Latvia’s ministry proposes reducing number of centralized exams in secondary schools
The Ministry of Education and Science (IZM) has proposed dropping one advanced-level centralized exam in secondary schools, according to a draft regulation prepared…
From frost to rain – what weather to expect in the coming days
On Wednesday, skies will see variable cloud cover with no precipitation expected. Overnight, patches of fog may form in some areas, reducing visibility….
Opinion: When even a President can be silenced – Trump vs. YouTube and the triumph of censorship
Opinion article by Ilona Bērziņa Donald Trump’s lawsuit against YouTube exposes a troubling reality – a handful of global tech corporations today can…
Suspected bribery: KNAB conducts search at Riga Central Market administration building
The Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau (KNAB) is conducting a search at the Riga Central Market administration building on suspicion of bribery, LETA…
HIV cases on the rise in Lithuania; geopolitical situation is the main reason
Since 2022, the number of people infected with HIV in Lithuania has increased significantly, however, the main reason is not local infection, but…
Latvia raises road user fees for freight transport
Starting with the 1st of January next year, Latvia will increase most road user charges (vignettes) for freight vehicles over three tons, the…
Orbán: So what that our drones fly into Ukraine?
Hungarian right-wing Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has not only questioned Ukraine’s sovereignty, but also declared that the entry of Hungarian reconnaissance drones into…
Potato season in Latvia catastrophic – some farms may not survive
Due to this year’s unfavorable weather conditions, some potato growers in Latvia may face bankruptcy, Aiga Kraukle, Chair of the Board of the…
Trump wins in court against YouTube: when does caution turn into censorship?
US President Donald Trump has won a lawsuit against YouTube and will receive 24.5 million dollars in damages after the platform suspended his…
