The National Library is known as the ‘Castle of Light’, serving as a symbol of Riga’s ambition (Getty/iStock) When I first arrived in Riga eight years ago, I couldn’t have predicted it would become my ...

Located in the western part of Latvia, the town of Kuldīga is an exceptionally well-preserved example of a traditional urban settlement, which developed from a small medieval hamlet into an important ...

Latvia, the Baltic nation known for its pine forests, folk songs, and medieval charm, now has a new-and far more unexpected-claim to fame: it is running dangerously low on men. This isn't a social ...

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Latvian women are turning to ‘husbands for an hour’ services to tackle household chores. The Baltic country is grappling with a significant gender imbalance. With 15.5% more women than men, Latvia has ...