This is the culmination of my traditional Latvian pirts sauna experience – after an immersion in the frozen lake. I had arrived at Ziedlejas, a pirts centre near Sigulda in the centre of the ...

"Juris was a complete embodiment of the joy and enthusiasm for Latvian culture -- especially traditional Latvian song -- that our parents and grandparents tried to give to us. "He was, in all moments, ...

Aberdeen have forked out £700k to sign Kristers Tobers from Grasshoppers Zurich. Tobers, 24, is the Latvian international team’s captain and will look to bring some order to the Dons’ leaky defence at ...

Often prepared in a traditional clay pot, the delicacy is offered as a prasadam in temples after the pujas. Thayir Sadam, or curd rice is so loved by people that it is not just prepared during the ...

Mitten Fest will return to its “rightful home outside of Burnhearts in Bay View,” this year, according to its event page on Facebook, after it was held at Boone & Crockett in 2024. The 11-year ...

OTTAWA — Linards Feldbergs could barely stop smiling throughout the World Juniors. It started when Latvia upset Canada 3-2 in the preliminary round, which set off alarm bells throughout the host ...

Be sure to sample some of the traditional Latvian fare -- restaurants here are renowned for their quality, plus they're affordable compared to other major European cities. Plus, other top things ...

Latvian-based carrier airBaltic has announced the cancellation of 4,670 flights from all its bases for the summer season of 2025. The decision is due to “unexpected delays and prolonged engine ...

Latvia 4, Germany 3 (OT) --Eriks Mateiko (Washington Capitals) scored with 1:37 left in overtime at Canadian Tire Centre to send Latvia into the quarterfinal round. Mateiko skated down left wing ...

Tanner Molendyk snapped the program and country back to reality. Eriks Mateiko scored the only goal of the shootout Friday as Latvia stunned an alarmingly uninspired Canada 3-2 in the powerhouse ...