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Latvia

Europe's migrant hotspot you probably don't know about

When neighbouring countries put up huge razor-wire fences along their borders, it simply pushed people elsewhere, say observers.

Latvia

Latvia provides a base for exiled independent Russian journalists

Since the beginning of the war in Ukraine, the Riga-based Media Hub has provided assistance to more than 500 media workers from Ukraine, Belarus and Russia.

World News

Baltic states and Russia trade diplomatic blows over Ukraine

Diplomatic tensions are increasing over Ukraine between Russia and the Baltic states where all three have announced they are recalling their ambassadors from Moscow.

Latvia

Rescue operations continue amid one of Latvia's worst floods

Residents from Jekabpils, some 120km southeast of the capital Riga, were urged to evacuate on Sunday in response to the worst flooding the Baltic state has seen in decades.

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Lithuania

Gas pipeline explodes in Lithuania on day marking USSR independence

250 people have been told to evacuate from a village in northern Lithuania, according to the country's media.

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Dutch regulator grants Russian TV Rain broadcasting licence

The moves comes after Latvia cancelled TV Rain's licence in early December after the company was branded a threat to national security.

Tech News

Russia risks causing new year IT worker flight with remote work law

Legislation is being mooted for early next year that could ban remote working for some professions.

World News

Snow hits Europe: London turns white; eastern Europe battles blizzard

A blanket of snow has descended on London and other parts of the UK on the same day as a national rail strike, adding to the travel chaos.

Latvia

Latvia pulls plug on anti-Kremlin Russian TV station

Exiled TV channel 'Rain' moved to the Baltic country after being blocked in Russia following the outbreak of the Ukraine war.

Ukraine

Seven new developments to know about Russia's war in Ukraine

Here is our summary of the latest news from Russia's war in Ukraine.

Europe News

Latvia probes into exiled Russian TV over help to Moscow troops

A Dozhd news anchor stated on Thursday that the station had already helped provide many Russian soldiers with basic equipment and amenities.

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Soviet-era monuments in Latvia: Should they stay, or should they go?

A debate is raging in Latvia following a law allowing the demolition of Soviet-era monuments. Do they represent political propaganda or sites of historical importance?

World News

Controversy as Latvia tears down Soviet-era monuments

Since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Latvia has adopted laws to dismantle Soviet monuments but some argue this is erasing history.

World News

Bosnia, Bulgaria and Latvia: What happened in elections this weekend?

Here's everything you need to know - including who won and what that means for the rest of the world.

Latvia

Exit polls put Latvia PM's New Unity party ahead in general election

Analysts believe that the New Unity party of PM Krišjānis Kariņš will take the most votes.

Latvia

NATO demonstrates HIMARS rocket system in Latvia in a display of force

Latvia has hosted a military training day with High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) flown in for the occasion from Germany.

World News

Baltic nations agree to severely restrict entry to Russian citizens

Lithuania, Estonia and Latvia have reached an agreement to restrict Russian access to the EU through their borders because of the war in Ukraine.

World News

Human remains and debris found at Baltic Sea plane crash site

The four occupants of the aircraft are all presumed dead.

Latvia

Watch as Soviet-era obelisk comes crashing down in Riga, Latvia

The nearly 80-metre spire was a prominent feature in downtown Latvia and has been used for commemorating Russia's Victory Day.

Latvia

Removal of Soviet-era war memorial in Latvia angers ethnic Russians

A new law to remove Soviet-era monuments in Latvia because of the invasion of Ukraine has caused anger among the country's ethnic Russian community.