Latvia is to introduce tariffs of 300 per cent on grain shipments from russia and Belarus

Latvia

The Latvian government plans to impose a 300 per cent duty on grain shipments from russia and Belarus, and to develop mechanisms for identifying stolen grain

07 Sep 2026

Latvia


Passenger transport from Latvia to russia and Belarus may be completely suspended from 2027

Latvia

The Latvian Ministry of Transport has drawn up draft amendments to the law on road transport, which provide for a complete cessation of passenger transport to russia from 2027

07 Sep 2026

Latvia


Searches were carried out in Latvia at a chain of russian-language bookshops over possible breaches of EU sanctions

Latvia

The State Security Service of Latvia carried out investigations at four premises in Riga and the surrounding area linked to the Mnogoknig bookshop chain

05 Sep 2026

Latvia


Calls have been made in Latvia to ban the transit of russian grain and animal feed through the country

Latvia

The ‘National Union’ party is proposing a ban on the transit through Latvia of agricultural produce and animal feed of russian and Belarusian origin

03 Sep 2026

Latvia


From 1 September, Latvia will ban the import of books, clothing and toys from russia and Belarus

Latvia

From 1 September, Latvia will ban the import of a range of industrial goods from russia and Belarus

25 Aug 2026

Latvia


Latvia has begun publishing a list of companies that trade with russia and Belarus

Latvia

The Central Statistical Office will publish on its website a list of enterprises registered in Latvia that export or import goods to russia or Belarus

20 Aug 2026

Latvia


Latvian Prime Minister criticises the decision not to impose an entry ban on russian military personnel

Latvia

The Latvian Prime Minister has strongly criticised the refusal to impose a complete ban on entry to the EU for those involved in the war against Ukraine

17 Aug 2026

Latvia


The Latvian Parliament has approved a ban on imports of books, toys and clothing from russia and Belarus

Latvia

The Latvian Saeima has adopted amendments to the Law ‘On Support for the Civilian Population of Ukraine’, which introduce a ban on the import of certain goods from russia

23 Jul 2026

Latvia


19 countries have backed an initiative by Latvian champion Tina Graudīne to bar russian volleyball players from international competitions

Latvia

A world beach volleyball champion has written an open letter to the FIVB calling for a review of the decision to allow russian athletes to return to international tournaments

21 Jul 2026

Latvia


A trial has begun in Riga concerning the former head of the ‘House of Moscow’, who is accused of breaching EU sanctions

Latvia

The defendant does not admit his guilt, although the investigation considers these breaches to be systematic and deliberate

08 Jun 2026

Latvia


The Latvian Prime Minister will instruct officials to find a solution to halt trade with russia

Latvia

The Latvian Prime Minister will instruct the Foreign Secretary to find a way to halt exports to and imports from russia

02 Jun 2026

Latvia


A court in Latvia fined an entrepreneur for attempting to violate EU sanctions against russia

Latvia

A Riga court fined an entrepreneur over €10,000 for attempting to illegally export equipment to russia in circumvention of EU sanctions

29 Apr 2026

Latvia


Latvia has banned three Russian figures from entry

Latvia

Latvia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has blacklisted three russian citizens, including Lavrov's daughter, imposing an indefinite entry ban on them

28 Apr 2026

Latvia


In Latvia, a foreign national has been sentenced to 11 years in prison for supplying Starlink to the russian army

Latvia

The Riga City Court has sentenced an Azerbaijani national to 11 years’ imprisonment for supplying Starlink and other military goods to the russian federation

17 Mar 2026

Latvia


The court fined a man and his company €70,200 for importing timber from russia

Latvia

The Kurzeme District Court fined a man €31,200 for violating EU sanctions. His company must also pay a fine of €39,000

05 Mar 2026

Latvia


Security service seeks prosecution for Latvian helping russian company

Latvia

The State Security Service proposed to charge a Latvian citizen with providing unauthorised programming services to a company in russia, in violation of EU sanctions

12 Feb 2026

Latvia


In Latvia, a long-distance truck driver was sentenced to three years in prison for transporting ammunition to russia

Latvia

A long-distance truck driver who attempted to illegally transport ten thousand rounds of ammunition from Latvia to russia was sentenced to three years in prison

11 Feb 2026

Latvia


The case concerning an attempt to transport a large consignment of ammunition to russia has been referred to court

Latvia

The prosecutor of the Northern District Prosecutor's Office in Riga has referred to the Riga City Court a criminal case against a man accused of attempting to violate EU sanctio…

08 Jan 2026

Latvia


Latvia may no longer allow natural rubber to be exported to russia

Latvia

Latvian security agencies are investigating the possibility of natural rubber being exported to russia via Latvian territory

17 Dec 2025

Latvia


Latvian court imposes penalty for sanction violations in the tourism sector

Latvia

The Latgale regional court has found a travel consultant guilty of organizing tourist trips to Crimea in violation of European Union sanctions

19 Nov 2025

Latvia


Latvia is investigating more than 600 criminal cases involving violations of sanctions against russia

Latvia

In Latvia, more than 600 criminal proceedings have been opened since 2022 in connection with violations of sanctions against the russian federation

06 Nov 2025

Latvia


Latvian Prime Minister confident that frozen russian assets are ‘usable’

Latvia

Latvia believes that the EU should use russia's frozen assets to help Ukraine and has been waiting for a proposal from the European Commission for a long time

01 Oct 2025

Latvia


Latvian security service wants prosecutions over alleged russia sanctions breaches

Latvia

State Security Service confirmed that it has asked prosecutors ''to initiate criminal prosecution against two Latvian nationals"

01 Oct 2025

Latvia


Latvian broker pleads guilty to conspiring to illegally export U.S. aircraft technology to russia

Latvia

Latvian citizen pleads guilty to participating in multi-year conspiracy to circumvent U.S. export laws

30 Sep 2025

Latvia


Latvia is preparing its own sanctions against Russia

Latvia

These restrictions will apply in addition to the European Union’s sanctions

08 Sep 2025

Latvia


The ‘House of Moscow’ has been put up for auction again

Latvia

The State Agency Valsts nekustamie īpašumi is holding its fifth consecutive auction, offering to sell the ‘House of Moscow’ in Riga with a starting price of €2.142 million

06 Aug 2025

Latvia


Latvia has restricted access to ten more websites spreading russian propaganda

Latvia

The Latvian National Electronic Media Council (NEPLP) has restricted access to ten more websites that were spreading russian propaganda

29 Jul 2025

Latvia


Truck seized for sanctions violation in Latvia

Latvia

A truck and semi-trailer were confiscated for violating sanctions, adding €52,500 to the state budget

03 Jul 2025

Latvia


In 2025, 61 new criminal prosecutions were initiated for sanctions violations in Latvia

Latvia

Thus, the total number of criminal proceedings in Latvia related to sanctions violations has already reached 453

03 Jun 2025

Latvia


Latvia blocks entry to Russians who own property near strategically important sites

Latvia

Russians with real estate near strategic sites are not allowed to enter Latvia, but the relevant law has not yet been adopted

02 Jun 2025

Latvia