The Latvian president has urged European countries to "absolutely" introduce conscription, as he conceded the continent was "quite weak" militarily. Edgars Rinkevics told Sky's Sunday Morning ...

European countries should “absolutely” be introducing conscription to combat the threat of Russian aggression, Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs said Sunday, as Europe grows increasingly ...

Latvia’s parliament on Thursday took a step toward banning travel agencies from providing tourism services in Russia and Belarus, with the aim of reducing the risks of possible human rights violations ...

A month after Latvia hosted a major multinational NATO operation on the alliance's eastern flank, the country's former prime minister, Krisjanis Karins, spoke to Morning Edition about new signals ...

Latvia's president has urged other European countries to follow its lead and bring back conscription in the face of Russian aggression. Edgars Rinkevics said the Baltic state's allies and ...

The win gives Latvian filmmaker Gints Zilbalodis his first Academy Award. “Flow” was made with Blender, a free, open-source graphics software tool using computer generated animation.

The win gives Latvian filmmaker Gints Zilbalodis his first Academy Award. “Flow” was made with Blender, a free, open-source graphics software tool using computer generated animation.

Flow, a wordless cat parable that became the first Latvian film to win an Academy Award, prompted a sleepless night for the scores of Latvians celebrating the historic accolade. After thanking ...

Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs has a grim message for the world: Hit the panic button, and keep hitting it. Rinkēvičs’ anxiety-inducing advice comes amid a precarious moment for Europe’s security ...

It was the first nomination and first win for Latvia; “Flow” is also nominated for best animated feature. “I’m really moved by the warm reception our film has had, and I hope that you’ll ...