The Day of Zacharias and Elizabeth. What Orthodox Christians in Latvia can and cannot do on September 18, 2026?. **What is remembered in the Church on September 18, 2026**

**What is remembered in the Church on September 18, 2026**...

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The Most Common Spelling Mistakes in the Russian Language Exam Have Been Named. Among the mistakes in writing roots are "upamyanu", "vyrozhdenie", "lagirey", "period", "otprovlyaet", "pomagat", "mentalitet". Difficulties also arose with the spelling of paired prefixes: "priodolel", "preobretayet", "zdelat", "bezcenny". There

Among the mistakes in writing roots are "upamyanu", "vyrozhdenie", "lagirey", "period", "otprovlyaet", "pomagat", "mentalitet". Difficulties also arose with the spelling of paired prefixes: "priodolel", "preobretayet", "zdelat", "bezcenny". There...

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The European Commission wants to ban children under 13 from using social media. The restriction may affect TikTok and Instagram. For teenagers aged 13–14, special "mini-accounts" with parental controls are planned. These are intended to limit communication with strangers and the time spent in front of screens. More independent

The restriction may affect TikTok and Instagram. For teenagers aged 13–14, special "mini-accounts" with parental controls are planned. These are intended to limit communication with strangers and the time spent in front of screens. More independent

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Racketeering is making a comeback. But where?! You will be surprised!. A wave of racketeering is gaining strength in the regions of Germany, reports the news agency dpa, citing police and prosecutors, and citing a series of explosions at small shops in Frankfurt am Main (in the photo) and Offenbach. The police and

A wave of racketeering is gaining strength in the regions of Germany, reports the news agency dpa, citing police and prosecutors, and citing a series of explosions at small shops in Frankfurt am Main (in the photo) and Offenbach. The police and

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Deputy Trapped in Parliament Toilet for 13 Hours Due to Broken Lock. In the evening after the session, Eerens went to the toilet in one of the buildings of the parliamentary complex before heading home. When he realized that the lock was broken, he knocked and called for help, but no one heard him.

In the evening after the session, Eerens went to the toilet in one of the buildings of the parliamentary complex before heading home. When he realized that the lock was broken, he knocked and called for help, but no one heard him.

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The Prime Minister of Thailand Asked Foreigners Not to Come to the Country to Die. According to him, it is not allowed to create religious institutions and communities in Thailand "just like that." "Recently, I learned about a request to build a private cemetery — this is already crossing all boundaries," the politician noted.

According to him, it is not allowed to create religious institutions and communities in Thailand "just like that." "Recently, I learned about a request to build a private cemetery — this is already crossing all boundaries," the politician noted.

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Abandoned! The State Will Be Able to Claim Unclaimed Money from Closed Accounts. According to new rules, if a bank or other financial institution has terminated its relationship with a client due to increased risks of cooperation and has closed their account, the client will have five years to claim the remaining money in that

According to new rules, if a bank or other financial institution has terminated its relationship with a client due to increased risks of cooperation and has closed their account, the client will have five years to claim the remaining money in that

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Tatiana Tarasova's Condition Has Deteriorated. Tarasova's condition worsened at the beginning of the week. It is currently stable, but there is no talk of her discharge yet. The trainer's nephew, Alexey Tarasov, confirmed the repeated hospitalization.

Tarasova's condition worsened at the beginning of the week. It is currently stable, but there is no talk of her discharge yet. The trainer's nephew, Alexey Tarasov, confirmed the repeated hospitalization.

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It Became Known How Many Fighters Germany Will Deploy for the Elections in Latvia. The statement from the ministry says that the government of Latvia has requested NATO allies to strengthen the protection of its airspace to ensure the safe conduct of parliamentary elections. This request was prompted by repeated violations of the

The statement from the ministry says that the government of Latvia has requested NATO allies to strengthen the protection of its airspace to ensure the safe conduct of parliamentary elections. This request was prompted by repeated violations of the...

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Latvia is seriously purchasing self-propelled howitzers. The Swedish company is said to have delayed submitting its final offer, prompting the Ministry of Defense to simultaneously explore market options and continue negotiations with another contender.

The Swedish company is said to have delayed submitting its final offer, prompting the Ministry of Defense to simultaneously explore market options and continue negotiations with another contender...

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Warsaw Responds to Russia's Threats About 'Poland in 3 Days'. "This is an area (nuclear weapons, – UNIAN) where Russia has an advantage. But, as the example of Ukraine has shown, it is difficult for them to use this advantage. If Russia could end this war through nuclear blackmail, they would have already

"This is an area (nuclear weapons, – UNIAN) where Russia has an advantage. But, as the example of Ukraine has shown, it is difficult for them to use this advantage. If Russia could end this war through nuclear blackmail, they would have already

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China Asked Iran to Restrain the Houthis. According to their information, Saudi Arabia approached Beijing after the Houthis intensified their activities along the Red Sea coast and in the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait area. Riyadh fears that further escalation of tensions could jeopardize oil exports

According to their information, Saudi Arabia approached Beijing after the Houthis intensified their activities along the Red Sea coast and in the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait area. Riyadh fears that further escalation of tensions could jeopardize oil exports

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Famous Biathlete Sergey Chepikov Has Died. The death of the athlete was reported by the head of the press service of the Union of Biathletes of Russia, Sergey Averyanov.

