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Cinema

Latvia celebrates first ever Oscar win with animated feature 'Flow'

Latvian filmmaker Gints Zilbalodis made history at the 97th Academy Awards, with his wordless animated feature 'Flow' winning the Oscar for Best Animated Feature. This marks Latvia’s first-ever Oscar win.

03/03/2025

Cinema

Boost for Latvian animation funding amidst Oscars buzz for 'Flow'

Following the triumph of 'Flow' at the Golden Globes and ahead of the Oscars on Sunday – where Gints Zilbalodis’s film is up for both Best Animated Feature and Best International Feature – Latvia is leaning in with a boost in national funding to fuel future animation success.

28/02/2025

Latvia

Hundreds of Swedish troops arrive in Latvia to join a NATO brigade

Hundreds of Swedish troops arrived in Latvia on Saturday to join a Canadian-led multinational brigade along NATO's eastern flank.

18/01/2025

Cinema

Why the Golden Globe win for animated Latvian film 'Flow' matters

In a historic night of firsts, Gints Zilbalodis’ 'Flow' from Latvia triumphed in the Best Motion Picture – Animated category, marking a significant achievement for the Baltic nation at the Golden Globes.

07/01/2025

Health news

New ban on tobacco products in Latvia sees scramble to find loopholes

Starting in January, various restrictions will affect tobacco sellers and consumers in the Baltic country.

31/12/2024

Europe News

Security tops agenda at Riga Conference amid fears of Russian threat

Latvia is ramping up its defence measures in response to a potential Russian invasion, with security taking centre stage at this year’s Riga Conference.

18/10/2024

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Latvian mural features red cat named Peach

Beloved by local residents in Latvia's capital city of Riga, Peach the cat was created by artist Eriks Caune.

27/09/2024

Travel News

This delayed Baltic rail project could be completed by 2030

Officials say the troubled and delayed Rail Baltica project is still set for completion by the end of the decade.

09/09/2024

Art

Sculpture Quadrennial Riga 2024 opens in the Latvian capital

Coming around just once every four years, the 2024 Sculpture Quadrennial Riga features exhibitions, talks, and an epic 24-hour soundscape performance.

16/08/2024

Europe News

Baltic Defence Line in Latvia gets its 'dragon's teeth'

Concrete structures, also known as "Lego blocks", will be placed along Latvia's border with Russia and Belarus.

06/08/2024

Europe News

Latvian summer camps bring joy to Ukrainian children amid conflict

Across the Baltic country, around 20 camps will host over 400 Ukrainian children in July and August in an attempt to bring joy to their lives, at least for a brief moment.

22/07/2024

Europe News

Josep Borrell visits Latvia

Borrell said Latvia is a frontrunner in its support to Ukraine and an example to others on defence investments.

20/07/2024

Latvia

NATO's B9 countries gather in Riga ahead of crucial July summit

The Bucharest Nine (B9) group was created in the wake of Russian annexation of Crimea in 2014.

11/06/2024

Design

8 European architectural wonders for World Art Nouveau Day

World Art Nouveau Day is marked every year on 10 June, the anniversary of the deaths of two greats of the movement: Catalan Antoni Gaudí and Hungarian Ödön Lechner.

10/06/2024

Europe News

Voter turnout in Latvia slightly up on 2019 data

According to opinion polls carried out in February and May by the research centre Norstat together with the public broadcaster LSM, around a third of respondents said they had no interest in the EU elections.

09/06/2024

Latvia

Volunteer guns: Latvia’s military conscripts ready for war

Euronews spoke to three voluntary soldiers about why they decided to join up and whether they feel prepared to defend their Baltic homeland from potential Russian aggression.

28/05/2024

Smart Regions

Is this new EU-funded skin cancer screening device a game changer?

In partnership with the European Commission

Melanoma is the most dangerous type of skin cancer and while survival rates have improved in recent years, late diagnosis and delays in treatment remain key challenges.

13/05/2024

Latvia

Alcohol sales from Baltics to Russia surge despite Ukraine war

Latvia and Lithuania are accused of acting as middlemen between Western producers of booze and Russia.

19/02/2024

Latvia

Baltic states sign agreement to bolster NATO's eastern border

The common defence line agreement was signed to block Russian aggression in the region.

19/01/2024

Destinations

‘Venice of Latvia’: This ancient town just got global recognition

A quiet town in Latvia has just been awarded UNESCO status, drawing attention to all that Latvia has to offer tourists.

24/09/2023

Latvia

Latvia's prime minister to step down as coalition government crumbles

Krišjānis Kariņš will leave his post after failing to persuade his coalition government partners in favour of a cabinet reshuffle.

15/08/2023

Europe Decoded

Asylum seekers alleging torture in Latvia take their claims to court

Some of the people looking to take the Latvian state to court have alleged ill-treatment including beatings, electric shocks and cigarette burns.

01/08/2023

Culture news

Riga Biennial cancelled over organisers ties to Russia

The Riga International Biennial of Contemporary Art in Latvia was set to open in August after a year-long postponement.

10/07/2023

Latvia

Rinkevics sworn in as Latvian president, first gay EU head of state

Rinkevics was the longest-serving foreign minister in the country's history.

08/07/2023

Latvia

Surprise holiday declared in Latvia after ice hockey success

The country enjoyed an unexpected holiday after unprecedented success at world championships.

30/05/2023

Real Economy

The adequate EU minimum wage confronted by high inflation in Latvia

In partnership with The European Commission

The minimum wage has recently increased across Europe. In Latvia, it rose by 24% in 2023, the highest increase in the European Union. But is it enough to cope with the rising cost of living?

19/04/2023