPROVAL OF WAR CRIMES AND GENOCIDE ​STEPANAKERT, OCCUPIED ARTSAKH—Azerbaijan and its allies have been extremely active in...

Ride Mobility introduces age verification following tragic accident in Imanta

The shared e-bike operator “Ride Mobility” has introduced age verification tools for all customers starting Monday, the company’s CEO Edgars Jākobsons announced. From now on, every user wishing to use the Ride service will be required to present a...

Latvians less likely to be savers than Estonians and Lithuanians

Latvian residents save for unforeseen expenses less often than in neighbouring countries, according to a survey conducted on behalf of Luminor bank. 43% of those surveyed in Latvia admitted that they save irregularly, without a specific routine,...

Urging reconciliation, Latvian President does not rule out government change

If the current government cannot function effectively, it may be time to give others a chance, President Edgars Rinkēvičs said after meeting with Prime Minister Evika Siliņa (New Unity) at Riga Castle on Wednesday. The president emphasized that...

Another demo against Latvia's pull-out of Istanbul Convention as signature drive hits target

The initiative was launched by Megija Jaunsleine and aims to prevent proposals that would lead to Latvia's withdrawal from the Istanbul Convention. "This support shows that society is clearly against violence and wants Latvia to maintain its...

Women's rights activists protest against Latvia's possible withdrawal from domestic violence treaty

WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Women's rights activists taped their mouths shut at a demonstration Wednesday outside the Latvian parliament to protest the country's possible withdrawal from an international treaty aimed at supporting women who are victims...

Latvian Architecture Award 2025: From Belonging to Courage

The announcement of the finalists of the Latvian Architecture Award 2025 highlights the central theme of this year — belonging. It is not only a professional criterion but also a societal question: How can architecture find its place in time and...