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


NATO, European states and US monitoring Wagner revolt in Russia

Poland, the UK, France, and other Europeans states have begun discussing the situation in Russia.

 Fighters of Wagner private mercenary group speak with a Russian service member in a street near the headquarters of the Southern Military District in the city of Rostov-on-Don, Russia, June 24, 2023.

Thinking about traveling this summer? Here are some cheaper cities to visit in Europe

With summer approaching, many are beginning to plan their next vacation abroad with the aim to stay on a lower budget.

Travel during corona

Israel and Latvia sign new memorandum on cultural cooperation

At the press conference in honor of the show "In the Tunnel" of the Gesher Theater

Jewish philanthropy and leadership in Eastern Europe - opinion

During this mission, Cabinet members from all over North America memorialized the past, experienced the present, and learned about the Jewish communal dreams for the future.

 MEMBERS OF Jewish Federations of North America’s National Young Leadership Cabinet pose with President Isaac Herzog during the 2022 International Study Mission in Israel.

Russian media releases declassified documents on the Holocaust – report

Russia has released new documents claiming that Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania were highly involved in the murder of Jews during the Holocaust.

 Members of Latvian Auxiliary Police assemble a group of Jews, Liepāja, July, 1941.

‘Israel should be a global NATO partner’

Rihards Kols, Latvian Parliament member and Foreign Affairs Committee chair, speaks to ‘Post’ after attending ELNET Conference

 PLENARY SESSION on the Treatment of Minorities in the Middle East

Israel has failed to fight Latvia, Lithuania's Holocaust distortion - opinion

A number of acclaimed films have shone a spotlight on the Holocaust in the Baltics. But Latvia and Lithuania have responded with Holocaust distortion.

 PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu holds a news conference with then-Latvian prime minister Maris Kucinskis, in 2018.

There is no antisemitism in Latvia, Riga City Council deputy chair says

Linda Ozola, deputy chair of the Riga City Council, talked to the Magazine about antisemitism, Latvian Jewry and Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

 LINDA OZOLA, deputy chair, Riga City Council.

Russian OSCE delegates walk out after 'Russian warship' quote

A Latvian delegate repeated the now famous quote the Ukrainian defenders of Snake Island made to an attacking Russian warship.

 Protestors stand outside Hofburg Palace as a Parliamentary Assembly of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) takes place in Vienna, Austria, February 23, 2023.

Fire breaks out at Latvian factory providing drones to Ukraine

Latvian media reported that employees at the drone production facility had said that the fire broke out after an explosion.

 A view shows a fire at the Edge Autonomy drone factory in Marupe, Latvia, February 7, 2023, in this picture obtained from social media.