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171 Latvian companies traded with Russia and Belarus in July – what does the new list mean?

171 Latvian companies traded with Russia and Belarus in July – what does the new list mean?

Latvia has published its first list of companies that exported goods to Russia or Belarus or imported goods from those countries in July 2026. It contains 171 businesses, but inclusion does not itself indicate a sanctions violation.

Markets in 48 Hours: Chip Sell-Off, KOSPI +6% and Oil Near $92

Markets in 48 Hours: Chip Sell-Off, KOSPI +6% and Oil Near $92

Technology stocks were hit by a sharp sell-off, South Korea's KOSPI reversed a nearly 6% decline in a single session, while Brent crude approached $92 a barrel. What caused these moves, and what can active traders learn from them?

CSDD Data Breach and Cyberattacks in Latvia: How Could Criminals Use the Stolen Data?

CSDD Data Breach and Cyberattacks in Latvia: How Could Criminals Use the Stolen Data?

The CSDD cyber incident affected data relating to 1.2 million individuals and 200,000 legal entities. We explain what risks arise when identity, vehicle and payment information falls into criminal hands, how AI could make fraud more convincing, and what individuals and businesses should do now.

PPWR and EPR Registration in the EU: How Latvian E-commerce Businesses Can Keep Selling with Less Administrative Burden

PPWR and EPR Registration in the EU: How Latvian E-commerce Businesses Can Keep Selling with Less Administrative Burden

The PPWR does not mean that a Latvian online store automatically needs 27 EPR registrations. However, direct cross-border sales to end users may create EPR obligations in each destination country. This practical guide explains how to reduce compliance costs, standardise packaging and keep selling across the EU.