Seventh day after Nepal disaster: death toll surpasses 1,000
The confirmed death toll from the catastrophic floods and landslides in the Himalayas, affecting Nepal and China’s Tibet region, has surpassed 1,000, according…
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“Ask for help!” Latvian president delivers an important message to students on Knowledge Day
Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs is calling on parents, teachers and everyone working in the education system to remember that schools and all discussions…
Umbrellas are a must: very heavy rain possible in Latvia on Knowledge Day
On Knowledge Day, skies will be cloudy with some clear spells. Brief rain is expected in some areas overnight, but from the morning…
Quotas, raids and deportations: Latvia plans stricter rules for third-country nationals
Interior Minister Jānis Dombrava (NA) is advancing an immigration restriction plan within the governing coalition that, among other measures, would introduce quotas for…
Coalition divided over major changes to student assessment ahead of new school year
With the new school year about to begin, Latvia’s coalition partners are divided over amendments prepared by the Ministry of Education and Science…
Sixth day after Nepal disaster brings grim news: Death toll surpasses 900
The confirmed death toll from the catastrophic floods and landslides in the Himalayas, affecting Nepal and China’s Tibet region, has surpassed 900, authorities…
Former Sputnik employee: “Baltic Antifascists” is a Russian Intelligence Services project
The “Baltic Antifascists” project was created by Russian intelligence services, Marats Kasems, former editor-in-chief of Sputnik Lithuania, claimed in an interview on the…
September to begin wet – heavy rain expected in parts of Latvia
Monday will be cloudy with occasional sunny spells. During the night into Monday, brief rain is expected in many areas, with thunderstorms possible…
Belgium summons US ambassador for mocking health minister
Belgian Foreign Minister Maxime Prévot has summoned US Ambassador to Belgium Bill White for the second time this year after a mocking Instagram…
