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Saeima moves towards full Russian food ban A ban on importing products originating in Russia and Belarus will in future apply not only to agricultural goods and animal feed, but also to food products, according to amendments to the Agriculture and Rural Development Law, which were supported by the Saeima on Thursday, September 10. However, it should be noted that a final reading of the legislation is still required before coming into force.

Latvias Euro volleyball hopes remain alive A crucial win over Turkiye on September 16th means Latvia has made it into the knock-out stages of the mens European volleyball cjhampionships.

Liepāja Concert Hall to be headed by Kate Erharde Following the conclusion of the open competition for the position of board member at SIA Lielais dzintars, Kate Erharde – an industry professional with experience in the Latvian and international cultural scene – will become the new director of the concert hall.

Rīga has longest bike and pedestrian paths in Latvia According to data compiled for the first time by the Central Statistical Bureau (CSB) and published on September 16, the total length of micromobility infrastructure (bike and pedestrian paths) in Latvian municipalities amounted to 1 194.5 km in 2025.

Streaming platforms will be asked to support Latvian film production It is planned that in future the major streaming platforms will have to invest money in the development of Latvian cinema every year according to law changes supported by the Saeima on September 17th. 

Criminal case launched regarding drunk driving welfare minister in Latvia The Prosecutors Office has received the criminal case against Reinis Uzulnieks, the former Minister for Welfare, who was driving under the influence of alcohol, the LETA news agency reported on September 17.

Saeima moves towards full Russian food ban A ban on importing products originating in Russia and Belarus will in future apply not only to agricultural goods and animal feed, but also to food products, according to amendments to the Agriculture and Rural Development Law, which were supported by the Saeima on Thursday, September 10. However, it should be noted that a final reading of the legislation is still required before coming into force.

Latvias Euro volleyball hopes remain alive A crucial win over Turkiye on September 16th means Latvia has made it into the knock-out stages of the mens European volleyball cjhampionships.

Liepāja Concert Hall to be headed by Kate Erharde Following the conclusion of the open competition for the position of board member at SIA Lielais dzintars, Kate Erharde – an industry professional with experience in the Latvian and international cultural scene – will become the new director of the concert hall.

Rīga has longest bike and pedestrian paths in Latvia According to data compiled for the first time by the Central Statistical Bureau (CSB) and published on September 16, the total length of micromobility infrastructure (bike and pedestrian paths) in Latvian municipalities amounted to 1 194.5 km in 2025.

Streaming platforms will be asked to support Latvian film production It is planned that in future the major streaming platforms will have to invest money in the development of Latvian cinema every year according to law changes supported by the Saeima on September 17th. 

Criminal case launched regarding drunk driving welfare minister in Latvia The Prosecutors Office has received the criminal case against Reinis Uzulnieks, the former Minister for Welfare, who was driving under the influence of alcohol, the LETA news agency reported on September 17.

Saeima moves towards full Russian food ban A ban on importing products originating in Russia and Belarus will in future apply not only to agricultural goods and animal feed, but also to food products, according to amendments to the Agriculture and Rural Development Law, which were supported by the Saeima on Thursday, September 10. However, it should be noted that a final reading of the legislation is still required before coming into force.

U.S. expert: Baltic states have no need to panic, but need to prepare David M. Cattler is a Senior Fellow with the Transatlantic Defense and Security Program at the Center for European Policy Analysis (CEPA). He is a transatlantic security expert with more than 35 years of experience across the US government, NATO, and the Intelligence Community. During the recent Riga Conference event, he took time to speak with LSMs Anton Chernetskyi about a range of topical matters. The transcript of the conversation is reproduced below and you can watch a video of the interview above.

Latvias Euro volleyball hopes remain alive A crucial win over Turkiye on September 16th means Latvia has made it into the knock-out stages of the mens European volleyball cjhampionships.

