Latvia introduces paid booking for entry from Russia and Belarus

Starting October 15, 2025, Latvia has changed the rules for border crossings from Russia and Belarus: the live queue system has been replaced by mandatory booking of an entry time slot, costing €9.3 per vehicle, APA reports, citing Latvian media....

Latvian-Belarusian border sees new regulations

The mandatory reservation of time for crossing the Latvian border seems to complicate the crossing of what was once a “problem-free” border, where queues were extremely rare....

Latvia vs England live: Eze goal caps off superb victory as Three Lions qualify for World Cup

England have qualified for the World Cup but unanswered questions raise doubts over their development So, England become the first European side to qualify for the 2026 World Cup, but the real wonder is whether that actually says anything more...

Riga port launches investor selection for Kundziņsala wind hub

Posted on October 15, 2025 Riga, Latvia (Ports Europe) October 15, 2025 – The Freeport of Riga Authority has approved investor selection rules for its planned Kundziņsala Wind Hub, a 90-hectare industrial complex supporting wind technology...

Froneri has entered agreements to acquire the Ice Cream Business from Food Union Latvia

Riga, Latvia, October 15th, 2025 – Froneri, one of the world’s largest ice cream companies, has entered agreements to acquire the European ice cream business of Food Union, including the ice cream operations in Latvia. The specific financial...

Tuchel laughs off fan taunts as England cruise into World Cup with 5-0 rout in Riga

RIGA, Oct 15 — Manager Thomas Tuchel laughed off taunts from England fans as “British humour” after his team smashed Latvia 5-0 to become the first European side to book a place at next year’s World Cup. Harry Kane’s first-half double in Riga on...

Highlights and goals of Latvia 0-5 England in 2026 World Cup qualifiers

EVENT ENDED England delivered a masterclass in Riga, defeating a weak Latvia 5-0. Goals from Kane, Gordon, and Eze, plus an own goal by Ciganiks, showcased the visitors’ complete dominance, confirming their place in the 2026 World Cup. FULL TIME...

The stats behind England's demolition of Latvia in their World Cup qualifier

Nothing other than an England win was expected in their World Cup qualifier against Latvia, but complacency has often got the better of the bigger teams at the most inopportune moments. Fortunately for Thomas Tuchel and his Three Lions squad, that...

Official: England qualify for the World Cup 2026 with a 0-5 win over Latvia

England have crushed Latvia in the last night’s World Cup 2026 Qualifiers fixture. England scored 5 in response to none and it was again a wonderful performance from the side under Thomas Tuchel. The manager hasn’t yet tasted a defeat since...

England qualify for World Cup 2026 with win over Latvia

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Eye-watering cost to follow England at the World Cup revealed after Latvia demolition secured qualification

England supporters are facing the prospect of paying out more than £2,400 to follow the national team at the World Cup next summer. Ticket prices for the 2026 tournament have surged dramatically since the first batch was released two weeks ago, a...

England player ratings vs Latvia: Gordon and Kane scintillating as Three Lions seal World Cup qualification

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International producer Froneri acquires Food Union’s ice cream business in Latvia

The international ice cream producer Froneri has signed an agreement to acquire the ice cream business of the dairy group Food Union in Europe, including its ice cream operations in Latvia, the company announced. Specific financial details of the...

England qualify for 2026 World Cup with 5-0 win over Latvia

HARRY KANE scored twice as England secured qualification for the 2026 World Cup after a 5-0 thrashing of Latvia on Tuesday. Anthony Gordon opened the scoring in Riga before Kane took his tally for club and country this season to 21 goals in 13...

Confirmed England team v Latvia – Kane, Gordon, Saka, Spence all start

The England team v Latvia has been announced. Thomas Tuchel selecting his starting eleven for this World Cup group qualifier. The England boss naming Anthony Gordon in his team tonight. Dan Burn is amongst the subs. A 7.45pm kick-off this Tuesday...

Latvia vs England LIVE: World Cup qualifier result, match stream and latest updates

It was a fifth consecutive win since the shock defeat by Senegal over the summer and England have won every game in qualifying so far without conceding a single goal, leaving them as winners of Group K and qualified with two games to spare. Harry...

Latvia’s 2026 state budget: how the Government allocated funds between security, families, and education

On Tuesday, the government approved the 2026 state budget, under which consolidated general government revenues are planned at 16.064 billion euros, while expenditures will total17.945 billion euros. Compared to the 2025 budget, revenues in 2026...

Latvian ministry acknowledges problems in cases of child separation due to parental disputes

Parental conflicts and the resulting alienation of a child from one of the parents are a problem that can lead to emotional abuse of the child, the Ministry of Welfare (LM) acknowledged to the LETA news agency. According to Ilze Kurme, Director of...

England shines in 5-0 World Cup qualifier win against Latvia, player ratings revealed

England have thrashed Latvia 5-0, securing their spot in next summer's World Cup. Thomas Tuchel was brought on board with the specific mandate to end a 60-year drought at the upcoming tournament in the United States, Mexico and Canada. However,...

England thrash Latvia to qualify for 2026 World Cup

England booked their spot at the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a 5-0 thrashing of Latvia in qualifying on Tuesday.Thomas Tuchel's side went into the game knowing that three points would confirm their qualification for the showpiece event in the United...