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What NATO Countries Spend on Military, Health, and Education
Visual Capitalist
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July 15, 2025
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Latvia Gears Up To Host Premier Student Science Competition
MENAFN
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July 11, 2025
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 11. From September 15 to 20, Riga will become the hub for Europe's young scientists as it hosts the 36th European Union Contest for Young Scientists (EUCYS), Trend reports. This is the cream of...
Latvian police catch beauty salon stick-up artist
LSM
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July 10, 2025
On June 30, during the day, an unknown man entered a pharmacy in central Riga and demanded money from the pharmacist, threatening to kill him if he did not. The pharmacist gave the man 70 euros, after which he left the scene. The next day, July 1,...
Latvia Throws Its Hat In Ring For Albania's Journey Toward EU Membership
MENAFN
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July 10, 2025
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 10. On July 9, Albanian Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Igli Hasani paid a working visit to Riga, where he met with Latvian Minister of Foreign Affairs Baiba Braže, Trend reports. The...
Is the retirement age of 70 suitable for Latvia? Welfare Minister explains
Baltic News Network
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July 11, 2025
In Latvia, men live on average until the age of 70, and spend even fewer years in good health. Against this backdrop, is it reasonable to discuss raising the retirement age? While some countries, including Denmark, have already decided on...
Rain and cool weather hamper rapeseed development in Latvia
Baltic News Network
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July 11, 2025
The sowing of summer rapeseed has concluded across Latvia, but due to excessive moisture, not all planned areas were sown. However, the unsown areas account for a relatively small portion of the total planned area, Ģirts Ozols, Head of the...
Long waiting times for endoprosthetic treatment in Latvia
LSM
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July 10, 2025
If you don't fight for yourself, nothing will happen says Gunita Surgovte. The woman is 48 years old, works as a teacher in Rīga, is a mother of three, and her desire to return to her usual rhythm of life is not easy. While waiting for...
Health Minister: No noticeable improvements in healthcare for residents next year
Baltic News Network
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July 7, 2025
Given the current level of funding and the need for austerity, residents will not experience improvements in the healthcare sector next year, according to Health Minister Hosams Abu Meri (New Unity), as stated in the TV3 program “900 Seconds.” He...
Bdetect to represent Latvia at Entrepreneurship World Cup
LSM
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July 9, 2025
The company offers an AI-powered multispectral device for early skin cancer diagnostics. Five Latvian startups competed in the final for a chance to reach the global finals in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: Bdetect, GaloGroup (with the product PLAI Cube),...
Every Medical Association On Planet Earth Sues RFK Jr. For Endangering Pregnant Women
Wonkette - Michigan
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July 8, 2025
Ever since Robert F. Kennedy Jr. began his stint as secretary of Health and Human Services, he has near-fully dedicated himself to doing the one thing he swore up and down he wouldn’t do during his confirmation hearings — he’s been screwing with...
Spanish slugs can be battled but probably not beaten in Latvia
LSM
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July 8, 2025
The cool and rainy Latvian summer is a favorite for Spanish slugs and encourages them to reproduce. Slugs also have a good appetite and are not picky, causing serious trouble for gardeners. "They are widespread throughout Latvia, not only in...
Food prices rise in Latvia – June brings increases in housing and fuel costs as well
Baltic News Network
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July 8, 2025
In June 2025, consumer prices in Latvia increased by 0.1% compared to May, and by 3.8% compared to June 2024. This marks an uptick from the 3.6% annual inflation rate recorded in May, according to data from the Central Statistical Bureau of...
Rail Baltica – Estonia builds faster and cheaper; Latvia pays more and delays. Why?
Baltic News Network
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July 8, 2025
In Estonia, each kilometer of Rail Baltica railway costs less than in Latvia and even below the European average, and construction is progressing faster. In April 2024, Estonia fundamentally changed its approach to Rail Baltica implementation by...
Latvian Design Award nominee works on display in central Rīga
LSM
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July 4, 2025
A wide audience of Riga residents and visitors will have the opportunity to get a closer look at the works of the competition winners and finalists, according to the exhibition organisers. "The works on display at the Latvian Design Award 2025...
Lobe Sciences Announces Validation of European Unitary Patent for DHA-Based Composition for Sickle Cell Disease
Voice of Alexandria - Minnesota
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European Unitary Patent EP4117446 Validated - Lobe Sciences secures patent protection in 17 EU member states for its DHA and egg yolk-based composition designed to manage Sickle Cell Disease. Covers Altemia(R) Medical Food Formula - The patented...
10 Best Airbnb stays in Riga : Your Guide to Latvia’s Capital
TripZilla
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July 7, 2025
Riga, Latvia’s captivating capital, is a mix of medieval charm and cosmopolitan flair. Its historic Old Town, elegant Art Nouveau district, and vibrant café culture make it a unique destination for travelers seeking both culture and comfort....
Extra public transport services in Rīga during song festival week
LSM
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July 7, 2025
Rehearsals will begin at Daugava Stadium on 8 July, so in order to ensure that everyone can get to the rehearsal venue on time, additional public transport services will be provided from 6:00 a.m., according to representatives of Rīgas satiksme....
Latvian, Israeli foreign ministers meet in Rīga
LSM
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July 2, 2025
The Israeli Foreign Minister arrived in Latvia and Lithuania on Tuesday for a working visit. Sa'ar discussed bilateral cooperation, Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the situation in the Middle East with his counterparts. At a press conference...
Latvia eyes public spending cuts amid budget strain and MP rings alarm bells
BNE Intellinews
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Latvia’s government ministries have begun outlining a series of proposed cost-cutting strategies aimed at easing pressure on the national budget. More than 250 suggestions have been submitted to the Ministry of Finance, potentially paving the way...
The terrifying crimes of the Latvian KGB
The Spectator
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July 6, 2025
For a gateway into hell, the innocuous brown wooden front door of 61 Freedom Street in downtown Riga is surprisingly narrow – just two feet across. Known as the Corner House, the two-foot-wide door into the old KGB Latvian HQ would be easy to miss...