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Chief Putin critic wins elections in Latvia, exit poll shows

Latvian Prime Minister Krisjanis Karins, a staunch critic of Vladimir Putin, won a decisive victory in general elections as voters punished a party backed by ethnic Russians, an exit poll showed.

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Latvian PM's New Unity party ahead in vote, exit poll shows

The centre-right New Unity party of Latvian prime minister Krisjanis Karins appeared set to win Saturday's national election, a LETA/LSM exit poll showed, with security concerns dominating the campaign following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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Latvian leader's party expected to fare well in election

Polling stations are open in Latvia in a general election that has been influenced by neighboring Russia’s attack on Ukraine

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Latvian PM's New Unity party ahead in vote, exit poll shows

The centre-right New Unity party of Latvian Prime Minister Krisjanis Karins was set to win Saturday's national election, an exit poll showed, after a campaign dominated by security concerns following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Reuters

Factbox-Latvia's parliamentary election: parties, coalitions

The centre-right New Unity party of prime minister Krisjanis Karins is forecast to emerge with the most votes in Latvia's parliamentary election on Saturday, with around 20% support according to an opinion poll conducted by SKDS research centre between Sept. 2-12.

Reuters

Sobè Decor’s Deepavali launches for 2022

Black porcelain canisters, dinner sets with miniature florals, and Latvian knives. The festive collection at Sobè Decor features an interesting mix of tableware and accessories

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As Latvia goes to polls, ethnic Russian population fears losing identity

Latvia's parliamentary election on Saturday could widen a growing rift between the country's Latvian majority and its Russian-speaking minority over their place in society, amid widespread national anger over former Soviet master Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.

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Latvian election shadowed by division among ethnic Russians

Latvians will be voting on Saturday in a general election that has been substantially influenced by neighboring Russia’s attack on Ukraine, political disintegration among the Baltic country’s sizable ethnic-Russian minority as well as issues around the economy, including high energy costs

The Independent UK

NATO and EU must cooperate to investigate Nord Stream blasts, Latvia says

NATO and the European Union's member states must jointly investigate the Nord Stream gas pipeline blasts, and cooperate on the protection of critical infrastructure, Latvia's Defence Minister Artis Pabriks said on Tuesday.

Reuters

Latvia vs. Moldova, live stream, TV channel, time, lineups, how to watch Nations League

Latvia will meet Moldova in UEFA Nations League action on Thursday in Group D1 at Skonto Stadium.

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Latvia says it will not welcome Russians fleeing mobilisation

Latvia and Finland say they are unlikely to accommodate Russians fleeing to avoid partial mobilisation.

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Latvia says it won't offer refuge to Russians fleeing mobilisation

European Union member Latvia, which borders Russia, will not offer refuge to any Russians fleeing Moscow's mobilisation of troops, Latvian Foreign Minister Edgars Rinkevics said in a tweet on Wednesday, citing security concerns.

Reuters

Baltic nations close borders to Russians over Ukraine war

Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania have closed their borders to most Russians in response to the wide domestic support in Russia for the war in Ukraine

The Independent UK

Is RFS vs Hearts on TV tonight ? Live stream, channel and kick off details for Europa Conference League clash

Hearts will look to avenge last week's poor loss in the Europa Conference League with a win in Latvia

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Hearts duo in Europa Conference League fitness race as Robbie Neilson provides RFS update

Hearts head to Latvia looking to get their first points of the section on the board after an opening game defeat to Turkish outfit Istanbul Basaksehir. RFS picked up a stunning draw in Florence on matchday one.

Daily Mirror

Ryanair adds extra flights to Spain and Italy from the UK ahead of winter

Ryanair is expanding the number of routes it flies from Newcastle Airport, adding routes to Barcelona in Spain, Cork in Ireland, Milan Bergamo in Italy, Fuerteventura and Gran Canaria in Spain, and Riga in Latvia

Reuters

Baltic nations to restrict entry of Russians, hindering access to EU

European Union members Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia have agreed to restrict the entry of Russian citizens travelling from Russia and Belarus, their foreign ministers said on Wednesday.

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Soviet monuments are being toppled – this gives the spaces they occupied a new meaning

In the Latvian capital of Riga, an 80-metre concrete obelisk came crashing down in late August to the loud cheers of a nearby crowd. It was created to commemorate the Soviet Army’s capture of Latvia in 1944. Days earlier in Estonia, another Soviet monument, this time of a tank adorned…

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German businessman on private jet that crashed in Baltic

A prominent German businessman was aboard the private jet that crashed into the Baltic Sea off Latvia after flying half way across Europe from Spain without responding to controllers' calls, his company, Quick Air, said on Monday.

The Independent UK

Four feared dead after private jet ‘carrying family of three’ crashes into Baltic Sea

Private jet was flying from Spain to Germany but disappeared from radar when over Baltic Sea

Manchester Evening News

Private jet crashes in Baltic Sea near Latvia as rescue mission launched

Air traffic reportedly lost contact with the jet, which was bound for Cologne, but continued north before losing altitude

WEKU

At Latvia's border with Russia, the line grows long, and tempers short

European sanctions on Russia over Ukraine have caused major traffic backups along the Latvian border. And truckers can feel the mounting tension between Russia and NATO members like Latvia.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Statues Topple as Europe Purges Communist Monuments

In the Latvian capital of Riga, an obelisk that soared high above a park to commemorate the Soviet Army’s capture of that nation in 1944 was toppled last week. It crashed into a pond to the cheers of those watching. Days earlier in Estonia, a replica of a Soviet tank…

The Independent UK

Statues topple as Europe purges communist monuments

Russia's invasion of Ukraine has led to a renewed push to topple the last remaining monuments to the Soviet army that remained in Europe

Reuters

Timeline: The Gorbachev era and the collapse of the Soviet Union

Here is a timeline of some key events over the nearly seven years that Mikhail Gorbachev, who died on Tuesday at age 91, held power in the Soviet Union.

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