At the beginning of 2027, an open call for marine technology innovations is scheduled to be launched under the European Union’s “Horizon Europe” project MarTe, allocating funding for six projects—up [..]
On November 27, at the “Fintech Pulse 2026” forum, Latvian and international experts will discuss attracting investment,financial technology development, and Latvia’s competitiveness in international markets. The Investment and Development Agency [..]
Five Guinness World Records. Seven Baltic States titles. Recognized by Arnold Schwarzenegger, named among the 100 most impactful people alongside the Rockefellers, and honored by the World Economic Forum as [..]
The lowest point of the economic crisis in 2009 provided an opportunity for part of the population to invest free funds into real estate, as apartment prices fell by approximately [..]
Thanks to an initiative by SOCINTEGRA, people with visual impairments will be able to explore all 52 installations at one of Latvia’s largest light festivals. The annual Staro Rīga light [..]
From November to March, energy company Elenger will deliver at least five cargoes of liquefied natural gas (LNG) to the Baltic-Finnish region, totalling approximately 5 terawatt-hours (TWh). First of these [..]
From 4 to 6 November, initial public consultation meetings for ELWIND, the joint Latvian-Estonian offshore wind energy project, were held in Ventspils, Pāvilosta and Ziras. The meetings brought together around [..]
The Investment and Development Agency of Latvia (LIAA) will accept project applications for the fifth round of its support programme for foreign film productions and major events from 25 November [..]
On Thursday, November 5, at the “Palladium” concert hall, the Latvian restaurant awards ceremony organized by the Investment and Development Agency of Latvia (LIAA) honored the restaurants, their chefs, and [..]
The tourism sector in Latvia’s eastern border region has managed to recover from the wave of booking cancellations recorded in May and June (according to data from the Latvian Tourism [..]
The competitiveness of Latvian food producers, changing consumer habits, and opportunities to develop higher value-added products were the main topics at the Industry Day organised by the Investment and Development [..]
Vig-Sec Drone develops Suite ACRE, a command-and-control platform designed to help defence, emergency services, and critical infrastructure operators safely coordinate drones, crewed aircraft, counter-UAS systems, and other sensors within a [..]
Latvia joined the European Defence Alliance in Paris on 2 November to expand cooperation between Latvian defence industry companies and European partners. The agreement was signed by Ieva Jāgere, Director [..]
Partners from the FutureG Office within the Office of the Under Secretary of War for Research and Engineering (U.S. Department of War), and NestAI, a European AI lab for defence, [..]
NATO’s Digital Backbone Experimentation 2026 (DiBaX 2026) took place in Latvia from October 19-30, under the leadership of NATO Allied Command Transformation (ACT), supported by the Latvian Ministry of Defence [..]
The Baltic Capital Markets Conference, the largest event dedicated to capital markets in the Baltics, will return to Riga for its fifth consecutive year on November 5 at ATTA CENTRE. [..]
Lithuanian alternative lender Finpro has secured €5 million in financing from Luxembourg-based Quantic Receivables Fund. The funding will support small and medium-sized businesses in Lithuania across all sectors. Finpro co-founder [..]
Although Riga’s Soviet-era apartment market remains active, price growth has been relatively modest, with transaction prices rising by up to 7%, according to estimates by real estate agency Latio. In [..]
Swedish company Cemvision’s RE-MENT project has been selected to receive up to €27.5 million in funding from the European Union Innovation Fund to establish a commercial-scale low-emission cement plant in [..]
Latvian pharmaceutical manufacturer Olpha has signed a cooperation agreement with Switzerland-based international pharmaceutical company Adalvo to introduce a new medicine for the treatment of type 2 diabetes and weight management [..]
Lux Express is extending its Riga–Liepaja–Palanga–Klaipeda route until 3 January 2027 as passenger demand remains strong beyond the summer season. The route was initially planned as a seasonal service, but [..]
LVR Flote, a provider of technical port services, and connectivity technology company HARDMODE have partnered to develop and test secure communications technologies for ports and the wider maritime sector as [..]
Lithuania has more global business service centres than it did a year ago, but its reported workforce is smaller. In its 2025 report, Invest Lithuania, the state investment agency, counted [..]
During the visit of Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden to Latvia, the Investment and Development Agency of Latvia (LIAA) organised a meeting between Latvian women entrepreneurs and Swedish female investors [..]
Competition in the tourism category of Latvia’s Export and Innovation Awards 2026 has reached a record high, with 36 applications submitted – more than ever before. Twelve applicants have advanced [..]
The British Chamber of Commerce in Lithuania (BCCL) has elected a new seven-member Board, which will operate under an updated competency and accountability model over the next two years. Entrepreneur [..]
In October, November and December this year, the Investment and Development Agency of Latvia (LIAA) will organise a series of Industry Days across Latvia’s regions, focusing on the food, energy, [..]
Airhub Aviation, an aircraft lifecycle management company specialising in aircraft asset management, maintenance, component repair management and end-of-life solutions, has expanded its base maintenance scope to include Airbus A320neo aircraft [..]
Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly being used in Estonian agriculture, helping farmers process data, analyze information, and manage daily operations more efficiently, according to Estonian public broadcaster ERR. Airika Verrev, [..]
A total of €32.54 million has been allocated to support green and digital innovation in Latvia, develop new products and technologies, strengthen business competitiveness, and remediate a contaminated site in [..]
From July 4 to September 13, Home Café Days showcased Latvia’s regional flavours, traditions and hosts’ stories across 40 destinations. The event attracted 84,041 visitors, an increase of 3.6% compared [..]
Apartments in Soviet-era residential buildings still account for nearly half of all housing transactions in Riga, with 3,626 transactions registered in the city by October this year. Although transaction prices [..]
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte visited Estonia on Wednesday (14 October 2026), holding talks with President Ülle Madise, Prime Minister Kristen Michal, Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna and Defence Minister Martin [..]