News from Latvia
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- The earliest known plague outbreak happened in what is now Russia 5,500 years ago. Scientists found the evidence in ancient teeth. · Meduza · 5h ago · EN
- Russia arrests the director of its military-themed Patriot Park on suspicion of bribery. (His predecessor was jailed for embezzlement.) · Meduza · 7h ago · EN
- Number of Russians with residence permits rose 61% in Spain after 2021, while falling in Latvia, Estonia, and Czechia · Meduza · 8h ago · EN
- Russia has brought its first known treason case based on tax payments to Ukraine · Meduza · 9h ago · EN
- Russian court sentences ‘Masyanya’ creator Oleg Kuvayev in absentia to four years over antiwar cartoon and ‘foreign agent’ violations · Meduza · 10h ago · EN
- Russia says it’s fighting scammers. Its latest proposals would push VPN services off Russian servers, tie eSIMs to devices, and expand telecom data retention. · Meduza · 10h ago · EN
- Putin authorizes Italian banking group UniCredit to spin off part of its Russian bank and sell the remaining business · Meduza · 11h ago · EN
- State media silently corrects poem in Putin quote after he misrecites lines Russians supposedly ‘absorb with their mother’s milk’ · Meduza · 11h ago · EN
- Plague may have resurfaced in Russia. But this isn’t the Black Death. · Meduza · 11h ago · EN
- NHL regular-season goals champion Alexander Ovechkin says this season will be his last · Meduza · 11h ago · EN
- India is one of Russia’s biggest energy buyers. Can it also help broker peace with Ukraine? · Meduza · 12h ago · EN
- Ukraine’s path into the EU may come with a catch for its farmers: limits on subsidies and market access · Meduza · 12h ago · EN
- Russian tennis star Daniil Medvedev disqualified from Beijing semifinal against Novak Djokovic after hitting spectator in face with ball · Meduza · 12h ago · EN
- Kremlin tells Russians to ignore ‘rumors’ of a possible plague outbreak in Siberia. U.S. and EU officials say they’re monitoring the situation. · Meduza · 12h ago · EN
- Denied asylum in the U.S., imprisoned in Russia. Activist Leonid Melekhin gets 6 years for ‘justifying terrorism.’ · Meduza · 12h ago · EN
- Russian strikes leave Ukraine with almost no spare locomotives, further complicating grain exports · Meduza · 12h ago · EN
- An activist challenged Russian officials after they blocked his protest against election fraud. Now he’s been jailed on drug charges and accused of ‘involvement in a Ukrainian armed group.’ · Meduza · 12h ago · EN
- Sochi’s former mayor reportedly left to fight in Ukraine. Authorities brought him back, and a court has now sentenced him to 15 years for bribery. · Meduza · 13h ago · EN
- Washington Capitals hockey star Alexander Ovechkin to launch his own beer brand in Russia · Meduza · 13h ago · EN
- Russian military deserter kills and dismembers three women · Meduza · 13h ago · EN
- Russia strikes Ukraine’s Kharkiv, killing three and injuring more than 30 · Meduza · 14h ago · EN
- Munition falls near Moldovan checkpoint on border with Ukraine, injures border guard · Meduza · 15h ago · EN
- Estonia moves troops closer to Russian border under ‘active defense’ program · Meduza · 16h ago · EN
- Armenia has long been one of the easiest places for Russians to relocate. New residency rules are about to make staying there more complicated. · Meduza · 17h ago · EN
- Ukraine touts gains from Operation Vivaldi as Russia claims major encirclements. What’s really happening on the battlefield? · Meduza · 18h ago · EN
- Lukoil’s foreign asset sale becomes part of U.S.–Russia talks on ending Ukraine war, NYT reports · Meduza · 20h ago · EN
- Germany denies Russian art student a visa citing ‘security threat.’ Rights advocates call it a dangerous precedent. · Meduza · 21h ago · EN
