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AirBaltic plans to cut up to 700 jobs - Reuters
AirBaltic plans to cut up to 700 jobs Reuters
October 5, 2026Latvian PM on track to lead pro-Ukraine coalition after election win - Reuters
Latvian PM on track to lead pro-Ukraine coalition after election win Reuters
October 4, 2026Latvia PM's United List ahead in election, exit poll shows - reuters.com
Latvia PM's United List ahead in election, exit poll shows reuters.com
October 3, 2026Lithuania ready to 'fight back' but has evacuation plans in face of Russia threats, PM tells BBC
Sinkevičius told BBC Newsnight Lithuanians feel "constantly threatened" by Moscow, but the nation was prepared to "fight back" if attacked.
September 22, 2026Ryanair seeks to double traffic in Baltic region after airBaltic bankruptcy - Reuters
Ryanair seeks to double traffic in Baltic region after airBaltic bankruptcy Reuters
September 17, 2026EXCLUSIVE: AirBaltic in talks with unions to cut workers amid restructuring, CEO says - Reuters
EXCLUSIVE: AirBaltic in talks with unions to cut workers amid restructuring, CEO says Reuters
September 14, 2026AirBaltic bond yields soar as embattled carrier faces crunch creditor meeting - Reuters
AirBaltic bond yields soar as embattled carrier faces crunch creditor meeting Reuters
September 10, 2026Latvia plans 300% tariff on grain from Russia and Belarus - Reuters
Latvia plans 300% tariff on grain from Russia and Belarus Reuters
September 7, 2026EU and Nato vow to step up pressure on Russia after 'new escalation' in Germany
Russia is accused of growing increasingly reckless after Berlin blamed Russia for a failed drone attack on Leipzig airport.
September 2, 2026Drone incursions sow fear, chaos along NATO's Baltic and Finnish borders - Reuters
Drone incursions sow fear, chaos along NATO's Baltic and Finnish borders Reuters
August 14, 2026Latvia shoots down drone in its airspace, Finland restricts parts of Baltic Sea - Reuters
Latvia shoots down drone in its airspace, Finland restricts parts of Baltic Sea Reuters
August 14, 2026Latvia finds tunnel under Belarus border, vows to combat people smugglers - Reuters
Latvia finds tunnel under Belarus border, vows to combat people smugglers Reuters
August 11, 2026Latvia closes border with Belarus, interior minister says - Reuters
Latvia closes border with Belarus, interior minister says Reuters
July 31, 2026Latvian army uses tear gas, warning shot against migrants from Belarus - Reuters
Latvian army uses tear gas, warning shot against migrants from Belarus Reuters
July 22, 2026ICC concerns over 'significant' franchise corruption
The ICC are formulating plans to tackle what it has called "significant corruption concerns" in franchise tournaments around the globe.
July 9, 2026Draper denied place in Eastbourne final by Humbert
Jack Draper misses out on a place in the Eastbourne Open final after Frenchman Ugo Humbert ends the Briton's encouraging return to action following injury.
June 26, 2026Draper into Eastbourne last eight to continue injury comeback
Britain's Jack Draper says his recent injury problems left his confidence levels "below the floor" before he reached the quarter-finals in Eastbourne.
June 24, 2026Ukraine, Latvia sign drone deal as Russia says Europe not ready to mediate peace talks - Reuters
Ukraine, Latvia sign drone deal as Russia says Europe not ready to mediate peace talks Reuters
June 9, 2026Three Latvian climbers die in fall from Mount McKinley in Alaska - Reuters
Three Latvian climbers die in fall from Mount McKinley in Alaska Reuters
May 30, 2026NATO's German-Netherlands Corps to take command role in Estonia, Latvia, says Germany - Reuters
NATO's German-Netherlands Corps to take command role in Estonia, Latvia, says Germany Reuters
May 28, 2026Latvia to strengthen anti-drone defences along its Russia and Belarus border - Reuters
Latvia to strengthen anti-drone defences along its Russia and Belarus border Reuters
May 27, 2026Lithuania's leaders take shelter during drone air alert
Flights were suspended and people were urged to take shelter after a suspected drone was detected near the Belarus border.
May 20, 2026Estonia says Nato jet shot down drone over its territory
Estonia suspects the drone was a Ukrainian projectile knocked off course by Russian electronic jamming.
May 19, 2026Latvian Prime Minister resigns over handling of Ukrainian drone incidents - Reuters
Latvian Prime Minister resigns over handling of Ukrainian drone incidents Reuters
May 14, 2026Latvian PM resigns after row over stray Ukrainian drones
Drones bound for Russia crashed down in Latvia last week, prompting a political fallout.
May 14, 2026Latvian defence minister resigns after Ukrainian drones hit oil tanks - Reuters
Latvian defence minister resigns after Ukrainian drones hit oil tanks Reuters
May 10, 2026Anti-work anthems, Boy George and controversial lyrics: A guide to all 35 Eurovision songs
From dancefloor bangers to heartfelt ballads, here are the highlights and low points of Eurovision.
May 8, 2026Lithuania charges 13 people with attempted murders linked to Russia's GRU, police say - Reuters
Lithuania charges 13 people with attempted murders linked to Russia's GRU, police say Reuters
April 27, 2026Finland joins hosting boycott over World Aquatics decision on Russia - Reuters
Finland joins hosting boycott over World Aquatics decision on Russia Reuters
April 25, 2026Exclusive: Pentagon email floats suspending Spain from NATO, other steps over Iran rift, source says - Reuters
Exclusive: Pentagon email floats suspending Spain from NATO, other steps over Iran rift, source says Reuters
April 24, 2026Economic shock of Middle East war to cast shadow over IMF, World Bank meetings - Reuters
Economic shock of Middle East war to cast shadow over IMF, World Bank meetings Reuters
April 12, 2026German institutes cut growth forecast as Iran war drives inflation higher - Reuters
German institutes cut growth forecast as Iran war drives inflation higher Reuters
April 1, 2026Estonia and Latvia say territories hit by stray Ukrainian drones
The incidents occurred on the same night that Ukraine launched a massive attack on Russia's port of Ust-Luga, near the Estonian border.
March 25, 2026EU reaffirms it will end or suspend Venice Biennale funding if Russia returns - Reuters
EU reaffirms it will end or suspend Venice Biennale funding if Russia returns Reuters
March 12, 2026Northern European nations agree to draw up joint evacuation plans in event of crisis or military conflict - Reuters
Northern European nations agree to draw up joint evacuation plans in event of crisis or military conflict Reuters
March 4, 2026EU not likely to agree on Russian sanctions on Monday, Kallas says - Reuters
EU not likely to agree on Russian sanctions on Monday, Kallas says Reuters
February 23, 2026