Rinkēvičs: Situation in Europe has not changed significantly after NATO-Russia talks – Abroad – News

“Whether Russia’s demands, which are unacceptable on the part of the Allies, were designed to find an excuse for the escalation of the situation or a direct invasion of Ukraine, we will see soon. What matters is that NATO and the EU are united, strong and we “We will act in accordance with the situation … Read more

Belgium diagnoses first South African Covid-19 infection – Abroad – News

The infection was diagnosed on November 22 and has now been confirmed to be a type of B.1.1.529 virus that has been recorded for the first time in southern Africa, Health Minister Frank Vandenbruk told a news conference. – Mark Van Ranst, one of Belgium’s leading virologists, said on Twitter that he had returned from … Read more

Volkswagen diesel diesel: EC calls for compensation for all consumers in the EU – Apollo.lv – Auto – Apollo.lv – iTech

EU Justice Commissioner Didier Reinders said in a statement that Volkswagen “does not want to work with consumer organizations to find a proper solution for consumers” and has so far only compensated car owners in Germany and the United States. – “All consumers need to be compensated,” Reinders said. – Volkswagen has already paid a … Read more

With the situation deteriorating in other countries, Latvia has dropped to 23rd place in terms of Covid-19 prevalence – in Latvia – News

Last week, Latvia was in 22nd place, a week before – in 16th place, but – back in mid-June, Latvia even had the highest incidence of Covid-19 in the EU. — ECDC estimates of the situation in the previous two weeks from 12 to 25 July show that the cumulative morbidity per 100,000 population in … Read more

The last 5 years in Europe, the hottest and driest period of 2 thousand 100 years

A new study in the US warned that the hot and dry summers experienced in Europe in recent years have led to massive droughts ‘far more severe’ than any other time in the past 2,100 years. Stating that the recent heatwaves across the continent have great ecological and economic consequences, scientists warned that the situation … Read more

German Minister: European defense is not possible without the US – Abroad – News

“The idea of ​​European strategic autonomy goes too far if it grows into the illusion that we can guarantee security, stability and prosperity in a Europe without NATO and without the United States,” said Krampa-Karenbauer. – Mr Macron described similar statements by Kramp-Karenbauer on Monday as a misinterpretation of history and called for a more … Read more

Murderer, involved in “Jūrmalgeita” and abuser. Who are the most wanted criminals from Latvia in Europe? – Criminal intelligence – News

Alvis Beketovs is a sex offender who has sexually exploited a minor, Gatis Zvingulis is being sought for murder, and Leonīds Lasmanis is being sought for corruption in Jūrmalgeita. – The national police call if you recognize one of these criminals, have seen him, know his current location or have other useful information at your … Read more

Study: Air pollution costs European cities € 160 billion a year – Abroad – News

The study was carried out by the independent research and consulting organization CE Delft, which specializes in developing innovative solutions to environmental problems. – Analyzing air quality, population health and transport data in more than 400 cities, it was found that fossil fuel pollution in 2018 cost each citizen an average of 1,250 euros – … Read more

Covid-19 cumulative rate in Latvia over the last two weeks exceeds 16 cases – Society and Politics – News

When entering Latvia, travelers must generally observe 10 days of self-isolation if the cumulative incidence of Covid-19 in the last two weeks in the country of entry exceeds 16 cases per 100,000 population. As the incidence of Covid-19 continues to rise, self-isolation is now required from all European countries on the Centers for Disease Prevention … Read more

“de facto”: Will a billion-generating industry be excluded from the Latvian economy? – Society and Politics – News

Meanwhile, the losses in the industry are profound. In April, this business practically stopped – the number of foreign visitors in tourist accommodation was even 98.4% less than usual, according to the Central Statistical Bureau. In June and July, the situation slightly improved, but the number of tourists who came here from other countries was … Read more