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Latvia to propose a public sex offenders register and chemical castration of paedophiles

In early 2016 Latvia’s Justice Ministry will produce a report, which publicly lists the names of paedophiles.  ...

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Talks continue over new government

RIGA - The first round of talks about the formation of a new Latvian government have been inconclusive, Latvian President Raimonds Vejonis told ...

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Latvia ready for admission of first 10 refugees in January

RIGA - After months of preparations, and months before that of negotiations at the EU level, all the while interspersed with protests and fierce...

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UNESCO names Latvian teacher among best in world

The small Latvian town of Cesis, according to UNESCO, is home to one of the best teachers in the world. Dana Narvaisa, a teacher ...

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Latvija in brief

Illegal crossings Over 500 people tried to cross the Latvian border illegally in 2015, Normunds Garba...

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Saeima plans Special Economic Zone for Latgale

RIGA - The Latvian government on Tuesday upheld the bill drafted by the Ministry for Environment and Regional Development (VARAM) about creation...

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Latvian DefMin hails competitiveness of Ukrainian Army

In an interview with Latvian television on December 16, Latvia’s Defence Minister Raimonds Bergmanis stated that the Ukrainian army now ha...

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Latvian police bust three pot farms

In late November 2015, Latvian police busted three marijuana farms in the country.  They also seized 12 kilograms...

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Outgoing Latvian P.M. - Terror threat lowest in Poland and Baltics

According to outline Latvian Prime Minister, Laimdota Straujuma, the Baltic States and Poland currently have the lowest terror threat levels.&nb...

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Latvian President: Russia using Syria to divert attention from Ukraine

According to Latvian President, Rajmonds Vejonis, Syria is a good method for Russia to divert international attention from its involvement in Uk...

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