Latvia Weekly

Spring 2020 takes a turn for the even more surreal, with snow blanketing much of Latvia in mid-May. Otto and Kārlis discuss the "sniegs" along with major news about regional reform, the upcoming elect...

14 Mai 20201h 1min

For our 100th uploaded episode, we are joined by Roland Abou Younes, the founder of the popular "Expats in Latvia" Facebook group where Latvia Weekly first began. Roland discusses the ups and downs of...

14 Mai 20201h 1min

Kārlis Otto and Joe discuss the news of the week including the planned reopening of the Baltic States' borders with one another, a runaway drone, good news for Latvian hockey fans, and the meaning of ...

8 Mai 20201h 11min

Joe checks in with Eastern Border podcast host Kristaps Andrejsons after a rough month involving catching coronavirus and getting his podcast temporarily shut down by trolls. They also discuss the mea...

1 Mai 202034min

Join Otto, Oļevs, and Joe in celebrating Kārlis Streips being awarded the Triju Zvaigžņu ordenis (Order of the Three Stars)! The four also discuss important news items of the week including the long r...

30 Apr 20201h 16min

Otto and Joe are once again joined by Kārlis Streips to discuss new regulations for electric scooters, the final resolution to the Kristīne Misāne saga, more trouble for Latvian football, and the late...

24 Apr 20201h 19min

"Brāzma" (gust) is the word of the week, with strong winds blowing throughout most of Latvia as Otto and Joe discuss all of the latest news. Topics include high hopes for Jelgava in keeping its "city"...

16 Apr 20201h 13min

Joe and Otto are joined by two very special international guests to celebrate not only "Lieldienas," but also the 75th episode of the podcast! Listen and watch as they discuss the latest virus related...

9 Apr 20201h 13min