The Baltic Times

European Commissioner for Startups, Research and Innovation, Ekaterina Zaharieva, will visit Riga, Latvia, to attend the Baltic Startup Policy Forum during TechChill, marking her first official visit to the country. The forum, held March 25-27, will focus on EU-level startup, research, and innovation priorities with Baltic policymakers, founders, and investors. Baltic Startup Policy Forum to … Read more

Latvia is proposing stricter regulations for foreign students, including potential deportation for those expelled from universities and increased language requirements. The Ministry of Education and Science (MES) is seeking amendments to the Immigration Law and the Higher Education Law to enhance oversight of the international student process. Strengthened Admission and Study Oversight Proposed changes would … Read more

<p>A staggering 500% increase in reported drone incidents globally over the past two years isn’t simply a statistic; it’s a flashing warning light. The proliferation of readily available drone technology, while offering immense benefits, has simultaneously created a critical vulnerability. Now, three NATO members are taking a decisive step to address this threat, deploying a … Read more

RIGA – Latvian Ambassador to Switzerland Ingrida Levrence presented her letter of credence to President of the Swiss Confederation Guy Parmelin in Bern on Tuesday, formalizing her accreditation. Latvia-Switzerland Relations During the accreditation ceremony and subsequent conversations, Ambassador Levrence highlighted the long-standing bilateral relations between Latvia and Switzerland, expressing a desire to continue active political … Read more

Just 28% of Latvia’s population identifies as Russian, yet the political reverberations of this demographic are consistently powerful enough to trigger multiple attempts to unseat the current Prime Minister. Evika Siliņa’s recent survival of a fifth vote of no confidence isn’t a sign of strength, but a symptom of a deeper fracture within Latvian society … Read more

A traffic accident in Tukums municipality, Latvia, on Sunday resulted in three fatalities after a passenger car crossed into oncoming traffic and collided with a truck, according to State Police. Fatal Collision on Ventspils Motorway The accident involved a total of five vehicles on the Ventspils motorway. Initial reports indicate the driver of a Toyota … Read more

Latvia saw its highest level of blood donation activity in 13 years last year, though demand from medical institutions also rose, according to data from the State Blood Donor Center. Latvia Blood Donation Statistics A total of 63,707 blood donations were made in Latvia last year, an increase of 1,375 donations compared to 2024. The … Read more

The arrest of a Latvian citizen accused of spying for Russian military intelligence isn’t an isolated incident. It’s a flashing warning light, illuminating a rapidly escalating pattern of espionage activity across the Baltic region. While individual cases garner headlines, the true story lies in the systemic increase in intelligence gathering, a key component of Russia’s … Read more