Yad Vashem denounces Latvia closing investigation on 'Butcher of Riga' Herberts Cukurs

Yad Vashem, the Holocaust Martyrs’ and Heroes’ Remembrance Authority, condemned Latvia's Prosecution Office's decision to close the investigation into the "infamous Latvian war criminal and Nazi collaborator Herberts Cukurs for his role in the …

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 …

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.

Saab receives order for RBS 70 NG from Latvia

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. …

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.  …

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. …

Germany, Latvia, Norway Jointly Procure Anti-Tank Mines 

Germany, Latvia, and Norway have signed a multilateral procurement agreement for the DM 22 anti-tank mine. The agreement will ensure efficient procurement and interoperability among the NATO allies, with delivery scheduled in early 2027. Meanwhile, the …