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Azov is where you can learn to defend your homeland from Russia
The Kyiv Independent
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July 16, 2025
Soldiers of Ukraine's Azov Brigade walk in a trench in Serebrianskyi Forest in Luhansk Oblast, Ukraine, on Oct. 12, 2023. (Elizabeth Servatynska / Azov Media / Getty Images) While a nation-state prioritizes the well-being of its citizens, an...
Latvia’s budget picture still unclear – President and Prime Minister choose to remain silent for now
Baltic News Network
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July 9, 2025
President Edgars Rinkēvičs and Prime Minister Evika Siliņa (New Unity) have agreed not to comment on the state budget drafting process until mid-August, Rinkēvičs announced at a press conference on Wednesday following a meeting with the Prime...
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...
Inclusive recruitment idea for people with disabilities wins Latvian social hackathon
LSM
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July 11, 2025
The concept involves adapting job ad language, interview formats, tasks, and the selection process to make them more accessible to people with special needs. Retailer Rimi has committed to developing the idea further and evaluating how it could be...
Culture meets glamour: How Hausa weddings are evolving
Business Hallmark
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July 8, 2025
Hausa weddings have always been rooted in elegance, modesty, and tradition but in today’s fashion forward world, they’re also becoming some of the most stylish and luxurious celebrations in Nigeria. From detailed henna designs to custom-made gowns...
‘This is the Meaning of the Universal Church:’ Italian Apostolate Preserves Family, Faith and Culture
Catholic Witness - Pennsylvania
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July 10, 2025
In his 25 years of active service in the Italian Army, Colonel Claudio Blardone has been deployed to a handful of countries on multiple assignments, including commanding the Italian contingent of NATO in Latvia. Last month, Col. Blardone completed...
Latvian board game aims to promote STEM skills
LSM
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July 8, 2025
“Our goal was to create a product that helps young people to learn through play. STEM Up! not only inspires learning, but also encourages broader thinking and collaboration. Acquiring STEM knowledge at school strengthens students’ learning...
“Poster children for choosing freedom”
Meduza
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Sheila Fitzpatrick is one of the worldʼs leading experts on the Soviet period, with more than 60 years of experience researching Stalinism and the history of the USSR and Eastern Europe. Most of her work focuses on everyday life under Communism,...
Latvian central bank publishes third climate change report
LSM
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July 7, 2025
The report, which covers the 2024 calendar year, is prepared in line with the Eurosystem's common stance on climate-related disclosures and the recommendations of the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures. It offers a comprehensive...
Opinion | Ķirsis urges a culture of learning from mistakes in public administration — but where is the accountability for costly failures?
Baltic News Network
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July 10, 2025
Opinion article Riga’s Deputy Mayor Vilnis Ķirsis stated in the TV program “Preses klubs” that fear of making mistakes dominates Latvia’s public administration, hindering innovation and bold decisions. In his view, an environment should be created...
They choose America: Post explores why immigrants become US citizens
The Palm Beach Post - Florida
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The Fourth of July isn't only the birthday of the United States of America. It's also a celebration of the people who call it home. Some were born into that privilege, while others fight for the right to claim it for themselves. For them, the...
Latvia above EU average on number of households with children
LSM
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July 7, 2025
In 2024, in the EU, there were nearly 202 million private households. Slightly less than a quarter of those (23.6%) included children, whereas 76.4% did not. The highest shares of households with children were in Slovakia (35.6%), Ireland (31.0%)...
Bulgaria intercepts refrigerator truck with 16 illegal immigrants on board
Xinhua News Agency
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SOFIA, July 10 (Xinhua) -- Bulgarian authorities have captured a refrigerator truck illegally transporting 16 migrants at the city of Ruse near the border with Romania, the Interior Ministry said on Thursday. A border patrol car stopped the...
Latvian 'Alternative Plants' farms cells for cosmetics products
LSM
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July 7, 2025
Anna Ramata-Stunda, co-founder and director of the biotechnology company Alternative Plants, shows Latvian Radio the room where green and pink plant cells are grown in bioreactors, flasks and plates in a sterile environment behind glass doors. "We...
From raita to tequtini: Sicca at The Park in Hyderabad mixes culture into every drink
The Hindu
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July 10, 2025
A raita to drink or haldi pani on the rocks? If you are in Hyderabad and in the mood for a relaxed lounge with inventive cocktails, Sicca might be just what you are looking for. As the city’s bar scene quietly evolves, Sicca Lounge Bar and Aish at...
NATO: The Most Dangerous Organization
Consortium News
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July 15, 2025
By the time of its out-of-theater intervention in Afghanistan, it became clear that NATO now had the ability and permission to operate as the policeman of the U.S.-led order. Cover art by Tricontinental: Institute for Social Research. By...
'KPop Demon Hunters' songwriter says 'sin' inspired 'Your Idol' song in new hit movie
The Christian Post - Washington D.C.
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July 15, 2025
By Ryan Foley, Christian Post Reporter Tuesday, July 15, 2025 YouTube/Sony Pictures AnimationThe songwriter behind several songs featured in the popular new animated Netflix film "KPop Demon Hunters" warned about the sin of idol worship when she...
Rinkēvičs marks two years as President of Latvia – what has been achieved?
Baltic News Network
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July 9, 2025
During his two years in office, President of Latvia Edgars Rinkēvičs has undertaken 36 regional visits, according to data compiled by the Chancellery of the President. On the 8th of July, 2023, Rinkēvičs took the solemn oath in the Saeima,...
Latvia, Czech Republic Deepen Security And Economic Cooperation
MENAFN
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July 5, 2025
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 5. Latvian Foreign Minister Baiba Braže completed a productive working visit to the Czech Republic on July 3–4, where she met with high-level Czech officials and discussed security, defense,...
Latvia introduces electronic monitoring for violent offenders
LSM
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July 5, 2025
Latvia has long had one of the highest rates of women killed by violence in the European Union (EU). The latest data from the European Union's statistical office Eurostat shows that Latvia has the highest rate per 100,000 inhabitants. In order to...