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NATO jets shoot down drone over Latvia, extending Ukraine spillover fears

The drone entered Latvian airspace due to 'Russian electronic warfare', the military says.

Russia could invade Nato states by end-2028, warns Latvian general

Military chief says Moscow has gained technological edge over west and may move sooner than expected

Russia could use drone edge to threaten Baltics, warns Latvian general

Military chief says Moscow has gained technological advantage that it may use to attack Nato by end of 2028

Latvia’s president asks opposition leader to form new government

If opposition leader Kulbergs were to form a government, the cabinet lineup would need to be approved by parliament.

Latvian PM resigns over handling of stray Ukrainian drones

Latvia’s Prime Minister Evika Silina resigned following criticism of her government’s handling of stray drones

Karlis Arnolds Avots on His ‘Hamlet’ Moment With Croisette Debut ‘Ulya,’ Acting With Soul, Being Told He Was Too Tall and Championing Misfits

The up-and-coming Latvian actor had the idea for and co-wrote the Un Certain Regard film and stars as female basketball legend Uļjana Semjonova. He couldn't sleep until 4 a.m. the…

In Biographical Drama ‘Ulya,’ Karlis Arnolds Avots Stars as a Female Latvian Basketballer Who Became a Legend (Exclusive Cannes Clips)

The actor also co-wrote the script for Viesturs Kairišs' black-and-white Un Certain Regard film, which explores identity and takes us back to Soviet Union-era Latvia through the…