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- Baiba Braže to meet with Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine April 15, 2026On 16 April 2026, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Baiba Braže, will meet with the Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, Mariana Betsa, who is paying…
- EU trade agreements to provide Latvian entrepreneurs with new opportunities in the markets of South America, Mexico, India, and Australia April 15, 2026On 15 April 2026, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Baiba Braže, met with business organisations and representatives of sectoral ministries to discuss the…
- The Latvia’s new Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the European Union receives his letter of credence April 14, 2026On 14 April 2026, during a formal ceremony at Riga Castle, President Edgars Rinkēvičs presented a letter of credence to Reinis Brusbārdis, Ambassador…
- The President presents the letter of credence to Latvia’s next Ambassador to Germany April 14, 2026On 14 April 2026, during a formal ceremony at Riga Castle, President Edgars Rinkēvičs presented a letter of credence to Ilze Rūse, Ambassador Extraordinary and…
- Latvia's next Ambassador to Greece receives her letter of credence at Riga Castle April 14, 2026On 14 April 2026, during a formal ceremony at Riga Castle, President Edgars Rinkēvičs presented a letter of credence to Ieva Cēsniece, Ambassador Extraordinary…
Latvia Public Broadcasting – LSM
LSM
- Use of VIP lounges at airports 'just the way it is', says Latvian President April 16, 2026Rinkēvičs did not comment on Siliņa's case directly, indicating that the prime minister should do it herself, but did attempt to provide justifications to those parts of the airport famous for comfy seats, unlimited snacks and complimentary drinks – for a premium price.
- Saeima backs EUR 30 million loan to airBaltic April 16, 2026At its session on Thursday, April 16, following intense debate, the Saeima agreed to grant a 30-million-euro short-term loan from the state budget to the national airline "airBaltic". The government had previously supported the measure, and today it was also approved by the Saeima's Budget Committee.
- WATCH & LISTEN: Pēteris Vasks 80th birthday concert 'The Fruit of Silence' April 16, 2026Latvian Television has broadcast a programme titled 'Pēteris Vasks. The Fruit of Silence' (Klusuma auglis) to mark the 80th birthday of the legendary composer, and it is available for you to watch online.
- Medicine black market thrives online, also in Latvia April 16, 2026High medicine prices often force people to look for cheaper alternatives online. Where there is demand, there will be supply. Unfortunately, scammers are also taking advantage of the situation, experts noted on the Latvian Radio program "How to Live Better."
- Pēteris Vasks at 80: 'I want to tell you the most important and essential thing through sounds' April 16, 2026The world-renowned Latvian composer Pēteris Vasks celebrates his 80th birthday on April 16th and took time to speak to LSM to mark the occasion. The composer reflects on his life and continuing creativity in a conversation with LSM journalist Aneta Ašmane-Vilsone, a shortened version of which you can read below. You can find the full-length version here.
Mission Latvia
Latvia
- The Latvian Tree-shaping Farm Aiming to Rival the Eiffel Tower April 1, 2026The post The Latvian Tree-shaping Farm Aiming to Rival the Eiffel Tower appeared first on Latvia.Sandra Baltruka
- Spring Flower Destinations in Latvia March 26, 2026The post Spring Flower Destinations in Latvia appeared first on Latvia.Sandra Baltruka
- Raimonds Pauls: Composer, Pianist, Maestro March 10, 2026The post Raimonds Pauls: Composer, Pianist, Maestro appeared first on Latvia.Sandra Baltruka
- Philippe Halsman and the Art of the Portrait February 27, 2026The post Philippe Halsman and the Art of the Portrait appeared first on Latvia.Sandra Baltruka
- Latvia’s Greatest Olympic Achievements February 26, 2026The post Latvia’s Greatest Olympic Achievements appeared first on Latvia.Sandra Baltruka