Liepāja Concert Hall to be headed by Kate Erharde Following the conclusion of the open competition for the position of board member at SIA Lielais dzintars, Kate Erharde – an industry professional with experience in the Latvian and international cultural scene – will become the new director of the concert hall.

Rīga has longest bike and pedestrian paths in Latvia According to data compiled for the first time by the Central Statistical Bureau (CSB) and published on September 16, the total length of micromobility infrastructure (bike and pedestrian paths) in Latvian municipalities amounted to 1 194.5 km in 2025.

Streaming platforms will be asked to support Latvian film production It is planned that in future the major streaming platforms will have to invest money in the development of Latvian cinema every year according to law changes supported by the Saeima on September 17th. 

Criminal case launched regarding drunk driving welfare minister in Latvia The Prosecutors Office has received the criminal case against Reinis Uzulnieks, the former Minister for Welfare, who was driving under the influence of alcohol, the LETA news agency reported on September 17.

Saeima moves towards full Russian food ban A ban on importing products originating in Russia and Belarus will in future apply not only to agricultural goods and animal feed, but also to food products, according to amendments to the Agriculture and Rural Development Law, which were supported by the Saeima on Thursday, September 10. However, it should be noted that a final reading of the legislation is still required before coming into force.

U.S. expert: Baltic states have no need to panic, but need to prepare David M. Cattler is a Senior Fellow with the Transatlantic Defense and Security Program at the Center for European Policy Analysis (CEPA). He is a transatlantic security expert with more than 35 years of experience across the US government, NATO, and the Intelligence Community. During the recent Riga Conference event, he took time to speak with LSMs Anton Chernetskyi about a range of topical matters. The transcript of the conversation is reproduced below and you can watch a video of the interview above.

Latvias Euro volleyball hopes remain alive A crucial win over Turkiye on September 16th means Latvia has made it into the knock-out stages of the mens European volleyball cjhampionships.

Liepāja Concert Hall to be headed by Kate Erharde Following the conclusion of the open competition for the position of board member at SIA Lielais dzintars, Kate Erharde – an industry professional with experience in the Latvian and international cultural scene – will become the new director of the concert hall.

Rīga has longest bike and pedestrian paths in Latvia According to data compiled for the first time by the Central Statistical Bureau (CSB) and published on September 16, the total length of micromobility infrastructure (bike and pedestrian paths) in Latvian municipalities amounted to 1 194.5 km in 2025.

Streaming platforms will be asked to support Latvian film production It is planned that in future the major streaming platforms will have to invest money in the development of Latvian cinema every year according to law changes supported by the Saeima on September 17th. 

Criminal case launched regarding drunk driving welfare minister in Latvia The Prosecutors Office has received the criminal case against Reinis Uzulnieks, the former Minister for Welfare, who was driving under the influence of alcohol, the LETA news agency reported on September 17.

Saeima moves towards full Russian food ban A ban on importing products originating in Russia and Belarus will in future apply not only to agricultural goods and animal feed, but also to food products, according to amendments to the Agriculture and Rural Development Law, which were supported by the Saeima on Thursday, September 10. However, it should be noted that a final reading of the legislation is still required before coming into force.

Latest list of Latvian companies doing business with Russia and Belarus published On September 17th, an updated list of companies registered in Latvia that export goods to Russia or Belarus or import goods from these countries has been published on the website of the Central Statistical Bureau (CSB). 

U.S. expert: Baltic states have no need to panic, but need to prepare David M. Cattler is a Senior Fellow with the Transatlantic Defense and Security Program at the Center for European Policy Analysis (CEPA). He is a transatlantic security expert with more than 35 years of experience across the US government, NATO, and the Intelligence Community. During the recent Riga Conference event, he took time to speak with LSMs Anton Chernetskyi about a range of topical matters. The transcript of the conversation is reproduced below and you can watch a video of the interview above.

Latvias Euro volleyball hopes remain alive A crucial win over Turkiye on September 16th means Latvia has made it into the knock-out stages of the mens European volleyball cjhampionships.