News in simple Latvian: 16th October, 2026LSM EnglishLatviaEvery evening at 21:00, Latvian Radio 1 broadcasts a five-minute summary of the day's news stories in a simplified language format called Ziņas vieglajā valodā ('News in simple language').
Latvia's independence-era allies rememberedLSM EnglishLatviaGovernment leadersOn Friday, October 16, a memorial event was held at the Naval Patrol Ship Squadron in Daugavgrīva, honouring the British, French, and Irish sailors who fell while supporting Latvia during the War o...
Baltic Block of Russian Grain May Open Black Sea, Latvia SaysBloombergLatviaGovernment leadersEurope should block the transit of Russian grain through Baltic ports as that may force Moscow seek ways to open trading on the Black Sea, Latvian Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs said.
Latvia's 'Home Café Days' were a big hit againLSM EnglishLatviaFrom July 4 to September 13, the Home Café Days in Latvia proved more popular than ever, according to the Latvian Investment and Development Agency (LIAA).
Election results confirmed in LatviaLSM EnglishLatviaGovernment leadersAt its meeting on Friday, the Central Election Commission (CEC) confirmed the official results of the 15th Saeima elections and the list of elected MPs.
264 million euro contract signed for Rīga Airport rail linkLSM EnglishLatviaLive flightsIn order to create a new railway connection between RIX Riga Airport and Riga Central Railway Station, which will serve as a section of Rail Baltica in the future, “Latvijas dzelzceļš” (Latvian Rai...
Latvia's National Guards drilling this weekendLSM EnglishLatviaWar activityFrom October 16th to 18th, planned military exercises of the 19th Combat Support Battalion of the 1st Riga Brigade of the National Guard will take place in Ropaži and Bauska regions.