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Fear of Ukrainian drones empties the guesthouses in Latvia's Land of Blue Lakes

Tourism in eastern Latvia faces a crisis. Stray Ukrainian drones are causing tourists to cancel bookings. Guesthouses and local businesses are experiencing significant financial losses. Authorities are attempting to reassure visitors of the region's safety. Despite assurances, fears persist, impacting the summer holiday season.

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Zelenskyy wants to build up pressure on Russia to force Moscow to peace talks

In a post on X, Zelenskyy said that Ukraine had signed a drone deal with Latvia after his first talks with the country's Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs.

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Ukraine war briefing: Russia’s Peskov admits ‘certain problems’ with fuel supplies after energy sites targeted

Ukrainian forces continue strikes on oil facilities in occupied Crimea and Russia proper; French jet downs drone in Latvian airspace. What we know on day 1,567

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French jet downs drone over Latvia amid Ukraine war

A NATO combat jet has shot down a drone after it entered Latvian airspace, the country's military says.

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French NATO jets destroy mystery drone over Latvia as Ukraine war intensifies

French NATO fighter jets stationed in the Baltic region shot down a drone that had entered Latvian airspace on Monday, marking a rare interception under the alliance’s Baltic Air Policing mission. It follows a series of similar incidents linked to the war in Ukraine as Moscow and Kyiv step up…

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French NATO jet shoots down drone over Latvia as another explodes in Moldova

A drone that entered NATO member Latvia's airspace from Russia on Monday was shot down by a French military fighter jet, as fragments of another drone were found in a field in Moldova after it entered from Ukraine earlier the same day. Military drones straying into the airspace of Russia's…

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England World Cup 2026 fixtures: Dates, times, TV channels and how to watch

Thomas Tuchel will bid to end 60 years of Three Lions' hurt this summer. Here's the definitive schedule

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Drone from Russia shot down in eastern Latvia, says Latvia's Foreign Affairs Minister

Europe has been on high alert for weeks after a string of drone flyovers into NATO airspace, prompting leaders to agree to develop a "drone wall" to better detect and intercept drones violating airspace.

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Nato jets scrambled to down Russian drone over Latvia

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Germany and Netherlands to set up NATO command centre in Baltics, Berlin says

The joint German-Dutch command centre known as 1GNC will "assume a command role on NATO's eastern flank, specifically in the region Estonia and Latvia" in coming months.

Euronews

Nato to significantly bolster eastern flank against Russia after Putin’s threats

The German-Netherlands Corps will be tasked with the command of allied troops in Estonia and Latvia

The Independent UK

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

Military drones are entering the airspace of Finland, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania. These incidents raise concerns about the war in Ukraine impacting NATO's northern borders. Ukraine's long-range attacks on Russian oil ports have led to some drones missing targets. This has caused security warnings and even government collapse in Latvia.…

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European Country Famous For Beautiful Women Sees Them ‘Hiring’ Husbands For Housework Due To Lack Of Men

Women have given up on swiping right in this European country. Instead, they have come up with a unique way to have regular doses of a “husband” in their life.

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Baltic drone incursions test EU security, von der Leyen warns, amid escalating hybrid threats

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said that recent drone incursions into EU airspace are “not isolated incidents”, as Baltic leaders and EU officials warn of escalating hybrid threats engineered by Russia along Europe’s eastern border.

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France 24

Latvia: Standing with Ukraine

Since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, Latvia has been providing massive support to war-torn Ukraine. Like Estonia and Lithuania, this small Baltic state is among the European countries hosting the highest number of Ukrainian refugees relative to its population. Our reporters Valentine Patry and Hugo Laridon went…

France 24

Russian secret services target Latvia as Ukraine's drone offensive worries the Kremlin

The Russian secret services on Monday accused Latvia without evidence of helping Ukraine strike Russian targets using drones, and threatened the Baltic state with military retaliation. But the targeting of Latvia by the Kremlin, which continues to deploy new tactics in its hybrid war, was no accident.

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Latvia issues drone alert, scrambles NATO fighter jets

Latvians have been told to take shelter and NATO jets have been put in the air in the latest drone alert to rattle the Baltic region.

Euronews

Latvia issues warning to residents after detecting unmanned aerial vehicle in its airspace

On Wednesday, Lithuania's Vilnius airport also temporarily shut down after the government announced a suspected drone threat over its airspace.

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The Guardian - UK

Lithuanian leaders rushed to bunkers as drone violates country’s airspace

Vilnius residents urged to take shelter during alert, after Nato and EU warn that Russia is diverting Ukraine’s drones

The Independent UK

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky warns Moscow planning possible northern offensive targeting Kyiv

Kyiv is ramping up defences in the north of the region and believes Belarus may be more deeply involved

The Guardian - AU

Ukraine war briefing: Britain to buy diesel and jet fuel made from Russian crude oil

Exemption for Russian oil refined elsewhere then sold on; funeral in Kyiv for two of Russian bombing’s young victims. What we know on day 1,547

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Ukraine drone shot down by NATO jet over Estonia

Kyiv has blamed Moscow for steering one of its drones over Estonia, where it was shot down by a NATO jet.

Euronews

NATO fighter jet downs stray Ukrainian drone over Estonia

For the first time, a NATO fighter jet shot down what is believed to have been a stray Ukrainian drone over the Baltic country. Ukraine apologised for the “unintended incident”, while Russia threatened retaliation.

The Times of India

My Take 5 (Edition 69): The week that was in international affairs

The Trump-Xi summit yielded no major breakthroughs, with both leaders sticking to their strategic interests, particularly concerning Taiwan. Russia's intensified attacks on Ukraine, met with Ukrainian drone strikes deep into Russia, highlight Moscow's continued aggression. Latvia's government collapsed over a drone incident, underscoring regional security concerns. Meanwhile, a joint US-Nigeria…

Euronews

Helsinki Airport resumes flights after drone alert forces suspension, officials say

Europe has been on high alert for weeks after drone flyovers into NATO airspace reached an unprecedented scale last September, prompting leaders to agree to develop a "drone wall" along their borders.

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