A chemical leaked in the production area in Riga; residents are encouraged not to stay outdoors for long periods of time

A chemical leaked in the production area in Riga;  residents are encouraged not to stay outdoors for long periods of time

The SFRS received the call to Atlantijas Street today at 17.14. Ammonia leaked from the refrigeration unit. Employees of the facility have been evacuated and the need to evacuate the residents has been identified. At least 17 fire and rescue workers were working at the scene. At 18.41. The SFRS reported that the leak had … Read more

British actor Ians Holms died

British actor Ians Holms died

For his role in the 1981 film “Chariots of Fire”, Holmes was nominated for an Oscar. Holm had a successful career at the Royal Shakespeare Company and British television. One of his most famous roles in cinema is the hobbit Bilbo Bagins in “The Lord of the Rings” and “The Hobbit”. “He died peacefully in … Read more

Sesks wins the first WRC Estonia stage junior class in history; Tenaks triumphs in the overall standings

Sesks wins the first WRC Estonia stage junior class in history;  Tenaks triumphs in the overall standings

The first WRC stage in history in Estonia ended on Sunday with six stages. The leader of the JWRC class before the last day was the host Robert Virves, who was 11.2 seconds ahead of Sesca. Before the 14th of the 17 stages, Virvesa’s crew overcame Seska for 5.3 seconds, but in the third “dopa” … Read more

Speaker of the Saeima: “In the Garden of Fate, gratitude is immortalized to the people whose vote decided the fate of Latvia”

Speaker of the Saeima: “In the Garden of Fate, gratitude is immortalized to the people whose vote decided the fate of Latvia”

Mūrniece emphasized that this memorial place is dedicated to the founders of the Latvian state and the restorers of independence, informed the Saeima Press Service. The Speaker of the Saeima has also emphasized that now, with a larger time lag, it is even better to understand how important the decision of each individual was at … Read more

The new wave hit group “Chipsis and Dullais” releases their second album

The new wave hit group “Chipsis and Dullais” releases their second album

“Bravo!” compiled 10 songs composed over eight years, it includes both compositions that have previously been performed in the group’s concerts, and brand new compositions. The album was recorded in Valmiera, at the Hodila Records studio, under the direction of Ģirts “Lomika” Laumanis and the long-term producer of the group Kārlis Butins. The album is … Read more

Dead and seven injured in multiple stabbings in Birmingham | NOW

Dead and seven injured in multiple stabbings in Birmingham |  NOW

Four stabbings in the British city of Birmingham on the night from Saturday to Sunday killed a man and injured seven others, the British police announced during a press conference on Sunday. According to the police, the incidents are related. No offender has yet been arrested. Two of the injured, a man and a woman, … Read more

Whimsy and jokes – Fredis invites to loud Midsummer chips in the best traditions of “Solstice Nuga”

Whimsy and jokes – Fredis invites to loud Midsummer chips in the best traditions of “Solstice Nuga”

The traditional Līgo humor show “Salgriežņu Ņuga 2020” will start on June 23 from 9 pm, when both radio and TV will play a playful party in the best Latvian traditions, giving the festival a completely unforgettable dose of laughter. There will be apt jokes by Andris Freidenfelds, Normunds Jakušonoks and Juta Jazz, the loudest … Read more

Hundreds of people protest against postponement of elections in Hong Kong | NOW

Hundreds of people protest against postponement of elections in Hong Kong |  NOW

Hundreds of people protest in Hong Kong on Sunday against the postponement of the elections and the new security law. Police deployed pepper spray bullets and detained 90 people, including several well-known activists South China Morning Post. Hong Kong chief executive Carrie Lam postponed Sunday, September 6, elections for a year due to a spike … Read more

The legendary Hollywood star Mickey Rurks has ordered a place in the Ukrainian cemetery

The legendary Hollywood star Mickey Rurks has ordered a place in the Ukrainian cemetery

A personal assistant of Mickey Rurk arrived from the village of Zagorci especially from Los Angeles. But the place where the actor wanted to be buried is already occupied. Dmitry Kornechuk’s grandmother Lydia lives in the village of Zagorca. He had not seen his grandson for six years and was happy to meet again. Dmitry … Read more

Baiba Sipeniece-Gavare shows what is the ugliest thing in her home

Baiba Sipeniece-Gavare shows what is the ugliest thing in her home

Baiba Sipeniece-Gavare and Elita Patmalniece visited the latest show “Dinner with the Leper Brothers”, which can be viewed on both Facebook and YouTube. The guests tested their knowledge of last week’s weirdest news headlines, answered questions about facts that are not ashamed to know, and fulfilled the task given by brothers Oscar and Richard to … Read more