Norway’s tragic bow and arrow attack could have been terrorism
In Norway, following the killing of five people in a bow and arrow attack, a court hearing is held on Friday, October 15,…
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Latvia may see first snow in the coming weeks
The beginning of October was very dry but this week there was a lot of rain in Latvia, especially in Kurzeme. The next…
Hospitals in Latvia to shut down scheduled services next week
With the rapid increase of Covid-19 infections and patients coming in, National Commission for Operational Medicine (VOMK) decided on Thursday, 14 October, to…
Medical workers and three others detained in Latvia for fictive Covid-19 vaccination
Latvian State Police have detained a group of four people, including one medical worker, for fictive Covid-19 vaccination. Latvian State Police Economic Crimes…
Latvian ambassador to USA: most often people turn to the embassy to request Latvian citizenship
Most often Latvia’s embassy in USA provides consular aid when a person is detained or arrested, if a person was a victim in…
Latest Covid-19 cases in Baltics. 2 408 in Latvia, 2 861 in Lithuania, 1 060 in Estonia
A total of 2 408 new Covid-19 infection cases were found in Latvia in the last 24 hours. 1 928 of the patients…
After Norway attack with bow and arrows, Danish citizen detained
In Norway, a violent attack with a bow and arrows has left five people dead and two seriously injured. A Danish citizen suspected…
Covid beds in Lithuanian hospitals nearing full load amid surge in new infections
Lithuanian health care institutions are being filled by patients of the Covid-19 disease, forcing hospitals to free the beds intended for other patients…
Heating costs per household in Riga to grow 40%; similar trends observed elsewhere
This year’s heating costs in Riga may increase 40% per household, as reported by Rīgas siltums board chairman Normunds Talcis at the 13…
