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Latvia: Butcher of Riga's actions do not constitute 'genocide' under law
Herbert Cukurs had a senior position in the Arajs Kommando, a Nazi death squad in German-occupied Latvia. In late 1941, he ...
She was a former Roland Garros champion who overcame challenges to achieve a milestone not seen since Serena Williams
Jelena Ostapenko recently claimed the WTA Stuttgart title by defeating Aryna Sabalenka in straight sets, achieving a milestone unmatched since Serena Williams.
Russians are still traveling around Europe despite sanctions. Not everyone’s happy about it
Several European countries have issued full bans on almost all tourist visas for Russian citizens. That hasn’t stopped them ...
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Stopify: taking matters into your own hands
Funds collected by the Latvian platform Stopify are used to purchase essential equipment for the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Your questions: Is it safe to travel by train in Egypt?
My son and I are planning a two-week trip to Egypt, staying in Cairo and wanting to do a five-day Nile cruise. Is it safe to ...
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10 new non-fiction books you need to read this Spring
Our non-fiction book picks for Spring include titles on the mess of the manosphere, the future of the Baltics and the ...
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Latvia again closes case against ‘Butcher of Riga,’ tied to mass murder of Jews
Herbert Cukurs had a senior position in the Arajs Kommando, a Nazi death squad in German-occupied Latvia. In late 1941, he personally took part in mass murder at the Riga Ghetto and the nearby ...
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Yad Vashem denounces Latvia closing investigation on 'Butcher of Riga' Herberts Cukurs
Yad Vashem condemned Latvia’s Prosecution Office’s decision ... Herberts Cukurs, the 'Butcher of Riga,' pictured in 1965. (credit: Wikimedia Commons) “We will insist and demand that the ...