US sentences former Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio to 22 years in prison
Former Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio was sentenced to 22 years in prison on Tuesday, the 6th of September, for masterminding the attack…
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European Commission approves vaccine for XBB.1.5 Omicron variant of Covid-19
The European Commission (EC) has approved the adapted Covid-19 vaccine Comirnaty manufactured by Pfizer/BioNTech and intended specifically for XBB.1.5 Omicron variant of Covid-19,…
Most Russian citizens in Latvia fail state language exam
61% of Russian citizens who signed up for Latvian language exam failed in their first attempt, as reported by National Centre for Education…
Meteorologists predict mostly dry and warm weather in Latvia
Heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, strong wind and even hail was observed in Latvia due to a wide cyclone last week, as reminded by the…
Investigation of persons suspected of working with Russian FSB casts shadow over Latvian VID
TV3 programme Nekā personīga offers a deeper look at the suspects detained by the Latvian State Security Service (VDD) – Igors Bobirs, Raitis…
Russia declares journalist Muratov a foreign agent
Nobel Peace Prize laureate and prominent Russian journalist Dmitry Muratov was declared a foreign agent by the Russian government on Friday, the 1st…
Cert.lv: activist groups supported by Russia perform cyber attacks on Latvian state institutions
On Monday, the 4th of September, activist groups supported by Russia performed wide-scale cyber attacks on Latvian state finance and healthcare institutions, as…
In most cases elderly Russian citizens decide to stay in Latvia and apply for new permanent residence permits
Most Russian citizens older than 75 years who require permanent residence permits in Latvia but are not required to pass a state language…
Week in Lithuania: President calls on ministry not to question legality of teachers’ strike
Last week, Prosecutor sought arrest warrant for man who fled to Russia with infant; Lithuania summons Vatican’s rep over Pope’s remarks on Russia…
