Latvia’s government has extended restrictions on the entry of Russian citizens into the Baltic country until next year.

The Dutch government says it will not appeal a court ruling that Dutch forces unlawfully bombed a residential complex in Afghanistan in 2007, killing some 20 civilians, in a civil case.

Latvia has held general election that has been influenced by neighboring Russia’s attack on Ukraine.

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin says President Joe Biden has approved additional military aid to Ukraine worth up to $675 million.

A concrete obelisk topped by Soviet stars that was the centerpiece of a monument commemorating the Red Army’s victory over Nazi Germany has been taken down in Latvia’s capital of Riga.

Authorities in Latvia say they will tear down a Soviet-era monument on Tuesday that commemorates the Red Army’s victory over Nazi Germany.

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has tested positive for COVID-19 and is experiencing mild symptoms and will quarantine at home.

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has assured Lithuania and Latvia of NATO protection and American support.

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is warning that President Vladimir Putin could quickly order an invasion of Ukraine if he has a pretext for doing so.

Secretary of State Antony Blinken will meet separately with his Russian and Ukrainian counterparts at a time of tension over Russian military deployments on Ukraine’s borders.

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg is warning that the U.S.-led military organization must prepare for the worst as concern mounts that Russia could be preparing to invade Ukraine.

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According to NWS, the brief EF1 tornado was confirmed southeast of Blissfield and impacted the northwest and northern portions of Riga Township.

The New York Rangers have reached an agreement to hire Gerard Gallant as their next coach, a person with knowledge of the move tells The Associated Press.

Nick Paul scored in overtime on a 2-and-1 break with Ottawa Senators teammate Connor Brown and Canada won its 27th world hockey title, beating Finland 3-2 on Sunday night.

Andrew Mangiapane scored two goals to help Canada beat the United States 4-2 in the semifinals of hockey’s world championship.

The United States has advanced to the semifinals of hockey’s world championship with a 6-1 victory over Slovakia.

Tage Thompson had a goal and an assist and the United States won its fourth straight game in the world hockey championship, beating Norway 2-1.

Trevor Moore and 18-year-old Matty Beniers scored in a 1:47 span midway through the second period to help the United States beat Latvia 4-2 on Thursday in the world hockey championship.

Adam Henrique had two goals and an assist and Canada beat Norway 4-2 on Wednesday night in the world hockey championship for its first victory in four games.

Los Angeles Kings goaltender Cal Petersen made 18 saves as the United States beat Kazakhstan 3-0 to improve to 2-1 at the IIHF world hockey championship.

Matiss Kivlenieks made 38 saves and host Latvia beat Canada 2-0 on Friday in their world hockey opener.

DÜSSELDORF – DÜThe International Ice Hockey Federation will make a decision in the coming days on whether to pull its world championship from Belarus as pressure increases from sponsors over a crackdown on opposition groups in the country. “If we cancel the games in Minsk, I think we should make a decision until the end of the month. This is the maximum, as we have to choose another place where we can play the championship," IIHF president Rene Fasel told The Associated Press in a recent interview. Fasel met with longtime Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko in Minsk on Monday, saying he wanted to use the tournament to build bridges between Lukashenko and the opposition. Fasel is due to step down as IIHF president later this year after 27 years in charge.

From the forest trails of Sigulda, to the magical Rundle Palace and the white sand beaches of Liepja, here are 11 of the most beautiful places to visit in Latvia. The Neo-Gothic Sigulda Castle, also known as Sigulda New Castle, was built in the 19th century by Russian prince Dimitri Kropotkin. Sigulda zipline Zrglis, 14, Ja Poruka iela Street, Sigulda, LV-2150, Latvia; +371 283 833 33Aerodium Sigulda, Rgas - Vidzemes osejas 47. km, Sigulda, LV-2150, Latvia; +371 28 384 400KuldgaFew Latvian destinations can compete with Kuldga when it comes to charm and beauty. Mazmeotnes muia, Mazmeotne, Rundles pag., LV-3921, Latvia; +371 25 772 269Aglona BasilicaRecognized by the Holy See as an international shrine, Aglona Basilica is one of the most important and visited religious landmarks of Latvia. Aglona Bread Museum, Daugavpils iela 7, Aglona, Aglonas pagasts, LV-5304, Latvia; +371 29 287 044Aglona World War II Museum, Daugavpils iela 40, Aglona, Aglonas pagasts, LV-5304, Latvia; +371 22 484 848- Pavlo Fedykovych is a freelance travel journalist and blogger.