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

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

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

Listen – Oskars Deigelis releases a new cover version of Jumprava’s song “Shadow”

Listen – Oskars Deigelis releases a new cover version of Jumprava’s song “Shadow”

“This piece is one of Jumprava’s works closest to my heart, not to mention that all of Jumprava’s work has always addressed me deeply and truly. I am glad that in cooperation with Jānis Narbuts from the production association “White Wide Production” we managed to create a new version of this song, “says Deigelis. The … Read more

US airlines ban flights for 700 passengers for ignoring face masks

US airlines ban flights for 700 passengers for ignoring face masks

Delta Air Lines has added 270 passengers to the “no-fly” list for not wearing masks. It is followed by United Airlines with 150, Spirit Airlines with 128, Frontier Airlines with 106, Alaska Airlines with 78, and Hawaiian Airlines with six such passengers. These lists may overlap. However, the airlines do not share the names of … Read more