Fireworks but no joy as Latvia joins eurozone
Fireworks will light up the skies above Riga when Latvia adopts the euro on January 1, but on the ground the feeling will be far from festive among those fearing the impact of the switch.
Kazakhstan hockey team skates into semi finals of Universiade
The Kazakhstan hockey team has qualified for the semi finals of the Universiade in Tretino, Italy.
Russian missile deployment raises alarm
Washington has joined Russia's neighbours in voicing alarm after Moscow revealed it had moved nuclear-capable Iskander missiles closer to EU borders in response to the US-led deployment of a disputed air defence shield.
Latvian filmmaker to respond to Borat for Kazakhstan
The Latvian filmmaker Victor Vilks is planning to make a new movie that will be a response to Borat on behalf of Kazakhstan.
Rescue workers among six dead in Latvia supermarket cave-in
Six people including two rescue workers were killed and 35 others injured on Thursday when the roof of a supermarket collapsed in a suburb of Latvia's capital Riga, emergency services confirmed.
Anti-Semitism on rise in Europe: survey
Anti-Semitism has worsened in Europe in the past few years with abuse increasingly widespread on the Internet, a survey by the European Fundamental Rights Agency (FRA) showed Friday.
Kazakhstan's Adam in 5th place at New Wave 2013
Roberto Kel Torres from Cuba won the young pop singers' contest New Wave 2013 in Jurmala, Latvia.
Kazakhstan's Adam performs with Makpal Issabekova at New Wave 2013
On the 2nd day of the New Wave 2013, Adam from Kazakhstan sang with Makpal Issabekova, People's Choice award winner of the festival in 2005.
Kazakhstan singer 9th after 1st day of New Wave 2013
Kazakhstan singer Adam who is representing Kazakhstan at the New Wave 2013 in Latvia is in the 9th place after the 1st day of the contest.
Latvian presidential palace Riga Castle ablaze
Firefighters were called Thursday night to a massive roof fire at the centuries-old Riga Castle, normally the seat of the Latvian president but currently under renovation.
Latvian President supports cultural exchange with Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan President Nursultan Nazarbayev met with Latvian President Andris Berzins.
Baurzhan Mukhamedzhanov appointed Kazakhstan Ambassador to Latvia
Baurzhan Mukhamedzhanov was appointed Kazakhstan Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Latvia in combination to his position of the Ambassador to Lithuania.
Berzins opens memorial to repressed Latvians in Karaganda oblast
Latvian President Andris Berzins opened a memorial to Latvian victims of political repressions in Karaganda oblast in central Kazakhstan.
Kazakhstan students to study in Latvian aviation university
Kazakhstan young people will offered an opportunity to study in Riga Aviation University: President Nazarbayev.
Kazakhstan ready to double trade and economic turnover with Latvia
Kazakhstan's trade turnover with Latvia is the highest among the Baltic states, around $350 million: Kazakhstan PM Serik Akhmetov.
Kazakhstan Fashion Week applauds Kazakhstan designer LaRiya
Eight fashion designers, including two foreigners, demonstrated their collections on the first day of the Kazakhstan Fashion Week.
Futsal: Kazakhstan wins over Latvia in Euro-2014 qualification
Kazakhstan futsal team won over Latvia in the qualification match of the Euro-2014.
The steamy art of Latvia's ritual saunas
Lying face down in deep snow, naked, in bone chilling sub-zero weather is enough to make anyone think twice.
No Sochi Olympic Games for Kazakhstan hockey team
Latvia’s team has qualified for the Olympics after the qualification tournament that was held in Riga; Kazakhstan was ranked second.
Hockey: Dallman officially becomes Kazakhstani
General Manager of Kazakhstan hockey team Shumi Babayev told about the selection of candidates to Kazakhstan national hockey team.