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Survey: public links Rail Baltica to defence readiness and economic progress

2026-02-09

Results of the 2025 annual pan-Baltic public awareness and opinion survey indicate that more than 90% of respondents report awareness of the Rail Baltica project. Among respondents who are aware of the project, a majority – more than 60% of citizens on...

Rail tracks on Latvia's eastern border not to be dismantled for now, but plan being prepared to quickly cut them if necessary | PM Silina does not rule out injection of additional funds in airBaltic | Tariff discussions benefit no one in the Euro-Atlantic area - Rinkevics | Municipalities must justify restrictions on wind power plant construction with data - ministry | National freedom cannot be taken for granted - Rinkevics | Cold weather in Latvia this week | What are Latvia’s sports stars doing in the waste management sector? Ozolins, Ostapenko and Grazulis join forces to tackle Latvia’s waste challenge | US operation in Venezuela does not give Russia or China green light for similar military operations - expert | Latvia's practical support to Ukraine since the start of war reaches almost EUR 1 billion - report | Inese Vaidere. The end of energy blackmail: Europe’s boldest move yet | LIAA aims to attract EUR 1 billion in investment next year | 43% more cruise ship passengers serviced at the Port of Riga this year | Ukraine Receives a Donation of 21 Vehicles Worth Over EUR 100,000 from AS 'Augstsprieguma tīkls' | Polish President stresses importance of close Euro-Atlantic cooperation and US presence for regional security | Another 26 cars seized from drunk drivers and other offenders to be handed over to Ukraine | We expect new airBaltic CEO and shareholders' position on company's further development - Aseradens

Seeking investors for airBaltic is a more appropriate course of action at the moment than going public - Aseradens

RIGA - Currently, finding investors for Latvia's national airline airBaltic is a better option than going public, Finance Minister Arvils Aseradens (New Unity) told Latvian Television last night. When asked the timeline airBaltic has to attract new funding in order for the ...

Energy leaders from Europe and the United States will convene in Riga to address Baltic regional energy security

On Wednesday, February 11, the University of Latvia House of Science will host the Baltic region's largest energy conference, “Navigating Energy Pathways for the Baltic Sea Region.” The event will bring together high-level policymakers and industry experts from the Baltic States, ...

Seeking investors for airBaltic is a more appropriate course of action at the moment than going public - Aseradens

RIGA - Currently, finding investors for Latvia's national airline airBaltic is a better optio...

Energy leaders from Europe and the United States will convene in Riga to address Baltic regional energy security

On Wednesday, February 11, the University of Latvia House of Science will host the Baltic region&...

Ice under bridges on Daugava River is dangerous - Riga Municipal Police

RIGA - Although the prolonged frost has allowed a thick layer of ice to form on the river, Riga M...

Europe must do more, faster, bolder, and more decisively - Murniece

RIGA - Europe must do more, faster, bolder, and more decisively, Inara Murniece (National Allianc...

Rail tracks on Latvia's eastern border not to be dismantled for now, but plan being prepared to quickly cut them if necessary

RIGA - Work is currently underway on a detailed plan to cut roads and rail tracks at Latvia's...

PM Silina does not rule out injection of additional funds in airBaltic

RIGA - An injection of additional government funds into Latvia's national carrier airBaltic i...

Tariff discussions benefit no one in the Euro-Atlantic area - Rinkevics

RIGA - Discussions on tariffs are not to the benefit of anyone in the Euro-Atlantic area, so it i...

Municipalities must justify restrictions on wind power plant construction with data - ministry

RIGA - Municipalities should justify restrictions on the construction of wind power plants with f...

National freedom cannot be taken for granted - Rinkevics

RIGA - Freedom cannot be taken for granted, because it is fragile and requires attention every da...

Cold weather in Latvia this week

RIGA - This week is likely to be the coldest since January 2024 in Latvia, according to forecasts...

What are Latvia’s sports stars doing in the waste management sector? Ozolins, Ostapenko and Grazulis join forces to tackle Latvia’s waste challenge

In Latvia, the issue of waste has long gone beyond containers and sorting rules — it is fun...

Survey: public links Rail Baltica to defence readiness and economic progress

Seeking investors for airBaltic is a more appropriate course of action at the moment than going public - Aseradens

Energy leaders from Europe and the United States will convene in Riga to address Baltic regional energy security

Seeking investors for airBaltic is a more appropriate course of action at the moment than going public - Aseradens

Energy leaders from Europe and the United States will convene in Riga to address Baltic regional energy security

Ice under bridges on Daugava River is dangerous - Riga Municipal Police

Europe must do more, faster, bolder, and more decisively - Murniece

Rail tracks on Latvia's eastern border not to be dismantled for now, but plan being prepared to quickly cut them if necessary

PM Silina does not rule out injection of additional funds in airBaltic

Tariff discussions benefit no one in the Euro-Atlantic area - Rinkevics

Municipalities must justify restrictions on wind power plant construction with data - ministry

National freedom cannot be taken for granted - Rinkevics

Cold weather in Latvia this week

What are Latvia’s sports stars doing in the waste management sector? Ozolins, Ostapenko and Grazulis join forces to tackle Latvia’s waste challenge

US operation in Venezuela does not give Russia or China green light for similar military operations - expert

Latvia's practical support to Ukraine since the start of war reaches almost EUR 1 billion - report

Inese Vaidere. The end of energy blackmail: Europe’s boldest move yet

Ice under bridges on Daugava River is dangerous - Riga Municipal Police

Europe must do more, faster, bolder, and more decisively - Murniece

Rail tracks on Latvia's eastern border not to be dismantled for now, but plan being prepared to quickly cut them if necessary

PM Silina does not rule out injection of additional funds in airBaltic

Tariff discussions benefit no one in the Euro-Atlantic area - Rinkevics

Municipalities must justify restrictions on wind power plant construction with data - ministry

National freedom cannot be taken for granted - Rinkevics

Cold weather in Latvia this week

What are Latvia’s sports stars doing in the waste management sector? Ozolins, Ostapenko and Grazulis join forces to tackle Latvia’s waste challenge

US operation in Venezuela does not give Russia or China green light for similar military operations - expert

Latvia's practical support to Ukraine since the start of war reaches almost EUR 1 billion - report

Inese Vaidere. The end of energy blackmail: Europe’s boldest move yet

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