Venezuelan President Maduro declares Essequibo as 24th state and orders oil extraction

Venezuelan President Maduro declares Essequibo as 24th state and orders oil extraction

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, taking into account the results of the controversial referendum on the border with neighboring Guyana, declared the western part of this country – Essequibo – as the 24th state of Venezuela. At the parliamentary session on Tuesday, he proposed the adoption of a corresponding bill. Maduro also ordered Venezuela’s state oil … Read more

Russia’s Smuggling Scheme: 3,500 Flying Robots and Defense Materials

Russia’s Smuggling Scheme: 3,500 Flying Robots and Defense Materials

Customs said there were six suspects, one of whom was detained back in September. The authorities believe that almost 3,500 flying robots have arrived in Russia in this way. The companies have also supplied Russia with microcontrollers, semiconductor devices and protective materials designed to stop flying robots. The products were approved for export to other … Read more

“Latvijas gāze” has operated with a loss of EUR 24.924 million in nine months

“Latvijas gāze” has operated with a loss of EUR 24.924 million in nine months

The net turnover of AS “Latvijas gāze” (LG) concern in the first nine months of this year was 120.544 million euros, which is 78% less than in the corresponding period last year, but the losses reached 24.924 million euros, as opposed to the profit last year, according to the company’s statement to the stock exchange … Read more

Art IS Cool: Exhibition of Latvian Artist Artis Bute’s Paintings at Mālpils Culture Center

Art IS Cool: Exhibition of Latvian Artist Artis Bute’s Paintings at Mālpils Culture Center

On December 3, at 4:00 p.m., the “Art IS Cool” exhibition of paintings by Artas Butes, a well-known artist in Latvia, will be opened in the exhibition hall of the Mālpils Culture Center. This will be the second meeting with the painter in Mālpil. “Artis Bute (1958) has been one of the most sought-after Latvian … Read more

Santiago Segura: “Independent cinema is dull and boring, it is cinema for smart people”

Santiago Segura: “Independent cinema is dull and boring, it is cinema for smart people”

If anyone had any doubts about Santiago Segura’s fit as master of ceremonies at the Xixón International Film Festival, it was the actor and director himself who settled them as soon as he took the stage at the Jovellanos Theater, recognizing that independent cinema is boring and It’s boring, but it enjoys the favor of … Read more

Latvian Industry Faces Challenges Amid Global Manufacturing Decline

Latvian Industry Faces Challenges Amid Global Manufacturing Decline

In September, the volumes of Latvian industry decreased by 2.7%. Production volumes in mining and quarrying decreased by 20.9%, in processing industry by 4.6%. Electricity and gas supply experienced an increase of 18.3%. The volume of production decreased according to the share in the largest sector – wood industry (-6.2%). On the other hand, there … Read more

The Life of an Oak: A Stunning Documentary Adventure Film by Laurent Charbonnier and Michel Sedoux

The Life of an Oak: A Stunning Documentary Adventure Film by Laurent Charbonnier and Michel Sedoux

On November 9 at 7:00 p.m., the Pabažu Culture House will be able to watch the documentary adventure film “The Life of an Oak” created by French film directors Laurent Charbonnier and Michel Sedoux. The cast is impressive: squirrels, woodpeckers, jays, ants, mice. The huge tree hides a whole microcosm within itself and serves as … Read more

Drawing Theater: Experience the Unique Blend of Music, Dance, and Artistry in the Performance of “Musical Workshop” at Mārupe Culture House

Drawing Theater: Experience the Unique Blend of Music, Dance, and Artistry in the Performance of “Musical Workshop” at Mārupe Culture House

On October 21 at 11.00 a.m., the “Drawing Theater” will visit the Mārupe Culture House with the performance “Musical Workshop”. “Zimēmėju teatris” is a professional chamber theater founded in 2008 by the director and actor Varis Klausitajs. The theater is characterized by a unique form of theater that combines drawing on the stage, music, dance … Read more

MKD’s Employee Claims Guarantee Fund: Significant Increase in Payouts and Recoveries in 2023

MKD’s Employee Claims Guarantee Fund: Significant Increase in Payouts and Recoveries in 2023

In nine months, MKD has paid out funds from the employee claims guarantee fund to satisfy the claims of 601 employees of 49 insolvent companies. The average amount allocated to cover the claims of one employee this year was 1,842 euros. In the nine months of last year, MKD paid out 495,363 euros from the … Read more

Iron Wolf Concert: Celebrating 30 Years on Stage with Jauni Album

Iron Wolf Concert: Celebrating 30 Years on Stage with Jauni Album

On October 14, at 19.00, the “Iron Wolf” band’s concert will take place in the Culture Center “Pearl of Ulbroka”. On the “Iron Wolf” concert tour. Jauni 30″, marking more than 30 years on the stage and celebrating the recently released album “Jauni”, will be performed with full power, both compositions loved by the listeners, … Read more