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Morocco just strengthened healthcare access across three continents by signing cooperation agreements with Indonesia, Libya, and Latvia. The partnerships aim to expand universal health coverage and medical innovation for millions.
Norwegian companies are investing a billion euros in a wind-powered hydrogen facility near Estonia's border with Latvia. The plant will create 100 jobs and begin producing clean fuel by 2031.
Latvia became the 62nd country to sign the Artemis Accords, joining a growing global coalition committed to peaceful, transparent space exploration. The signing strengthens international cooperation as humanity prepares to return to the Moon and establish a permanent lunar base.
Latvia became the 62nd country to sign the Artemis Accords, joining a growing global coalition committed to peaceful, transparent space exploration. The small Baltic nation is investing in the next generation of researchers who will help humanity return to the Moon.
Latvia will sign the Artemis Accords on April 20, joining 61 other nations committed to peaceful, transparent space exploration. The agreement sets international guidelines for Moon and Mars missions as humanity's next chapter in space begins.
Latvia's solar panels just shattered all previous records, generating nearly three times more electricity in early 2025 than the same period last year. Even better? The country produced more clean energy than it used for the first time in over a year.
A groundbreaking battery system in Latvia just became the first in the Baltic region to qualify for all frequency regulation services, bringing unprecedented grid stability to wind energy. The 20.64MWh facility is already helping balance renewable power across the region.
Team Canada's wheelchair curling squad crushed Latvia 11-1 at the 2026 Paralympic Games in Italy, thrilling 40 Canadian fans who traveled to cheer them on. Paralympic newcomer Gilbert Dash called his debut "epic" as the team prepares to face undefeated China next.
A small Baltic nation just proved big climate wins are possible, reaching a major solar milestone years earlier than expected. Latvia's solar capacity exploded from nearly zero to 1 gigawatt in just four years.
Latvian hockey fans attending the Winter Olympics held up Greenland's flag during the USA-Denmark game, turning a sporting event into a moment of European solidarity. Despite the political gesture, American fans and players kept the focus on celebration, with Team USA rallying for a 6-3 victory.
Team USA opened Olympic play with a dominant 5-1 victory over Latvia, led by Brock Nelson, who became the fourth generation of his family to compete in Olympic hockey. His great-uncle won silver 70 years ago, his grandfather and great uncle won gold in 1960, and his uncle was on the famous "Miracle on Ice" team.
The oldest player on Team USA's hockey roster led his younger teammates to a dominant Olympic debut. Brock Nelson scored twice to power the U.S. to victory in Milan.
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development invested a record €654 million in the Baltic states in 2025, with 95% funding clean energy projects that are transforming how Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania power their future.
The Baltic States just welcomed their largest solar park, a massive 120.8 MW facility in Latvia that can power tens of thousands of homes. Even better, a huge battery system is coming next to store all that sunshine.
Latvia is building one of Europe's largest green hydrogen facilities, capable of producing 150,000 tonnes annually. The Liepāja project positions the Baltic nation as a key player in the clean energy revolution sweeping across Europe.
Latvia has reduced its greenhouse gas emissions by 23% between 2013 and 2024, proving that small nations can make big strides in climate action. The Baltic country now produces less pollution while growing its economy.