11 November – Lāčplēsis Day in Latvia
11 November – Lāčplēsis Day is listed on the calendar as a memorial day. It is a day when Latvia’s flag is hoisted…
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Berlin urges Moscow to help end migration via Belarus
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Import and export value in Latvia up considerably in September
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