The death of the athlete was reported by the head of the press service of the Union of Biathletes of Russia, Sergey Averyanov.

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Latvia has banned entry to Alexander Ovechkin and the businessman who paid for Trump’s son’s wedding. The decision was made based on Article 104, Part Three, Clause One of the Immigration Law, according to which the inclusion of a foreigner in the list of persona non grata falls under the authority of the Minister of Foreign Affairs.

The decision was made based on Article 104, Part Three, Clause One of the Immigration Law, according to which the inclusion of a foreigner in the list of persona non grata falls under the authority of the Minister of Foreign Affairs.

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These European Countries Are Facing a New Heat Wave with Temperatures Up to +37 Degrees. The highest values have already been recorded in Spain and Portugal. In the last 24 hours, the temperature reached +38.1 °C in Badajoz and +37.9 °C in Évora. In the coming days, these regions will remain among the hottest in Europe.

The highest values have already been recorded in Spain and Portugal. In the last 24 hours, the temperature reached +38.1 °C in Badajoz and +37.9 °C in Évora. In the coming days, these regions will remain among the hottest in Europe.

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AI Can Create a 'Silicon Species' Competing with Humans. Microsoft's AI chief Mustafa Suleyman criticized Anthropic's approach of equating AI with an 'ethical human,' warning in an essay that this could lead to uncontrollable technology.

Microsoft's AI chief Mustafa Suleyman criticized Anthropic's approach of equating AI with an 'ethical human,' warning in an essay that this could lead to uncontrollable technology.

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Belarus has once again activated relay stations for Russian drones - Kyiv. According to Ukrainian authorities, Belarus has once again activated relay stations that Russia uses to control drones during attacks deep into Ukrainian territory. This enabled an attack on the railway near the 'Yahodin' checkpoint on the

According to Ukrainian authorities, Belarus has once again activated relay stations that Russia uses to control drones during attacks deep into Ukrainian territory. This enabled an attack on the railway near the 'Yahodin' checkpoint on the...

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€660 in hand”: Residents of Latvia discuss whether it is possible to live on the minimum wage. As of January 1, 2026, the minimum wage in the country is €780 before taxes. Under standard conditions, an employee receives about €660 in hand. According to the author of the publication, this amount barely covers housing, food, transportation,

As of January 1, 2026, the minimum wage in the country is €780 before taxes. Under standard conditions, an employee receives about €660 in hand. According to the author of the publication, this amount barely covers housing, food, transportation,...

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Oil from Russia May Strain India-U.S. Relations: Statement from New Delhi. India has warned the U.S. that new measures to impose tariffs on the purchase of Russian oil could negatively impact bilateral relations. This was reported by the local Ministry of External Affairs, according to Reuters.

India has warned the U.S. that new measures to impose tariffs on the purchase of Russian oil could negatively impact bilateral relations. This was reported by the local Ministry of External Affairs, according to Reuters.

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Night Mask: How It Differs from Night Cream and Why It Can Be Beneficial.  

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Searched for after the disaster in Nepal — found in a women's detention center in Taiwan. The story of the search for 24-year-old Belarusian citizen Irina Bodilovskaya took an unexpected turn. The girl, whose name appeared on the official list of missing persons after the devastating flood in Nepal, was found alive — however, not in the

The story of the search for 24-year-old Belarusian citizen Irina Bodilovskaya took an unexpected turn. The girl, whose name appeared on the official list of missing persons after the devastating flood in Nepal, was found alive — however, not in the

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Meteorologists revealed what weather awaits us this weekend. Wind gusts in coastal areas will reach 15–18 meters per second. At the beginning of next week, the wind will calm down.

Wind gusts in coastal areas will reach 15–18 meters per second. At the beginning of next week, the wind will calm down.

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FBI Eases Hiring Rules: Why the Debate Over Zoophilia Reached the U.S. Senate. It is important to clarify: the FBI has not declared zoophilia acceptable and does not guarantee employment to candidates with such a past. The issue is about changing the category of *automatic disqualifier*: previously, certain facts automatically

It is important to clarify: the FBI has not declared zoophilia acceptable and does not guarantee employment to candidates with such a past. The issue is about changing the category of *automatic disqualifier*: previously, certain facts automatically

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Meteorologists reported how the weather will change on Friday. At night, there will be few clouds, but gradually their number will increase, and during the day the weather will become predominantly cloudy.

At night, there will be few clouds, but gradually their number will increase, and during the day the weather will become predominantly cloudy.

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