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Two Latvians arrested at UK military base after perimeter fence breach

Latvian nationals residing in the UK were arrested at the Royal Air Force’s Molesworth base, after the perimeter fence was breached.
Latvian nationals residing in the UK were arrested at the Royal Air Force’s Molesworth base, after the perimeter fence was breached.

Latvia's president supports PM Kulbergs to form government after election win

Latvian Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs takes a selfie with a voter during general election in Riga, Latvia, October 3, 2026. REUTERS/Ints Kalnins
Latvian Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs takes a selfie with a voter during general election in Riga, Latvia, October 3, 2026. REUTERS/Ints Kalnins

Latvian PM on track to lead pro-Ukraine coalition after election win

Latvian Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs and his wife Anna cast their votes during the general election in Riga, Latvia, October 3, 2026. REUTERS/Ints Kalnins
Latvian Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs and his wife Anna cast their votes during the general election in Riga, Latvia, October 3, 2026. REUTERS/Ints Kalnins

Latvia PM Kulbergs wins election held under shadow of Ukraine war

\"Unites List\" election campaign poster featuring Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs before the general election in Riga, Latvia, September 27, 2026. Sign reads \"Kulbergs is the solution\". REUTERS/Ints Kalnins
\"Unites List\" election campaign poster featuring Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs before the general election in Riga, Latvia, September 27, 2026. Sign reads \"Kulbergs is the solution\". REUTERS/Ints Kalnins

Latvia's Kulbergs eyes election win as Russia divides society

FILE PHOTO: A candidate for Latvia's new Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs adresses Parliament before it votes on a new government in Riga, Latvia May 28, 2026. REUTERS/Ints kalnins/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: A candidate for Latvia's new Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs adresses Parliament before it votes on a new government in Riga, Latvia May 28, 2026. REUTERS/Ints kalnins/File Photo

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

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