New Pope Leo XIV vows to bring light to the world’s “dark nights”
Pope Leo XIV held his first Mass on Friday, the 9th of May, in the Sistine Chapel, where he was elected less than…
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National debt rises, austerity urged – yet borrowing continues to increase
At the end of last year, Latvia’s general government debt stood at 46.8% of the country’s gross domestic product (GDP), according to the…
9 May in Latvia: banned symbols and public urination at former Soviet monument sites
By noon today, the State Police of Latvia had recorded several administrative violations related to the 9th of May, and two individuals had…
Narva Castle hangs a new anti-war flag on the 9th of May: “Putler. War criminal”
To mark the 9th of May, the Narva Museum displayed a large new poster with a composite portrait of Vladimir Putin and Adolf…
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…
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…
