Latvia

Latvia launches human trafficking probe after Epstein Files included Latvian models' information

Latvian President Edgars Rinkevics called for the investigation after it was reported the Epstein documents included passport data and travel details for several Latvian women.

Jeffrey Epstein is seen in this image released by the Department of Justice in Washington, DC, US, on December 19, 2025
YEHORAM GAON

Popular Israeli singer Yehoram Gaon marries partner Ella Lusa at age 86

YAIR KRAVITS (right) and Team Israel were badly outplayed by both and Germany and Croatia in their opening two matches to 2027 World Cup qualifying.

Israel struggles in World Cup qualifiers, faces 'uphill battle' after disastrous opening window

President Isaac Herzog, pictured on August 5, 2025; illustrative.

Herzog to receive credentials from six new ambassadors


Nat’l team survives dismal 4th to beat Italy in final game

Wins against Latvia and Italy ensured that Israel ended the European Championships on a positive note.

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Blue-and-white breaks the goose-egg

Israel notches its first victory with 91-88 squeaker over Latvia; too little, too late.

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Eurobasket 2011: Three games, three losses for Israel

Team now faces Latvia in Siauliai, Lithuania.

The Jerusalem Post

A kosher visit to one of the most beautiful places on earth

Iceland remains a breathtaking land of volcanoes, hot springs, geysers, craters, glacial lakes and glaciers.

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Blue-and-white blown out by Belarus

Israeli women drop second straight contest in Bydgoszcz, Poland, falling 68-41 to a Belarus side that just kept on getting stronger as the game went on.

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Israel takes care of business, beats Latvia 2-1

Benayoun scores in 2nd game back; nat’l team still in 3rd in after Greece, Croatia win.

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Israel heads for Riga in prime position

Optimistic yet wary blue-and-white still stinging from recent losses to Latvia.

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A sad attempt to hide the truth

Why does one Latvian town reject a memorial to residents murdered in the Holocaust?

The Jerusalem Post

Blue-and-white ranked 33rd

Israel climbs 25 places in FIFA world rankings, moving up to 33rd. mostly thanks to its Euro 2012 qualifying victories over Latvia and Georgia last month.

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Israel faces must-win as Georgia visits Bloomfield

Coach Luis Fernandez knows anything short of 3 points will mean the national team’s already slim hopes of reaching the European Championships will be as good as over.

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