Russian troops have shut down mobile networks and Internet services in the Kherson and Zaporizhia regions

“Work is already underway, communications will be restored,” the minister said. “Yesterday, residents of Kherson and some districts of Zaporizhia experienced internet and mobile interference, and then these services disappeared over large areas. The interference was found to be due to damage to the optical trunk lines and the disconnection of our operators’ equipment. “reported … Read more

The European Union is imposing sanctions on 217 individuals, including Putin’s daughters

As part of a new package of sanctions imposed on Russia for its invasion of Ukraine, the European Union (EU) has imposed sanctions on Russian President Vladimir Putin’s daughters Maria Vorontsova and Ekaterina Tikhonova, as well as 215 more individuals, according to an official list released Friday night. – Putin’s daughters are on the renewed … Read more

Olga Rajecka opens the anniversary concert tour with two gorgeous concerts

On April 2, the singer’s Olga Rajeckas anniversary concert tour “My Holiday” started with two fully sold-out concerts at Lielvārde Culture House. Singers Aija Andrejeva and Uģis Roze, Lielvārde Purple Choir, group “Eolika”, Folk Dance Ensemble “Madara”, instrumental group led by Jānis Miltiņš and other artists took to the stage with Olga. – After the … Read more

In March, the mood of entrepreneurs was positive only in retail trade

Business confidence indicators describe the general situation in the sector and are obtained by conducting business surveys in industry, construction, retail trade and services. If the indicator is above zero, there is a positive business environment, if below zero – negative mood of entrepreneurs, reminds the CSB. According to seasonally adjusted data, the retail confidence … Read more

Ukraine is ready to discuss neutrality and security guarantees

“Security guarantees and neutrality, the status of a nuclear-weapon-free state for our country. We are ready to go to that. That is the most important point. It was the first point of principle for the Russian Federation, as far as I remember. , “Zelensky said in an interview with several independent Russian media outlets. He … Read more

It is advisable to keep the use of face masks in high-risk areas

With the number of Covid-19 cases decreasing, it would be advisable to keep the use of face masks in high-risk areas after April 1, Yuri Perevoshchikov, Director of the Department of Infectious Diseases Risk Analysis and Prevention at the Center for Disease Prevention and Control, told LETA. – The number of newly diagnosed cases of … Read more

In January, Latvia’s foreign trade turnover was 32.9% higher than a year ago

In January 2022, Latvia’s foreign trade turnover amounted to 2.95 billion euros, which was 32.9% more in real terms than a year ago, including an increase of 29.6% in exports and 35.8% in imports. preliminary data from the Central Statistical Bureau (CSB) show. – In January, Latvia exported goods worth 1.37 billion euros and imported … Read more

The war in Ukraine confirms the need for Latvia to continue to improve its detailed national defense plans and to introduce modern armaments

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine confirms the need for Latvia to continue to improve detailed national defense plans and introduce modern armaments, Colonel Didzis Nestro, Deputy Chief of Operational Affairs of the National Armed Forces (NAF), told LETA. – The war in Ukraine clearly states that the country must have a national defense plan prepared and … Read more

A fire broke out in the Zaporizhia NPP fired by the Russian army

The Russian army in Ukraine fired on the Zaporizhia NPP and a fire broke out there, Dmitro Orlov, the mayor of Enerhodara, announced on his Telegram channel on Friday morning. – It was previously reported that fierce fighting between the Russian army and the Ukrainian armed forces, which protects Europe’s largest nuclear power plant, had … Read more

The number of real estate transactions in Latvia increased by 7% last year – significantly less than in Lithuania and Estonia

The real estate market last year after the first pandemic shock showed positive trends in many European countries. A significant increase in the number of real estate transactions compared to the situation in 2020 was also registered in the Baltic States last year. – In Latvia, activity in the real estate market increased by 7% … Read more