Latvia’s Red Book updated: some species recover, others remain threatened
The new edition of Latvia’s Red Book includes 75% of the species that were already listed as protected in the second edition, published…
France intercepts suspected shadow fleet tanker in Mediterranean
The French navy on the 22nd of January intercepted a Russian tanker in the Mediterranean Sea, believed to be part of a shadow…
Weekend frost in Latvia to reach –25°C, sharp weather changes expected next week
On Friday, mostly cloudy weather is expected across Latvia, but without precipitation. A light to moderate easterly wind will blow, with gusts reaching…
Japan shuts down world’s largest nuclear power plant hours after restart
The world’s largest nuclear power plant has been shut down just hours after it was due to start up after an alarm sounded…
Bologna fights to keep speed limit
The northern Italian city of Bologna is trying to keep speed limits in its city center despite a court ruling overturning them and…
Europe wary of Gaza Peace Board; not everyone ready to participate
When the US managed to achieve a fragile ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, Europeans were supportive and praised the success, but now few…
Latvia to significantly restrict distance learning in the first stage of primary education
On Thursday, the Saeima adopted amendments to the Education Law that provide for a significant restriction of distance learning in the first stage…
Vansu Bridge to come at a high cost – Riga to borrow up to 84.5 million euros over 30 years
The Riga City Council has decided to borrow up to 84.46 million euros for the renovation of the Vanšu Bridge. Of this amount,…
Estonian security guard cooperated with Russian services; receives prison sentence
A 48-year-old man who works as a security guard at an Estonian border checkpoint has been sentenced to three years in prison for…
