An accident at a sewage treatment plant in western Latvia has caused a large spill of untreated waste into the Baltic Sea, leading to the closure of beaches and a ban on swimming, local authorities ...

Latvia is a great nation with vast forests, scenic nature and sandy beaches and that is why we had to compile this list of the best places to visit in Latvia before you die. It is a country with ...

Tina Graudina of Latvia is one of the top beach volleyball players in the world. She was a two-time champion in college at USC and was National Player of the Year in 2019. Overall with the Trojans, ...

Latvia’s breathtaking geography and colourful cultural patchwork are enough to tempt any traveller seeking unknown adventures. In the cosmopolitan capital, Riga, Baltic and Nordic sensibilities meld ...

Western Latvia boasts idyllic white sandy beaches. The area around Bernati is popular with visitors. But coastal erosion has increased, and swallowed homes. The small village of Bernati in western ...

Beit Israel is only the third synagogue in Latvia and caters to some of the wealthiest Jews in the Russian-speaking world. JURMALA, Latvia (JTA) — During the summer, the beaches of this Baltic resort ...

A quiet town in Latvia has just been awarded UNESCO status, drawing attention to all that Latvia has to offer tourists. Between Estonia and Lithuania lies the unspoilt parkland of Latvia. A ...