Latvia
Rumbula Forest: Latvia’s forgotten mass graves
Beneath the quiet soil of Rumbula Forest lie some of the largest mass graves in the world, graves that hold the memories of 25,000 Jewish men, women, and children.
Latvia launches human trafficking probe after Epstein Files included Latvian models' information
Popular Israeli singer Yehoram Gaon marries partner Ella Lusa at age 86
Israel struggles in World Cup qualifiers, faces 'uphill battle' after disastrous opening window
Belgian town removes references to Latvian Nazi collaborators
A Belgian town is removing from a local square most of its references to a group of Latvian soldiers who were part of Nazi Germany’s SS forces after controversy.
5,000-year-old bubonic plague victim found in Latvia - study
The plague caused the Black Death, wiping out about a third of the global population in the Middle Ages, but research indicates the disease is thousands of years older than previously thought.
Cats recover from COVID-19 very quickly, scientists want to find out why
It is unclear what fallout the findings of this study will have for Israel, which has a famously large population of feral felines roaming the streets and alleys.
Riga Holocaust Museum at risk of closing over new lease concerns
"In our opinion, the present version of the contract jeopardizes the future of the museum," said Dr. Rabbi Menachem Barkahan.
Rivlin receives credentials of five new ambassadors to Israel
New ambassadors from Belgium, Uzbekistan, Sweden, Norway and Latvia presented credentials to President Reuven Rivlin during a ceremony held at the President's house.
Riga Holocaust Museum avoids closure with new lease agreement
The museum will remain on the property free of charge.
After rent hike, Holocaust museum in Latvia could close
The museum will decide whether or not it can accept the terms of the new lease by Oct. 27.
Latvian Jewish org. urges parliament to push property restitution forward
While Latvia has worked to ensure the preservation of the memory of the Holocaust and promote education and historical study on the subject, progress on property restitution has remained slow.
NATO puts defense plan for Poland, Baltics into action – officials
The plan for Poland, Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia, details of which are classified, was drawn up at their request after Russia annexed Crimea from Ukraine in 2014.
Latvian beach resort opens new luxury synagogue
The new synagogue is a milestone for the 10,000 Jews of Latvia.
