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05/30/2026May 30, 2026

Three Latvian climbers die on North America's tallest peak

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Estonia and Latvia: Life on NATO's eastern edge

In the Baltic states, the border with Russia is always near. How do residents deal with their aggressive neighbor?

Society06/12/2026June 12, 202609:17 min

What to make of Ukrainian drones in NATO airspace

NATO is playing down the incident, but is there concern behind the scenes?

Conflicts05/19/2026May 19, 202607:13 min

Latvian PM Silina resigns amid Ukrainian drone controversy

Evika Silina has resigned after a coalition collapse triggered by a political crisis over stray drones entering Latvia.

Politics05/14/2026May 14, 202602:01 min

Life as a teenager in the Latvian capital Riga

Many young people are leaving Latvia. Alisters Bernats shows us what he loves about Riga, and why he wants to stay.

Lifestyle04/26/2026April 26, 202604:29 min

How volunteer Baltic troops prepare for conflict with Russia

Thousands of volunteers, men and women, are training for a conflict with Russia — even though they hope to avoid one.

Conflicts04/23/2026April 23, 202610:18 min

NATO's eastern members brace for US disengagement

US President Trump has again questioned the value of NATO. Russia's neighbors are watching his statements with concern.

Politics04/10/2026April 10, 2026

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In the spotlight

Latvia gifts seized cars to Ukraine

The Baltic country has been donating thousands of cars, including vehicles confiscated from drunk drivers.

Conflicts02/16/2026February 16, 202603:04 min

Latvia's climate-friendly solution to defend against Russia

Latvia's military is considering restoring bogs to turn them into barriers as part of the Baltic Defense Line.

Conflicts11/18/2025November 18, 202503:12 min

Baltic states build border defenses against Russia

With the war in Ukraine in its third year, Russia's Baltic neighbors are preparing for a potential war on home soil.

Conflicts09/01/2024September 1, 202403:10 min

Poland, Baltics step up border controls amid migrant crisis

Since 2021, migrants have made nearly 150,000 attempts to illegally cross into the EU from Belarus, DW analysis shows.

Migration06/16/2024June 16, 2024

Baltics join the ammunitions race

The Baltic states are setting up their own ammunition factories to be ready in case of a potential attack from Russia.

Politics06/07/2024June 7, 2024

How Latvia became the whisky hookup for sanction-hit Russia

Latvia has become the go-to EU stopover to ship alcohol to Russia. Does that square with a tough line on Putin?

Business02/15/2024February 15, 2024

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Three Latvian climbers die on North America's tallest peak

Reports & Analysis

Estonia and Latvia: Life on NATO's eastern edge

Estonia and Latvia: Life on NATO's eastern edge

What to make of Ukrainian drones in NATO airspace

What to make of Ukrainian drones in NATO airspace

Latvian PM Silina resigns amid Ukrainian drone controversy

Latvian PM Silina resigns amid Ukrainian drone controversy

Life as a teenager in the Latvian capital Riga

Life as a teenager in the Latvian capital Riga

How volunteer Baltic troops prepare for conflict with Russia

How volunteer Baltic troops prepare for conflict with Russia

NATO's eastern members brace for US disengagement

NATO's eastern members brace for US disengagement

In the spotlight

Latvia gifts seized cars to Ukraine

Latvia's climate-friendly solution to defend against Russia

Baltic states build border defenses against Russia

Poland, Baltics step up border controls amid migrant crisis

Baltics join the ammunitions race

How Latvia became the whisky hookup for sanction-hit Russia