European Parliament decides to award Sakharov Prize to Alexei Navalny
Members of the European Parliament have decided to award the Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought 2021 to Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny….
US cinema accident results in death cinematographer
In the US, a tragic death has taken place on a movie set. Hollywood actor Alec Baldwin is reported to have fired from…
Churches in Latvia reminded of their duty to follow epidemiological restrictions
Latvia’s Ministry of Justice has reached out to all churches in the country to remind them of the importance of following epidemiological safety…
Landsbergis urges EU to think twice before punishing Poland in rule of law dispute
In the week of heightened tensions between EU member Poland and the European Commission, Lithuanian Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis opined that punishing Poland…
Upcoming storm in Latvia may fell trees; drivers warned to be careful
On Friday, 22 October, Latvia will experience strong wind and rainfall. Eastern territories are expected to be hit the hardest. Drivers are advised…
Estonia’s new, stricter Covid rules to be in force until January 10
The Estonian government has adopted new restrictions to curb the surge in Covid-19 infections, which will enter into force in the two coming…
SPKC: what to do if you’re waiting for Covid-19 test result or if tested positive
With the continued spread of Covid-19 in Latvia, the Disease Prevention and Monitoring Centre (SPKC) offers recommendations as to what residents should do…
Weather forecast for the weekend in Latvia
This week’s weather is dictated by wide cyclone activity – on Friday, 22 October, strong wind and a wealth of precipitation is expected….
Latvia’s parliament leans towards merge of national cities with adjacent municipalities
On Thursday, 21 October, Latvia’s Saeima conceptually passed amendments to the Law on Administrative Territories and Populated Areas. These amendments provide for merging…
