Germany supported Latvia on its path to joining the EU and Euro-Atlantic structures and helped the country to reform its economy, administration and judiciary. The Latvian side officially...

11 hours ago · The Latvian president has urged European countries to "absolutely" introduce conscription, as he conceded the continent was "quite weak" militarily. Edgars Rinkevics told …

3 hours ago · Latvia reintroduced compulsory military service for adult males on January 1 last year, having abolished it in 2006. The Baltic country shares a 180-mile border with Russia to …

Foreign Minister Heiko Maas pledged Germany’s support in the Baltic region during a visit by his counterpart Edgars Rinkēvičs. Both countries intend to be a driving force for “Europe United”.

Latvia reinstituted its compulsory conscription policy in April 2023, after having abolished it in 2007. It is mandatory for men between 18 and 27, and lasts 11 months.

15 hours ago · Latvia's president says Europe should 'absolutely' introduce conscription. Latvia introduced conscription for men in 2023 and has pushed defence spending to 4% of the …

Latvia lies in Northern Europe, on the eastern shores of the Baltic Sea and northwestern part of the East European Craton (EEC), between latitudes 55° and 58° N (a small area is north of …

Germany-Latvia Trade: In 2022, Germany exported $2.49B to Latvia. The main products that Germany exported to Latvia were Cars ($314M), Motor vehicles; parts and accessories (8701 …

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In the northeastern corner of Europe, Latvia is the center of the three Baltic states, flanked by Estonia and Lithuania. It sits across the sea from Sweden, south of Finland, and just northeast …