Military exercises Namejs 2023 to commence in Latvia in September
Latvian National Armed Forces (NBS) report they are in the process of organising comprehensive national defence exercises Namejs 2023 to improve and strengthen…
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Meteorologists warn of upcoming thunderstorm in Latvia
On Wednesday, the 29th of August, a cyclone will pass through Latvia’s territory, bringing a thunderstorm, heavy rain, hail and strong wind, meteorologists…
Programme: trade union believes teachers’ rights should be strengthened
Teachers do not have the right to inspect students even if there are suspicions of any banned items of substances being brought to…
Weather forecast promises heavy rain and thunderstorms in Latvia this week
On Monday, the 28th of August, weather in Latvia will be volatile: two cyclones from the south will bring very heavy rain to…
Heineken finally fully leaves Russia
On Friday, the 25th of August, Heineken announced that it has completed its withdrawal from the Russian market, more than a year after…
French press accuses Elon Musk of trying to evade EU copyright rules
French publishers are accusing Elon Musk of introducing new features on X, formerly Twitter, to avoid paying for copyrighted content, as reported on…
Panevėžys residents oppose home demolitions for Rail Baltica track
The construction of a railway line Rail Baltica near Panevėžys in northern Lithuania could require the demolition of dozens of houses. Homeowners are…
Week in Lithuania: pilots set out on 4000-km glider flight; watchdog probes news website acquisition
Swedbank Lithuania has suspended transfers to 61 high-risk countries this week, while the Defense Ministry has encouraged reforms of compulsory service. Lithuania reports…
Insurers estimate damages caused by thunderstorm on crops in Latvia
In the first three days of this week insurers in Latvia received insurance claim requests from more than 100 farms for 19 000…
