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Published on May 10, 2025
Fitch affirms Latvia's credit rating at A-
RIGA, May 10 (Xinhua) -- International ratings agency Fitch Ratings (Fitch) has affirmed Latvia's credit rating at the current "A-" level, maintaining a stable outlook, Fitch said in a statement released on Friday. The agency cited a credible …
Source: Xinhua News Agency - Gov't Propaganda -
Published on May 10, 2025
Ukraine, Latvia delegations discuss progress in defense cooperation
Ukraine is exploring the possibility of establishing joint arms and equipment manufacturing companies with Latvia. According to Ukrinform, the Ministry of Defense announced this following the talks held in Kyiv between Deputy Defense Minister Valerii …
Source: Ukrinform - Public Broadcaster -
Published on May 10, 2025
And the peat goes on in Latvia
Peat has a special status in Latvia. It is one of country’s few domestic natural resources, and its extraction contributes significantly to the Latvian economy and exports. On account of its crucial role, the dense organic material that builds up over …
Source: LSM - Public Broadcaster -
Published on May 10, 2025
Latvia-Africa forum to run May 11-12 in Rīga
The second edition of the forum organised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and held in Rīga from 11 to 12 May, aims at promoting bilateral cooperation, especially in economy and topics on the international agenda. "This year’s event will focus on …
Source: LSM - Public Broadcaster -
Published on May 10, 2025
The lesser-known twists of WWII: the battalions of Latvia's ethnic Russians in the Third Reich
Among them were approximately 7,000 ethnic Russians who formed seven police battalions and other military units that were subordinated to the SS and police chief in Latvia and to army group Nord. Nowadays, it is often wrongly assumed that all ethnic …
Source: LSM - Public Broadcaster -
Published on May 10, 2025
No criminal offenses recorded on 9 May this year in Latvia
If last year on this date, three criminal proceedings were initiated, this year there were none. There could be more administrative proceedings later on. However, as Zellis admitted, there is currently no information on significant infringements. Most of …
Source: LSM - Public Broadcaster -
Published on May 10, 2025
Former Alaska Nanooks Join Team Latvia for 2025 Ice Hockey World Championship
Former Alaska Nanooks players Gustavs Davis Grigals and Markuss Komuls have been named to Team Latvia for the 2025 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship to be held in Herning, Denmark, and Stockholm, Sweden. They are among 63 NCAA men's ice hockey players …
Source: BVM Sports - Pending -
Published on May 9, 2025
Russian 'Mere' stores, sanctioned by Poland, thrive in Latvia
There are currently 11 Mere stores in Latvia - in Rīga, Ogre, Tukums and Liepāja, where one of the newest stores has opened. These low-price stores in Latvia were opened four years ago in March and are managed by Latprodukti. The latest financial figures …
Source: LSM - Public Broadcaster -
Published on May 9, 2025
Police record May 9 infractions across Latvia but no serious trouble
Many of the incidents relate to the display of banned totalitarian symbols and public declarations in support of modern-day aggressor state, Russia. Actions such as laying flowers at places where Soviet monuments have been dismantled is now classed as …
Source: LSM - Public Broadcaster