News: Latvia

We have started to collect the most important news related to Latvia in November 2005. By default, most recent news are listed first.

World news related to Latvia – overview

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• October 7th 2020 – July 25th 2016
• December 7th 2015 – September 17th 2014
• August 14th 2014 – December 30th 2013
• November 28th 2013 – November 22nd 2013
• July 9th 2013 – May 21st 2012
• February 19th 2012 – December 20th 2010
• December 9th 2010 – February 5th 2010
• November 25th 2009 – May 28th 2009
• May 21st 2009 – May 8th 2008
• May 5th 2008 – November 28th 2006
• November 21st 2006 – December 15th 2005

Latvia: news

Giant hogweed: One man's battle against 'toxic invader'

Wednesday, October 7th 2020, 23:25

Oskars has spent eight years trying to stop an invasive toxic weed surrounding his home in Latvia.
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Belarus: Thousands protest outside state TV building

Saturday, August 15th 2020, 19:37
related countries: Belarus, Estonia

Opposition supporters gather outside the state television centre, demanding full coverage of the protests.
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Mariss Jansons: 'Outstanding' conductor mourned

Monday, December 2nd 2019, 11:07

Tributes are paid to the Latvian maestro, who led orchestras including Amsterdam's Concertgebouw.
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Stena Impero: Iran to free seven crew of seized British tanker

Wednesday, September 4th 2019, 11:27
related countries: Russia, United Kingdom

The sailors - five Indians, one Latvian and one Russian - have already left the Stena Impero.
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From child refugee to president: Latvia's Vaira Vike-Freiberga

Sunday, August 4th 2019, 0:11

The first woman to lead an ex-Soviet bloc country fled Latvia as a child and returned decades later.
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Pro-Russia party wins Latvia election

Sunday, October 7th 2018, 5:33

The Harmony party would be able to form a government in coalition with populist parties.
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Serena Williams into US Open final with emphatic win over Anastasija Sevastova

Friday, September 7th 2018, 3:12
related countries: United States

Serena Williams beats Latvia's Anastasija Sevastova to move closer to a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam singles title.
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Russia threatens sanctions over Latvian language in schools

Tuesday, April 3rd 2018, 12:55
related countries: Russia

Russian-majority schools will have to teach teenagers in Latvian, under a new law.
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US soldiers train in Nato states near Russia

Friday, February 3rd 2017, 18:25
related countries: Russia, United States

US soldiers have been testing whether they can survive in cold weather situations in Latvia.
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Dutch men revealed as world's tallest

Monday, July 25th 2016, 23:39
related countries: Netherlands

When it comes to height, Dutch men and Latvian women tower over all other nationalities, a study reveals.
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