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Drunk drivers’ cars are being sent to Ukraine by Latvia

Cars seized by Latvian authorities as part of drunk-driving violations are being shipped to Ukraine in an act of solidarity with the war-battered country.

Tribune News Service

Canada to fast-track procurement of defense equipment for Latvia deployment

Canada will be fast-tracking the procurement of defense equipment for the NATO mission it leads in Latvia, which borders Russia and Belarus, Canadian Defence Minister Anita Anand said on Thursday.

Reuters

Replacing legends, in-form strikers and emerging talent - the huge calls facing Rob Page as Wales' new era beckons

Rob Page announces his first Wales squad since the World Cup next week ahead of the opening round of Euro 2024 qualifying matches

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Ryanair launches £15 sale to Spain, Portugal, Latvia and Poland as part of March 2023 deals

The airline has slashed its one-way tickets out of Newcastle International Airport

Chronicle Live

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

Latvia To Donate Cars Confiscated From Drunk Drivers To Ukraine's Army

The cars will be retrofitted by Ukrainian volunteers and turned into military-grade vehicles.

Motor1

Matt Weston wins again as British skeleton completes remarkable bounceback year

Marcus Wyatt and Laura Deas bag silver medals in season finale in Latvia to banish memories of last year's Olympic horror show

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In Baltics, Poland, grassroots groups strive to help Ukraine

Since Russia invaded Ukraine last February, Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia — three states on NATO’s eastern flank scarred by decades of Soviet-era occupation — have been among the top donors to Kyiv

The Independent UK

The best Baltic beach holidays: where to go for summer, sea and sand

With both culture and beautiful beaches aplenty, the coastal towns of Poland, Lithuania, Estonia and Latvia make for a break with a difference

The Guardian - UK

Latvia joins WRC calendar from 2024

Latvia will host a round of the World Rally Championship for the first time after securing a deal to join the 2024 calendar.

Motorsport

United States ready to defend Baltic allies, defense secretary says

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said the United States was ready to defend the Baltic states of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania if required, and will keep its military presence in the region.

Reuters

Latvian leaves opponents spitting as he wins world wine tasting competition

A competitor from non-wine producing Latvia has caused a stir at this year's Best Wine Taster in the World contest, claiming the top prize at the prestigious Paris showdown.

Radio France Internationale

Latvian winner causes a stir at world sommelier championships

Paris (AFP) - A competitor from non-wine producing Latvia has caused a stir at this year's Best Sommelier in the World contest, trouncing the entrant from France and claiming the top prize with his dizzying "thirst for knowledge".

AFP

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.

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Latvia says traders use Turkey, Kazakhstan, Armenia to dodge Russia sanctions

Traders are using Turkey, Kazakhstan and Armenia to evade European Union sanctions on Russia in a tactic that breaches these countries' compliance with the bloc's embargo, Latvia's prime minister said on Friday.

Daily Mirror

Latvia could join Ukraine in Paris Olympics boycott over ‘unacceptable’ Russia plans

IOC President Thomas Bach says that Russian athletes should not be prevented from competing at next year's Paris Olympics "because of their passport” resulting in some countries threatening to boycott the Games

Irish Mirror

Ireland to face Italy once again in Euro qualifying

Ireland's U21s have been drawn against Italy, Norway, Turkey, Latvia and San Marino in the race for Euro 2025

Radio France Internationale

Paris Olympics: Latvia joins Ukraine's threat to boycott over 'neutral' Russians

Latvia has become the first country to back Ukraine's threat to boycott next year's Olympics in Paris if Russian and Belarusian athletes are allowed to compete as "neutrals" while war continues to rage.

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The Independent UK

Latvia threatens Olympic boycott if Russians compete

Latvia has threatened to boycott next year’s Paris Olympics if athletes from Russia and ally Belarus are allowed to take part after the country's invasion of Ukraine

Evening Standard

Second country threatens Olympic boycott if Russian athletes allowed to compete at Paris 2024

Latvian officials back Ukraine boycott under controversial IOC plan

Al Jazeera

Russia labels news outlet Meduza an ‘undesirable organisation’

Authorities allege Latvia-based publication threatens Russia’s constitutional system and security.

Fortune

U.S. ranks below China, Latvia, and Mauritius for women’s health

As it turns out, money can’t buy happiness - or health. Despite spending the most on healthcare, the U.S. doesn't rank highly for women's health.

Daily Record

Identity of mystery man found on seafront that didn't know who he was finally revealed

The individual who was discovered on September 28 in Weymouth has been confirmed as a 43-year-old man from Latvia following a three-month investigation.

The Independent UK

Poland adds pressure on Germany with threat to send Leopard tanks to Ukraine

‘There are no good arguments why battle tanks cannot be provided’ says Latvia

Reuters

Latvia, Estonia, Lithuania urge Germany to send tanks to Ukraine

The Baltic states of Latvia, Estonia and Lithuania made a joint call to Germany on Saturday to step up its leadership and send its main battle tanks to Ukraine, putting further pressure on Berlin to move faster on aiding Kyiv in its war against Russia.

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