In the coalition dispute over basic child security, Federal Finance Minister Christian Lindner (FDP) has again rejected the accusation of not providing enough money for families. “There is no saving when it comes to families, children and education. On the contrary: We are providing record funds,” Lindner told the Funke newspapers on Friday. “In view … Read more
“СС Nation Festival 23” for car lovers will be held on August 5 and 6 from 10:00 a.m. in the sports complex “333” in Ropaž. Two days filled with unique cars, “Drift Txi” (opportunity to enjoy a ride in the passenger seat of a specially prepared car), “Drag-Race” and “Track Day” sessions, water park and … Read more
On August 4 at 9 p.m., the Sigulda Palace pavilion offers a romantic drama in music with elements of love smuggling – a concert by the singer Marta. Through wordplay and catchy melodies, the singer and songwriter allows the listeners to look into the things that happen in her head – sad, happy, sympathetic, singable, … Read more
The former paratrooper of the Russian army, Pavel Filatyev, who wrote a book about the first days of Russia’s full-scale war against Ukraine, has received political asylum in France, reports the media of Russian journalists living abroad “Agenstvo”, referring to Filatyev himself. The publication also got acquainted with the document that Filatyev received from the … Read more
On July 29, starting at 12:00, the “Villa Gāles” hotel in Saulkrasti is holding a family day and a volleyball tournament, for which teams of four people (at least one girl) can be registered. From 17.00 the final games are scheduled, at 19.00 the award ceremony and at 20.00 the party together with the youth … Read more
On Friday, the start of the construction of the Olaine Learning Center was celebrated with the laying of a capsule in the foundations of the building, the Strategy Department of the Prison Administration informed. The Olaine Learning Center is being created to provide employees of the Prisons Administration with the opportunity to learn in rooms … Read more
On July 22 at 8:00 p.m., the concert of the third day of the International Saulkrasti Jazz Festival will take place on the Saulkrasti stage, featuring instrumental, electronic and analog modern fusion group “LUPA”, in which four of the best Latvian jazz and contemporary music artists Dāvis Jurka (alto saxophone), Ritvars Garoza (synthesizers and “Fender … Read more
On July 21 at 8:30 p.m. in the “Puķudruvas” concert in Lēdurgas, guitarist Reinis Jaunais and world-traveled guitarist and composer Craig Sutton from Great Britain, better known as “The Flamenco Thief”, will perform in a joint performance. The musicians will use the technique of looping (recording different melodies on the spot and then playing them … Read more
The Ministers of Culture of Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia, Poland and Ukraine signed a declaration on Sunday, with the countries of the region pledging to help Ukraine preserve its cultural heritage and restore it during the war. As informed by Lita Kokale, head of the Public Relations Department of the Ministry of Culture, the declaration envisages … Read more
In Latvia, the average price of brand 95 gasoline increased by 0.6% last week, while the average price of diesel fuel increased by 1%, according to data compiled by the European Commission (EC). The EC information published this week shows that in Latvia, a liter of brand 95 gasoline cost an average of 1,578 euros … Read more