Maksims Ringo and Janis Locs made history on Monday, becoming the first Latvian same-sex couple to register their partnership just after midnight, as a new law recognising such unions came into effect. The legislation now allows all couples, including same-sex couples, to officially register their relationships. “We have been waiting for this day for a long time – since the day the law was adopted,” said Locs. “There is a bit of stress, of course, but it is a joy that we will finally be seen in front of the country,” he added. The couple met at the beginning of 2019 and started living together…