Riga

In eastern Latvia, the closer you get to the Russian border, the more monuments to fallen Soviet soldiers you’ll find.

As war rages on in Ukraine, some ethnic Russians in Latvia say they feel marginalized

Ethnic Russians have been living in Latvia for decades. But with public opinion turning sharply against Russia since the war in Ukraine began, some say they are increasingly worried about their place in Latvian society.

As war rages on in Ukraine, some ethnic Russians in Latvia say they feel marginalized
Cars line up to cross from Latvia into Russia

Desperate Ukrainians crossing into Latvia while Russians are blocked

Desperate Ukrainians crossing into Latvia while Russians are blocked
A woman walks past painted letter Z's, which has become a symbol of the Russian military, on bridge piers in St. Petersburg, Russia, Friday, April 15, 2022. 

No Z allowed: Some European countries move to ban the symbol used to promote Russia’s war in Ukraine

No Z allowed: Some European countries move to ban the symbol used to promote Russia’s war in Ukraine
Kalman Aron began sketching when he was 3 years old. He's now 93, and says if he didn't still paint and draw every day he would "die of boredom."

For over 90 years, this Holocaust survivor's art has kept him alive

For over 90 years, this Holocaust survivor's art has kept him alive

Where are you traveling in 2014? How about one of these?

Where are you traveling in 2014? How about one of these?

Little Enthusiasm for Latvia's Euro Effort

Latvia is on the path to adopt the euro starting in January 2014. Trouble is, most Latvians don't share their government's enthusiasm and they don't want to give up their own money; the lat. Gederts Gelzis reports from Riga, Latvia.

Little Enthusiasm for Latvia's Euro Effort
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Latvian Mezzo Soprano Elīna Garanča Returns to Met in 'La Clemenza di Tito'

Latvian Mezzo Soprano Elīna Garanča Returns to Met in 'La Clemenza di Tito'
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Latvian Nazi unit commemorated

The wounds of World War II are still deeply felt. That was evident in Latvia, where veterans gathered to commemorate troops who died defending against Soviet invaders. The troops fought on the side of Nazi Germany. The BBC's Damien McGuiness is in Riga.

Latvian Nazi unit commemorated
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Geo answer

For today's geoquiz we were looking for the Baltic country that declared its independence twice in the 20th century, first from the Russian Empire, and then from the Soviet Union. That country is Latvia. And it's celebrating its National Day today. The World's David Leveille has more.

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Latvia's Love Canal

Latvia's Love Canal