Russia reports accidental release of air bombs on its territory
During the mass air attack of Ukraine on Tuesday, the 2nd of January, Russia accidentally bombed a village in Voronezh Oblast in Russia,…
Latvian State Security Service reports having detained a Russian spy
On the 20th of December 2023 Latvian State Security Service (VDD) detained a Russian citizen on suspicion of spying for Russian special services,…
With killing of Hamas leader Gaza war spreads to Lebanon
Israel killed Hamas deputy leader Saleh al-Arouri in a drone strike in the Lebanese capital Beirut on Tuesday, the 2nd of January, expanding…
Latvian Competition Council fines Latvian Motor Insurers’ Bureau for distorting competition
The Competition Council (KP) has applied a fine of EUR 336 086 on Latvian Motor Insurers’ Bureau (LTAB) for competition-distorting activities, as confirmed…
Profits of Latvian financial institutions reach 657.2 million in 11 months
In 11 months of 2023 Latvian monetary financial institutions, mainly banks, operated with profits of EUR 657.2 million, which is 2.2 times more…
Spanish Hermoso testifies about Rubiales kiss at the World Cup
Spanish World Cup-winning footballer Jenni Hermoso testified in a Madrid court that her kiss with former FA president Luis Rubiales “was not consensual”….
Turkey to block minehunter ships destined for Ukraine
Turkey said on Tuesday, the 2nd of January, that it would not allow two Royal Navy minehunter ships donated last month by Britain…
Air temperature in Latvia falls to -13° C; feels like -23° C with the wind
On Wednesday, the 3rd of January, maximum air temperature in Latvia is expected around -9° C along the coast in Kurzeme and -19°…
More technical problems found in Czech-supplied electric trains in Latvia
Various technical problems were found in five new electric trains, as reported by representatives of Pasažieru vilciens (PV). The company reports that PV…
