Latvia claims insufficient evidence linking 'Butcher of Riga' to Holocaust atrocities, as Yad Vashem calls decision '...

The empty Warsaw Ghetto Square at the Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial in Jerusalem, during the Holocaust Remembrance Day, April 21, 2020. Today, Israel marks the annual memorial day commemorating the six million Jews killed by the Nazis during World War II. …

Yad Vashem condemns Latvia’s exoneration of ‘the butcher of Riga’

Yad Vashem, Israel’s national Holocaust remembrance center, condemned on Tuesday the decision by the Prosecution Office of the Republic of Latvia to close its case against Herberts Cukurs, the “Butcher of Riga,” believed to be personally responsible for …

Latvia concerned about Russians entering via Schengen zone back door

Russians and Belarusians are currenty banned from entering Latvia for the purposes of tourism and cannot cross the border from their home countries to do so. However, it appears that some are evading the ban by travelling to countries with a more friendly …

40% of people in Latvia have difficulty meeting their daily expenses and are unable to save - survey

RIGA - In Latvia, 40 percent of the population struggle to meet their daily expenses, save up money and protect their family finances, and are therefore perceived as vulnerable, representatives of Swedbank told LETA, citing a survey conducted by the …

Latvia reports rise in tertiary education, decline in pay gap

RIGA, April 22 (Xinhua) -- The share of Latvia's population with higher or tertiary education continues to grow, particularly among women, while the gender pay gap has been steadily decreasing, the Central Statistical Bureau (CSB) reported on Tuesday. …

Latvia closes case against 'butcher of Riga,' implicated in mass murder of Jews during Holocaust

The Latvian Prosecution Office closed earlier this month the investigation into Latvian war criminal Herberts Cukurs, widely known as "The Butcher of Riga," who was implicated in the murder of tens of thousands of Jews during the Holocaust.

Shortage of guide dogs for the blind in Latvia

Guide dogs are a relatively recent phenomenon in Latvia. After careful selection and training, the first service dog in Latvia, Teodors, was ready for work 13 years ago. An association is now named in his honor, where companion dogs are still trained. …

L3 Received Hawklink Modification | Germany, Latvia, Norway Sign DM 22 Deal | NZDF Poseidon Simulator Construction

Americas L3Harris Technologies Communication Systems has received a $10.99 million modification to a previously awarded contract to develop, test, produce, and support the AN/SRQ-4 Radio Terminal Set Common Data Link Hawklink for surface combatants. …

Saab receives order for RBS 70 NG from Latvia

Latvia's Ostapenko wins in Germany after high-octane performance

Ostapenko had never previously defeated Sabalenka in their previous three encounters put this time around the result was rarely in doubt. The winner earned 500 ranking points and, in addition to the cash prize of 925,000 US dollars, also a Porsche car.  …