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Russia summons Latvian ambassador over demolition of Soviet-era monuments

Russia's Foreign Ministry said on Thursday that it had summoned the Latvian ambassador in protest over what it said was the demolition of Soviet-era monuments.

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Man who allegedly pretended to be Brad Pitt and helped smuggle illegal migrants to Ireland arrested

The same man is wanted in Poland for allegedly helping an organised crime gang smuggle illegal migrants into Ireland

Irish Mirror

Trio forced vulnerable man to work without wages and hardly any food or water

Normunds Freibergs, 40, Jokubus Stankevicius, 59, and Ruta Stankeviciene, 57, of Newport, provided the victim with little money and food and stopped him from washing himself and his clothes

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Josh Ginnelly in Hearts belief ahead of RFS as he calls for fans to bring the Tynecastle noise

Heartshost Latvian outfit RFS on Thursday night as the aim to do the double over the group fourth seeds and keep hopes of reaching the knockout stage alive.

Edinburgh Live

Estonia’s parliament declares Russia a ‘terrorist regime’

Eighty-eight members of 101-seat legislature vote to adopt the measure after Latvia and Lithuania took similar steps.

Al Jazeera

Latvia calls watchdog's migrant mistreatment claims "absurd"

Latvia has rejected as “absurd" claims by Amnesty International that it is violently mistreating migrants attempting to enter the European Union member country through Belarus

The Independent UK

Latvian PM calls on EU to end all tourist visas for Russians

Recently re-elected Krišjānis Kariņš argues potential wave of Russians fleeing mobilisation poses security risk

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Chief Putin critic clinches key election victory in Latvia

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.

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Latvian premier's party emerges on top in general election

Prime Minister Krisjanis Karins’ ruling center-right party has won the most votes in Latvia’s general election and centrist parties were runners-up

The Independent UK

Latvia to remain Russia's critic as prime minister wins election

The centre-right New Unity party of Latvian Prime Minister Krisjanis Karins won Saturday's election, according to provisional results, with its 19% of the vote putting him in a position to head another coalition government.

Reuters

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.

Tribune News Service

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.

Reuters

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

The Independent UK

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.

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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.

The Hindu

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

Reuters

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.

The Independent UK

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

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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.

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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.

Reuters

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.

The Independent UK

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

Daily Record

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

Edinburgh Live

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.

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