The Soviet spy who infiltrated Mossad and founded IDF's mental health program

For most of his life, Ze’ev Avni lived under false names, conflicting loyalties and a secret so deep that even his closest colleagues never suspected the truth. Born Wolf Goldstein, he was a Soviet intelligence officer who infiltrated the heart of...

Emma Raducanu releases statement amid health concerns after worrying retirement at the Wuhan Open

Emma Raducanu has reassured fans she is recovering well after a frightening medical incident forced her to abandon her Wuhan Open match. The 22-year-old British star was visibly struggling in the intense heat during her clash with American Ann Li...

Emma Raducanu visits doctors in China as tennis star drops health update statement

Emma Raducanu retired from her first-round match at the Wuhan Open with dizziness(Image: VCG, VCG via Getty Images) Emma Raducanu has revealed she's "feeling better" after being forced to retire early from her Wuhan Open match and visiting the...

Mental Health Crisis Grips Europe's Healthcare Workers, World Health Organization Study Reveals

A comprehensive study released on Friday, October 10, 2025, by the European branch of the World Health Organization (WHO) has laid bare a profound mental health crisis gripping healthcare professionals across Europe. The report, drawing from an...

Latvia’s emergency medical service tests new approach – “standby points”

The State Emergency Medical Service (NMPD) has introduced a new ambulance post in Jaunmārupe this summer, while another will open in Baloži in October. In addition, the service has launched a pilot project testing a new concept – “standby points”,...

Dangerous animal disease detected in Lithuania – Latvia tightens surveillance

The first cases of bluetongue disease (also known as infectious catarrhal fever) have been confirmed in five dairy cattle farms in southwestern Lithuania, the Food and Veterinary Service (PVD) reports. According to the Lithuanian Food and...

Bulgaria Wins Two ESPA Innovation Awards for Successful Practices in Medical Spa Tourism

Bulgaria received two awards for innovation from the European Spas Association - ESPA Innovation Award, which are presented for the most innovative and successful practices in the field of medical spa tourism in Europe. This happened on the second...

First seasonal flu infections recorded in Latvia

Last week, the first cases of influenza of this season were registered in Latvia, the Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (SPKC) said on 9 October. Seven patients, or 9.9 cases per 100,000 population, were clinically diagnosed with influenza...

Latvia plans to split hospitals into 'ecosystems'

Latvian health authorities plan to integrate hospitals of different profiles and levels into "ecosystems", according to the plan presented by the Ministry of Health (VM) at the meeting of the Social and Labour Affairs Committee of the Saeima on...

Latvia’s healthcare workers lose patience – minister faces possible vote of no confidence

One of the next steps that the Latvian Health and Social Care Workers’ Union (LVSADA) may take to express dissatisfaction with the government’s failure to increase funding for medical workers’ salaries could be a vote of no confidence in Minister...

Latvia joins NATO's Renovator project, takes on reconstruction of one Ukrainian military hospital

Latvia will take part in NATO's Renovator project, which involves the restoration of five Ukrainian military hospitals, the purchase of medical equipment for them and the training of healthcare professionals, and will also take on the management...

Latvia Joins NATO Renovator Project to Restore Ukrainian Military Hospitals

Latvia joins a NATO project called “Renovator,” aimed at restoring five Ukrainian military hospitals, equipping them with modern medical equipment, and training medical professionals, as well as the reconstruction of one of these facilities. The...

Addiction pilot project launched at Latvia's Children's Hospital

To provide timely help for children with severe substance abuse problems, the Children's Hospital has been running a pilot project since September. Treatment can now be provided even if the minor or his/her parents refuse it, Latvian Television...

Thomas Tuchel: injured Harry Kane out of Wales game, England World Cup 'underdogs'

Michael Regan/Getty Images Harry Kane will miss England’s game against Wales on Thursday but Thomas Tuchel is “convinced” that he will be able to face Latvia on Tuesday. The England captain has not been able to train this week after arriving with...

Urging reconciliation, Latvian President does not rule out government change

If the current government cannot function effectively, it may be time to give others a chance, President Edgars Rinkēvičs said after meeting with Prime Minister Evika Siliņa (New Unity) at Riga Castle on Wednesday. The president emphasized that...

Monthly inflation at 0.2% in September in Latvia

With the beginning of the autumn season, the rise in prices of clothing and footwear, along with the drop in prices of goods and services related to transport, mainly passenger transport by air and fuels for transport, contributed the most to the...

Television and radio – October 11, 2025

TODAY TIME TV CH HT AUTO RACING FIA Extreme H Saudi Arabia 2 a.m. FS1 NA/214 75 IMSA Petit Le Mans Braselton 6 a.m. KHNL 8 8 Xfinity Focused Health 302 1:30 p.m. CW NA/93 2 BASEBALL: MLB PLAYOFFS, NL DIVISION SERIES Game 5: Cubs at Brewers 2:08...

Latvia enters the e-sports arena with first ever Counter-Strike tournament

In early autumn, Latvia made its debut on the global e-sports scene, hosting the first-ever international Counter-Strike 2 tournament – ​​the Urban Riga Open. The competition brought together not only the strongest teams in the Baltics, but also...

Avoiding London Underground keeps me alive – I never thought I'd see this birthday

Various health complaints meant I never expected to live to see my sixteenth birthday and, two years ago, when I was diagnosed with incurable bowel cancer, I wondered if I’d see this one. But, at the time of writing, unless I get stabbed on the...

Foreign investors in Latvia welcome tobacco giant into organization

The Foreign Investors Council in Latvia (FICIL), an influential business lobby, said October 7th it was welcoming the local operation of massive tobacco company Philip Morris into its membership. "FICIL warmly welcomes Philip Morris Latvia and...