- White House says it’s monitoring reports of plague in Russia, ‘assessing options’ · Meduza · 21h ago · EN
- Kyiv starts installing turrets to defend against jet-powered drones · Meduza · 21h ago · EN
- Tu-95MS bomber crashed in Russia, killing eight officers. Some helped organize missile strikes on Ukraine. · Meduza · 21h ago · EN
Latest about Latvia from around the world
- Fake NATO deaths, Epstein claims and drones: how Russia targets elections in the Baltics · Euronews · 1h ago · EN
- Latvian PM holds onto power as Russia-Ukraine war shapes election · EUobserver · yesterday · EN
- Latvia's pro-Ukraine party wins parliamentary election by wide margin · The Kyiv Independent · yesterday · EN
- Latvia's pro-European ruling party wins election as populists gain ground · Euronews · yesterday · EN
- Pro-Ukraine governing coalition wins 35% in Latvian election · Toronto Star · yesterday · EN
- Pro-Ukraine governing coalition wins 35% in Latvian election · The Republic · yesterday · EN
- Pro-Europe Latvian PM wins poll dominated by Russia, social worries · Le Monde · yesterday · EN
- Latvian PM’s election win boosts chances for pro-Ukraine coalition · Politico Europe · yesterday · EN
- Latvian PM on track to lead pro-Ukraine coalition after election win · Straits Times · yesterday · EN
- Latvia’s United List Party Wins Record 42 Parliamentary Seats Backing Kulbergs · Bloomberg Politics · yesterday · EN
- Latvia PM Kulbergs wins election held under shadow of Ukraine war · Cyprus Mail · yesterday · EN
- Latvia PM Kulbergs wins election held under shadow of Ukraine war · New Straits Times · Oct 4, 2026 · EN
- Latvian partial election results suggest pro-European choice · Le Monde · Oct 4, 2026 · EN
- Latvia's PM wins election under shadow of Ukraine war · The West Australian · Oct 4, 2026 · EN
- From its colourful capital to forests, feasts and lush lakes, Latvia serves up one special summer escape · The Sun · Oct 3, 2026 · EN
- Latvia exit polls put PM's pro-Ukraine party ahead but coalition partners stumble · France 24 · Oct 3, 2026 · EN
- Latvia Election 2026: Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs’ United List Leads Exit Polls Amid Significant Populist Gains · The Sunday Guardian · Oct 3, 2026 · EN
- Latvia election: Pro-Ukraine PM Kulbergs set to retain power after historic victory for his United List party · Deutsche Welle · Oct 3, 2026 · EN
- Latvia: Ruling party leads in exit polls amid populist gains · Deutsche Welle · Oct 3, 2026 · EN
- Polls open in Latvia against backdrop of perceived Russia threat · Al Jazeera · Oct 3, 2026 · EN
- Latvians vote for a new parliament as fears of Russian hybrid attacks loom · Toronto Star · Oct 3, 2026 · EN
- Latvians vote in parliamentary election amid concerns over rising cost of living and Russia · Euronews · Oct 3, 2026 · EN
- Latvia votes in parliamentary election amid rising costs · Deutsche Welle · Oct 3, 2026 · EN
- In Latvia, the rise of political parties close to Russia sparks concern ahead of parliamentary elections · Le Monde · Oct 3, 2026 · EN
- Latvia votes with Russia’s shadow, Premier Kulbergs aims for reconfirmation /Adnkronos · Adnkronos · Oct 2, 2026 · EN
- LMT Group and Novaspace partner to develop strategy for 5G/6G satellite communications hub in Latvia · SpaceNews · Oct 1, 2026 · EN
- Latvian Defense Minister Says Russia's Hybrid Attacks, Not Nuclear Rhetoric, Are The Main Concern · Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty · Oct 1, 2026 · EN
- World News in Brief: Storm clouds over Gaza, deadly obstacles face Mexican women rights defenders, Latvia booze ban proves lifesaver · UN News · Sep 30, 2026 · EN
- The blood grain train rolling through the Baltics · The European Correspondent · Sep 30, 2026 · EN