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Former Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has been killed in airstrikes reportedly conducted by the US and Israel in eastern Tehran.

Rain and wet snow are expected in central and eastern regions of Latvia on Monday, according to the Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre.

The Latvian Foreign Ministry has announced that they do not currently have plans for special repatriation flights for Latvian citizens in the Middle East, but are providing support through consultations.

A Middle Eastern researcher emphasizes that changing the Iranian regime without a ground invasion is unlikely, highlighting the escalating tensions in the region as Iran targets U.S. military bases in response to attacks.

The Latvian Ministry of Foreign Affairs states that it does not plan special evacuation flights for its citizens currently in Middle Eastern countries, but urges them to register their travels.

Poland is investing nearly a billion dollars in a new radar system named 'Barbara' to enhance NATO's eastern border defenses.

An additional 34 severely injured Ukrainian soldiers have been admitted to the Eastern Clinical University Hospital in Riga, Latvia, bringing the total to 816 since the war began.

The Eastern Hospital in Latvia has received its 35th group of severely injured Ukrainian soldiers needing medical attention after the ongoing conflict.

Latvian players Uvis Jānis Balinskis and Sandis Vilmanis helped the Florida Panthers win against the Toronto Maple Leafs, while their teammate Zemgus Girgensons faced a defeat in a separate game.

Latvian Prime Minister Evika Siliņa has called on the EU for targeted support of Eastern border regions during her visit to Brussels.

The Latvian Prime Minister discusses potential financial solutions from the European Investment Bank to support entrepreneurs in Eastern Europe.

The article discusses the themes of self-preservation and personal identity as explored in the films 'Franz' and 'I Swear', revealing reflections on the 20th century through the works of renowned filmmakers.

Poland's border guards have discovered four tunnels, suspected to be built by Middle Eastern specialists linked to Kurdish fighters, ISIS terrorists, or Iranian-supported groups, including one used by illegal migrants.

Polish authorities have received intelligence suggesting that Middle Eastern terrorist groups may be involved in the construction of a secret tunnel leading from Belarus to Poland for migrant crossings.

The Latvian government has approved an additional 293 hectares for the creation of counter-mobility infrastructure in the eastern border regions, with the deployment of the first barriers planned for March.

Fog has formed in Latvia, leading to visibility under 500 meters in some eastern regions, prompting an orange warning by meteorologists and the fire and rescue service.

Weather forecasts indicate that light snow will persist in eastern Latvia, with mostly cloudy skies expected elsewhere.

Artis Pabriks, director of the Northern Europe Policy Centre and former Latvian defense minister, argues that the West has not fully grasped the severity of the challenges posed by Russia's ongoing war in Ukraine.

Estonia is constructing 600 modular bunkers along its borders with Russia and Belarus as part of a broader defense initiative with Latvia and Lithuania.

Poland has withdrawn from the Ottawa Convention and plans to use infantry mines to protect against potential Russian attacks along its eastern border.

A man used a map drawn from his father's memories to locate treasures buried by his family during World War II in Eastern Poland.

The U.S. Congress has approved $200 million in security assistance for Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania in response to increased Russian activity along NATO's eastern flank.

Estonia is partnering with Latvia on a significant procurement for concrete bunkers to fortify its eastern border.

Estonia and Latvia are planning to acquire up to 600 concrete bunkers to strengthen their eastern borders as part of a joint defense initiative.

Former British Prince Andrew has been arrested at his home in eastern England amid allegations of passing confidential government documents to financier Jeffrey Epstein.

Latvia's National Security Council is awaiting a mid-year report on the progress of strengthening the country's eastern border's military capabilities and infrastructure.

Doctors at Eastern Hospital in Latvia are raising concerns about the limited availability of funding for crucial cancer surgeries, which will only last until March, urging the government to take action.

Latvia will experience overcast skies with snow in some regions on Wednesday, with temperatures reaching as low as -26 degrees Celsius in the eastern part of the country.

The US military has reported that airstrikes against drug smuggling ships in the Eastern Pacific and the Caribbean killed 11 people, with ongoing operations resulting in significant casualties.

Weather forecasts predict snowfall across Western and central Latvia on Wednesday, with temperatures potentially dropping to as low as -23 degrees in some eastern regions.

The Rīga Eastern Hospital reports a rise in patients suffering from frostbite and burns, with cases linked to both outdoor activities and accidents.

On Tuesday night and morning, Latvia is expected to experience extremely low temperatures ranging from -25 to -30 degrees Celsius, particularly in the eastern regions of the country.

Latvia's President Edgars Rinkevics warns of a significant shift in far-right leaders' rhetoric concerning support for Russia and emphasizes the strength of the Russian military.

Driving conditions on Sunday morning are worsened in central and eastern Latvia, while Kurzeme reports satisfactory conditions according to the latest data.

The article discusses the ongoing issue of human trafficking within the EU, highlighting the exploitation of women from Eastern Europe and the shortcomings in current laws and statistics.

Latvia is expecting a cold spell with freezing temperatures and snowfall, particularly in the eastern region, lasting into the following week.

Thursday's maximum temperature in Latvia is expected to range from zero degrees in the southern part of Latgale to -6 degrees in the northern part of Vidzeme, marking the warmest day in the last month.

Latvia's National Armed Forces admitted that they cannot simultaneously intercept a large number of enemy drones, according to a statement made by Brigadier General Egils Leščinskis during a parliamentary committee meeting.

The article reviews Olivier Assayas' film "The Kremlin Enchanter," highlighting issues of Western understanding of Eastern Europe's political situation and its historical complexities.

The film 'Kremlin magician' by French director Olivier Assayas explores the complex socio-political landscape of Eastern Europe through the character of Vadim Baranov, representing the enigmatic political technologist Vladislav Surkov.

The weather forecast indicates that Latvia will experience increased cloudiness and some snowfall in Kurzeme on Tuesday, while eastern and southeastern regions will remain sunnier.

The US military announced that it conducted a strike on a drug trafficking ship in the eastern Pacific, killing two individuals.

A Latvian player, previously representing the Atlanta Hawks, has been traded to the Golden State Warriors to team up with league icon Stephen Curry, with the Warriors sending Jonathan Kuminga and Buddy Hield to the Eastern Conference.

Weather forecasts indicate overcast skies with light snow possible in many areas of Latvia on Thursday, February 5, especially in Latgale and Selija, with light to moderate eastern winds and temperatures ranging from -7 to -12 degrees Celsius.

In a Russian-organized shelling in Družkivka, eastern Ukraine, at least seven people were killed and eight others injured, according to local officials.

Meteorologists forecast a clear and frosty night in Latvia on February 5, with expected temperatures dropping to as low as -24 degrees Celsius in the eastern part of the country.

Riga Eastern Clinical University Hospital has terminated employment with 13 Russian and Belarusian citizens in compliance with the National Security Law, which prohibits their employment in critical infrastructure categories A, B, and C.

The director of the Eastern European Policy Research Center, Māris Cepurītis, suggests that the most probable outcome of the US, Ukraine, and Russia peace talks in Abu Dhabi is a gradual freezing of the conflict.

On February 3rd, Latvia will experience sunny and chilly weather, with possible light snow in the eastern regions and temperatures ranging from -14 to -24 degrees Celsius.

Latvia has finished building a 280-kilometer barbed-wire fence along its eastern border with Russia, which the Interior Minister claims will enhance the nation's security.