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NATO jets intercept drone breaching Latvian airspace - VIDEO

For the third consecutive day, Latvia issued nationwide air alerts and scrambled NATO fighter jets on May 21 after an unidentified drone breached its airspace, signaling an escalating security crisis on NATO's eastern flank.

21 May 2026-15:20
Latvia issues airspace threat warning near eastern border

Latvian authorities have warned of a possible threat to the country’s airspace in the districts of Ludza, Krāslava and Rēzekne, as security forces and NATO allies continue to monitor the situation.

21 May 2026-13:59
Russian intel claims Ukraine planning drone strikes from Latvian territory

19 May 2026-14:10
Latvia PM Evika Silina announces resignation

Evika Siliņa has announced that she will resign, a move that is set to collapse the country’s governing coalition just months ahead of a scheduled general election in October.

14 May 2026-12:14
Latvia scrambles NATO fighter jets after airspace threat near Russian border

Latvia scrambled fighter jets and activated NATO air patrols after reporting a possible airspace threat near its border with Russia, according to the Latvian National Armed Forces.

09 May 2026-12:43
Two drones from Russia crash in Latvia

Two drones entered NATO ‌member Latvia from Russia and crashed, the Latvian army said on Thursday morning.

07 May 2026-09:00
New European chat app launches with DMA messaging interoperability

Latvia-based BirdyChat has officially launched across Europe, emerging as one of the first homegrown messaging apps compliant with the EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA) by enabling direct, encrypted chats with WhatsApp users.

06 May 2026-19:42
Latvia allocates €100,000 to support Ukraine and child return efforts

06 May 2026-15:55
Why Latvia is deepening its partnership with Azerbaijan now

Editor's note: Einars Graudins is a military expert and a retired senior officer of the Latvian Armed Forces. This article reflects the author's personal opinion and may not represent the views of News.Az.

27 Apr 2026-09:51
Andrejs Švedovs: Riga sees Baku as a key partner in a polarized world - INTERVIEW

Azerbaijan–Latvia political relations are strengthening, highlighted by President Edgars Rinkēvičs’s visit to Baku. Both post-Soviet states pursue similar development goals, enhancing cooperation within the EU–South Caucasus framework. Expanding trade, investment, and connectivity, including direct flights, is key to unlocking broader economic and strategic partnership potential.

24 Apr 2026-10:32