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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
President of Latvia Edgars Rinkēvičs concludes visit to Azerbaijan

Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs concluded his official visit to Azerbaijan on April 23.

23 Apr 2026-13:20
Latvia open to broader trade with Azerbaijan, says president

“Latvia is ready to cooperate and to deepen and broaden trade relations with Azerbaijan,” President Edgars Rinkēvičs said at the Azerbaijan–Latvia business forum in Baku on Wednesday.

22 Apr 2026-22:20
Over $350 billion invested in Azerbaijan’s economy in the past 20 years, says President Aliyev

We have attracted over $350 billion in investment into our economy over the past 20 years, with almost half — $170 billion — coming from foreign sources. Creating an investment-friendly business climate was one of our key objectives, and it has largely been achieved, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev said at the Azerbaijan–Latvia business forum in Baku on Wednesday.

22 Apr 2026-21:46
President Aliyev shares post about Latvian counterpart's visit to Azerbaijan

22 Apr 2026-20:28