Why are brutal ‘ear-cropping’ dog mutilations on the rise in London? RSPCA worried that ‘cruel’ trend could become normalised Evening Standard · Aug 18, 2023
Edgars Rinkevics elected president of Latvia Latvia's parliament has elected long-serving Foreign Minister Edgars Rinkevics as the country's next president, Prime Minister Krisjanis Karins said on Wednesday. Reuters · May 31, 2023
Holidaymakers snap up bargain £69 Summer holidays to Europe ahead of Eurovision Locations included in the £69 Eurovision Summer Holiday offer are Disneyland Paris, Sweden, France and Germany Manchester Evening News · May 11, 2023
Russian citizens take language test to avoid expulsion from Latvia In a Stalinist skyscraper which dominates the skyline of Latvia's capital, dozens of elderly Russians wait to take a basic Latvian language test as a proof of loyalty to a country where they have lived for decades. Reuters · May 8, 2023
Germans Ermičs takes over Riga’s Museum of Decorative Arts and Design with solo exhibition ‘Gradual’ is Germans Ermičs’ first solo exhibition, on show at MDAD at his hometown Riga until 28 May 2023 Wallpaper · May 4, 2023
Russian Fertilizer Seized in Latvia Sent to Kenya by UN Agency Russian-origin fertilizer which Latvia seized due to European Union sanctions is being sent to Kenya by the United Nations' World Food Program, Latvia's Foreign Ministry said on Saturday. The first shipment of part of the 200,000 tons of the seized fertilizer left the port of Riga on Friday and several… Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 22, 2023
Latvia becomes safe haven for Russians opposed to war in Ukraine Since the start of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the Latvian capital Riga has become a hub of journalists, Russian intellectuals and Ukrainian refugees opposed to Russian President Vladimir Putin. Local Latvians, who are proud of their independence gained in 1991, do not want to turn back the clock. Hundreds… France 24 · Mar 9, 2023
Inside the information war being waged between Russia's state media and exiled journalists As Russia's invasion of Ukraine has faltered, state propaganda has become ever more strident. But a group of exiled journalists is fighting back. ABC News · Feb 22, 2023
'Drunk' Ryanair passenger saying 'darling I've only had one' is kicked off plane Footage shows a Ryanair passenger eventually forced off a plane heading to Edinburgh from Riga by security after trying to deny that he was drunk and saying he had only had "one" Daily Mirror · Feb 9, 2023
Fire at Latvia drone factory that supplies Ukraine Firefighters in the Latvian capital Riga were tackling a blaze on Wednesday at a factory of a U.S.-based drone maker which supplies the Ukrainian army, Latvian public broadcaster LSM said. Reuters · Feb 8, 2023
Edinburgh Ryanair flyer thrown off flight after 'one drink' claim and 'darling' jibe Footage filmed on an Edinburgh-bound flight from Riga, Latvia, shows a man being taken off the flight before take off after staff noticed he was drunk - but he wasn't too agreeable. Edinburgh Live · Feb 7, 2023
All the places you can fly to for less than a tenner including Italy and Spain Flights are currently available from the UK to Venice, Valencia, Riga, Dublin, Santander and Podgorica and a number of other destinations this month for less than £10 Daily Mirror · Feb 2, 2023
Couple accidentally propose to each other at same time with matching ring Bee Nichols and James Kavanagh proposed to each other in the same moment while on holiday in Riga, Latvia. The special moment has been captured on camera by a nearby wildlife photographer Daily Mirror · Jan 10, 2023
UK to Announce Major New Artillery Package for Ukraine British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will on Monday announce a major new artillery package for Ukraine during a meeting of Nordic, Baltic and Dutch counterparts in Riga. Sunak will arrive in Latvia on Monday for the meeting to discuss ongoing efforts to counter Russian aggression in the Nordic and Baltic… Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 19, 2022
Reuters · Dec 19, 2022 UK's Sunak to attend Baltic summit, meet UK troops in Estonia British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will meet his Nordic, Baltic and Dutch counterparts at the Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) summit in the Latvian capital Riga on Monday, before heading to Estonia to meet British and NATO troops, the government said.
Wales Online · Nov 12, 2022 Best value Christmas market holiday breaks found in east, say money experts Baltic capital headed list of the most affordable destinations in a Post Office survey
Daily Mirror · Nov 12, 2022 Best value European Christmas markets for Brits - from Berlin to Budapest Riga in Latvia, Zagreb in Croatia, and Krakow in Poland have been judged to offer the best value Christmas break opportunities for people living in the UK by the Post Office
The Independent UK · Nov 12, 2022 Eastern European cities ‘best for bargain breaks for Christmas market shoppers’ The Post Office looked at what the typical cost of a two-night break could be in 12 European cities.
Edinburgh Live · Oct 27, 2022 Hearts team news vs RFS as Robbie Neilson bids to keep qualification hopes alive at Tynecastle The Jambos have picked up three points to date in the section with that victory coming in Riga against tonight's opposition. They would love to replicate that in front of a packed out Tynecastle under the lights.
Edinburgh Live · Oct 26, 2022 Craig Halkett Hearts return vs RFS in Riga was NOT rushed as he details injury recovery timeline The Jambos have been without the key defender and summer recruit Kye Rowles for an extended period with Robbie Neilson's men suffering massively on the injury front this term.
Edinburgh Live · Oct 26, 2022 Hearts vs RFS on TV: Channel, kick-off time and live stream details for Europa Conference clash Robbie Neilson's men picked up victory over the group bottom seeds in Riga and they will need another big three points and hope Fiorentina don't win to take qualification hopes into the final round of games.
Reuters · Sep 30, 2022 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.
Edinburgh Live · Sep 18, 2022 Hearts team news vs Motherwell as Robert Snodgrass and Orestis Kiomourtzoglou decisions made The Jambos picked up a huge confidence boosting win over RFS in the Europa Conference League in Riga on Thursday night and will be determined to get back to winning ways domestically ahead of the international break
The National (Scotland) · Sep 16, 2022 Lawrence Shankland admits fears miss could have cost Hearts Hearts striker Lawrence Shankland admits he spent most of the second half against Riga FS worrying that an uncharacteristic miss in front of goal…
Daily Record · Sep 15, 2022 Robbie Neilson dedicates Hearts win to travelling fans as he delivers injury update on Craig Halkett Neilson was keeping his side's eyes focused on the prize despite their huge Conference League win in Riga.