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POLITICSOct 2Russian-speaking Latvians who back Ukraine and value their language are heading into an election without an obvious political homeLatvia will elect its 15th Saeima, or parliament, on October 3. September polls suggest seven political groups have a chance of winning seats. Two of them — the Sovereign Power / Young Latvians alliance and Latvia First — are competing vigorously to win over voters who once supported the “Russian” parties. Their rivalry is one of the campaign’s central stories: almost 35% of Latvian citizens speak Russian at home. Polls also suggest that the traditional “Russian” parties, especially Harmony Center, remain below the 5% threshold. Writing for Meduza, Sergejs Potapkins, a political scientist and Meduza [en]
POLITICSOct 1Latvian parliament adopts amendments on minority languages, restricting use of RussianLatvia's public-service media will be allowed to produce content in Russian only in an emergency, under a state of emergency, or for the targeted debunking of disinformation.Ukrinform [en]
POLITICSOct 1Latvia bans its public broadcaster from producing regular Russian-language content (except during emergencies)Latvia’s parliament, the Saeima, has passed a law that effectively bans the public broadcaster LSM from producing content in Russian.Meduza [en]
POLITICSOct 1Latvians head to the polls with Russia on their mindsOn October 3, Latvians will elect a new parliament with Russia looming large over the campaign. Security fears dominate the agenda, but so does a debate over the economic cost of cutting ties with Moscow.DW News [en]
MILITARYOct 1Latvian Defense Minister Says Russia's Hybrid Attacks, Not Nuclear Rhetoric, Are The Main ConcernLatvia’s defense minister has played down any immediate danger after Russia’s latest nuclear warning to NATO over Kaliningrad.RFE/RL
MILITARYOct 1Latvia detains couple suspected of spying for RussiaAuthorities allege the pair collected information on NATO forces, military aircraft and Latvia's support for Ukraine.Politico Europe
SCI & TECHOct 1 You will definitely be fooled – former Latvian president warns voters not to ask AI who to vote for · BNNA former Latvian president has warned voters against seeking electoral advice from artificial intelligence, stating they "will definitely be fooled." This highlights concerns about AI's potential to mislead the public in political processes.bnn-news.com · Latvia
SCI & TECHSep 28Latvia is committed to fibre optics: it exports more than 90% of its productionLatvia is focusing on a technological niche: fibre optics. It exports more than 90% of its production. This versatile technology, made from synthetic quartz, is flexible and capable of transmitting ultraviolet and infrared rays.EuroNews [en]
CONFLICTSep 24Father of Latvia’s Sovereign Power party leader supplied ‘dragon’s teeth’ anti-tank barriers to Russian border region and occupied Donbas, The Insider reportsThe father of Julija Stepanenko, leader of the Latvian party Sovereign Power, owns a company that has supplied anti-tank obstacles, among other things, to Russia’s Belgorod region and the Russian-occupied part of Ukraine’s Donetsk region.Meduza [en]
POLITICSSep 23Sanctions showdown leaves a bad taste as Latvia cautions against 'normalising' RussiaGood morning. This is Mared Gwyn, authoring today’s newsletter along with my colleague Angela Skujins, who’s live on your screens this morning. Today: how a Russia sanctions showdown is leaving a bad taste, and why Brussels is facing mounting pressure to address the energy crunch.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSSep 22'Cherry-picking sanctions' risks 'normalising' Russia, Latvian PM says amid Usmanov rowLatvian Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs spoke exclusively to Euronews about his last-minute change in tune over a sanctions saga that has gripped Brussels, while also warning of remaining dangers.EuroNews [en]
MILITARYSep 19Europe falls behind in drone warfare technology, vulnerable to Russian missile attacks — Latvian PresidentUkrinform [en]
CONFLICTSep 16Ukraine welcomes Latvia’s steps to restrict transit of Russian grain — MFAUkraine welcomes Latvia’s preparations for measures to restrict the transit of Russian grain and strengthen controls to prevent stolen Ukrainian grain from being transported through its ports.Ukrinform [en]
POLITICSSep 14'We were right': EU finally listening to Baltic warnings on Russia, Latvian PM saysThe Latvian PM noted that the Baltics' sense of foreboding over Russian attacks on the EU come from their occupation. "We know the tricks; we knew the bully would show its muscles."EuroNews [en]
POLITICSSep 14'Nobody can be weak', says Latvian Prime Minister over Russia threatsLatvian Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs says the EU must “remain strong” in the face of Russian aggression, insisting that “the one who prepares for the worst has peace” in an exclusive interview with Euronews.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSSep 7Latvia bans Russian and Belarusian print media, citing propaganda concernsLatvia has become the first European country to ban imports of Russian consumer goods including books and print media, framing the move as a defense against Kremlin disinformation and hybrid warfare.EuroNews [en]
MILITARYSep 5Latvian citizens training with drones amid tensions with RussiaLatvian citizens are undergoing drone training amidst heightened tensions with Russia. This demonstrates civilian efforts to enhance defense capabilities in a volatile geopolitical environment.stcatharinesstandard.ca · Canada
CONFLICTSep 5Latvian citizens training with drones amid tensions with RussiaLatvian citizens are reportedly undergoing drone training in response to ongoing tensions with Russia, signaling preparedness for potential conflict.chroniclejournal.com · United States
WORLDAug 21'We are guarding Germans, Belgians': Latvia stops 28 migrants from Belarus after tunnel discoveryLatvia has been experiencing a rise in irregular migration in recent months, something that European leaders call a hybrid attack by Aliaksandr Lukashenka’s regimeEuroNews [en]
POLITICSAug 18Latvia wants EU billions for anti - Russia policiesLatvia is seeking billions of euros from the European Union to fund its policies against Russia. This request reflects ongoing geopolitical tensions and security concerns in the region.russiaherald.com · Russia
CONFLICTAug 14NATO aircraft shoot down drone over Latvia, which blames 'Russian electromagnetic warfare'NATO fighters shot down a foreign drone over Latvia as Finland briefly restricted airspace and sea areas amid heightened Baltic security concerns.CNBC
POLITICSAug 11Latvia steps up border security amid surge in irregular migration from BelarusThe Latvian government says the increase in irregular migration represents a hybrid threat orchestrated by Russia and Belarus.EuroNews [en]
BUSINESSAug 8Lithuania , Latvia see Kremlin - linked retailer close – but a lookalike raises questionsA Kremlin-linked retailer has closed in Lithuania and Latvia, but a similar-looking entity has emerged, prompting scrutiny. This raises questions about the nature of business operations and potential circumvention of regulations.lrt.lt · Lithuania
CONFLICTJul 23Putin stepping up hybrid war on Latvia because he’s ‘losing in Ukraine’, PM Kulbergs saysEuroNews [en]
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