For Russian journalists here in Latvia, life is much safer. They play cat and mouse with Russian authorities who block their outlets, forcing them to switch platforms.

An undersea fiber optic cable between Latvia and Sweden was damaged on Sunday, likely as a result of external influence, Latvia said, triggering an investigation by local and NATO maritime forces ...

Latvia announced on Monday that it plans to bring back its military draft within the next few years. The country's defense minister said the conscription would "reduce the risk" of a Russian attack.

Latvia, which shares a border with Russia, says its military is not big enough to fend off its increasingly aggressive neighbor, and that is why it plans to bring back compulsory military service.

LANSING, Mich. - For nearly 30 years, the Michigan National Guard and the National Armed Forces of Latvia have collaborated under the Department of Defense National Guard Bureau State Partnership ...

For more on Latvia’s parades to actual SS soldiers see reports in JTA, the Jerusalem Post and Haaretz as well as Defending History’s Latvia page.

Latvia won its independence from Russia in 1920 and hockey is a source of national pride. "Celebrating the success of the Latvian hockey team could encourage everyone to strive for excellence in ...