Russian nationalist Girkin claims he could outperform Putin as president
On Thursday, the 31st of August, Russian nationalist Igor Girkin, who is in custody awaiting trial on charges of inciting extremism, suggested on…
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Shortage of teachers in Riga may create difficulties for kindergartens
Because of the shortage of teachers in Riga, it may be difficult to open 48 kindergarten groups, as LETA was informed by Riga…
Combined List political party refuses to support fragile and dubious government under Lembergs’ influence
This week through manipulations the National Alliance (NA) was removed from the government formation process. Proposals from the Combined List (AS) to reduce…
Nearly 220 000 children start their school life in Latvia
220 051 children across 563 municipalities and 72 private schools start their school life on the 1st of September 2023. A total of…
Ukrainians return to school amid Russian attacks
As the new school year begins on Friday, the 1st of September, yet Ukrainian teachers, children and parents still face the constant threat…
Latvian PM candidate assures minister who cooperate with Lembergs will be dismissed
If influence from sanctioned persons, including ex-Mayor of Ventspils Aivars Lembergs, is observed for any minister in the new government, the candidate for…
VIDEO | storm in Jekabpils knocks over trees, damages roofs and gravel roads
On Wednesday, the 30th of August, a storm in Jekabpils knocked over trees, damaged roofs of buildings and gravel roads, as LETA was…
Kremlin: plane which carried Prigozhin may have been downed on purpose
On Wednesday, the 30th of August, the Kremlin said that investigators were considering the possibility that the plane carrying mercenary leader Yevgeny Prigozhin…
Exotic dance enthusiast selected as the next director of Ogre History and Art Museum
Alegria exotic dance centre director, lawyer Ilze Zariņa is appointed as the new director of Ogre History and Art Museum. She was the…
