Poland and 40 other countries agree to abandon coal in energy production
In the UN Climate Change Conference, Poland, Ukraine and dozens of other countries, where coal is burnt in power stations to acquire electricity…
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Estonian city councillor suspended as part of investigation over alleged vote-buying
In Estonia, the former vice-mayor of the country’s third largest city has been suspended from the post of a city councillor as investigators…
Court of law to look into ministry worker’s complaint about Covid-19 vaccination
An official of the Ministry of Welfare Sandra Rucka, her husband Gunāru Ruckis and their daughter Kristīne Rucka have turned to court in…
EC rejects criticism of EUR 2 m grant to artificial meat growers
From the EU Recovery Fund, two million euros have been granted to a Dutch business project researching the process of growing meat in…
Covid-19 pandemic puts on hold supply of Black Hawk helicopters to Latvian armed forces
Due to the ongoing pandemic the supply of Black Hawk helicopters to Latvian national armed forces will be delayed, as reported to Saeima’s…
Youngster wakes up to a EUR 3 000 fine and prohibition to take a driver’s exam for five years
On 2 November State Police received information of a ruined yard and broken laundry drier support pole in Priekule. State Police Kurzeme Region…
Washington supports Lithuania-Taiwan relations – Nausėda convinced by Biden
With Lithuania embroiled in a diplomatic spat with China, Lithuanian leader Gitanas Nausėda has said his American counterpart has voiced backing of the…
Latvian troops and National Guard called in to assist hospitals
In response to the request issued by the Ministry of Health, troops of Latvia’s National Armed Forces and National Guard will provide assistance…
US endorses vaccinating children 5 to 11 against Covid-19
In the area of children’s vaccination against Covid-19, the US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention have endorsed a recommendation to start vaccinating…
