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Visiting the three Baltic countries of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania was an eye-opener. Under Soviet occupation from 1945 to 1991, they achieved

From the vibrant capital of Riga to charming smaller towns, these are the best towns and cities in Latvia to explore.

With its cobbled streets and distinctive architecture, Latvias capital city, Riga, is one of the most charming on the continent - and certainly a must-visit this autumn. Here are 10 things you can see and do in this wonderful city.

Holger Blauhut is a Norwegian Candidate Master who enjoys playing in tournaments himself and looks after his talented daughter Anna. In mid-August, he took part in the RTU Open in Riga with his daughter, and experienced the typical adventures of chess travellers.

After renting Graviti’s innovative automated dry bulk containers for 2 years and being fully satisfied with the results, the Rigal Central Terminal (i...

Rail Baltica is the 870km high speed railway that will connect the Baltic states of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. Full scale construction begins later

Within the Schengen region, countries that do not use the Euro as their currency, cities that can be explored mostly on foot, and places with plenty of pay what you like and free tours.

Latvia might be underrated, but this Northern-European country is full of surprises and deserves a spot on your summer travel bucket list.

Riga’s old town is ancient to the last brick but walk a few steps in either direction and the city will reveal its modernity. Sushi restaurants, ritzy bars, swanks shops, futuristic buildings.

Maria Zakharova, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman, announced that the editor-in-chief of Russian propaganda project Sputnik Lithuania, Marat Kasem, has left Latvia, where he was under recognizance not to leave.