Zelensky: Half of Ukraine’s weapons should be produced locally
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said he is confident that the new government will be able to increase the share of locally produced…
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Birth rate continues to decline in Latvia
In the first five months of this year, 4,678 newborns were registered in Latvia, which is 14.2% or 774 fewer than in the…
Light winds, heavy rain showers and fog – weekend forecast for Latvia
At the end of the workweek, variable weather conditions are expected in Latvia. The sun will alternate with clouds, which in many places…
“Monument dishonored, officials smile” – Latvian public outraged after IShowSpeed’s visit
On Tuesday, the 15th of July, American internet celebrity “IShowSpeed,” also known as Darren Jason Watkins, visited Latvia. The visit, funded by the…
Italy could release thousands of prisoners
Italy’s prisons are overcrowded and the possibility of releasing about ten thousand prisoners, or 15% of the total prison population, is being considered…
Russia prepares to declare Latvian and Ukrainian owned bakery as extremist
A court in Rodniki, Ivanovo Oblast, Russia, has received a request from the Russian Prosecutor General’s Office to declare a bakery owned by…
Most Estonian teachers fail B2 language exam
Only 28% of minority school teachers who recently took the B2 level Estonian proficiency exam were able to pass it, and by the…
“IShowSpeed” event draws attention of Riga Police – administrative violation proceedings initiated
The Riga City Municipal Police has initiated administrative violation proceedings in connection with an event that took place on the 15th of July…
Poland’s fight against migration: how border controls work
Forty years after the establishment of the Schengen area, some European countries are re-imposing border controls to curb illegal migration; however, experts say…
