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Baltic League could be pioneer for cross-border football in Europe

Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia is thought by many to be the best region within Uefa boundaries to pilot an integrated league

The Guardian - UK

Russia puts Estonian prime minister Kaja Kallas on wanted list

Lithuanian minister also among those accused of ‘destroying Soviet monuments’, as Tallinn fears Russian military buildup

The Guardian - UK

Putin's shadow looms over Nato’s border states

A few hours drive east of Riga through a snow-carpeted landscape of forest, fields and frozen lakes, motorists are told in Latvian and English that they’re entering “Borderland.” Cars are forbidden from stopping and photographs are not allowed. Watch towers look out across a belt of birch and pine trees…

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Opetaia set for Briedis rematch on Fury undercard

Jai Opetaia has a much-awaited rematch with Latvia's Mairis Briedis in Riyadh next month in a battle his manager Mick Francis hopes will be for the IBF title.

AAP

Russia-Ukraine war: UK PM warns Putin will not stop if he wins in Ukraine and victory would embolden Russian allies – as it happened

Rishi Sunak in Ukraine after saying Britain will boost support to £2.5bn

The Guardian - AU

Zelensky visits Baltic allies amid doubts over aid for Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived Wednesday in Lithuania ahead of visits to Estonia and Latvia, as Ukraine seeks more help to bolster its air defenses amid Russia’s intensified missile and drone onslaughts in the latest development of the 22-month war.

France 24

Ukraine's Zelenskyy opens a visit to the Baltic nations, seeking more aid against Russia's invasion

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has arrived in Lithuania ahead of visits to Estonia and Latvia, as Ukraine seeks more help to bolster its air defenses amid Russia’s intensified missile and drone onslaughts in the latest development of the 22-month war

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Zelenskyy says Western hesitation on aid emboldens Putin

President Zelenskyy says air defences must be strengthened and ammunition replenished during Lithuania visit.

Al Jazeera

American Dominance: U.S. Advances to Semifinals, Canada Stunned

From stunning upsets to dominant performances, catch up on the latest action at the IIHF world junior championship in Gothenburg. The drama unfolds!

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Welcome to unicycle bikepacking: watch a one-wheeled off-road trek through Latvia

Long-distance unicyclist Ed Pratt sees if he can carry his camping equipment with him for his latest one-wheeled challenge

Advnture

Officials walk out as Russia’s Sergei Lavrov speaks at European security meeting

Foreign ministers of Ukraine, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania had said they would not attend the talks due to Mr Lavrov’s participation

The Independent UK

Baltic foreign ministers pull out of OSCE summit over Russia invite

Ministers of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania say presence of Sergey Lavrov risks legitimising Russian war in Ukraine.

Al Jazeera

Neco Williams confident Armenia can aid Wales’ Euro 2024 qualification bid

Croatia leapfrogged Wales in to second spot with a 2-0 win in Latvia on Saturday.

The Independent UK

What do Wales need to qualify for Euro 2024?

Rob Page’s side are hoping to secure qualification for another major tournament

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Riga ranked top spot for a bargain Christmas market trip

The Latvian capital was found to have the lowest price for a two-night trip out of 12 European destinations analysed by Post Office Travel Money.

The Independent UK

What do Wales need to qualify for Euro 2024?

Rob Page’s side are hoping to secure qualification for another major tournament

The Independent UK

Former KGB double agent can sue crime agency over revealing identity

Boris Karpichkov is taking legal action after alleging he received death threats after his name and address were given to the Latvian authorities.

The Independent UK

Ex-Russian spy can sue UK crime agency for ‘revealing new identity’, court rules

Boris Karpichkov, former name of double agent, is suing the National Crime Agency for revealing new identity

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Motorsport

WRC reveals 13-round 2024 calendar

The schedule, ratified in Thursday’s FIA World Motor Sport Council, will feature eight gravel rallies, four asphalt events and the traditional snow round in Sweden.

The Guardian - AU

While Neighbours screens in Latvia, Australian TV writers still get paid – but for how much longer?

The writers of series going back to the 1980s expect to collect a record $2.42m this year from overseas royalties, but that income is now under threat from streaming

The Guardian - UK

Russian news outlet in Latvia believes European state behind phone hack

Galina Timchenko, the CEO of Meduza, was hacked earlier this year before participating in a meeting of exiled Russian journalists

The Independent UK

Baltic states ban vehicles with Russian license plates in line with EU sanctions interpretation

Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania have banned vehicles with Russian license plates from entering their territory as part of the European Union’s recent new interpretation of sanctions against Moscow over its war on Ukraine

The Guardian - UK

Living Next Door to Putin review – the brutal truth of being on Russia’s doorstep

From Sudanese refugees risking death to enter Poland to Latvians honouring fallen Russian soldiers, this is a fascinating, and upsetting, look at existing alongside the invaders of Ukraine

The Guardian - UK

Rob Page backs Wales talent Jordan James to follow Jude Bellingham’s path

The Wales manager praised Jordan James’s display in Latvia and backed him to emulate his former teammate in Birmingham youth teams

The Hindu

Portugal routs Luxembourg in record 9-0 win without suspended Ronaldo

In Euro 2024 qualifiers, Portugal 9-0 Luxembourg, Ramos, Inacio, Jota score twice; Ronaldo misses game through suspension. Roberto Martinez pleased team kept playing same way despite big lead. Croatia 1-0 Armenia, Kramaric goal seals win; Wales 2-0 Latvia, Ramsey, Brooks score. Portugal dominates Group J, Croatia top Group D, Wales…

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