Latvia vs England LIVE commentary: Kick-off time, team news and where to watch as Tuchel closes in on World Cup

England can seal their place at the 2026 World Cup on Tuesday night, live on talkSPORT. After Albania beat Serbia on Saturday, the Three Lions need one more win to guarantee their place at the North America showpiece tournament. 3 Thomas Tuchel...

Latvian political party leader not welcome in Estonia

Posts by Stabilitātei! politicians on social media indicate that three more party members who are Saeima deputies, have been banned from entering Latvia's northern neighbour, too. Last week, it was announced that Olga Ivanova, a candidate for the...

Does technology reduce our sense of security?

Today, 8:10 Authors: Viesturs Bulāns, CEO of Helmes Latvia October has been marked across Europe and Latvia as Cybersecurity Month – a time when we focus on digital safety, revisiting the fundamentals of online protection and examining the latest...

Fake fuel from Latvia ended up on sale in Spain

Operation "Tenk" was launched after residents of La Ojas del Campo, in the province of Murcia, complained about the continuous movement of fuel tankers around the area in 2023. Local officials discovered an illegal fuel depot with more than 70,000...

Latvia vs. England live stream, where to watch World Cup qualifying online: Elliot Anderson stakes his claim

England have craved a tempo-setting passer at the base of midfield for so long that their absence has entered footballing lore. Mere mention of Owen Hargreaves or Michael Carrick is sure to set the Three Lions' fanbase grumbling about what might...

Latvia prepares for another high-profile England world cup clash

Latvia's lingering hopes of a world cup qualification spot may have been effectively dashed by a disappointing draw with Andorra on Saturday afternoon (theoretically they could still qualify but it would require a string of extremely improbable...

Latvia vs England Prediction: Tuchel’s Clean-Sheet Kings Out to Seal World Cup Qualification

England have the chance to seal qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Tuesday. Find out how likely they are to do it with our Latvia vs England prediction and preview. Latvia vs England: The Key Stats The Opta supercomputer rates England as...

Margus Tsahkna: Estonia, together with Iceland, Denmark, Lithuania, Latvia, Sweden, Norway, Canada, the United Kingdom and the Netherlands, expresses strong support to Elina Valtonen

Estonia, along with 9 other countries, has expressed its strong support to the OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen, Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna writes on social media. “Estonia, together with Iceland,...

Latvia vs England: Get £40 in free bets with BOYLE Sports, plus 25% boost on your winnings

ENGLAND will clinch 2026 World Cup qualification if they overcome Latvia in Riga on Tuesday. And punters who register an account with BOYLE Sports and stake a tenner on the game will be rewarded with £30 in football free bets plus an extra £10...

Latvia vs England tips: Ticket punched

Football betting tips: World Cup qualifying 2pts England to win 1-0, 2-0 or 3-0 at 13/8 (Sky Bet) 0.5pt Marc Guehi to score anytime at 7/1 (General) 0.5pt Ezri Konsa to score anytime at 8/1 (General) Sky Bet odds | Paddy Power | Betfair Kick-off:...

Latvia's botanical garden still has no director

The competition for the post of Director of the Latvian National Botanical Garden (LNBD) has ended without a result, LETA reports on 13 October. The LNBD has been without a director since November 2019, as the calls for tenders ended without...

Latvian citizen accused of vote buying in municipal elections

On 1 October this year, the State Security Service (VDD) asked the Prosecutor's Office to initiate criminal prosecution against a Latvian citizen for so-called vote buying in this year's municipal elections in one of the precincts of the Jelgava...

Duma chairman calls deportation of Russians from Latvia act of genocide

MOSCOW, October 16. /TASS/. The deportation of Russians by Latvia is an act of genocide, Chairman of the State Duma Vyacheslav Volodin said. Latvia ruled that those who fail to demonstrate sufficient language proficiency by the October 13 deadline...

Birth rate in Latvia continues to decline

In the first eight months of 2025, 7,837 newborns were registered in Latvia — 11.3% fewer, or about 1,000 fewer babies, than in the same period of 2024, according to provisional data published by the Central Statistical Bureau. Of these newborns,...

Emergency medicine stocks in Latvia still only halfway there

The stock of medicines intended for hospitals in critical situations is currently only partially prepared. 230 medicines are listed as critical in Latvia, but no funding has been found to provide them. On Wednesday, 15 October, the Saeima...

Capitol Hill lawmakers pen bills aimed at shoring up allies on NATO’s eastern flank

An M1A2 Abrams main battle tank crew member with the 1st Infantry Division views the targets Sept. 29, 2025, at Novo Selo Training Area, Bulgaria. U.S. lawmakers are pushing for increased military support to allies on NATO’s eastern flank,...

'Fairytale' Fred Olsen cruise from Newcastle visits 5 'magical' places in 2026

The trip includes a stop-off in Tallinn, Estonia(Image: Getty Images) As the nights draw in and the days grow colder, many of us are already looking ahead to next year's holidays to have something to look forward to through the dark winter months....

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Latvia: 8 Reasons Why Airsoft in Riga Belongs on Every Adventurer’s Bucket List

If you’re searching for an adrenaline-pumping group activity that combines strategy, teamwork, and excitement, airsoft in Riga deserves a top spot on your adventure bucket list. Whether you’re a thrill-seeker, a strategist, or just someone looking...

In Latvia’s Saeima, a deputy majority backs an “alternative to the Istanbul Convention”

On Thursday, a majority of Saeima deputies supported a declaration prepared and signed by members of the National Alliance (NA), the Union of Greens and Farmers (ZZS), and the United List (AS), affirming the state’s commitment to act purposefully...