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Latvia becomes safe haven for Russians opposed to war in Ukraine

Since the start of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the Latvian capital Riga has become a hub of journalists, Russian intellectuals and Ukrainian refugees opposed to Russian President Vladimir Putin. Local Latvians, who are proud of their independence gained in 1991, do not want to turn back the clock. Hundreds…

France 24

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

'Drunk' Ryanair passenger saying 'darling I've only had one' is kicked off plane

Footage shows a Ryanair passenger eventually forced off a plane heading to Edinburgh from Riga by security after trying to deny that he was drunk and saying he had only had "one"

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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.

Reuters

Edinburgh Ryanair flyer thrown off flight after 'one drink' claim and 'darling' jibe

Footage filmed on an Edinburgh-bound flight from Riga, Latvia, shows a man being taken off the flight before take off after staff noticed he was drunk - but he wasn't too agreeable.

Edinburgh Live

All the places you can fly to for less than a tenner including Italy and Spain

Flights are currently available from the UK to Venice, Valencia, Riga, Dublin, Santander and Podgorica and a number of other destinations this month for less than £10

Daily Mirror

Couple accidentally propose to each other at same time with matching ring

Bee Nichols and James Kavanagh proposed to each other in the same moment while on holiday in Riga, Latvia. The special moment has been captured on camera by a nearby wildlife photographer

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UK to Announce Major New Artillery Package for Ukraine

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will on Monday announce a major new artillery package for Ukraine during a meeting of Nordic, Baltic and Dutch counterparts in Riga. Sunak will arrive in Latvia on Monday for the meeting to discuss ongoing efforts to counter Russian aggression in the Nordic and Baltic…

Asharq Al-Awsat

UK's Sunak to attend Baltic summit, meet UK troops in Estonia

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will meet his Nordic, Baltic and Dutch counterparts at the Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) summit in the Latvian capital Riga on Monday, before heading to Estonia to meet British and NATO troops, the government said.

Reuters

Best value Christmas market holiday breaks found in east, say money experts

Baltic capital headed list of the most affordable destinations in a Post Office survey

Wales Online

Best value European Christmas markets for Brits - from Berlin to Budapest

Riga in Latvia, Zagreb in Croatia, and Krakow in Poland have been judged to offer the best value Christmas break opportunities for people living in the UK by the Post Office

Daily Mirror

Eastern European cities ‘best for bargain breaks for Christmas market shoppers’

The Post Office looked at what the typical cost of a two-night break could be in 12 European cities.

The Independent UK

Hearts team news vs RFS as Robbie Neilson bids to keep qualification hopes alive at Tynecastle

The Jambos have picked up three points to date in the section with that victory coming in Riga against tonight's opposition. They would love to replicate that in front of a packed out Tynecastle under the lights.

Edinburgh Live

Craig Halkett Hearts return vs RFS in Riga was NOT rushed as he details injury recovery timeline

The Jambos have been without the key defender and summer recruit Kye Rowles for an extended period with Robbie Neilson's men suffering massively on the injury front this term.

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Hearts vs RFS on TV: Channel, kick-off time and live stream details for Europa Conference clash

Robbie Neilson's men picked up victory over the group bottom seeds in Riga and they will need another big three points and hope Fiorentina don't win to take qualification hopes into the final round of games.

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.

Edinburgh Live

Hearts team news vs Motherwell as Robert Snodgrass and Orestis Kiomourtzoglou decisions made

The Jambos picked up a huge confidence boosting win over RFS in the Europa Conference League in Riga on Thursday night and will be determined to get back to winning ways domestically ahead of the international break

The National (Scotland)

Lawrence Shankland admits fears miss could have cost Hearts

Hearts striker Lawrence Shankland admits he spent most of the second half against Riga FS worrying that an uncharacteristic miss in front of goal…

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Daily Record

Robbie Neilson dedicates Hearts win to travelling fans as he delivers injury update on Craig Halkett

Neilson was keeping his side's eyes focused on the prize despite their huge Conference League win in Riga.

The National (Scotland)

Three talking points as Hearts kick-start Conference League campaign with RFS win

Lawrence Shankland’s first-half penalty gave Hearts a deserved lead in Riga but the scoreline really ought to have been more commanding before…

Edinburgh Live

Craig Halkett's return will help Hearts as Robbie Neilson highlights 'stability' importance

The Tynecastle side have lost six of their last seven games in all competitions during a period in which they have been without several key men ahead of their clash in Riga against RFS

Edinburgh Live

Hearts star Andy Halliday on importance of RFS clashes in bid to make Conference League splash

Robbie Neilson's side suffered a 4-0 loss at Tynecastle last week in their opening game of the section against top seeds Istanbul Basaksehi but now face fourth-rated side RFS in Riga

Daily Record

Andy Halliday reveals frank Hearts 'chat' after Basaksehir mauling as he outlines battle plan for Rigas clash

Halliday knows the Jambos need to pick something up against Rigas on Thursday to stand any chance of advancing from the group.

Edinburgh Live

Hearts handed Europa Conference League warning as RFS star admits 'anything is possible'

The Latvian side grabbed a 1-1 draw in Florence against Serie A outfit Fiorentina to grab a very unexpected point in the section. Hearts face the fourth seeds in Riga this coming midweek.

Edinburgh Live

Hearts star Craig Halkett on Europa Conference League lesson as he targets points in Riga

The Hearts stopper is targeting his return from a hamstring injury with a Europa Conference League showdown against fourth seeds RFS Riga as they bid to points on the board in their section.

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