Latest news in Latvia? September 3rd, 2026
03-09-2026
- Parliamentary Election Preparations Underway: With exactly one month remaining until Latvia’s 15th Saeima elections set for October 3, 2026, election authorities published key dates for early voting, overseas polling, and registration procedures. Free airtime broadcasts for party platforms on public radio are slated to commence shortly ahead of final list publications mid-month. UA.NEWS
- Diplomatic Protest Delivered to Russia: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned Russia’s Chargé d’Affaires ad interim to deliver a formal diplomatic protest, expressing full solidarity with Germany over recent hybrid security incidents and demanding an immediate cessation of hostile actions targeting EU and NATO territory. Ārlietu ministrija
- EU Ministerial Summit in Dublin: Parliamentary Secretary Dace Melbārde is representing Latvia at the September 3–4 informal meeting of EU Ministers for European Affairs in Dublin, with talks focusing on the EU Multiannual Financial Framework, enlargement criteria, and the European Democracy Shield initiative. Ārlietu ministrija
- Eastern Border Anti-Drone Deployment: Defense and border security authorities confirmed that installations of upgraded electronic counter-drone defense systems along the eastern frontier remain on track for complete deployment by the end of September.
- Fintech & Biometric Payments Expansion: Latvian identity verification and payment startup Handwave announced an expanded operational partnership with Visa on September 3, aiming to broaden the rollout of palm-vein biometric payment points across European retail networks. BeBeez International