Lithuanian border guards complain they are underarmed
Lithuanian border guards’ unions complain that they are armed with old unreliable Kalashnikovs and undersupplied with ammunition. In case of a foreign invasion,…
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August’s last weekend will be hot in Latvia
This weekend will remain mostly dry and sunny in Latvia. At times, however, clouds will appear and will bring local showers. The heat…
Mayor: the final phase of Soviet Victory Monument’s demolition was done by one man
The final phase of demolition of the last remaining part of the Monument to the Liberators of Soviet Latvia and Riga from the…
World narrowly escapes nuclear catastrophe
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said the world narrowly avoided a radiation disaster as electricity to Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant was cut for…
Latvian minister demands Daugavpils mayor to present schedule for Soviet monuments’ demolition
Latvia’s Minister of Environment Protection and Regional Development Minister Artūrs Toms Plešs has asked Daugavpils City Council chairman Andrejs Elksniņš to present a…
Pakistan floods affected over 30 million people
Historic monsoon rains and flooding in Pakistan have affected more than 30 million people over the last few weeks, the country’s climate change…
Latvian KNAB investigates possible bribery at State Revenue Service
Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau (KNAB) has commenced investigation of possible act of bribery involving Latvia’s State Revenue Service (VID). The size of…
One-third of Latvian residents consider starting their own business
The dream of starting a business goes away with age, as concluded in a study conducted by Investment and Development Agency of Latvia…
VIDEO | 79 m tall obelisk of Soviet Victory Monument toppled in Pārdaugava
On Thursday, 25 August, the remaining element of the Monument to the Liberators of Soviet Latvia and Riga from the German Fascist Invaders…
