Latvia

Historic Jewish communities, roots travel, palaces and beach resorts in western Latvia

The Jerusalem Post Podcast - Travel Edition, Episode 72. This episode was recorded prior to the events of October 7, 2023.

Latvia, Lithuania pay Holocaust survivors and heirs for their stolen property

Both of the Baltic nations contained rich centers of Jewish life and history before World War II.

By SHIRA LI BARTOV/JTA
20/12/2023

New technology helps uncover Holocaust gravesites in Latvia and Netherlands

A mass grave left behind by the Nazis after a bloody massacre of Latvia's Jews was unearthed this week, following decades of efforts to locate it.

By JACKIE HAJDENBERG/JTA
26/08/2023

A proud people with nothing to hide: Expanding the Riga Holocaust Museum

Linda Ozola is one of those behind the plan to expand the Riga Ghetto and Latvian Holocaust Museum.

By DAVID ZEV HARRIS , MARK GORDON
13/08/2023

Riga: A Baltic gem with more than a dash of Jewish history

While Latvia has seen very dark days for both its Jewish and non-Russian communities, it is also the home to a rich Jewish history.

By DAVID ZEV HARRIS , MARK GORDON
13/08/2023

Riga, Latvia: history, architecture, Jewish past, present & future

The Jerusalem Post Podcast - Travel Edition, Episode 64.

NATO flexes muscle to protect Vilnius summit near Russia, Belarus

"You know where you are situated geographically, and you know pretty well where the threat is coming from", said Lt Col Steffen Lieb, commander of the Patriot deployment.

By REUTERS
08/07/2023

NATO, European states and US monitoring Wagner revolt in Russia

Poland, the UK, France, and other Europeans states have begun discussing the situation in Russia.

By REUTERS
24/06/2023

Thinking about traveling this summer? Here are some cheaper cities to visit in Europe

With summer approaching, many are beginning to plan their next vacation abroad with the aim to stay on a lower budget.

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