VIDEO | Oscar-winning Ukrainian director would trade his prize for peace in Ukraine
Ukrainian filmmaker Mstislav Chernov, a video journalist for The Associated Press, won Ukraine’s first Oscar for best documentary at an Academy Awards ceremony…
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Haiti nears collapse as gangs tighten their power
Over the weekend, violence in Haiti’s capital Port-au-Prince escalated again. Heavily armed gangs attacked the National Palace and set fire to part of…
Russia’s espionage against Latvia could go up even more, VDD warns
With the planned reorganisation of Russia’s Western Military District, this country’s spying intensity towards Latvia may increase even more in the future, as…
Latvian Minister of Finance in hot water because of corruption scandal involving New Unity
Combined List’s (AS) Saeima faction members have submitted a request for the dismissal of Latvia’s Minister of Finance, Unity party’s chairman Arvils Ašeradens…
Five of six missing skiers in Switzerland found dead as helicopters search for sixth
On Monday, the 11th of March, helicopters searched for a missing skier near Switzerland’s Matterhorn Mountain, while five other, members of a family,…
Kate Middleton apologises for “editing” Mother’s Day photo that caused uproar
Kate Middleton apologised on Monday morning, the 11th of March, for the “edited” picture of Kate and her three children that the Royal…
Ministry says average inflation in March to remain below 1% in Latvia
In March 2024 inflation will be increased slightly by the growth of excise tax rate on alcoholic beverages, tobacco products, tobacco alternatives and…
Ukraine condemns Pope Francis’ call for talks with Russia
Ukraine on Sunday, the 10th of March, condemned Pope Francis’ call for talks to end the war with Russia, with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy…
Weather in Latvia to be mostly clear and dry this week
On Monday, the 11th of March, anticyclone influence will remain tangible in Latvia. Weather will be mostly clear and dry. The wind will…
