The history of Christmas gifts: from ancient rituals to retail frenzy
Christians first celebrated Christmas as the birthday of the infant Jesus in ancient Rome on the 25th of December AD 336. Although this…
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Drone wall plans in Europe slow to materialize; Lithuanians to take matters into their own hands
While the planned drone wall has not gained broad political support, countries along NATO’s eastern flank are taking action on their own to…
Secret wiretapping cannot be used to prove a construction cartel in Latvia – supreme court ruling
Latvia’s Supreme Court of Latvia has overturned a judgment of the Administrative Regional Court that had rejected applications by construction companies seeking to…
After criticism and risks, privatization of “Gors” removed from the agenda
The working group reviewing the operations of the Latgale Embassy “Gors” is no longer considering the option of transferring the concert hall to…
Trump talks about Greenland again; Danes are seething with anger
US President Donald Trump has appointed Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry to be Washington’s special envoy to Greenland, stressing that Landry understands how much…
Saaremaa people: Christmas beer should be on the cultural heritage list
The Saaremaa Folk Culture Society wants the island’s disappearing Christmas beer tradition to be included in the Estonian intangible cultural heritage list, reports…
Russia threatens Europe with war, but experts warn of a different scenario
Russia’s statements about a possible war against Europe are largely rhetorical, as while it is fighting in Ukraine it lacks the military resources…
“Don’t get sad — we are fighting for you as well.” Ukrainian soldiers say this, recalls Elmārs Pļaviņš
During the Christmas season, everyone should reflect on what more they can do to help others, said Elmārs Pļaviņš, Senior Expert on International…
Excessive bureaucracy in Latvia creates fertile ground for corruption, says Endziņš
A heavy bureaucratic burden is the real cause of at least part of corruption, said Jānis Endziņš, head of the bureaucracy reduction task…
