Latvians trying to dodge mandatory military service may receive three-year prison sentence
Recruits entering State Defence Service (VAD) will be evaluated by general practitioners. Troops will have access to «additional bonuses». However, attempts to dodge…
Latvia may run out of gas if winter turns out harsh
If winter turns out harsh, Latvia may run out of gas to satisfy all needs, such as electricity production or operations of certain…
U.S. accuses Russia of using «nuclear shield»,risks terrible accident
The United States has accused Russia of using Ukraine’s biggest nuclear power plant as a «nuclear shield» by stationing troops there, preventing Ukrainian…
Electricity price in Estonia reaches and all-time record
The price of electricity in Estonia reached a new record in June – the price of electricity reached 233.21 EUR/MWh, as reported by…
Spain reports two confirmed deaths from monkeypox
Two deaths related to monkeypox are reported in Spain, as confirmed by Spanish Ministry of Health. A day prior Spanish authorities reported the…
Police in Latvia are looking for youngsters missing in Sigulda
Latvian State Police have commenced a search for a group of youngsters that went missing after leaving a crisis centre in Sigulda municipality….
First Ukraine grain ship leaves Odesa port since start of war
Ukrainian and Turkish officials report that a ship carrying grain left the Ukrainian port of Odessa for Lebanon on Monday, 1 August, under…
Covid-19 cumulative infection index close to 1 000 in Latvia
A total of 7 737 Covid-19 tests were performed in Latvia in the last three years. 2 605 new infection cases were found,…
Latvian State Revenue Service allows for extending tax payment terms to five years
As of Monday, 1 August, honest taxpayers who face financial difficulties for reasons outside their control have the option to request from the…
