Tag: Latvia
Estonia and Latvia demand the departure of Russian ambassadors
Relations between Tallinn and Moscow have further deteriorated in recent hours. After the announcement on Monday morning of the expulsion of the Estonian ambassador from Russia, Tallinn responded with a…
Explosion in gas pipeline between Latvia and Lithuania
An explosion occurred on Friday in a pipeline that transports gas between Latvia and Lithuania. The explosion caused the line to catch fire – and pictures show how flames, around…
A gas pipeline running between Latvia and Lithuania exploded in the northern part of Lithuania
The cause of the explosion is not yet known. The fire caused by the explosion has been extinguished. 20:43•Updated 21:04 An explosion has occurred in the gas pipeline running between…
This is how Latvia cuts ties with Russia
Palaces and monuments after the Soviet occupation are also at risk of being demolished or rebuilt. A new law also forces the Latvian Orthodox Church to cut ties with the…
TV channel Dožd, which escaped from Russia, will be allowed to continue operating in the Netherlands – was previously shown in Latvia, but was banned
The Latvian Communications Council revoked the license of Dožd, the television channel that fled Russia to Latvia, in December. Elsa Osipova, Ilmari Reunamäki Russian independent news channel Dožd confirms In…
President Niinistö in Latvia: Russia’s neighbors are the ones who need security guarantees
The leaders of the JEF countries decided in Riga to strengthen the Joint Expeditionary Force cooperation in the Baltic Sea region, the North Atlantic and the Arctic regions. They also…
It’s raining in Riga: Russian television Dojd banned in Latvia
The dissident Russian television Dojd, since December 8, has lost its authorization to broadcast in Latvia, a country of the European Union. The reasons justifying this ban reveal the vigilance…
Analysis: Latvia scored an own goal in the information war, and the Kremlin is known for its glee
Latvia’s decision confirms the grand narrative of Vladimir Putin’s administration that the outside world hates and despises Russians as a people, writes ‘s Russia correspondent Heikki Heiskanen. MOSCOW The reaction…
The channel that fled Putin’s regime to Latvia lost its license – CEO who stayed up all night to Meduza: I now regret everything
According to Latvia, Dožd has supported Russia in many of its broadcasts, has not subtitled its content in Latvian, and has financed terrorism. 14:48•Updated 15:54 Tuesday was a sad day…
Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia ban Russians from territory even with a visa
To put pressure on Russia, the European Union has just decided that Russian citizens will no longer be able to benefit from a reduced rate or a shortened period to…