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Baltic nations seek EU support to combat drones, Lithuania says

France agrees to talks over extending its nuclear umbrella, says Latvia’s PM

Latvian Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs said a French delegation would soon visit Latvia to discuss the country’s participation in the French nuclear deterrence initiative. Belgium, Britain, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Greece, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland and Sweden have already joined.
Latvian Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs said a French delegation would soon visit Latvia to discuss the country’s participation in the French nuclear deterrence initiative. Belgium, Britain, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Greece, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland and Sweden have already joined.

Latvian PM opposes deal to lift sanctions on Russia-linked billionaires Usmanov and Fridman

FILE PHOTO: Russian businessman, co-founder of Alfa-Group Mikhail Fridman attends a conference of the Israeli foundation Keren Hayesod in Moscow, Russia, September 17, 2019. Pavel Golovkin/Pool via  REUTERS/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Russian businessman, co-founder of Alfa-Group Mikhail Fridman attends a conference of the Israeli foundation Keren Hayesod in Moscow, Russia, September 17, 2019. Pavel Golovkin/Pool via  REUTERS/File Photo

Latvia bans books from Russia, Belarus over ‘war propaganda’

A "No-drone" sign is attached on a fence as soldiers patrol in the area of Piedruja area, on the sidelines of the visit of Latvia's President, who will inspect the border between Latvia and Belarus, on August 17, 2026 in Piedruja, Latvia. (Photo by Gints Ivuskans / AFP)
A "No-drone" sign is attached on a fence as soldiers patrol in the area of Piedruja area, on the sidelines of the visit of Latvia's President, who will inspect the border between Latvia and Belarus, on August 17, 2026 in Piedruja, Latvia. (Photo by Gints Ivuskans / AFP)

Latvia finds tunnel under Belarus border, vows to combat people smugglers

FILE PHOTO: Latvian Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs gestures as he speaks to the media in Riga, Latvia, July 16, 2026. REUTERS/Ints Kalnins/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Latvian Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs gestures as he speaks to the media in Riga, Latvia, July 16, 2026. REUTERS/Ints Kalnins/File Photo

Latvian army uses tear gas, warning shot against migrants from Belarus

FILE PHOTO: Latvian Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs gestures as he speaks to the media in Riga, Latvia, July 16, 2026. REUTERS/Ints Kalnins/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Latvian Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs gestures as he speaks to the media in Riga, Latvia, July 16, 2026. REUTERS/Ints Kalnins/File Photo

Latvia boosts security at dam, gas storage facility due to Russian threat, PM says

Latvian Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs gestures as he speaks to the media in Riga, Latvia, July 16, 2026. REUTERS/Ints Kalnins
Latvian Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs gestures as he speaks to the media in Riga, Latvia, July 16, 2026. REUTERS/Ints Kalnins

Russia planning attacks on infrastructure in Baltic countries, Poland, say leaders

Ostapenko, Arevalo fight back to win Wimbledon mixed doubles title

Tennis - Wimbledon - All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, Britain - July 9, 2026  El Salvador's Marcelo Arevalo and Latvia's Jelena Ostapenko pose with the trophies after winning their mixed doubles final match against Australia's Marc Polmans and Australia's Storm Hunter REUTERS/Marko Djurica
Tennis - Wimbledon - All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, Britain - July 9, 2026  El Salvador's Marcelo Arevalo and Latvia's Jelena Ostapenko pose with the trophies after winning their mixed doubles final match against Australia's Marc Polmans and Australia's Storm Hunter REUTERS/Marko Djurica

NATO upgrades Baltic Air Policing mission to air defence

People stand near banners displaying logos and flags, on the sidelines of the NATO leaders' Summit in Ankara, Turkey, July 7, 2026. REUTERS/Yves Herman
People stand near banners displaying logos and flags, on the sidelines of the NATO leaders' Summit in Ankara, Turkey, July 7, 2026. REUTERS/Yves Herman

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