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Rheinmetall to Build Ammunition Plant in Latvia
Rheinmetall, a German defense company, will build an ammunition plant in Latvia, creating a joint venture with a 51% stake, investing €275 million, and generating 150 jobs, to produce tens of thousands of artillery shells annually starting in 2027.
Rheinmetall to Build Ammunition Plant in Latvia
Rheinmetall, a German defense company, will build an ammunition plant in Latvia, creating a joint venture with a 51% stake, investing €275 million, and generating 150 jobs, to produce tens of thousands of artillery shells annually starting in 2027.
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48% Bias Score
Latvian Court Reinstates "Dozhd" TV License, NEPLP to Appeal
A Riga court overturned the Latvian National Council for Electronic Media (NEPLP)'s decision to revoke the broadcasting license of the Russian opposition TV channel "Dozhd" on July 16, 2024, due to concerns about national security and public order, which stemmed from a presenter's remarks and a map ...
Latvian Court Reinstates "Dozhd" TV License, NEPLP to Appeal
A Riga court overturned the Latvian National Council for Electronic Media (NEPLP)'s decision to revoke the broadcasting license of the Russian opposition TV channel "Dozhd" on July 16, 2024, due to concerns about national security and public order, which stemmed from a presenter's remarks and a map ...
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32% Bias Score
Lithuania Restricts Russian Residents' Travel to Russia and Belarus
Lithuania implemented a new rule limiting Russian residents' travel to Russia and Belarus to once every three months unless for work or humanitarian reasons, stricter than Latvia's advisory approach, causing tension among residents.
Lithuania Restricts Russian Residents' Travel to Russia and Belarus
Lithuania implemented a new rule limiting Russian residents' travel to Russia and Belarus to once every three months unless for work or humanitarian reasons, stricter than Latvia's advisory approach, causing tension among residents.
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56% Bias Score
Five Countries Elected to UN Security Council
Bahrain, Colombia, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Latvia, and Liberia were elected as non-permanent UN Security Council members on October 3, 2023, for a two-year term starting January 1, 2026, replacing five outgoing members. Latvia's election is its first to the council.
Five Countries Elected to UN Security Council
Bahrain, Colombia, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Latvia, and Liberia were elected as non-permanent UN Security Council members on October 3, 2023, for a two-year term starting January 1, 2026, replacing five outgoing members. Latvia's election is its first to the council.
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28% Bias Score
Flow": Latvian Animated Film's Monumental Success in Mexico
The Latvian animated film "Flow," with a budget of nearly $4 million, has grossed over $36 million worldwide, winning several awards, and is celebrating its Mexican success with a free screening in Mexico City's Zócalo on April 30th, 2025, attended by its director Gints Zilbalodis.
Flow": Latvian Animated Film's Monumental Success in Mexico
The Latvian animated film "Flow," with a budget of nearly $4 million, has grossed over $36 million worldwide, winning several awards, and is celebrating its Mexican success with a free screening in Mexico City's Zócalo on April 30th, 2025, attended by its director Gints Zilbalodis.
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40% Bias Score
Latvia Rules Out Ukrainian Territorial Concessions in Peace Talks
Latvian Foreign Minister Baiba Braze rules out Ukraine conceding occupied territories in peace negotiations, stresses the need for long-term military support for Ukraine, and highlights the risks of hybrid warfare from Russia.
Latvia Rules Out Ukrainian Territorial Concessions in Peace Talks
Latvian Foreign Minister Baiba Braze rules out Ukraine conceding occupied territories in peace negotiations, stresses the need for long-term military support for Ukraine, and highlights the risks of hybrid warfare from Russia.
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48% Bias Score
Russian Drone Debris Found in Latvia and Poland After Airspace Violations
Debris from a Russian Gerbera drone and a possible missile used to shoot it down were found in Latvia and Poland, respectively, following multiple drone incursions into Polish airspace the week prior.
Russian Drone Debris Found in Latvia and Poland After Airspace Violations
Debris from a Russian Gerbera drone and a possible missile used to shoot it down were found in Latvia and Poland, respectively, following multiple drone incursions into Polish airspace the week prior.
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24% Bias Score
£2 Million Cost for Latvian Serial Killer's UK Imprisonment
Viktors Dembovskis, a Latvian serial rapist who murdered 17-year-old Jeshma Raithatha in London in 2005, will cost UK taxpayers over £2 million due to the inability to deport him to Latvia, where his life sentence could not be guaranteed.
£2 Million Cost for Latvian Serial Killer's UK Imprisonment
Viktors Dembovskis, a Latvian serial rapist who murdered 17-year-old Jeshma Raithatha in London in 2005, will cost UK taxpayers over £2 million due to the inability to deport him to Latvia, where his life sentence could not be guaranteed.
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48% Bias Score
Latvia Wins U.N. Security Council Seat, Pledges Peace Efforts in Ukraine and Middle East
Latvia won a seat on the U.N. Security Council with 178 of 188 votes, pledging to prioritize peace in Ukraine and the Middle East, focusing on aid to Gaza and pressuring Russia while supporting Ukraine's self-defense.
Latvia Wins U.N. Security Council Seat, Pledges Peace Efforts in Ukraine and Middle East
Latvia won a seat on the U.N. Security Council with 178 of 188 votes, pledging to prioritize peace in Ukraine and the Middle East, focusing on aid to Gaza and pressuring Russia while supporting Ukraine's self-defense.
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44% Bias Score
Latvia Warns of Potential Russian Saboteurs
Latvia's intelligence agency warns of possible Russian saboteurs disguised as tourists or hikers, citing increased arson and sabotage near military sites; citizens are urged to report suspicious individuals to authorities.
Latvia Warns of Potential Russian Saboteurs
Latvia's intelligence agency warns of possible Russian saboteurs disguised as tourists or hikers, citing increased arson and sabotage near military sites; citizens are urged to report suspicious individuals to authorities.
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44% Bias Score
Latvia Closes Investigation into Nazi Collaborator Herberts Cukurs, Sparking Outrage".
Herberts Cukurs, known as the "Butcher of Riga," a senior operative in the Arajs Kommando responsible for the deaths of tens of thousands of Jews during the Holocaust, is the subject of a closed Latvian investigation, prompting condemnation from Yad Vashem, who offered further evidence for prosecuti...
Latvia Closes Investigation into Nazi Collaborator Herberts Cukurs, Sparking Outrage".
Herberts Cukurs, known as the "Butcher of Riga," a senior operative in the Arajs Kommando responsible for the deaths of tens of thousands of Jews during the Holocaust, is the subject of a closed Latvian investigation, prompting condemnation from Yad Vashem, who offered further evidence for prosecuti...
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40% Bias Score
Flow" Wins Oscar: Low-Budget Animation's Triumph
Flow," a dialogue-free Latvian animated film made on a £3 million budget using Blender, won an Oscar for best animated feature, showcasing the power of creative vision despite resource limitations.
Flow" Wins Oscar: Low-Budget Animation's Triumph
Flow," a dialogue-free Latvian animated film made on a £3 million budget using Blender, won an Oscar for best animated feature, showcasing the power of creative vision despite resource limitations.
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16% Bias Score
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