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Eastern European farmers plan protests: Latvians might join in
Eastern European farmers plan protests: Latvians might join in
Representatives of farmers from Eastern and Central European countries have reached an agreement to hold joint protests against the agricultural policy of the European Union. Latvian farmers have reportedly also agreed to partake, Latvian Television reported February 15.
EU to provide assistance on Latvia-Belarus border
EU to provide assistance on Latvia-Belarus border
The European Union (EU) will provide additional assistance to Latvia, Lithuania, and Poland in the fight against illegal immigration from Belarus,  interior ministers of the member states decided August 18.
Latvia suspends use of AstraZeneca vaccines
Latvia suspends use of AstraZeneca vaccines
Latvia has followed the lead of other countries including France, Germany and the Netherlands in temporarily stopping the administering of AstraZeneca vaccines against Covid-19, Latvian Television reported March 16.
NATO training starts in Baltic Sea
NATO training starts in Baltic Sea
International NATO and allied military exercises in the Baltic Sea "Baltops 2020" have been launched, Latvian Television reported on June 8.
Latvian co-production makes Cannes list
Latvian co-production makes Cannes list
On June 3, the Cannes Film Festival announced its 2020 selection at a press conference. It became known that Lithuanian director Šarūnas Bartas film "Sutemose" ("Mijkrēslī") (English: In The Dusk), co-produced by Latvian "Mistrus Media", had made the list, National Film Center said on June 4.