Pneumonia in Russia highlights weaknesses in International Health Regulations
The pneumonia that caused the death of an employee at a Russian laboratory researching the plague has exposed shortcomings in the international regulations…
175 million euros lifeline for airBaltic – US court approves financing but imposes strict conditions
The US Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York on Monday approved the release of the remaining 35 million euros under…
Funeral industry cartel exposed in Latvia – how companies rigged public tenders worth two million euros
Latvia’s Competition Council (KP) has imposed fines totalling 47,124 euros on eight companies for participating in a cartel in the funeral services industry,…
“We passed the exam with a grade of four” – New Unity prepares for crucial battle after election setback
The next municipal elections will be decisive for New Unity (JV), and preparations must begin immediately, Edmunds Jurēvics, chairman of the party alliance’s…
Curfews imposed in parts of Paris and other French cities
Following the unrest and looting that took place over the weekend, French authorities have imposed curfews in certain parts of Paris as well…
Forecasters update Latvia’s weekly weather outlook – temperatures could reach +16°C
Tuesday will be mostly sunny, although clouds will occasionally cover the sky. By Wednesday, cloud cover is expected to increase, particularly in western…
Flu season begins in Latvia amid vaccine shortages – family doctors raise concerns over delayed deliveries
Demand for flu vaccines is currently exceeding supply at family doctors’ practices across Latvia, according to Alise Nicmane-Aišpure, head of the Latvian Association…
Flight from Tel Aviv diverted to Bulgaria; no explosive device found
A report of a possible explosive device on board prompted the diversion of an Austrian Airlines flight—en route from Tel Aviv to Vienna—to…
Four soldiers killed and dozens injured in major fire at Canadian military base
Four Canadian soldiers have died and dozens more have been injured in a fire at the Wainwright military base in Alberta, Canada; the…
