- September 27, 2026
Biomedicine and genomics are among Latvia’s research success stories. The Latvian delegation’s programme in California covers two complementary areas: developing genomics technologies and commercialising research results. Latvia’s strengths in genomics [..]
SIA Agro-Kaķenieki, one of the largest crop farming and dairy farming companies in the Dobele Municipality, has received EUR 4 million in financing from Signet Bank to support the company’s [..]
Latvian defence and dual-use technology companies are meeting with US industry firms Neros, Anduril, Shield AI, Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Qualcomm and Starling Systems in Los Angeles and San [..]
Europe’s ability to control and protect its data, digital services and critical infrastructure has become an economic and security issue. More than a thousand technology leaders, entrepreneurs, experts and policymakers [..]
Signet Bank AS Group (hereinafter – the Group) maintained strong growth momentum in the first half of 2026, organically expanding across its key business areas – corporate lending, investment banking [..]
While new homes are being developed in Riga and elsewhere, the new-build housing market in Ventspils has stagnated for years. Despite strong demand for high-quality family homes, virtually no energy-efficient [..]
During a trade mission organised by the Investment and Development Agency of Latvia (LIAA), German companies advanced investment projects and explored new cooperation opportunities in Latvia in the fields of [..]
During a trade mission organised by the Investment and Development Agency of Latvia (LIAA), Latvian life sciences companies, universities and healthcare institutions met with German medical technology, biotechnology and life [..]
During a trade mission organised by the Investment and Development Agency of Latvia (LIAA), Latvian defence and dual-use technology companies met leading German defence companies, industry organisations and a representative [..]
On 16 September, the Supervision Committee of Latvijas Banka issued a licence to Velvian SIA to operate as a payment institution. The licence authorises the company to provide payment acceptance [..]
Latvian financial technology companies met with representatives of German institutional investors, family offices, banks, and the FinTech industry during a trade mission to Berlin organised by the Investment and Development [..]
The Investment and Development Agency of Latvia (LIAA), the German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DIHK) and the German-Baltic Chamber of Commerce (AHK) signed a memorandum of understanding on Wednesday, [..]
Danish director May el-Toukhy’s film “The Unknown Woman”, which won the Golden Lion, the top prize at the Venice International Film Festival, is a co-production between the Danish and Swedish [..]
European defence artificial intelligence laboratory NestAI is opening a research and development centre in Latvia to develop AI-based defence solutions together with armed forces and the defence industry operating on [..]
During the four-week “Give Tyres a Second Life” environmental campaign organised by AJ Power Recycling and 3R, more than 210 companies handed over 255.30 tonnes, or more than 25,500 used [..]
From 9 to 24 September, the Investment and Development Agency of Latvia (LIAA) invites young companies to apply for its Business Incubation Programme. Participants can receive financial support covering up [..]
The first Four Points Flex by Sheraton hotel in Latvia, Four Points Flex by Sheraton Riga Old Town, will open in Riga in October. It is the first project that [..]
Latvia’s largest business organisation, the Latvian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LTRK), points out that, under the current circumstances, every instrument that helps generate economic activity and growth is important [..]
From 14 to 17 September, a delegation of Latvian businesses will visit Berlin on a trade mission organised by the Investment and Development Agency of Latvia (LIAA), where they will [..]
Technology and innovation company Tet’s new DC7 data centre in Salaspils has received the international Uptime Institute Tier III Facility certification, confirming that the completed data centre infrastructure meets the [..]
The Investment and Development Agency of Latvia (LIAA), the Latvian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), the Employers’ Confederation of Latvia (LDDK) and the Foreign Investors’ Council in Latvia (FICIL) [..]
On 27 August, a time capsule was ceremonially embedded in the foundations of “LIDO māja”. “LIDO māja” will be a major production, logistics and warehouse complex for AS LIDO, developed [..]
The Investment and Development Agency of Latvia (LIAA) and tourism industry organisations agreed on 27 August on three areas for further action: jointly preparing tourism marketing and industry support scenarios [..]
As the new academic year approaches, the student rental market gains momentum every year, with the number of homes available for rent traditionally increasing by around 15%. International tenants account [..]
Minister of Justice Edvards Smiltēns met with U.S. Ambassador to Latvia Melissa Argyros to strengthen bilateral cooperation in the field of justice and discuss future areas of cooperation in combating [..]
The Latvian national airline airBaltic today outlines the key elements of its business plan following its approval by the company’s Supervisory Board. The plan is designed to strengthen airBaltic’s long-term [..]
Signet Baltic Bond Fund (hereinafter referred to as the “Fund”), an open-ended investment fund managed by Signet Asset Management Latvia IPS, the investment management company of Signet Bank Group, joins [..]
Riga City Council’s leadership appears unconcerned by potential conflicts of interest surrounding the procurement process for its planned ESCO-based public street lighting modernisation project. The initiative, aimed at improving the [..]
The Ministry of Defence hosted the ceremonial signing of several Memoranda of Understanding, further expanding the cooperation launched in early June between Latvian public institutions, Baltic Forces Ltd., and the [..]
During the first quarter of 2026, activity among Latvia’s largest forest investors continued to decline. The number of transactions, the total area acquired, and the overall value of purchases all [..]
By Armands Žiļajevs. RIGA, Latvia — 88Facets.com, a Riga-based bespoke diamond engagement ring atelier, has begun accepting USDC stablecoin as a payment method for custom engagement rings, positioning itself among [..]
On 31 July, the Cabinet of Ministers hosted a meeting of the Major Investment Projects Coordination Council, where participants reviewed the progress of Latvia’s most significant investment projects and discussed [..]
As part of preparations for the 15th Saeima elections, the Central Election Commission (CEC) is launching a nationwide training programme for municipal election commissions and polling station staff. Five regional [..]
The Investment and Development Agency of Latvia (LIAA) held a regular meeting with representatives of Latvia’s tourism industry to assess the current state of the sector, review ongoing and planned [..]
Latvia launched its first-ever signature collection campaign to initiate a local government referendum. The campaign concerns a proposal to dissolve the Jelgava Municipality Council. Under the Law on Local Government [..]
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