Latvia

Prince of Courland Ernst Johann Biron dies aged 85

Ernst Johann Biron, Prince of Courland (1940–2026), descendant of Duke Peter von Biron of Courland, passed away on the night of June 19 at the…

News in simple Latvian: 19th June, 2026

Every evening at 21:00, Latvian Radio 1 broadcasts a five-minute summary of the day's news stories in a simplified language format…

Former President Levits receives Germany's highest honour

Midsummer holiday will be hot in Latvia

Forecasts indicate that the weather in Latvia will be warm during the long holiday weekend, at times even hot and muggy.

'Digital television' case to be reviewed again in court

The Senate’s Criminal Division has reviewed the prosecutor’s appeal and overturned the Riga Regional Court’s ruling, which had found all defendants…

Latvian Midsummer 'online film festival' available worldwide

The National Film Center’s filmas.lv portal is hosting its traditional “Midsummer Festival,” which this year is centred on the history of cinema and…

Traditional Herb Market open in Rīga's Old Town

Latvian army commander promoted to highest rank

On June 18, President Edgars Rinkēvičs issued an order promoting Kaspars Pudāns, Commander of the National Armed Forces (NBS), to the rank of…

Extra public transport in Rīga on Midsummer Night

On Midsummer Night (June 23-24), additional public transportation will be available in Rīga, and travel will be free over the holidays, Baiba…