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DARK SECRETS: Latvia | Vintage Vibes

As Zelenskyy dodges drones, Europe’s defence dilemma deepens

Happy Thursday, readers. Angela Skujins here, writing to you from the Latvian capital. I’ll be heading to the Rīga Conference later, where the conversations will range from the Baltics to the bigger security picture shaping Europe.

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The best under-the-radar destinations to visit in 2027, according to experts

The ‘Not Hot List’ features a nature reserve in Kenya, ski slopes in Georgia and a Latvian beach break

The Independent UK

Six people buried in a rare Viking Age grave in Latvia show signs of violence and family ties, with DNA pointing to local Baltic ancestry

A rare ninth-century burial in Latvia revealed violence and family connections. Ancient DNA showed father and son relationships among the six individuals. Three men bore sharp-force injuries, suggesting a violent incident occurred. Genetic analysis placed the group closer to local Baltic populations. This unusual grave offers insights into Viking Age…

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Latvia bans Russian and Belarusian books, citing propaganda concerns

Latvia has become the first European country to ban imports of Russian consumer goods including books and print media, framing the move as a defense against Kremlin disinformation and hybrid warfare.

Euronews

Fake Euronews video invents deadly shooting by Ukrainian soldier at NATO exercise

A fabricated report has used Euronews' visual likeness to falsely claim a Ukrainian soldier killed three NATO servicemen during a military exercise in Latvia.

Euronews

The Euronews Travel autumn bucket list: Our top picks for holidays in Europe

Planning a European autumn getaway? Why not take inspiration from the Euronews Travel team...

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Latvian national admits killing 12-year-old boy in 2024 hit-and-run

Dolars Aleksanders will be sentenced in November after pleading guilty to causing the death of Keaton Slater while driving a BMW dangerously.

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Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky declares Russian airspace ‘completely unsafe’ in warning to airlines and passengers

Putin said the warning sounded like “state terrorism” and vowed to respond

The Independent UK

Riga vs Tallinn: Which Baltic capital to choose for your next coolcation

UNESCO-listed Old Towns and Hanseatic League history await in both Latvia and Estonia, but there are some subtle differences to help you pick.

Euronews

CIA Director John Ratcliffe on secret Moscow visit: Reports

As per the report in Russian official media outlet, the aircraft, which originated from the Andrews Air Force Base near Washington DC, touched down in the Russian capital at approximately 10 am Moscow time (07:00 GMT). According to available flight tracking data, the heavy-lift transport plane followed a multi-stop route…

The Economic Times

Mystery US Military Plane Lands in Moscow With No Explanation From Washington or Kremlin

A US military aircraft's unexpected landing in Moscow has sparked intrigue, as neither US nor Russian officials have provided explanations amidst ongoing strained relations between the two nations.

International Business Times UK

US military transport plane lands in Moscow, Kremlin says it has no information yet

A United States military transport plane landed at Moscow's Vnukovo airport Tuesday. The large Boeing Globemaster flew directly from Riga, Latvia, arriving around 0700 GMT. This aircraft had previously arrived in Riga from a US airbase on August 23. The Kremlin stated it had no information regarding the plane's arrival.…

The Economic Times

Powerful storm hits Baltic countries, killing 2 and leaving hundreds of thousands without power

A powerful cyclone has hit Latvia and Lithuania, leaving two people dead and more than half a million without electricity

The Independent UK

Latvia stops 28 migrants after tunnel discovery: “We’re protecting Germans and Belgians”

Latvia has been experiencing a rise in irregular migration in recent months, something that European leaders call a hybrid attack by Aliaksandr Lukashenka’s regime

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Tourism hit by war fears: Seven EU countries seek Brussels funding for frontline regions

Seven frontline European Union nations want the bloc’s next long-term budget to help their hotels, businesses and operators weather the fallout from Europe’s security crisis — and their proximity to it.

The Times of India

More than 100,000 ancient shipwrecks may be hiding beneath the Baltic Sea; researchers are beginning to map the underwater graveyard

More than a thousand ancient shipwrecks could still be lying beneath the Baltic Sea off the coast of Latvia, according to estimates cited by Latvian archaeologists. The Baltic is unusually well suited to preserving wrecks because its cold, dark, brackish and oxygen-poor waters can protect wooden remains for centuries. Swedish…

Euronews

The border frontline: Latvia faces migrants, drones and war fears

Latvia, on the European Union and NATO’s eastern frontier, is stepping up border security as it faces renewed pressure from irregular migration, drone incursions and the growing threat posed by Russia and Belarus.

The Economic Times

A Latvian astronomer and his wife drove 190 miles to a secret Soviet ghost town in 1994; found a 600-ton telescope the Russians had poured acid on - adapted the Cold War machine built to spy on the West and listen to the stars

After the retreat of Russian forces from Latvia, a concealed Soviet-era radio telescope came to light. Astronomer Juris Zhagars dedicated his efforts to repairing the damaged equipment for research purposes. Alongside his wife, he revitalized a forsaken structure within the old military zone. Now, this telescope supports international scientific initiatives,…

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Italian NATO fighter jet shoots down drone in Latvian airspace

An Italian fighter jet downed an unknown drone in Latvian airspace on Friday. Latvian soldiers are searching for debris from the drone near Rugaji village. This incident occurred during Ukrainian attacks on Russian ports near St Petersburg. NATO confirmed its readiness to react to any potential threats to its territory.…

Bangkok Post

NATO jets shoot down drone in Latvian airspace

RIGA - NATO said on Friday that its fighter jets shot down a drone that entered Latvian airspace, the latest incursion along the military alliance’s eastern flank bordering Russia.

Euronews

Russian strike kills two, injures 17 in Kramatorsk as Ukraine hits Russian oil port

The overnight exchange also left a woman and child dead in Sumy Oblast and prompted NATO jets to down a stray drone over Latvia, as neither Moscow nor Kyiv has responded to the claims.

The Economic Times

Drone incursions sow fear, chaos along NATO's Baltic and Finnish borders

Ukrainian drones have repeatedly entered Finnish and Baltic airspace, causing security concerns. These incursions have led to government changes and air traffic disruptions in Latvia and Lithuania. NATO fighter jets have been scrambled to intercept and shoot down several of these stray drones. Finland has also implemented temporary airspace and…

The Independent UK

Russian drones kill a woman and 9-year-old son at home as Ukrainian civilian casualties rise

Russian jet-powered drones have struck a home in northern Ukraine, killing a 29-year-old woman and her 9-year-old son

France 24

NATO jets shoot down drone flying over eastern Latvia

Fighter jets on a NATO air defence mission shot down a drone that entered Latvia's airspace early Friday, the country's defence ministry confirmed.

Euronews

NATO Baltic Air Policing jets shoot down drone over Latvia

"As long as Russia's aggression in Ukraine continues, a recurrence of cases where foreign drones enter or approach Latvian airspace is possible," the Latvian military said.

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