May 30th, 20230700
In a thrilling — and historical match, Latvia managed to secure their first-ever bronze medal at the IIHF 2023 Ice Hockey World Championship, defeating the USA with a final score of 4-3 in the overtime.
The game showcased remarkable talent and sportsmanship on both sides. It was a tough matchup from the jump, but Latvia kept...
July 11th, 202108
The United States claimed their eighth FIBA U19 Basketball World Cup title with a thrilling 83-81 victory over France in Riga, Latvia, on July 11, 2021.
Leading the charge was Gonzaga freshman Chet Holmgren, who earned tournament MVP honors after a stellar performance in the championship game. The 7-foot-1 center scored 10 points and...
January 6th, 20166501A Latvian hacker who made $1,000 for writing code used in a virus that infected more than a million computers worldwide has already spent enough time in prison, a U.S. judge ruled.
Deniss Čalovskis was sentenced to the 20 1/2 months he spent in jail fighting extradition to the U.S. and in pretrial custody. He’ll probably be returned...
July 10th, 201532533US guided missile destroyer Jason Dunham and four UK ships to arrive in Riga for a port visit
USS Jason Dunham will visit the Port of Riga on July 12, followed by four University Royal Naval Unit ships from the United Kingdom on July 13. The ships are currently participating in exercises in the Baltic Sea.
During the journey,...
June 26th, 201510896Porzingis drafted, goes to Knicks
Latvia native Kristaps Porzingis has been selected No. 4 overall by the New York Knicks in the NBA Draft tonight.
It is the highest position in history for a Latvian to be drafted by National Basketball Association. Previous record belonged to Andris Biedrins who was drafted 11th overall by Golden...
