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Latvia’s fintech boom: 20+ licences in 2026 and profits doubled as Fintech Pulse turns five

Fintech Pulse Forum in Riga on 27 November: new sector data, an Austrian banker who chose Latvia, and an exclusive interview with Alexander Browder. Latvijas Banka has issued more than [..]

Baltic and international experts gather in Riga for the fifth annual Baltic Capital Markets Conference 2026

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. [..]

Polish energy and industry sectors must turn to saltwater

As freshwater shortages become increasingly severe, the industrial use of seawater for cooling is gaining importance. In the future, it may also become necessary to use saline water from mining [..]

Staggering price differences: soviet-era apartments in Vilnius cost as much as new-build homes in Riga

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 [..]

Two held in Germany over Starlink attack in Lithuania

Two men suspected of having carried out an attempted attack on Starlink infrastructure in Lithuania are in custody in Germany, Lithuanian authorities said on Thursday. The men, who are both [..]

Ieva Jāgere: Latvia must be among the first choices for international investment projects

Internationally recognised site selection consultants whose recommendations influence global companies’ decisions on where to locate new manufacturing facilities, technology centres and other investment projects will gather in Riga this week. [..]

Mental Health Investment Bank opens today in Tallinn

Today at 16:00, a Mental Health Investment Bank will open in Ülemiste City, Tallinn, where people can invest time, attention and care instead of money. Created by the Estonian Coalition [..]

Poland denies report that Sunday’s drone was launched from Lithuanian territory

By Jurga Bakaitė, LRT.lt Poland’s Defence Ministry has denied a media report claiming that a drone that exploded in Lithuania on Sunday was launched from Lithuanian territory, urging the public [..]

Inflation is significantly higher in Lithuania. What does this mean for monetary policy?

Annual inflation in Lithuania is currently significantly higher than the euro area average. According to preliminary estimates, inflation in September 2026 stood at 3.8% in the euro area and 6.1% [..]

Who controls Latvia’s critical data? Next week, Techritory 2026 will focus on digital sovereignty and communications security

How can Latvia keep its critical services running if foreign technologies or infrastructure suddenly become unavailable? How can satellite communications strengthen communications security, and how can Latvian companies contribute to [..]

EU slams Trump-Putin diesel deal, warns of boost to Russia’s war funds

By dpa correspondents. The European Union sharply criticized a diesel supply agreement between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday, warning that easing sanctions would provide [..]

Andrus Alber says that the digital euro will make payments more resilient to a crisis

The payment system is a critical piece of infrastructure in the same way that energy supplies and communications services are. The introduction of the digital euro will add a payment [..]

Interest in seaside homes in Spain is growing: what draws buyers to Dénia

Buyer priorities on the northern Costa Blanca are changing. International buyers are taking a closer look at construction quality, materials and the surroundings of their future homes. Increasingly, buying a [..]

Policymakers and industry leaders to discuss Europe’s biggest security threats at Techritory 2026

As geopolitical tensions and technical dependencies escalate while simultaneously becoming increasingly interdependent, Europe’s policymakers and industry will meet on stage and off to discuss the greatest threats to European security, [..]

Latvia launches cooperation with Sherbrooke’s quantum technology ecosystem in Canada

The Investment and Development Agency of Latvia (LIAA) and the City of Sherbrooke’s Economic Development Department have signed a three-year cooperation agreement. It will connect Latvian companies and research organisations [..]

Deposit rates rise, but most savings stay in checking accounts

Interest rates on term deposits at Estonian commercial banks have risen alongside Euribor and are expected to increase further, ERR reports. According to Eesti Pank, the average term-deposit rate reached [..]

United List wins Latvia’s parliamentary election as six parties secure seats

Latvia’s United List, led by Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs, has won the October 3 parliamentary election, securing approximately 35% of the vote and a projected 42 seats in the 100-member [..]

Elections to Latvia’s 15th Saeima take place in Latvia and abroad

On Saturday, 3 October, elections to Latvia’s 15th Saeima are taking place in Latvia and abroad, with voters electing 100 members of parliament for the next four years. There are [..]

EC says it is ‘carefully assessing’ Baltic request for €500 million in drone defences

By Evaldas Labanauskas, LRT.lt. The European Commission is “carefully assessing” a request from the Baltic states for 500 million euros to strengthen defences against drones, saying it understands the security [..]

Estonian household deposits rise by €1 billion in a year as housing lending grows

Estonian households held €1 billion more in bank deposits in August 2026 than a year earlier, according to Eesti Pank. Banks issued €237 million in new housing loans during the [..]

ORIGIN and Anduril sign memorandum on counter-drone air defence solutions for NATO’s eastern flank during LIAA trade mission to the US

US defence technology company Anduril, which develops autonomous systems and command-and-control software, and defence technology company ORIGIN, which develops autonomous unmanned aircraft systems, have agreed to assess the integration of [..]

Latvian trade mission begins in the United States, with meetings planned with global technology leaders

A Latvian business trade mission organised by the Investment and Development Agency of Latvia (LIAA) has begun in the United States. Running alongside Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs’s working visit until [..]

Emergency economy: Drone incidents prompt Lithuanians to buy emergency go-bags

Gabrielė Jankienė, LRT.lt. For Marija, a recent drone incident over Lithuania was a reminder that emergency preparedness could no longer be something to think about later. The Vilnius resident had [..]

German companies advance investment projects worth more than EUR 600 million in Latvia

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 [..]

