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Latvia signs naval missile deal with the United States
Latvia signs naval missile deal with the United States
Latvia entered into a $105 million agreement with the United States on Friday, December 8 to purchase the  “Naval Strike Missile” system (NSM) manufactured by U.S. company Raytheon and Norwegian company Kongsberg, the Ministry of Defense (AM) reported.
Latvian, Lithuanian presidents discuss energy independence
Latvian, Lithuanian presidents discuss energy independence
On Wednesday, July 19, Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs went on the second foreign visit as president – to Lithuania, where he met with the Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda to discuss energy independence, Latvian Television reported.
Latvia's neighbors hopeful for summer tourism boom
Latvia's neighbors hopeful for summer tourism boom
Tourism in Europe is hitting its summer peak, with many rushing to catch up on what they missed during the Covid-19 pandemic and venturing further from home than they have for the last few years.
Tallink hopes to resume Rīga-Helsinki route this year
Tallink hopes to resume Rīga-Helsinki route this year
The Estonian ferry operator Tallink Grupp does not plan to restore ferry traffic between Stockholm and Riga this year, but still looks forward to the resumption of movement between Riga and Helsinki, Paavo Nõgene, Chairman of Tallink Board, said in an interview to Latvian Radio May 12.
Saeima calls for re-run of Belarusian elections
Saeima calls for re-run of Belarusian elections
On Tuesday, August 18, the Saeima adopted a statement on the Belarusian presidential elections, calling for them to be re-held according to internationally recognized standards, as well as ensuring equal access for the opposition to all government-controlled media and allowing it to participate in the elections on equal terms, the Saeima Press Service said August 18.
Latvia lagging other Baltic states in competitiveness
Latvia lagging other Baltic states in competitiveness
In an annual study of competitiveness by the Swiss-based International Institute for Management Development (IMD), Latvia still lags behind the other two Baltic States, ranking 41st, between Indonesia in 40th and Kazakhstan in 42nd, Latvian Radio reported on July 4.