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List of top 10 easiest countries to get a Schengen visa

For the summer of 2024, the easiest Schengen visas to obtain are issued by Iceland, Switzerland, Latvia, and Italy, as these countries have lower rejection rates. Conversely, Malta, Estonia, and Belgium have some of the highest rejection rates for Schengen visas, making them the world's worst countries to apply for…

The Times of India

European elections – as it happened: Italy joins vote with Meloni poised as EU powerbroker

Most of the European Union’s 27 member countries, including powerhouses France and Germany, go to the polls on Sunday, the final day

The Guardian - UK

'A dream come true': Promising German and Latvian 15-year-old cyclists win Red Bull Junior Brothers 2024

Karl Herzog and Georgs Tjumins will ride for Bora-Hansgrohe's development squad in 2025, and are now Red Bull athletes

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Toyota hands Rally1 debut to rising WRC star in Latvia

Pajari and co-driver Enni Malkonen will step up from driving Toyota GR Yaris Rally2 car in WRC2 to pilot a fourth GR Yaris Rally1 at the gravel rally that will make its WRC debut from 18-21 July.

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Best Euros underdogs

From shock winners to surprise semi-finalists and more, a look at the best underdogs in European Championship history...

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Latvia Sends Cars Seized From Drunk Drivers To Ukraine

Latvian drunk drivers are making an important -- if not entirely voluntary -- contribution to helping Ukraine fend off the Russian invasion.

International Business Times

Boston’s Kristaps Porzingis joins Latvian National Team’s roster for the Olympic Qualifying Tournament

This all hinges on Porzingis being healthy after the finals.

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Dutch pair face jail in Latvia after ‘helping refugees in act of compassion’

Group who crossed from Belarus included sister of one of the accused in case highlighting Latvia’s harsh migration laws

The Guardian - UK

Exit, pursued by a panda: the Brits bringing eye-popping Shakespeare to the Baltics

The Winter’s Tale is retold with a virtual reality plot set in Silicon Valley and hardly any lines from the original, staged at a bold Latvian theatre elevating English talent

The Guardian - UK

Eurovision 2024: The grand final running order and how to watch

Latvia, The Netherlands, Norway, Israel, Greece, Estonia, Switzerland, Georgia and Armenia are a few of the countries who have made it to the Eurovision final

Evening Standard

Is The Oruga Unitrack A Stroke Of Off-Road Genius Or An Accident Waiting To Happen?

Latvian startup Oruga presents its newest electric off-roader, the Unitrack. Is it off-road brilliance or an accident waiting to happen?

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Latvia is Becoming the Most Attractive Destination for Obtaining Permanent Residency in the EU for Investment in Real Estate

In recent years, there has been a noticeable increase in the trend of acquiring permanent residency in the European Union through investment in real estate.

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ERC star Sesks secures WRC Rally1 graduation with M-Sport

The deal will see Sesks and co-driver Francis Renars compete in back-to-back events in Poland (27-30 June) and their home round in Latvia (18-21 July).

Motorsport

Toyota to field Ogier and Rovanpera in WRC Portugal line-up

The reigning world champion squad has announced that it will field both of its part-time crews in the same event for the first time this season, on Portugal’s gravel roads from 9-12 May.Two-time world champion Rovanpera and eight-time WRC title winner Ogier will pilot GR Yaris Rally1 cars alongside full-timers…

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US Congress Approves 8M Military Aid To Baltic Nations

U.S. Congress allocates 8 million in military aid to Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania under the Baltic Security Initiative, enhancing regional security.

The Guardian - UK

No space, no power – and a hive of flaming bees: my teeny tiny off-grid house nightmare

Living in a minuscule home is so crazy, you’d have to be a lunatic to do it. And it turns out I am that lunatic …

France 24

Life across the Russian border: Young Latvians face an uncertain future

In Latvia, the war in Ukraine has rekindled fears of being attacked by Moscow's forces. The youngest citizens of this little-known Baltic country, which shares a nearly 300km-long border with Russia, now fear becoming a collateral victim of Moscow's war.

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Russians In Latvia Vote In Presidential Election, Protest Putin

Russian community's participation in Latvian presidential election reflects diverse opinions and civic engagement.

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Britain urged to consider conscription to deter Russian threat

Latvian foreign minister Krisjanis Karins said Britain should consider the model of ‘total defence’.

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Latvian Lawmaker Suspected Of Russian Intelligence Cooperation

Latvian lawmaker Tatjana Ždanoka faces investigation for alleged ties to Russian intelligence, sparking concerns in the EU.

The Guardian - UK

Nato should not appoint Mark Rutte without broader discussion, says Latvia

Foreign minister says candid talk has been lacking over secretary general’s post, as newer members feel they are being railroaded

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Latvia Extends Entry Restrictions On Russian Citizens Until 2025

Latvia extends entry restrictions for Russian citizens until 2025 in response to Ukraine conflict, with exceptions for residents and humanitarian cases. Le...

Evening Standard

UK and Nato urged to consider conscription as world leaders gather in Kyiv to mark Ukraine war anniversary

Latvia says conscription would be a “good idea” to ward off threat of Russia

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Latvia Urges Increased European Defense Spending After Trump Comments

Latvia emphasizes the need for European countries to increase defense spending in response to Trump's comments on NATO.

The Guardian - UK

Baltic League could be pioneer for cross-border football in Europe

Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia is thought by many to be the best region within Uefa boundaries to pilot an integrated league

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