Our Scans · Riga · Weekly Summary

• Britain's exit from the EU will weaken integrated Europe, which many politicians and experts in the West perceive as a blow to the liberal world order, because the European Union serves as its stronghold in the European space from Lisbon to Riga. PubMed Central (PMC)
• Amsterdam, together with Tbilisi, Riga and Berlin (and other cities), have recently become home to several journalists fleeing Russia at the risk of being prosecuted. Fair February
• Three of Latvia's best-known brands will be available, including: Kalve, with its Baltic specialty coffee expertise; Vinkalni Picerija, a family-run pizza concept; and Ausmena Kebabs, a Riga street food brand. DFNI
• Latvia's airBaltic will add 12 routes for the 2026-27 winter season, expanding its network from Riga in Latvia; Gran Canaria and Tenerife in Spain; and Kuusamo in Finland. Aviation Week Network
• Russian forces could move on parallel lines toward Tallinn and the Gulf of Riga, pushing toward urban centers - including Rezekne in Latvia, Marijampole in Lithuania, and the Lithuanian capital of Vilnius - each located within roughly 60 kilometers of Russian or Belarusian borders. Belfer Center

Last updated: 09 July 2026