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In July 2023, the first Latvians started their 11-month State Defense Service, as the recently reinstated conscription is called. The first year of

Loneliness isn't just hurting hearts, it's a threat to our very well-being.

Andris Straumanis, who is remembered by his family and friends as a dedicated mentor, talented photographer, and passionate historian for immigrant and diaspora press in North America, died Monday, Sept.

Professor Emeritus, Kristaps Keggi, MD, a pioneering orthopaedic surgeon, has died at age 88.

On 9 March 2023, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Latvia, Edgars Rinkēvičs, will welcome the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Portuguese Republic, João…

On 14 December 2022, in Riga Castle, with the President of Latvia, Egils Levits, in attendance, a discussion “Relations between the State and the Church in a…

A science and tech-themed tour through Latvia gives insight into the past, present and future of the country. Several museums and attractions speak of the history of science, innovation and technologi...

Latvia is thinking about buying iodine pills to help residents avoid radioactivity hazards in the event of a nuclear disaster, Latvian Radio reported on October 26. 

Northern European nations are reestablishing conscription in the shadow of a belligerent Russia. But they are balancing the needs of the military with the sensibilities and values of modern society.

The Latvian government’s fear of Moscow, in the wake of the Ukraine invasion, has halted Riga’s efforts to incorporate its ethnic Russian citizens.