RSI Europe to invest up to €50M in strengthening Lithuania’s defence industry

Minister of Economy and Innovation Edvinas Grikšas has signed a large-scale investment project agreement with Lithuanian defence technology company RSI Europe. The company plans to invest up to €50 million [..]

Nordic businesses can adapt to Chinese technology dominance

European and Nordic companies face growing pressure as China emerges as a global technology leader, but firms can turn the challenge to their advantage, according to SEB’s equity strategists. In [..]

Forum on Mobility in Europe 2030: EU’s future mobility must be sustainable, resilient and competitive

At a high-level event held in Riga, the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC), in cooperation with the Latvian association ‘Sustainability Cluster’, stressed the need for substantial progress on delivering [..]

Estonia weighs pushing Rail Baltica completion to 2034

Estonia’s government is considering postponing the completion of its Rail Baltica section until 2034, ERR reports. The issue is being discussed during negotiations on the 2027 state budget. Prime Minister [..]

Lietuvos bankas: Economy will grow steadily, while inflation will begin to ease next year

The Lithuanian economy will continue to grow this year, but households will feel the impact of rising prices more acutely as energy costs increase. Average annual inflation is projected to [..]

airBaltic and Chapter 11: What does U.S. restructuring mean for Latvian creditors and passengers?

By Jānis Ešenvalds, Attorney-at-Law, Managing Partner at WIDEN. On 14 September 2026, the national airline Air Baltic Corporation AS (hereinafter referred to as Air Baltic) announced the commencement of debt [..]

What investors look for in AI startups in 2026

On 7 September, Tehnopol hosted a pre-application event for the AI Accelerator, bringing together early-stage AI startup teams, solution developers and mentors. The event gave participants a practical overview of [..]

PM: Estonia in talks to join France’s nuclear deterrence

ERR reports that Estonia is holding talks with France about joining its enhanced nuclear deterrence initiative. Prime Minister Kristen Michal said participation would require specific capabilities and readiness. He noted [..]

NestAI expands operations in Latvia to advance defence AI on NATO’s eastern flank

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 [..]

Google deepens its commitment to Finland with a €13 billion investment in AI infrastructure

By Bikash Koley, Vice President, Google Global Infrastructure. Google is deepening its commitment to Finland with a €13 billion investment in digital infrastructure, clean energy, and local partnerships. This investment [..]

Latvian businesses to strengthen cooperation with german technology and industry leaders in Berlin

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 [..]

Estonia shuts border crossing after 2 Iranian nationals attempt entry from Russia

Estonian police temporarily closed the Luhamaa border crossing with Russia on Sunday after two Iranian nationals repeatedly attempted to enter the country without legal grounds. According to the Police and [..]

No more flights to Prague or Berlin: which destinations are cut from airBaltic’s schedule

By Jonas Deveikis, LRT.lt. Latvian airline airBaltic will offer 10 direct routes from Lithuania next summer, half as many as this summer, when it operated 22 routes, the company’s planned [..]

First in the Baltics: Northway Biotech opens €61 million cell therapy and personalized medicine CDMO in Vilnius

Building on more than 22 years of CDMO experience across biologics and advanced therapies, Northway Biotech is significantly expanding its development and manufacturing capacity with a new 3,500 sq. m [..]

Bundesbank president expects stronger German economic growth

Strong exports and resilience despite the oil price shock: the German economy is faring better than expected. The DIW and the Bundesbank are becoming more optimistic about the outlook. Yet [..]

Ülle Madise elected Estonia’s next president

Estonia’s parliament elected Chancellor of Justice Ülle Madise as the country’s next president on Wednesday, with 71 members of the Riigikogu voting in her favor. A candidate needed at least [..]

LIAA: Predictability of the process and the legal environment are crucial for attracting future investors

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) [..]

CIA visit to Moscow warned Putin not to attack NATO countries – WSJ

The unannounced visit by the director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) to Moscow this week was to deliver a warning to Russia not to attack NATO countries, people briefed [..]

Six defence startups receive EU funding for tests in Ukraine

Six defence startups from Sweden, Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Poland and France have been awarded grants through the EU programme BraveTechEU. This was announced by EU Commissioner for Defence and Space [..]

What’s behind Russia’s threats against Baltics and Poland?

By Simas Prašmantas, LRT.lt. Growing fears about a potential attack against the Baltic states or Poland benefit Russia, which seeks to reduce Western support for Ukraine, Baltic experts told LRT.lt. [..]

Lithuania is getting ready for EU Council presidency

By Edvardas Špokas, Enrika Gecaitė, LRT TV, LRT.lt, Aistė Valiauskaitė. Lithuania is in the final stretch of preparations to take over the rotating presidency of the Council of the European [..]

Who wants to be Estonia’s next president?

Estonia is approaching its September presidential election, with several names already being discussed as possible successors to current President Alar Karis. The president is elected by the 101-member Riigikogu rather [..]

Lithuania, Latvia see Kremlin-linked retailer close – but a lookalike raises questions

By Edvardas Špokas, Irma Janauskaitė, LRT TV, LRT.lt. Lithuanian authorities are investigating whether the Russian-owned discount supermarket chain Mere, forced to close following European Union sanctions, has re-emerged under a [..]

Riga street lighting ESCO tender raises questions over potential conflicts of interest

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 [..]

Latvia to develop and test unmanned systems together with the Ukrainian industry

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 [..]

While the forest market stagnates, Latvijas valsts meži acquires the largest land portfolio in its history

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 [..]

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