Bill Gates plans to give away most of his wealth by 2045
Microsoft founder Bill Gates announced on Thursday, the 8th of May, that he plans to give away 99% of his vast fortune through…
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Police: Flowers with St. George ribbons, pentagrams, and Z symbols – violations reported on the 9th of May
The police have already identified several violations related to the 9th of May, said State Police Chief Armands Ruks in an interview with…
Trump pushes for 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine, threatens more sanctions
US President Donald Trump announced on Thursday, the 8th of May, after a telephone conversation with the President of Ukraine, that he is…
75 years since the Schuman Declaration – on Europe day, Latvia reaffirms its commitment to unity
Europe is our space of security, said Prime Minister Evika Siliņa (JV), greeting citizens on Europe Day. She reminded that today marks 75…
May surprises with snow, but warmer weather expected next week
On Friday, the weather will be mostly cloudy, though occasional clear skies and sunshine are expected. Short periods of rain are forecast in…
VIDEO | The Catholic World Has a New Pope
On Thursday, white smoke billowed from the chimney above the Sistine Chapel in Vatican City, signaling that the 133 cardinals have elected a…
OPINION | No repairs, just hope – Latvia risks losing its electric train service
Opinion piece by Ilona Bērziņa Passenger transport by electric trains in Latvia is on the brink of a serious crisis. The state railway…
President of Latvia warns: “Rail Baltica” and “airBaltic” must not become wreckage of broken promises
President of Latvia Edgars Rinkēvičs is calling on the Ministry of Transport and the government to act responsibly in the implementation of the…
EU eases rules on wolf hunting in Europe
The European Parliament (EP) on Thursday, the 8th of April, approved plans to make it easier to hunt wolves in the European Union…
