Victory was close: "Riga" conceded an equalizer nine minutes later and lost points in Cyprus. The football club "Riga" on Thursday, October 22, failed to achieve its first victory in the group stage of the UEFA Europa Conference League. In an away match against the Cypriot team "Pafos", the Latvian team played a 1:1 draw, although they took

The football club "Riga" on Thursday, October 22, failed to achieve its first victory in the group stage of the UEFA Europa Conference League. In an away match against the Cypriot team "Pafos", the Latvian team played a 1:1 draw, although they took...

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The 'Green Flags' of a New Era: Why Mental Health Has Become the Main Sex Appeal of the 21st Century. However, by 2026, priorities had completely changed. Having gone through global crises, pandemics, an era of total burnout, and a boom in psychotherapy, we realized a simple truth: the world around is already too chaotic to turn our own bedroom into

However, by 2026, priorities had completely changed. Having gone through global crises, pandemics, an era of total burnout, and a boom in psychotherapy, we realized a simple truth: the world around is already too chaotic to turn our own bedroom into...

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Visual Illusions in Clothing: How to Look Slimmer.  

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Violinist in Latvia offered 1150 euros net: why cultural workers are preparing for protest. Cultural workers in Latvia are reporting a growing wage gap with other sectors of the public sector and neighboring countries. A lack of funding complicates not only salary increases but also the attraction of specialists and the development of

Cultural workers in Latvia are reporting a growing wage gap with other sectors of the public sector and neighboring countries. A lack of funding complicates not only salary increases but also the attraction of specialists and the development of

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150 thousand people filled the center of Belgrade: what the protesters demand before the elections. On Thursday, October 22, the center of Belgrade was filled with tens of thousands of demonstrators supporting the Serbian opposition. According to AFP, about 150 thousand people participated in the rally.

On Thursday, October 22, the center of Belgrade was filled with tens of thousands of demonstrators supporting the Serbian opposition. According to AFP, about 150 thousand people participated in the rally.

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Will residents of Latvia have to give up gas boilers? What the new EU rules say. Gas heating, which has long been one of the popular solutions for private homes in Riga, is gradually giving way to alternative technologies. Against the backdrop of the European Union's climate goals, residents of Latvia are increasingly choosing

Gas heating, which has long been one of the popular solutions for private homes in Riga, is gradually giving way to alternative technologies. Against the backdrop of the European Union's climate goals, residents of Latvia are increasingly choosing

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Maestro Pauls to Receive the Cabinet of Ministers Award for Lifetime Contribution to the Development of Music and Culture. The Cabinet of Ministers Award for strengthening cultural and diplomatic ties between Latvia, Finland, and Estonia, preserving Latvia's cultural and historical heritage, and for a long-standing contribution to literature, translation, and journalism

The Cabinet of Ministers Award for strengthening cultural and diplomatic ties between Latvia, Finland, and Estonia, preserving Latvia's cultural and historical heritage, and for a long-standing contribution to literature, translation, and journalism

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October is in no hurry to give way to the cold: temperatures of up to +14 degrees are forecasted in Latvia. At the end of October, relatively warm weather for this time of year will persist in Latvia, although there will be occasional rain. According to meteorologists' forecasts, air temperatures will remain above the climatic norm, reports the LETA

At the end of October, relatively warm weather for this time of year will persist in Latvia, although there will be occasional rain. According to meteorologists' forecasts, air temperatures will remain above the climatic norm, reports the LETA

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Connection is lost even on main roads: why Latgale won't be saved by national roaming. National roaming will be introduced in Latvia — the ability to use another mobile operator's network if one's own network is unavailable for a long time during a crisis. The corresponding amendments were supported by the Saeima on October 23 in the

National roaming will be introduced in Latvia — the ability to use another mobile operator's network if one's own network is unavailable for a long time during a crisis. The corresponding amendments were supported by the Saeima on October 23 in the...

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Agatha Muzenietse Returned to the Stage After Giving Birth to Her Daughter: Corset, High Slits, and Voluminous Hairstyle. At the end of 2025, Agatha Muzenietse and her husband, musician Pyotr Dranga, became parents. The couple welcomed a daughter named Vera.

At the end of 2025, Agatha Muzenietse and her husband, musician Pyotr Dranga, became parents. The couple welcomed a daughter named Vera...

