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Nestlé's 'Froneri' to buy Latvian ice cream business
Specific financial details are not disclosed. The proposed transaction - which is still subject to approval by the Latvian Competition Council - will include only the ice cream business in Latvia, which will be set up as a separate legal entity...

REMINDER: New crossing rules in place on Latvia's eastern border
From 15th October 2025, the Latvia-Russia and the Latvia-Belarus border crossings at Grebņeva, Terehova and Pāternieki can only be crossed with prior registration in the Electronic Queue Reservation System (ERRS). With the introduction of the new...

Flu vaccination begins in Latvia
Vaccination against seasonal influenza has started in Latvian general practitioners' offices and vaccination clinics. Any child from six months to less than two years of age and those aged 60 years and over can get the vaccine free of charge....
Eng rout Latvia to reach World Cup; Portugal miss chance to book spot
London, Oct 15: England became the first country from Europe to qualify for the 2026 World Cup on Tuesday but Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal will have to wait after conceding a stoppage-time equaliser against Hungary. England won 5-0 at Latvia,...

Tougher security checks in force on third-country travellers in Latvia
Since Sunday, 12 October, third-country citizens entering the Schengen area for short stays of up to 90 days are subject to more thorough checks. The aim of this stricter security check is to prevent illegal migration and strengthen security in...

Pumpkin time at Latvian Nature Museum
From 22 to 26 October, the Latvian National Museum of Natural History will host the exhibition "Cucurbits and Peppers 2025", which will showcase around 250 pumpkin and gourd species, the museum has announced. The exhibition is organised by the...

Thomas Tuchel responds as England fans sing X-rated chant in Latvia clash
Thomas Tuchel gave a collected response to England fans who joked about his supporter complaints in their clash against Latvia. The Three Lions travelled to Riga for their latest World Cup qualifier a few days after they comfortably beat Wales 3-0...

Weekend will get colder in Latvia
The weather will become sunnier this weekend but cooler air from the north will arrive in Latvia, according to the weather forecasters. Thursday and Friday will be mostly cloudy, but clouds will decrease on Friday from the north-west. Rain is...

Islanders fire goalie coach Piero Greco 6 games into the season
EAST MEADOW, N.Y. (AP) — The New York Islanders fired goaltending coach Piero Greco, making the change at an unorthodox time just six games into his seventh season with the team and after winning three in a row. General manager Mathieu Darche...

Viktoria Amelina’s children’s book published in Latvia
Viktoria Amelina and the Latvian edition of her book Ekskavatora Ekas e-e-ēstāsti (E-e-estories of Eka the Excavator) Photo: Facebook/Victoria Amelina, Liels un mazs The book E-e-e-stories of Eka the Excavator by Ukrainian writer Viktoria Amelina...

Eng routs Latvia to reach World Cup

England dominate Latvia to secure FIFA World Cup 2026 qualification
Harry Kane netted a brace as England sealed its place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a commanding 5-0 win over Latvia in the qualifiers. Coach Thomas Tuchel made two changes from the side that defeated Wales, with Myles Lewis-Skelly coming in for...

Latvia vs England: Prediction, kick-off time, TV, live stream, team news, h2h results, odds
England will hope to officially seal their place at next summer’s World Cup finals when they travel to face Latvia on Tuesday night. Albania’s 1-0 win over Serbia in Belgrade on Saturday means the Three Lions can now secure top spot in...

Parquet Report: Don’t get your hopes up — this year’s Celtics are not a championship team
Whether you’re optimistic about this upcoming Boston Celtics season or it seems like you will never feel the same way you did when the C’s won the championship two seasons ago, it’s time to let my favorite sports team control my emotions for the...

Latvia Extends Ban On Flights Near The Border With Belarus
Through October 19. Riga said that the partial closure of Latvian airspace near the border with Belarus and Russia will remain in effect for at least another week. "The ban on flights in the border airspace with Russia and Belarus at an altitude...

England QUALIFY for the World Cup: Three Lions book place at next summer's tournament with two games to spare after 5-0 thrashing of Latvia
By MICHAEL PAVITT, SPORTS REPORTER Published: 16:38 EDT, 14 October 2025 | Updated: 20:13 EDT, 14 October 2025 England have secured their place at next summer's World Cup with two matches to spare after thrashing Latvia 5-0 in Riga. Harry Kane...

England player ratings as Harry Kane stars in Latvia thrashing to seal World Cup place
England have officially secured their place in next summer's World Cup after a resounding 5-0 victory over Latvia. Thomas Tuchel, who was brought on board with the explicit aim of ending 60 years of disappointment at the tournament set to take...

Reaction tests might be introduced on shared vehicles in Latvia
The Saeima Committee on Economic, Agrarian, Environmental and Regional Policy on Wednesday heard different opinions on the proposal of the Ministry of Transport to introduce an alcohol or other intoxicating substance reaction test before using...

Estonia bars entry of three Latvian MPs until end of local elections period
The Interior Ministry has barred three Latvian MPs, a Riga city councilor and two activists from entering Estonia until after election day over plans to attend an event organized by Olga Ivanova. On Monday, former Riigikogu member Olga Ivanova...

Thomas Tuchel makes admission on World Cup hopes after Latvia win - 'You can see it'
England celebrate qualifying for the 2026 World Cup(Image: Getty Images) Thomas Tuchel says his belief is growing that England can win the World Cup. The Three Lions boss has been brought in on an 18 month contract to deliver the biggest prize of...