Bird flu pandemic threat increasing as virus evolves
Avian influenza poses a growing pandemic threat as the virus becomes more adaptive to humans, pets and zoo animals, European disease and food…
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National Guard Commander says Latvia should be ready for any threats from Russia
Latvia needs to be prepared for any threats, said Commander of Latvian National Guard Aivars Krjukovs in an interview to “Ir” magazine, answering…
Lufthansa Group to acquire minority participation in airBaltic for EUR 14 million
An agreement has been reached that German airline group Lufthansa Group will become a strategic investor for Latvian airBaltic airline. Lufthansa will acquire…
VIDEO | A passenger plane and an army helicopter collide and crash in Washington DC
An American Airlines plane carrying 64 people collided with a US Army Black Hawk helicopter as it approached Washington’s Ronald Reagan National Airport…
VIDEO | Ukrainian drones hit second Russian oil refinery in a week
Ukraine claims that its forces successfully attacked an oil refinery in the Russian town of Kstovo, Nizhny Novgorod, about 800 kilometres from the…
Rail Baltica wants another EUR 325 million to continue the project
The joint company of the three Baltic States “RB Rail” has submitted a request for more than EUR 325 million for Rail Baltica…
Mayor explains consequences from possible vehicle entrance fee for centre of Riga
Entrance fee to the centre of Riga is populism, said Mayor of Riga Vilnis Ķirsis, commenting on the suggestion from opposition politician Ainārs…
Macron reveals plans to move Mona Lisa and build new Louvre entrance
French President Emmanuel Macron, standing in front of Leonardo da Vinci’s masterpiece in the Louvre on Tuesday, the 28th of January, presented his…
Latvia pauses purchase of medical helicopters due to funding shortage
Due to lack of funding, Latvia will not buy helicopters for medical assistance for the time being. Instead, medics will continue to use…
