Latvia

Riga makes Latvian the only language of instruction in high schools, triggering accusations of violating minority rights from the Russian parliament.

Twin banking scandals are adding to the country’s reputation as a hub for dodgy banks.

Authorities say arrest of central bank chief is unrelated to suspicions centered on the country’s third biggest lender.

Senior Russian lawmaker confirms deployment of ballistic missiles in Kaliningrad.

Torchlight procession followed largest military day parade since 1991, in a march that was peaceful despite allegations of extremist presence.

Will economic migrants heed the calls by Lithuania and Latvia to come home?

Russia also increased its budget, which made it the third-largest spender worldwide in 2016, report says. 

A Re:Baltica investigation has traced the latest propaganda mouthpiece to colorful, Kremlin-funded characters. 

Reports say four-year scheme channeled $20 billion, maybe much more, on a wild ride from Russia to Moldova to Latvia.