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Latvia Records Surge in COVID-19 Cases

(MENAFN) COVID-19 infections are surging across Latvia, with cases accelerating at an alarming pace. According to the Center for Disease Prevention and Control (CDC), the country recorded five fatalities linked to the virus last week. The CDC’s...

Latvia Probes Display of Russian Imperial Flag

(MENAFN) Law enforcement in Latvia have initiated an inquiry after a banner featuring the Russian Empire’s coat of arms was spotted on a private residence close to the eastern city of Rezekne, a state broadcaster reported. Earlier, Riga prohibited...

Missing Canadian Soldier in Latvia Confirmed Dead

(MENAFN) A Canadian soldier who went missing in Latvia earlier this month has been confirmed dead, the Canadian military announced on Sunday. The cause of death has not been disclosed. Warrant Officer George Hohl, a vehicle technician with the...

Canadian Soldier Disappears During NATO Mission in Latvia

(MENAFN) A Canadian soldier has gone missing while serving on a NATO mission in Latvia, the Baltic nation’s armed forces confirmed on Friday. In an official statement, the Latvian National Armed Forces announced that they had received confirmation...

Germany Clinches FIBA EuroBasket Title

(MENAFN) Germany were crowned FIBA EuroBasket champions following an 88-83 triumph against Türkiye on Sunday. The gripping encounter at Arena Riga featured two unbeaten national teams, with Türkiye’s Alperen Sengun emerging as the leading scorer...

Italy and Latvia join For Forest Group +

SLOVENIA, August 29 - The meeting in Maribor is intended to facilitate in-depth political dialogue on the current challenges facing the European forestry sector. The key topics of discussion are climate change and the role of forests as carbon...

Canada strengthens ties with Latvia and renews key NATO mission

CANADA, August 26 - Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, arrived in Latvia, where he will focus on strengthening transatlantic security and NATO efforts to deter Russian aggression on the Eastern Flank. In Riga, Prime Minister Carney met with...

Prime Minister Carney meets with Prime Minister of Latvia Evika Siliņa

CANADA, August 26 - Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, met with the Prime Minister of Latvia, Evika Siliņa. Prime Minister Carney and Prime Minister Siliņa emphasized the strong and growing bilateral relationship between Canada and Latvia....

Prime Minister Carney to strengthen Canada’s trade and security partnerships in Poland, Germany, and Latvia

CANADA, August 23 - Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, announced that he will travel to Poland, Germany, and Latvia, from August 25 to 27, 2025. He will be focused on strengthening relationships with European allies and advancing co-operation...

EU Weighs Complete Ban on Russian Tourists

(MENAFN) The European Commission is weighing a complete ban on Russian tourists entering the EU as part of its upcoming 19th sanctions package aimed at punishing Moscow for its ongoing aggression in Ukraine. Should this measure pass, it would...

Eurozone Posts 0.3 Percent Rally in July Industrial Output

(MENAFN) Industrial production in the eurozone edged up 0.3% in July compared to the previous month, partially recovering from June’s steep decline, according to figures released Tuesday by Eurostat. The result came in just below economists'...

Eurozone Industrial Output Increases in July

(MENAFN) Industrial activity in the eurozone climbed by 0.3% in July compared with the previous month, offsetting June’s steep drop, according to figures published on Tuesday by Eurostat. Analysts had anticipated a 0.4% monthly rise for July. The...

Brunner Says EU Cannot Completely Ban Visas on Russians

(MENAFN) The European Union is unable to compel all its member nations to cease issuing visas to Russian nationals, European Commissioner for Internal Affairs and Migration Magnus Brunner stated on Sunday. During a press briefing alongside Finnish...

Turkey defeats Greece in easy win to EuroBasket 2025 final

(MENAFN) Türkiye secured a commanding 94-68 victory over Greece on Friday, earning a spot in the FIBA EuroBasket 2025 final. The Turkish team dominated from the start, carrying a 49-31 lead into halftime at Arena Riga in Latvia. Ercan Osmani led...

Germany secures FIBA EuroBasket 2025 title

(MENAFN) Germany secured the FIBA EuroBasket championship following an 88-83 win against Türkiye on Sunday in a thrilling final at Arena Riga. Both national teams entered the match undefeated, with Türkiye’s Alperen Sengun leading all scorers with...

Printify Announces Amplified 2025: Empowering Entrepreneurs to Launch and Grow Online Stores

Taking place on Sept 25, Amplified will be broadcast worldwide from Printify´s studio as a free, 6-hour event packed with actionable advice and networking. WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, September 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Printify today...

Malaysia Day Recipe: Malaysian Dish using Latvian and Greece products

Chef Jia Le has reimagined heritage dishes with a modern twist, blending the richness of Malaysian classics with selected European ingredients. MALAYSIA, September 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Malaysia Day is more than just a commemoration of...

Pranamat Massage Mat Sets Debut Limited Autumn Shades: Caramel Mousse & Graphite Gray

Two new tones, Caramel Mousse and Graphite Gray, join the most premium, modern acupressure massage mat set for a mind-body ritual you can keep at home. RIGA, LATVIA, September 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Pranamat, the most premium, modern...

Erdogan Praises National Basketball Team

(MENAFN) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan applauded the national men’s basketball squad on Friday for progressing to the FIBA EuroBasket 2025 championship game. “I wholeheartedly congratulate our National Men’s Basketball Team for defeating...

Poland Approves NATO Deployment After Russian Drone Incident

(MENAFN) Polish President Karol Nawrocki on Sunday endorsed a resolution permitting the deployment of NATO forces in Poland in response to Russian drones entering the nation’s airspace. "The President of the Republic of Poland, Karol Nawrocki, has...