Latvian full-service aircraft leasing company SmartLynx Airlines has ceased operations; in a statement to the media the company said the decision was made after assessing financial position and long-term operating prospects

Taxi protests scheduled simultaneously in Rīga, Daugavpils and Jelgava on Monday 13 April will block traffic in these cities; the organisations representing the industry. explained government has failed to take real steps to curb the monopoly of “Bolt”

The number of particularly serious crimes increased by 19% last year, mainly due to large-scale financial crimes, as well as violent crimes against minors; one of the priorities for 2026 is to ensure quality in the implementation of criminal proceedings

A remote mine-laying system has been tested in various conditions to improve anti-tank defence and strengthen Latvia's deterrence capabilities, according to officials; it quickly creates anti-tank minefields designed to hamper the movement of any invader

Scarecrows, the latest documentary by Laila Pakalniņa, has opened the programme of the Latvian National Film Awards, where it is nominated in four categories; it is a chronicle of 'runway rangers' and their encounters with wildlife RIX Riga Airport