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When will a new government be formed in Latvia? The president named the desired timeframe. A new government in Latvia could be formed by the state holiday on November 18, despite the fact that negotiations between potential coalition partners have not yet begun. This confidence was expressed by President Edgars Rinkēvičs in an interview

A new government in Latvia could be formed by the state holiday on November 18, despite the fact that negotiations between potential coalition partners have not yet begun. This confidence was expressed by President Edgars Rinkēvičs in an interview

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A powerful earthquake occurred in China: over 300 houses destroyed, casualties reported. A powerful earthquake struck on Thursday, October 22, in the Tibet Autonomous Region of China. According to the latest published data, at least 16 people have died and another 32 have been injured. This was reported by AFP, citing the Chinese state

A powerful earthquake struck on Thursday, October 22, in the Tibet Autonomous Region of China. According to the latest published data, at least 16 people have died and another 32 have been injured. This was reported by AFP, citing the Chinese state

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Former Minister Uzulnieks Faces Prison and Car Confiscation: The Case Has Gone to Court. The Riga District Court will begin hearing the criminal case of former Minister of Welfare Reinis Uzulnieks on January 27, 2027, at 10:00 AM. He is accused of driving a vehicle while in a state of severe alcohol intoxication. This was reported by the

The Riga District Court will begin hearing the criminal case of former Minister of Welfare Reinis Uzulnieks on January 27, 2027, at 10:00 AM. He is accused of driving a vehicle while in a state of severe alcohol intoxication. This was reported by the

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Latvia's National Debt Continues to Grow: How Much Each Resident Owes. By the end of the second quarter of 2026, Latvia's national debt amounted to €11,700 per resident. This data was published by the Fiscal Discipline Council (FDC), as reported by the LETA agency.

By the end of the second quarter of 2026, Latvia's national debt amounted to €11,700 per resident. This data was published by the Fiscal Discipline Council (FDC), as reported by the LETA agency.

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Heading for a Record Low: Where Have All the Applicants for Latvian Citizenship Gone?. The bb.lv portal managed to find this out from a draft decision prepared for the Cabinet of Ministers meeting of Andris Kulbergs — the still "old" prime minister — held this Tuesday.

The bb.lv portal managed to find this out from a draft decision prepared for the Cabinet of Ministers meeting of Andris Kulbergs — the still "old" prime minister — held this Tuesday.

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Trump stated that Musk restored Starlink in Ukraine. What does Zelensky say?. American company SpaceX lifted restrictions on the use of the Starlink satellite network in Ukraine, U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday. This was reported by DW, which was referenced by the LETA agency.

American company SpaceX lifted restrictions on the use of the Starlink satellite network in Ukraine, U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday. This was reported by DW, which was referenced by the LETA agency.

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Rain will reach all of Latvia: meteorologists revealed when the weather will worsen in Riga. On Friday, Latvia will be predominantly cloudy, with rain expected across the country, which may be prolonged in some areas.

On Friday, Latvia will be predominantly cloudy, with rain expected across the country, which may be prolonged in some areas...

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Bad Girl: Beauty Rules We Ignore.  Fortunately or unfortunately, there are more ordinary (but so charming) women on our planet for whom a run before work at six in the morning is an impossible task. But if only it were just the run... We have gathered classic (and quite simple!)

 Fortunately or unfortunately, there are more ordinary (but so charming) women on our planet for whom a run before work at six in the morning is an impossible task. But if only it were just the run... We have gathered classic (and quite simple!)...

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What does the word 'rizz' mean in youth slang?. The word 'rizz' is a shortening of the English word charisma. This is how young people refer to charm, allure, and the ability to easily attract others.

The word 'rizz' is a shortening of the English word charisma. This is how young people refer to charm, allure, and the ability to easily attract others.

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In Germany, preparations are underway for youth protests on October 31. German security authorities are preparing for planned youth protests on October 31. As reported on Wednesday, October 21, by the dpa agency citing the German Federal Ministry of the Interior, federal and state agencies are assessing potential risks

German security authorities are preparing for planned youth protests on October 31. As reported on Wednesday, October 21, by the dpa agency citing the German Federal Ministry of the Interior, federal and state agencies are assessing potential risks

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The EU has allowed the import of a specific product from Russia. There is none of its own.... He explained that in the latest sanctions package, the EU Council introduced targeted exceptions to the bans on importing sable fur from Russia.

He explained that in the latest sanctions package, the EU Council introduced targeted exceptions to the bans on importing sable fur from Russia.

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A List of Citizens Who Left Russia and Whom Authorities Want to Punish Will Be Published. Russians who are abroad and evade the punishments prescribed by the Russian authorities will be included in an open registry similar to the list of foreign agents, said Oleg Sviridenko, the Deputy Minister of Justice of the country, to the state

Russians who are abroad and evade the punishments prescribed by the Russian authorities will be included in an open registry similar to the list of foreign agents, said Oleg Sviridenko, the Deputy Minister of Justice of the country, to the state

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The Views of Latvian-Speaking and Russian-Speaking Residents of Latvia Are Closer Than Generally Believed. In a survey conducted from April to July, 268 Latvian-speaking and 330 Russian-speaking respondents participated. Data was collected both online and through personal interactions in the regions of Latvia.

In a survey conducted from April to July, 268 Latvian-speaking and 330 Russian-speaking respondents participated. Data was collected both online and through personal interactions in the regions of Latvia.

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How the Sex Symbol of the USSR Lives: Here’s What We Know. "I dance, play the guitar, and write new songs. I walk with Finnish sticks, spin pedals at home, do my hour-long workout, and go to theaters," said the celebrity.

"I dance, play the guitar, and write new songs. I walk with Finnish sticks, spin pedals at home, do my hour-long workout, and go to theaters," said the celebrity.

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