The last king of Greece, Constantine II, is dead

The last king of Greece, Constantine II, is dead

Constantine II will be buried on the grounds of his family’s former summer palace in northern Athens, government sources said. When Constantine II took the throne in 1964 at the age of 23, he was hugely popular as an Olympic gold medalist in sailing. In his first year in office, he lost much of his … Read more

“Charlie Hebdo” once again makes fun of the Iranian leader

“Charlie Hebdo” once again makes fun of the Iranian leader

“The mullahs are not happy. The caricatures of their supreme leader (..) don’t seem to have made them laugh”, reads the latest issue of the magazine, out on Wednesday. “Mocking oneself has never been a tyrant’s forte,” added the magazine’s editor, who goes by the name of Riss. Last week, “Charlie Hebdo” published the caricatures … Read more

In Iran, women will be severely punished for violating the hijab

In Iran, women will be severely punished for violating the hijab

“Courts should impose additional sanctions such as deportation, bans on certain professions and workplace closures,” the agency said, referring to the administration of the justice system. Iran was gripped by a widespread protest movement after 9/16 died in custody Mahsa Amini, 22 years old. She was accused of violating the dress code. Since the protests, … Read more

PHOTOS: Valters Pūce, Dainis Tenis and Riga Cathedral Boys’ Choir bring Liepāja audience to their feet

PHOTOS: Valters Pūce, Dainis Tenis and Riga Cathedral Boys’ Choir bring Liepāja audience to their feet

In accordance with the recently passed holiday season, the musicians performed pieces at the concert that have won the hearts of listeners for decades and are well known for their inherent contemplativeness. The program was originally created as a dialogue between the two musicians, but in this concert the duet was supplemented by the Riga … Read more

LIVE TEXT. Russia’s war in Ukraine; even during the “truce” the Ukrainians have to repel the attacks of the occupiers

LIVE TEXT.  Russia’s war in Ukraine;  even during the “truce” the Ukrainians have to repel the attacks of the occupiers

Britain is hosting an international conference of justice ministers in London in March to discuss investigations into war crimes committed in Ukraine. At the conference, the Chief Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), Karim Khan, will be heard on the findings of the court’s work and the support of the international community in its … Read more

LIVE TEXT. Russia’s war in Ukraine; Zelensky urges Russian citizens to get rid of their fear of Putin at least for Christmas

LIVE TEXT.  Russia’s war in Ukraine;  Zelensky urges Russian citizens to get rid of their fear of Putin at least for Christmas

He believes that the weapons tested during the war started by Russia will be highly appreciated in the markets in the future. “This [karš] it is definitely a challenge for the Ukrainian military industry, both state and private, and an opportunity. And most importantly, everything tested in this war in Ukraine will receive the highest … Read more

Putin orders a ceasefire on the front lines of Ukraine during the Orthodox Christmas

Putin orders a ceasefire on the front lines of Ukraine during the Orthodox Christmas

“Taking into account Patriarch Kirill’s call, I instruct the Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation to implement a ceasefire regime along the entire line of contact of the parties in Ukraine from 12:00 on January 6 this year until 24:00 on January 7 this year,” the press service of the president said in a … Read more

Jānis Šipkēvics, Aija Andrejeva, Jānis Aišpurs, Marts Kristiāns Kalniņš will perform in Skaistkalne church on star day

Jānis Šipkēvics, Aija Andrejeva, Jānis Aišpurs, Marts Kristiāns Kalniņš will perform in Skaistkalne church on star day

The most beautiful Christmas songs of Latvian composers will be performed at the concert by wonderful artists – Aija Andrejeva, Marts Kristiāns Kalniņš, Jānis Šipkēvics, Jānis Aišpurs, Līva Kalniņa, Kristiāna Stirāne, Elvijs Bušs, Jānis Miltiņš, Valters Spružs, Kaspars Kurdeko and Agate Ozolina. Concert “Near you” +9 See more Heartfelt Christmas concerts of the musicians association … Read more

Beijing condemns foreign requests for Covid-19 tests for Chinese arrivals

Beijing condemns foreign requests for Covid-19 tests for Chinese arrivals

About ten countries, including the United States, Canada, France and Japan, have decided to require negative Covid-19 tests for travelers from China after Beijing lifted restrictions on foreign travel despite a rise in infections. The press representative of the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a press conference that several countries have imposed restrictions … Read more

Laksa with 25 points forges the victory of Bologna in the Serie A match

Laksa with 25 points forges the victory of Bologna in the Serie A match

The away team from Bologna beat Krema’s “Parking Graf” with a score of 98:64 (17:21, 30:14, 29:15, 22:14). Laksa, playing 30 minutes and 36 seconds, made two of four two-point shots, six of nine three-pointers and three of five free throws. The Latvian also had three rebounds, one assist, one error, one interception, one note, … Read more