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Craig Halkett insists a Europa Conference League baptism of fire against Istanbul Basaksehir could still prove a blessing if they put points on the board against Riga.

Michael Stewart insists the draw Hearts got in the Conference League wouldn't look out of place in the Europa League.

Naman Ramachandran Magnolia Pictures International has acquired worldwide rights, including U.S. sales rights, to “Neon Spring” by writer-director Matīss Kaža (“One Ticket Please”). The film will have its world premiere at Edinburgh International Film Festival on Aug.

Jamie McGrath is no stranger to the European scene and knows it will be a night to remember if Dundee United can see off AZ Alkmaar on Wednesday evening.

Pascal Jansen reckons last year’s clashes with Celtic will stand AZ Alkmaar in good stead to see off Dundee United in the Europa Conference League.

It is just about time for Dundee United to kick-off their European adventure.

Bolton Wanderers are understood to have had a second bid for defender Eoin Toal accepted by Derry City.

Dennis Harvey Film CriticSticking to the thriller genre that’s been his stomping ground on both the big and small screen, Stephan Rick’s second English-language film “The Good Neighbor” is a remake of his 2011 German-language debut feature of the same title. The setting has changed (to Latvia, presumably for financing reasons), but the story remains largely untouched.

Dennis Harvey Film CriticHistory currently repeating itself lends a particular frisson to Latvian theater, opera and film director Viesturs Kairiss’ “January.” It takes place in early 1991, when the nation’s push for independence (alongside other Baltic states) met with armed Soviet resistance even as the U.S.S.R. was falling apart. Those historical events are interwoven with vaguely autobiographical fiction revolving around a mildly nonconformist Riga film school student, one admittedly drawn much as the director was himself in that time and place.With Moscow leadership again hawkish toward retaining and/or regaining territories of a former empire, this flashback has particular resonance, amplified by the use of archival news and activist-shot footage.

Vladimir Putin once warned that he could have Russian troops in six capital cities in just 48 hours, it is claimed.

Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine sparked fears of war spreading across the rest of Europe. With Russia sending threats to other countries in recent weeks, those fears may not be completely unfounded.In September 2014, Putin listed five European countries in a private threat over Russia's growing military strength.The countries privately warned were Poland, Romania and the Baltic states - Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania - which are all part of the EU, the bloc that Ukraine was also looking to join at the time.According to German newspaper Suddeutsche Zeitung, Putin allegedly told then Ukraine President Petro Poroshenko: "If I wanted, in two days I could have Russian troops not only in Kyiv but also in Riga, Vilnius, Tallinn, Warsaw and Bucharest."The statement, if made in these terms, represented the first time Putin had discussed the idea of invading an EU or NATO member state.European Commission Vice President Valdis Dombrovskis, who is Latvian, told Politico earlier this month that Putin is likely to ramp up his military ambitions and challenge NATO in the Baltic Sea countries of Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia if he is triumphant in Ukraine.He said: “If we do not support Ukraine, it’s not going to stop in Ukraine.

Chulpan Khamatova, a leading Russian actress who has also made several international film appearances, has given an interview saying that she has gone into exile in Latvia, following her country’s invasion of Ukraine.

Eurovision Song Contest winners Måneskin have announced details of a huge UK and European tour for 2022 – see the dates below.Details of the show come after the striking band were among hundreds of acts to play the Global Citizen Live stream this weekend (September 25).The Italian rock band, who won this year’s Eurovision Song Contest with their song ‘Zitti E Buoni’ will begin their new European tour in London on February 6 next year, before travelling to the continent for 15 shows that run until mid-March where the tour wraps up in the Latvian capital of Riga.Pre-sale tickets for the tour go on sale from 11am BST (midday CEST) on Thursday (September 30) here.See the band’s upcoming UK/European tour dates below:FEBRUARY 20226 – London, UK10

Arsene Wenger signed one of Arsenal's worst-ever players because of a training prank pulled on Martin Keown.

Rihanna looked simply sizzling as she hit Miami wearing a pair of hot pants on Tuesday.The Fenty mogul, 33, was dressed to impress as she and beau ASAP Rocky finished their date night around 4am.Embracing the summer weather, the Anti songstress showed off her stunning legs in a pair of tiny black hot pants as her beau lead her by the hand.

Christopher Vourlias Forma Pro Films is planning to launch one of Europe’s largest LED Unit studios in Latvia this summer, Variety has learned.

ablaze in an alleged homophobic arson attack.Normunds Kindzulis, 29, died after suffering horrific burns to 85% of his body at home in Latvia on April 23.Another gay man came out of the fire with burns as he rushed to Normunds' aid, in what campaigners are urging the police to consider a homophobic hate crime.Pink News reports the 29-year-old was taken to a hospital for treatment in Latvia's capital city of Riga, only for the European Pride Organisers Association to confirm on Wednesday that Kindzulis had since passed away.The group wrote on Twitter: "Normunds Kindzulis, a victim of the homophobic arson attack in Latvia last week, has succumbed to his injuries.

EXCLUSIVE: Desmond Chiam, the Australian-born actor who currently be seen as Flag Smashers member Dovich in the Marvel and Disney+ series, The Falcon and Winter Soldier, has signed with The Gersh Agency for representation.

James Forrest’s long-awaited return will give Celtic a huge lift as they look to salvage some pride against Rangers this weekend.Although the draw at Tannadice two weeks ago was a day to forget for the club as they relinquished the title for the first time in nine years, there was one glaring shard of light with the comeback of their talismanic winger.As Celtic’s bid for 10 In A Row fell apart, Forrest was a huge miss.Having sustained a serious ankle injury last September in a Europa League tie against Riga which required surgery, the attacker spent five months on the sidelines and had to watch as the campaign collapsed for his team with him unable to help turn the tide.He has had to fight back through a long rehabilitation process but the

Elizabeth Hurley has been back in the UK for several months following a working trip to Riga at the end of 2020.MORE: Elizabeth Hurley wows in red jumpsuit inside family homeThe Royals actress spent time shooting campaign photos for her latest Elizabeth Hurley Beach collection, and while she's no longer there, the pictures keep on coming! On the star's company's official Instagram page, a new picture of her posing in a white swimsuit was recently posted to mark a promotion on white swimwear. VIDEO: Elizabeth Hurley dances in white swimsuit on the beachIn the photo, Elizabeth looked sensational in the stylish one-piece, as she posed on the balcony overlooking the sea.Fans were quick to comment on the picture, with one writing: "You look

Celtic squad next week. The winger is poised to give club boss Neil Lennon and Scotland coach Steve Clarke a huge boost by returning to training following over four months on the sidelines.