RIGA, Latvia (AP) — “Flow,” a wordless cat parable that became the first Latvian film to win an Academy Award, prompted a sleepless night for Latvians celebrating the historic accolade.

Latvia has decided to reopen the criminal investigation into the crimes of the so-called Butcher of Riga, walking back on the country’s prosecution office’s choice to close the case last month.

In the Latvian capital, pagan traditions are closely observed to mark the winter solstice — but there’s also a creative, contemporary side to the city, playing out in its arts venues, New ...

But the Latvian Prosecutor General’s Office closed its case against Cukurs on April 4, according to Ilya Lensky, the director of the Jews in Latvia Museum who presented research on Cukurs.

People walk to watch a military parade marking the Independence Day in Riga, Latvia, Nov. 18, 2024. Various events were held across Latvia on Monday to mark the Independence Day.

A model Volvo car made of Lego bricks is displayed during the Baltic Motor Show Riga "Auto 2025" in Riga, Latvia, April 27, 2025. (Photo by Edijs Palens/Xinhua) ...

People pull blocks in Riga, Latvia, Dec. 19, 2024.The traditional block-pulling event took place here on Thursday, which symbolically removes the old and gives way to the new year.

Tame Impala ’s Kevin Parker has invented a new instrument – a synthesiser he has dubbed The Orchid. The Australian musician has been developing the chord generating tool for over a decade, and ...

Latvian telco Tet is to build a new data center outside Riga. This week, the company announced plans to invest €30 million ($33.2m) in developing the facility in Salaspils, to the south of the capital ...

Hometown pride in Riga after 'Flow' wins Latvia's first Oscar “Flow,” a wordless cat parable that became the first Latvian film to win an Academy Award, prompted a sleepless night for Latvians ...