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Aerial Security: NATO French fighter jets shot down a drone that entered Latvian airspace from Russia, ending an air threat alert in eastern municipalities (Ludza, Balvi, Alūksne, and Rēzekne); Latvia said the breach was likely linked to Russian electronic warfare. Public Safety: The same alert system used cell broadcasts, with residents told to take shelter indoors during the orange/yellow phases. Weather Watch: Latvia braces for a wet week with heavy rain and thunderstorms, plus a yellow warning for eastern areas. Health & Community: The State Blood Donor Centre reports a critical shortage of donors across all blood types and urges people to donate, including via mobile drives. Local Governance: Rīga City Council amended school and kindergarten catering procurement after challenges over “green” criteria, raising concerns for organic food delivery. Justice: Latvia’s Justice Minister ordered a report on a juvenile death at Olaine Prison Hospital and a wider review of deaths and suicides in prisons. Transport Incident: A man died after being struck by a train in Riga near Zolitūdes Street; police opened a criminal investigation. Defense Cooperation: Latvia joined a new international initiative to protect critical underwater infrastructure, alongside Estonia, Finland, Sweden and others. Sports: Latvia won the FIBA 3x3 World Cup in Warsaw, beating Germany in the men’s final.

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French jet on NATO mission shoots down drone in Latvian airspace, army says

French jet on NATO mission shoots down drone in Latvian airspace, army says

NATO shoots down drone in Latvian airspace, army says

NATO shoots down drone in Latvian airspace, army says

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Nato scrambles jets to shoot down Russian drone as Latvia issues ⁠air threat alert

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Nato scrambles jets to shoot down Russian drone as Latvia issues ⁠air threat alert

Drone shot down over Latvia amid concerns over expanding Ukraine war

Drone shot down over Latvia amid concerns over expanding Ukraine war


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