Latvia

French fighter jet shoots down Russian drone over NATO territory as security incidents escalate

The Latvian army, without saying who had launched the drone, said it had entered from Russia "as a result of Russian electromagnetic warfare."

 Latvian, French and NATO flags flutter in front of a French Rafale fighter jet of the NATO Baltic Air Policing mission, in the Lielvarde air base, Latvia April 14, 2026.
THE PATH leading into the Rumbula Forest, appearing pastoral today.

Rumbula Forest: Latvia’s forgotten mass graves

Jeffrey Epstein is seen in this image released by the Department of Justice in Washington, DC, US, on December 19, 2025

Latvia launches human trafficking probe after Epstein Files included Latvian models' information

YEHORAM GAON

Popular Israeli singer Yehoram Gaon marries partner Ella Lusa at age 86


Ben-Hur new Knesset diplomatic adviser

Previous adviser Dan Ashval is appointed ambassador to Finland; Ben-Hur previously served as ambassador to Vatican, Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia.

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Jewish Agency plays matchmaker

Na'ale is a Jewish Agency program which brings Jewish youth to Israel from former Soviet states.

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Nat’l team survives dismal 4th to beat Italy in final game

Wins against Latvia and Italy ensured that Israel ended the European Championships on a positive note.

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Blue-and-white breaks the goose-egg

Israel notches its first victory with 91-88 squeaker over Latvia; too little, too late.

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Eurobasket 2011: Three games, three losses for Israel

Team now faces Latvia in Siauliai, Lithuania.

The Jerusalem Post

A kosher visit to one of the most beautiful places on earth

Iceland remains a breathtaking land of volcanoes, hot springs, geysers, craters, glacial lakes and glaciers.

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Blue-and-white blown out by Belarus

Israeli women drop second straight contest in Bydgoszcz, Poland, falling 68-41 to a Belarus side that just kept on getting stronger as the game went on.

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Israel takes care of business, beats Latvia 2-1

Benayoun scores in 2nd game back; nat’l team still in 3rd in after Greece, Croatia win.

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Israel heads for Riga in prime position

Optimistic yet wary blue-and-white still stinging from recent losses to Latvia.

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A sad attempt to hide the truth

Why does one Latvian town reject a memorial to residents murdered in the Holocaust?

The Jerusalem Post