Decision on Belarus hockey worlds near amid sponsor pressure
DรSSELDORF โ DรThe International Ice Hockey Federation will make a decision in the coming days on whether to pull its world championship from Belarus as pressure increases from sponsors over a crackdown on opposition groups in the country. โIf we cancel the games in Minsk, I think we should make a decision until the end of the month. This is the maximum, as we have to choose another place where we can play the championship," IIHF president Rene Fasel told The Associated Press in a recent interview. Fasel met with longtime Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko in Minsk on Monday, saying he wanted to use the tournament to build bridges between Lukashenko and the opposition. Fasel is due to step down as IIHF president later this year after 27 years in charge.
11 of the most beautiful places in Latvia
From the forest trails of Sigulda, to the magical Rundle Palace and the white sand beaches of Liepja, here are 11 of the most beautiful places to visit in Latvia. The Neo-Gothic Sigulda Castle, also known as Sigulda New Castle, was built in the 19th century by Russian prince Dimitri Kropotkin. Sigulda zipline Zrglis, 14, Ja Poruka iela Street, Sigulda, LV-2150, Latvia; +371 283 833 33Aerodium Sigulda, Rgas - Vidzemes osejas 47. km, Sigulda, LV-2150, Latvia; +371 28 384 400KuldgaFew Latvian destinations can compete with Kuldga when it comes to charm and beauty. Mazmeotnes muia, Mazmeotne, Rundles pag., LV-3921, Latvia; +371 25 772 269Aglona BasilicaRecognized by the Holy See as an international shrine, Aglona Basilica is one of the most important and visited religious landmarks of Latvia. Aglona Bread Museum, Daugavpils iela 7, Aglona, Aglonas pagasts, LV-5304, Latvia; +371 29 287 044Aglona World War II Museum, Daugavpils iela 40, Aglona, Aglonas pagasts, LV-5304, Latvia; +371 22 484 848- Pavlo Fedykovych is a freelance travel journalist and blogger.