CyberWell briefs European leaders on online antisemitism “Many countries have been surprised by terror organizations and their allies harnessing social media,” says the activist group’s executive director. June 28, 2024
Latvia, Estonia to join Holocaust memorial program in Los Angeles The two countries are coming to terms with their respective histories against Jews and now publicly acknowledging it. Jan. 8, 2024
A lesson for Israel, from Latvia The country is donating automobiles of citizens who were arrested for drunk driving to embattled Ukraine. Stephen M. Flatow March 16, 2023
Herzog meets Latvian counterpart, hails three decades of bilateral ties “Israel places great importance on continuing to enhance and deepen our bilateral relations with Latvia as well as all three Baltic states,” says the Israeli president. Nov. 28, 2022
Latvia’s parliament passes $45 million Holocaust-restitution bill It approves spending over the course of 10 years to help Jewish community institutions and cultural projects, and to provide social and material assistance to Holocaust survivors. Feb. 11, 2022
New land-lease agreement prevents closure of Riga’s Holocaust museum The decision will take effect once it is approved at the Riga City Council meeting in early November. Oct. 28, 2020
Riga land-lease agreement change could cause closing of local Holocaust museum Residents believe that the city council’s position is a result of continued pressure from the business community, which hopes to acquire the land currently occupied by the museum. Oct. 22, 2020
‘Baltic Truth’ digs up dirt on Latvian activities in World War II A small but intransigent film team is working to reveal that “national memorials to murderers lie feet away from the graves of their victims. The glorification of so-called war ‘heroes’ with Jewish blood on their hands is in full swing across the Baltic States.” Howard Blas Oct. 2, 2019
Ex-Soviet dissident with Jewish roots elected Latvia’s president “I was born in a mixed family, like many Latvians. All my father’s relatives were killed in the Holocaust,” said Egils Levits, 63. “In this respect, my family reflects the history of Latvia.” May 29, 2019