US extends sanctions on Iran; China warns it will protect its interests
Beijing has vowed to protect its interests after the US announced it would extend sanctions on Iran and its trading partners, including China,…
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Major storm damage in Latvia’s state forests could take four months to clear
The most significant damage caused by the storm in Latvia’s state forests could take four months to clear, provided weather conditions do not…
Storm disrupted one in five ATMs in Latvia – residents urged to keep cash on hand
During last weekend’s storm, 183 of Latvia’s 869 ATMs, or roughly one in five, experienced disruptions, including 17 of the country’s 94 critical…
Latvia’s anti-corruption bureau lacks staff to investigate complex cases – problem has been building for years
Latvia’s Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau (KNAB) is facing an acute shortage of operational officers, a problem common across law enforcement agencies, the…
Latvia may not have enough money to cover storm damage – could seek help from the EC
Latvia may very likely have to seek financial assistance from the European Commission to cover the costs caused by the storm, Smart Administration…
Weather forecast for Latvia this week: calm conditions at first, followed by a new cyclone
On Tuesday, skies will be partly cloudy, with brief rain expected in many areas overnight and a chance of thunderstorms in some places…
China probes use of formaldehyde in cabbage preservation
Chinese authorities have launched an investigation to verify reports of formaldehyde being used in the preservation of cabbage intended for human consumption, the…
The Danube is drying up; Europe has no plan
This summer, European countries along the Danube have tried a variety of ways to deal with the consequences of the drying up of…
“It has not been proven when, where, how much, how or for what” – former Bank of Latvia governor delivers final statement in court
Former Bank of Latvia Governor Ilmārs Rimšēvičs, who is accused of bribery-related offences, said in his final statement on Monday that it had…
