Japan shuts down world’s largest nuclear power plant hours after restart
The world’s largest nuclear power plant has been shut down just hours after it was due to start up after an alarm sounded…
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Bologna fights to keep speed limit
The northern Italian city of Bologna is trying to keep speed limits in its city center despite a court ruling overturning them and…
Europe wary of Gaza Peace Board; not everyone ready to participate
When the US managed to achieve a fragile ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, Europeans were supportive and praised the success, but now few…
Latvia to significantly restrict distance learning in the first stage of primary education
On Thursday, the Saeima adopted amendments to the Education Law that provide for a significant restriction of distance learning in the first stage…
Vansu Bridge to come at a high cost – Riga to borrow up to 84.5 million euros over 30 years
The Riga City Council has decided to borrow up to 84.46 million euros for the renovation of the Vanšu Bridge. Of this amount,…
Estonian security guard cooperated with Russian services; receives prison sentence
A 48-year-old man who works as a security guard at an Estonian border checkpoint has been sentenced to three years in prison for…
Trump-made Greenland crisis: allies will not forget the move
After the successful operation in Venezuela, during which the country’s leader was captured, US President Donald Trump continued the course he had taken…
Frosty nights and slightly milder days in Latvia: weather forecast for the coming days
On Thursday, skies will be partly cloudy and no precipitation is expected. A light to moderate easterly wind will blow. Night-time air temperatures…
African swine fever detected at one of Latvia’s largest farms – quarantine and culling ordered
An outbreak of African swine fever (ASF) has been detected at a pig farm operated by SIA Vaiņodes bekons in Vaiņode parish, Dienvidkurzeme…
