Latvia
Following Rabbi Kook’s footsteps through Latvia and Lithuania to the roots of religious Zionism
Walking the lush, quiet Baltic landscapes where Rabbi Kook’s towering spiritual legacy was born.
Latvia issues air threat alert, rescinds after fighter jets shoot down drone
XTEND expands in Europe with Latvia's Atlas, adding thousands of robotic platforms to portfolio
El Al signs codeshare deal with Latvian flag carrier airBaltic, expanding northern European network
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.
European rabbis conclude meetings at Riga’s only surviving synagogue
The rabbis also prayed at the memorial of the destroyed Grand Synagogue.
Grapevine: 70th-anniversary damper?
This week's social news.
Man holding poster of soldiers killing Jews arrested at Nazi SS march in Latvia
The march in Latvia is currently the only public event in Europe and beyond honoring those who fought under the banner of SS, Nazi Germany’s elite security force.
