In Iran, at least 103 people were killed in explosions near the grave of General Qasem Soleimani, who was killed in a US air strike in January 2020 at the Baghdad airport, according to Iranian media. People had gathered at Soleimani’s tomb in the Saheb al-Zaman Mosque in Kerman to commemorate his death. At least … Read more
Concern for the environment is not limited to waste disposal and moving by foot or bicycle, but also refers to the construction of a private home, respecting available natural resources resources. It is important not only for the well-being of the planet. A sustainable house will positively affect its inhabitants as well, providing a favorable … Read more
Unfortunately, every one of us will have heard about financial scams. Many have also personally encountered calls from “bankers”, cryptocurrency traders or fake policemen, not to mention the fake social media activities of Raymond Paul, Renard Cowper and even the President. This requires being very careful, as well as warning those family members who are … Read more
The profitability of Latvian citizens’ pension savings directly depends on events in the world financial markets and the skills of local pension managers to choose a successful investment strategy. How successful has this year been for pension managers, which pension plans have performed with the highest returns and which events have had the biggest impact … Read more
On Wednesday, the Saeima’s Foreign Affairs Commission adopted a statement on the return of Ukrainian children illegally relocated to Russia and Belarus. In the statement, parliamentarians strongly condemn the illegal and forced relocation of Ukrainian children to Russia and Belarus by Russia and Belarus, the press service of the Saeima reports. In the statement, the … Read more
In the third quarter of this year, the average level of job vacancies in Latvia was higher than in the European Union (EU), expressed as a percentage of the ratio of the total number of available vacancies to all jobs in the economy – already occupied and vacant. This is evidenced by the comparative data … Read more
Although the activity of car thieves has been relatively moderate this year, a new trend has emerged: thieves have not stolen either new and expensive, or older and simpler vehicles. This year, insurance company “Balta” received compensation applications for both the stolen 2022 Porsche Taycan 4 and the 2004 BMW X5. According to the data … Read more
How can you continue to repay your mortgage when you have to stop working to care for your seriously ill child? Insurers promise a new “family aid” guarantee no later than July 2025. Insurers will provide a “family assistance” guarantee in certain contracts on real estate loans to cover parents having to accompany a seriously … Read more
On December 13, the Bank of Latvia will issue a silver collection coin “Rīgas modes” dedicated to the history of Latvian fashion. “The central image characteristic of Riga fashion is a woman – emancipated, self-confident, with her own style and attitude – which is still the case today,” says the Bank of Latvia. “Riga fashion … Read more
The United States on Friday vetoed a UN Security Council resolution that would have called for an immediate ceasefire in the ongoing hostilities in the Gaza Strip between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas. UN Secretary-General António Guterres had called an emergency meeting of the Security Council in an attempt to push for such … Read more