Latvia
Popular Israeli singer Yehoram Gaon marries partner Ella Lusa at age 86
The couple reportedly first met on Facebook, after Lusa sent Gaon a message as a fan of his work. The two began talking on Skype, eventually met in person, and started dating.
Israel struggles in World Cup qualifiers, faces 'uphill battle' after disastrous opening window
Herzog to receive credentials from six new ambassadors
'Man the Hunter' challenged: Stone Age graves show women buried with toolkits too
Cats recover from COVID-19 very quickly, scientists want to find out why
It is unclear what fallout the findings of this study will have for Israel, which has a famously large population of feral felines roaming the streets and alleys.
Riga Holocaust Museum at risk of closing over new lease concerns
"In our opinion, the present version of the contract jeopardizes the future of the museum," said Dr. Rabbi Menachem Barkahan.
Rivlin receives credentials of five new ambassadors to Israel
New ambassadors from Belgium, Uzbekistan, Sweden, Norway and Latvia presented credentials to President Reuven Rivlin during a ceremony held at the President's house.
Riga Holocaust Museum avoids closure with new lease agreement
The museum will remain on the property free of charge.
After rent hike, Holocaust museum in Latvia could close
The museum will decide whether or not it can accept the terms of the new lease by Oct. 27.
Latvian Jewish org. urges parliament to push property restitution forward
While Latvia has worked to ensure the preservation of the memory of the Holocaust and promote education and historical study on the subject, progress on property restitution has remained slow.
NATO puts defense plan for Poland, Baltics into action – officials
The plan for Poland, Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia, details of which are classified, was drawn up at their request after Russia annexed Crimea from Ukraine in 2014.
Latvian beach resort opens new luxury synagogue
The new synagogue is a milestone for the 10,000 Jews of Latvia.
Latvians honor Nazi collaborators in commemoration march
Veterans taking part in the march were supported by a large group of people holding Latvian flags, flowers and signs, while some also wore military uniforms sporting swastikas and Nazi SS insignia.
Latvian FM decries ‘disproportionate’ response to Gaza riots
However, he also added that Israel is "responding in a proportionate way" to missile attacks.
