Latvia will need to borrow 3.8 billion euros next year – why?
Next year Latvia will need to borrow 3.8 billion euros on international financial markets, and in 2027 the borrowing requirement will rise to…
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Explosion forces Oktoberfest celebrations to be suspended
After explosives were found in a residential building north of Munich, which ignited, the city’s Oktoberfest celebrations were suspended until at least 5…
Russian shadow fleet: ship detained in Baltic Sea, now in France
French authorities are investigating a ship linked to the Russian shadow fleet, which was also detained in the Baltic Sea this year, ERR…
Breast cancer screening uptake in Latvia remains low – doctors warn of consequences
Despite improvements in diagnostics and treatment options, breast cancer in Latvia continues to be marked by unacceptably low screening participation and, consequently, late…
Democrats and Republicans can’t agree; US Government shuts down
US Congressional leaders have been unable to agree on funding, and the federal government has been shut down indefinitely since the 1st of…
Romania to produce drones with Ukraine to protect NATO borders
Romania’s foreign minister has said that the country hopes to quickly start producing defensive drones with Ukraine for its own needs, as well…
Latvia’s ministry proposes reducing number of centralized exams in secondary schools
The Ministry of Education and Science (IZM) has proposed dropping one advanced-level centralized exam in secondary schools, according to a draft regulation prepared…
From frost to rain – what weather to expect in the coming days
On Wednesday, skies will see variable cloud cover with no precipitation expected. Overnight, patches of fog may form in some areas, reducing visibility….
Opinion: When even a President can be silenced – Trump vs. YouTube and the triumph of censorship
Opinion article by Ilona Bērziņa Donald Trump’s lawsuit against YouTube exposes a troubling reality – a handful of global tech corporations today can…
