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Soviet monuments are being toppled – this gives the spaces they occupied a new meaning

In the Latvian capital of Riga, an 80-metre concrete obelisk came crashing down in late August to the loud cheers of a nearby crowd. It was created to commemorate the Soviet Army’s capture of Latvia in 1944. Days earlier in Estonia, another Soviet monument, this time of a tank adorned…

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German businessman on private jet that crashed in Baltic

A prominent German businessman was aboard the private jet that crashed into the Baltic Sea off Latvia after flying half way across Europe from Spain without responding to controllers' calls, his company, Quick Air, said on Monday.

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Four feared dead after private jet ‘carrying family of three’ crashes into Baltic Sea

Private jet was flying from Spain to Germany but disappeared from radar when over Baltic Sea

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Private jet crashes in Baltic Sea near Latvia as rescue mission launched

Air traffic reportedly lost contact with the jet, which was bound for Cologne, but continued north before losing altitude

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At Latvia's border with Russia, the line grows long, and tempers short

European sanctions on Russia over Ukraine have caused major traffic backups along the Latvian border. And truckers can feel the mounting tension between Russia and NATO members like Latvia.

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Statues Topple as Europe Purges Communist Monuments

In the Latvian capital of Riga, an obelisk that soared high above a park to commemorate the Soviet Army’s capture of that nation in 1944 was toppled last week. It crashed into a pond to the cheers of those watching. Days earlier in Estonia, a replica of a Soviet tank…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Statues topple as Europe purges communist monuments

Russia's invasion of Ukraine has led to a renewed push to topple the last remaining monuments to the Soviet army that remained in Europe

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Timeline: The Gorbachev era and the collapse of the Soviet Union

Here is a timeline of some key events over the nearly seven years that Mikhail Gorbachev, who died on Tuesday at age 91, held power in the Soviet Union.

Reuters

EU Split over Russia Visa Ban, Weighs Ukraine Army Training

European Union nations were divided Tuesday over whether to slap a broad visa ban on Russian citizens, torn between a desire to ramp up pressure on President Vladimir Putin and concern about punishing people who may not even support his war on Ukraine. The 27-nation EU already tightened visa restrictions…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Massive Obelisk At Soviet WWII Memorial Is Toppled Into Pond With A Splash

Zenger News obtained a statement from the Latvian State police on Thursday, August 25.

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Robbie Neilson reveals Hearts masterplan to stop Mesut Ozil as he sets brash Europa Conference League target

Istanbul Basaksehir, Fiorentina and Latvian champions RFS lie in wait in a tantalising Group A.

Daily Record

Watch as Latvia topples Soviet-era monument which paid tribute to the Red Army

The monument was built in 1985 when Latvia was part of the USSR

Evening Standard

Soviet-era monument's iconic obelisk comes down in Latvia

A concrete obelisk with Soviet stars at the top that was the centerpiece of a monument commemorating the Red Army’s victory over Nazi Germany has been taken down in Latvia’s capital

The Independent UK

Commentary: Putin’s war in Ukraine is making shameful history for Russia once again

Tuesday marked an uncomfortable anniversary for Russian President Vladimir Putin. On that day in 1939, Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union entered into a partnership that paved the way for war just one week later. Defending Soviet dictator Josef Stalin’s decision to formally collaborate with Adolf Hitler to secretly carve…

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Baltic states, Poland and Finland could ban Russian tourists, says Lithuania

European Union members Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland and Finland, which all share a border with Russia, may stop Russian tourists from entering their countries if the EU does not enact a union-wide ban, Lithuania's foreign minister said on Tuesday.

The Independent UK

Latvia to topple Soviet-era monument a week after Estonia

Authorities in Latvia say they will tear down a Soviet-era monument on Tuesday that commemorates the Red Army’s victory over Nazi Germany

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Northern Ireland squad announced for World Cup qualifiers

Kenny Shiels' side take on Luxembourg and Latvia next month to complete their qualification campaign

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RFS vs Linfield TV and live stream details announced for Euro tie

Linfield take on RFS in Latvia on Thursday evening in the first leg of their Europa Conference League play-off

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Latvia, Estonia withdraw from China cooperation group

Latvia and Estonia have withdrawn from a cooperation framework between China and over a dozen Central and Eastern European countries on Thursday, following in the footsteps of Lithuania which withdrew last May.

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Latvia Parliament calls Russia a state sponsor of terrorism

Latvia’s Parliament has declared Russia a “state sponsor of terrorism” for attacks on civilians during the war in Ukraine and has urged other countries to follow suit

Reuters

Latvia designates Russia a "state sponsor of terrorism" over Ukraine war

Latvia's parliament on Thursday designated Russia as a "state sponsor of terrorism" over the war in Ukraine and called on Western allies to impose more comprehensive sanctions on Moscow in order to bring an end to the conflict.

Reuters

Moscow condemns Latvia's designation of Russia as state sponsor of terrorism

(This content was produced in Russia, where the law restricts coverage of Russian military operations in Ukraine.)

The Independent UK

Austin pledges military training, support for Baltics

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said the U.S. will conduct more more military exercises with Baltic nations such as Latvia, and look to provide increased training

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2022 World Junior Hockey Championship: Latvia vs. Finland live stream, TV channel, start time, how to watch

Latvia will meet Finland in the second game of the day in the 2022 World Junior Hockey Championship on Tuesday night at Rogers Place.

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Meet a WGM, FIDE official, politician and banking expert — all rolled into one

Latvian Dana Reizniece-Ozola has represented her country in eight Olympiads

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