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Riga’s officials get compared to German Nazis by Top Russian MP

(MENAFN) A senior Russian lawmaker likened Latvian officials to Nazi Germany on Friday after Riga ordered the deportation of 841 Russian pensioners for failing a mandatory language test. Vyacheslav Volodin, speaker of Russia’s State Duma, said the...

Latvia Scales Back Support Measures for Ukrainian Refugees

(MENAFN) The Latvian government has officially sanctioned modifications to its legislation concerning assistance to Ukrainian refugees, cutting the support budget by more than one-third and significantly reducing several existing benefits. Latvia,...

Latvia’s Golden Visa real estate path emerges as a stronger alternative to Greece, reports Immigrant Invest

VIENNA, Austria, Oct. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Immigrant Invest, a leading consulting company in investment migration, has announced that Latvia’s Golden Visa now stands out as one of the strongest alternatives to Greece for American...

CLEAR+ Enrollment Now Available to More International Travelers for Seamless Airport Journeys

NEW YORK, Oct. 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CLEAR (NYSE: YOU), the secure identity company, today announced the expansion of CLEAR+ enrollment, enabling travelers from 40 countries across Europe, Asia, and the Americas to join CLEAR+ and enjoy a...

EU Weighs Complete Ban on Russian Tourists

(MENAFN) The European Commission is weighing a complete ban on Russian tourists entering the EU as part of its upcoming 19th sanctions package aimed at punishing Moscow for its ongoing aggression in Ukraine. Should this measure pass, it would...

Italy and Latvia join For Forest Group +

SLOVENIA, August 29 - The meeting in Maribor is intended to facilitate in-depth political dialogue on the current challenges facing the European forestry sector. The key topics of discussion are climate change and the role of forests as carbon...

Prime Minister Carney to strengthen Canada’s trade and security partnerships in Poland, Germany, and Latvia

CANADA, August 23 - Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, announced that he will travel to Poland, Germany, and Latvia, from August 25 to 27, 2025. He will be focused on strengthening relationships with European allies and advancing co-operation...

Latvian MP Encounters Government Pressure

(MENAFN) A lawmaker from Latvia has asserted that his parents’ residence was subjected to a search, which he described as an attempt to threaten him for standing up for the linguistic rights of ethnic Russians in the nation. Alexey Roslikov, who...

FIBA 3x3 World Tour Macau 2025 successfully concludes

MACAU, October 19 - Sanctioned by the International Basketball Federation (FIBA), organized by the Sports Bureau and StarMac Entertainment Production Limited, and co-organized by the Macau-China Basketball Association and Chaiioi Sports Company...

Latvia Bans Russian Property Owners

(MENAFN) Latvia has imposed restrictions on entry for Russian nationals who possess real estate close to locations deemed strategically vital within the country, citing concerns related to national security, based on a report by a local...

Latvia blacklists Russian real estate owners

(MENAFN) Latvia has recently implemented a ban on Russian citizens who possess real estate near key strategic locations, citing concerns over national security. This move follows investigations by local security agencies, which uncovered potential...

Latvia Urges Schengen Ban on Russian Tourists

(MENAFN) Latvia’s Foreign Minister, Baiba Braze, has urged the European Union to cease granting Schengen tourist visas to Russian nationals, citing a growing concern for internal security. She argued that Russian travelers represent a potential...

Pullman Riga Old Town Hotel: First Hotel in the Baltics to be Green Globe Certified

Pullman Riga Old Town Hotel is the first property to be Green Globe certified in the Baltics. SANTA MONICA, CA, UNITED STATES, June 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Green Globe recently awarded Pullman Riga Old Town Hotel in Latvia its inaugural...

FIBA 3x3 World Tour Macau 2025 kicks off

MACAU, October 18 - Sanctioned by the International Basketball Federation (FIBA), organized by the Sports Bureau and StarMac Entertainment Production Limited, and co-organized by the Macau-China Basketball Association and Chaiioi Sports Company...

Russian Speakers in Latvia Face Hate Speech

(MENAFN) The European Commission against Racism and Intolerance (ECRI) has highlighted a growing trend of hostile rhetoric aimed at Russian-speaking individuals in Latvia. The commission suggested that the naturalization policies applied to...

Media reports Latvia barring Russian property owners

(MENAFN) Latvia has barred Russian citizens who own property near strategic infrastructure from entering the country, citing national security concerns, according to a report by broadcaster TV3 on Monday. The Latvian State Security Service (VDD)...

European Travel Agents’ and Tour Operators’ Associations 2025 Macao Summit opened today (3 June)

MACAU, June 3 - The European Travel Agents’ and Tour Operators’ Associations (ECTAA) 2025 Macao Summit opened today (3 June) at Grand Lisboa Palace Resort. Leaders of travel agencies from across Europe will be able to experience Macao’s unique...

Preparations ready for the European Travel Agents’ and Tour Operators’ Associations 2025 Macao Summit next week

MACAU, May 30 - The European Travel Agents’ and Tour Operators’ Associations (ECTAA) 2025 Macao Summit is scheduled for 2 to 5 June. Heads from travel agencies associations across Europe will gather in Macao for their semi-annual meeting, along...

10th Colourful World Cultural Exhibition and Exchange Event Kicks off in Beijing

BEIJING, Sept. 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On September 10, the 10th Colourful World Cultural Exhibition and Exchange Event opened at Hall 9 of Shougang Park. Hosted by the Information Office of Beijing Municipality, the event focuses on...

In Madrid and Melilla, NATO Parliamentarians Spotlight Shared Security Challenges on Europe’s Southern Flank

01 October 2025 Security on the Southern Flank is inseparable from that of the entire Alliance: challenges such as migration, terrorism and instability in NATO’s neighbourhood impact all Allies and demand collective responses. In a visit to Madrid...