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National Alliance not to recede from March 16
«We do not recede from the 16th of March, and we do not intend to dodge, we only suggest a discussion on how to remember fighters for our freedom at the highest level,» said Imants Paradnieks commenting on the party’s idea to put stress on the 17th of March.
Residents support Trade union protests
A relatively large part of the Latvian economically active residents (44%) ranging from the age range of 18 to 55 years support the intention of the Free Trade Union Confederation of Latvia (LBAS) to carry out a protest march on February 29th, thereby joining other EU Trade Union protests against the austerity measures.
Gaps in ZRP board set to be bridged
In the general meeting of Zatlers Reforms’ Party on March 31 three new board members are planned to be elected, as two posts have been vacant since the party’s split in autumn. One of the new bord members of ZRP will probably be Romualds Razuks.
Latvian composer blames financial watchdog for Krajbanka collapse
"All the time I am being confronted with a variety of shameless things. I get dragged into all sorts of cases unpleasant to me. My name is there and I cannot do anything about it," says the most famous Latvian composer Raimonds Pauls.
Dombrovskis: initial declaration to reach its goal
The goal of the zero [initial] declaration is to see the link between people and their actual income. Besides, people are given a chance to declare savings by paying a 15% tax. Yet another task is to tackle the informal economy, says Prime Minister Valdis Dombrovskis.
Injured British journalist rescued from Syria
Wounded British journalist-photographer Paul Conroy has finally been transported to a safe place in Lebanon. He was trapped in the besieged Syrian city of Homs. The risky trip out of the country claimed 13 lives of rebels who helped Conroy escape from the relentless shelling.
EU recalls ambassadors to Belarus
The European Union is recalling its ambassadors to Belarus. The move comes after Minsk expelled the bloc's representative and the Polish envoy.
February 29 - women allowed to propose
February 29 marks the day of the Saint Oswald, which is also known as the Leap Day. It is celebrated only once in every four years. Saint Oswald is said to have been a very kind Irish monk who died many years ago exactly on this day.
VideoOne million dollars for Prokhorov to win
While social services compile questionnaires of the people’s trust of the candidates for the post of the President of the Russian Federation, European bookmaker agencies take bets for the outcome of the elections, which are set to start this Sunday, March 4th.
The Fukushima disaster: Japan prepared for the worst
Right after the accident on the Fukushima nuclear power plant, the government of Japan began projecting the worst possible scenarios, preparing for reactors exploding, and the evacuation of Tokyo.
Samsung chairman sued by sister
The elder sister of Samsung Electronics Co. chairman Lee Kun-hee has brought a legal action against her brother, demanding 190 billion won (88.39 million lats) in shares left by their father, Samsung Group founder Lee Byung-chull.
Legalization of marijuana put under national vote in Colorado
In Colorado State in the United States of America a referendum is to be organized in order to decide whether to legalize marijuana. The referendum is going to take place on November 6 this year – on the President’s election day.
Yahoo! sues Facebook for patent violations
The company Yahoo! has threatened the social network Facebook with legal proceedings for its patent violations. There are about 10 – 20 such patents.
Spain unable to reduce budget deficit
The government of Spain failed to achieve the goals set for restoring the country’s budget. In 2011, the State budget deficit reached 8.5% from the GDP, while the indexes were originally set to be 6%, Spanish Minister of finance Cristobal Montoro claims.
ME: holiday on orthodox Christmas may cut budget by 0.7%
Holiday in orthodox Christmas would cut budget income by 0.7%, according to Evita Urpena, representative of the Economy Ministry (EM)
Frankfurt airport to be completely paralyzed
Air traffic controllers intend to join the strike at Frankfurt airport on February 29th, which will result in a complete halt of air traffic in the airport.
Cat running for US Senate
A resident of Virginia Stata Springfield - Hank the cat is running for a seat in the United States Senate. The nine-year-old cat is an independent candidate, so his name is not mentioned in the election ballot.
The happiest US state – Hawaii
The Hawaii Isles, washed by the warm water of the Pacific, are acknowledged as the happiest state of USA, this is according to the results of a public questionnaire of 350 000 Americans.
Serbia to become a full EU member State
Ministers of Foreign affairs of the European Union reached an agreement on the question of offering Serbia the status of a candidate to enter the European Union.
45% want Russian as working language in some Latvian municipalities
53% of the Latvian economically active population aged 18 to 55 years do not welcome the intention to turn Russian into a working language in some Latvian municipalities.
Syria introduces a new Constitution
The President of Syria Bashar al-Assad signed the projects of the new Constitution, which was supported by 89% of voters who came to the election sites.
European Court of Human Rights fines Latvia for prison conditions
The European Court of Human Rights has fined Latvia with 7 000 euro (4 919 lats) for inhuman prison conditions, according to information available on the Court's website.
VIDEO: Angela Merkel takes beer shower
Although the German Chancellor Angela Merkel attends hundreds of events every year, she certainly will never forget one organized by the Christian Democratic Union. The waiter behind her lost balance and poured five beers down her neck.
Rental market demands unfurnished apartments
Given the fact that most of apartments on sale were renovated during the period from 2005 to 2007, depreciation has already hit them. As a result, in 2011, would-be tenants looked for unfurnished apartments.
Airline to teach its crew to whisper
The airline Virgin Atlantic has hired a "whispering coach" to teach the cabin crew how to speak in a soothing voice during flights.
Photos of the week, 2013.05.17.
Riga Mayoral candidate: Baiba Broke – says one thing, but does the opposite
Latvia approves amendments regarding double citizenship
Latvia's foreign trade export is growing faster than import
Latvian fuel traders: National Alliance wants to destroy domestic companies
Slow-down in Estonia’s growth expected
Searches carried out at homes and offices of Liepājas metalurgs Board and sharholders
Latvenergo's profits drop by 18.5% in 2012
Paul Krugman declined participation in the First Riga Economic Forum
Bathing season officially open in Latvia
HM: smoking in the presence of a child is considered abuse
Latvia's living costs reach record high level
Latvia's problem of unemployed youth is reducing in scale
Infographic: How teens' habits threaten the future of Facebook
Bloomberg: The eurozone must be split to save EU
Richter's painting becomes most expensive work of living artist
Japan's economy shows recovery signs
May 16 in pictures
Greek politician slaps woman live on TV
Colombia hosts Miss Pole Dance 2012
VIDEO: Airline fined for in-flight bikini show
VIDEO: The birth of a snowflake
VIDEO: World's most dangerous marketplace
May 15 in pictures
May 14 in pictures
May 13 in pictures
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