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Flakes Saktiņa (Latvian Radio Program Manager)
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News in light language on October 24
News in light language on October 24Flakes Saktiņa00:00 / 00:00
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Many people with Covid – 19
Last day, a large number of Covid 19 cases were detected in Latvia. 259 new cases were registered. Four infected people died. Most new cases of Covid-19 have been detected in Riga, Daugavpils and its surroundings.
Ameriks has been re-elected as the leader of “Honor to Serve Riga”
Today, the congress of the party “Honor to Serve Riga” took place. Andris Amerika was re-elected as the party’s leader. Now the party will look for a new cooperating party. The leader of the party Andris Ameriks believes that without partners Gods Serve Riga will not be able to participate in the Saeima elections in two years.
Hundreds of women are protesting against Lukashenko in Belarus
Today, hundreds of women took part in solidarity actions in Belarusian cities and demanded the resignation of Alexander Lukashenko. Security forces still detained several participants in the march. Tomorrow is a special day in Belarus. Belarusian opposition Svetlana Tikhanovska has set October 25 as the day of the People’s Ultimatum, by which Lukashenko must resign. If he does not, a national strike will begin and all roads will be blocked.
Poland protests against abortion ban
In Poland, thousands of people continue to protest against the abortion ban. This week, the Constitutional Court ruled that abortion due to an embryonic defect was illegal. People are dissatisfied with this court decision and call for a referendum.
In London, several thousand are demonstrating against the Covid – 19 restrictions
In London, several thousand people protest against the restrictions imposed by Covid-19. Protesters believe there is public fraud. They are against face masks, and the restrictions are called tyranny and civil espionage. During the demonstration, the police detained several of its participants. The number of infections is also rising sharply in the UK.
Trump has already voted in the US presidential election
US President Donald Trump voted in the early presidential election today. After the vote, Trump said with a smile that he had voted for a guy named Trump. Tramp wore a face mask during the vote. The day of the US presidential election is November 3, but 55 million Americans have already voted in the early vote.
Tonight will be a change back to summer time
Tonight at four o’clock there will be a transition back from summer time. The clock hands must be turned one hour back. In turn, the transition to summer time will take place again on March 28 next year. It is still unclear when the clock will be abandoned in the European Union.
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