8989 Covid-19 hotline to be shut down in Latvia soon
From 1 July 2022 onward the 8989 Covid-19 hotline in Latvia will be shut down temporarily. The reason is the drop of Covid-19…
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Russia unable to pay its debts; US announces Russia’s «technical default»
Russia has entered a technical default state because it has failed to cover its external debt worth USD 100 million (EUR 95 million),…
Police in Latvia urge residents to assist in search for missing five-year-old girl in Sigulda
Five-year-old Evita went missing on Sunday, 26 June, in Sigulda, Gauja beach. Evita’s height is 120-130 cm. She has blond hair with orange…
Noble Giraffe population recovers bit by bit
The population of giraffes has increased across Africa, which is an unexpected but nevertheless good piece of news, because in 2016 they were…
Reminder! Burning trash in Jāņi bonfire is dangerous for both health and environment
One of the traditional rituals for Jāņi celebration is lighting a bonfire. However, according to observations, often residents decide to use bonfire as…
Traumatologists: the number of traumas now is larger than it was in the slippery season
With warm properly summer weather the number of injuries suffered by residents in Latvia has increased significantly. The current number already exceeds the…
Expert: Russia’s drills are unacceptable, but not unusual
Russian military drills – demonstrations and scenarios – are nothing unusual. They are mutually unacceptable among fellow neighbours. However, though they do not…
Covid-19 infections once again on a rise in Latvia
399 new Covid-19 infection cases were uncovered in Latvia in the last 24 hours. Reports of four deaths were received as well, according…
Electricity prices are up in Baltic States, Finland, Sweden and Germany
In Baltic States, as well as countries like Finland, Sweden and Germany, electricity prices increased last month. The average electricity price in May…
