Ukraine updates: Power returns to Kyiv after Russian strike

Skip next section NATO, US, UK fly mission along Russian border 10/11/2025October 11, 2025NATO, US, UK fly mission along Russian border The United Kingdom said two Royal Air Force aircraft flew a 12-hour mission earlier this week alongside United...

For the Trump Administration, The Enemy is Everywhere

Hello it’s the weekend. This is The Weekender ☕️ The Crisis Factory The White House on Thursday held a roundtable that brought together the national leadership of federal law enforcement agencies with a group of right-wing Youtube streamers and...

5-week-old with blood under the tongue

Presenting symptoms A 5-week-old male infant was brought to his pediatrician for evaluation of intermittent small amounts of blood under his tongue. The parents first noticed the bleeding 2 weeks prior and reported it had occurred on 2 or 3...

Bill allowing Estonian hospitals to buy medicines direct from EU stuck in parliament

A bill to grant hospitals the right to buy medicines directly within the EU has stalled at the Riigikogu after the government change earlier this year. The current rules allow hospitals to purchase medicines only from a few major pharmaceutical...

Mumme goes to Latvia, speaks at retirement of archbishop

Jonathan Mumme speaks at the retirement of the Archbishop of the Latvian Lutheran Church Courtesy | Jonathan Mumme Associate Professor of Theology Jonathan Mumme returned from his first trip to Riga, Latvia, where he presented a paper on Aug. 28...

Two girls run over by train in Rīga, Latvia

Two 13-year-old girls were killed when they collided with a train at the Imanta railway station in Rīga on Wednesday while riding an electric moped, Latvian Radio reported on 1 October. The accident happened after 6 p.m. According to the Emergency...

Rental moped rules considered after tragedy in Rīga

Two 13-year-old girls died in a tragic accident in Imanta on 1 October. Following the incident, the Mayor of Rīga has initiated a discussion with the authorities on stricter control of electric mopeds, Latvian Radio reports on 2 October. On...

Two young women run over by train in Rīga, Latvia

Two young women were killed when they collided with a train at the Imanta railway station in Rīga on Wednesday while riding electric scooters, Latvian Radio reported on 1 October. The accident happened after 6 p.m. According to the Emergency...

This is not the year of the apple in Latvia

This autumn's apple harvest in Latvia is significantly smaller than in other years, with hail and disease damaging the fruit in many places. The warehouses, which were full last year, are now only partially filled, Latvian Television reported on 1...

Breast cancer screening uptake in Latvia remains low – doctors warn of consequences

Despite improvements in diagnostics and treatment options, breast cancer in Latvia continues to be marked by unacceptably low screening participation and, consequently, late diagnosis, Riga East University Hospital (RAKUS) has reported. In such...

Mental health matters: building a community of support

Studio Lakeville at the Interlaken Inn Leslie Eckstein, licensed personal trainer, massage therapist and esthetician, operates a holistic wellness program from the amenities on offer at the Interlaken Inn, focusing on individually-focused classes...

Where Is Pensioner Poverty The Most Prevalent?

Four in ten people aged 66 and older in Korea were living in relative income poverty in 2022, according to the latest data from the OECD. That year, 39.7 percent of Korean seniors were living on an income below half the national median equivalized...

Panthers Place Dmitry Kulikov On Injured Reserve

The Panthers have placed defenseman Dmitry Kulikov on injured reserve due to an apparent right wrist injury, via Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald. The team hasn’t made any comment on his status, so his return is unknown. They haven’t made a...

Synthetic drugs put several people in hospital in Kuldīga, Latvia

Last week, several persons were admitted to Kuldīga hospital after taking synthetic drugs, the State Police told LETA. On 24 September, a 21-year-old woman in an unconscious state was admitted to Kuldīga Hospital after allegedly using narcotic...

Husband seeks justice after death of pregnant wife in Latvia

If a patient suffers harm as a result of a doctor's treatment, they can apply for compensation. But the road can be very long and challenging - according to a story on Latvian Radio, aired 30 September, about a man who, after the death of his...

First case of bird flu detected in Latvia this year

The first case of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 in a wild bird population has been detected in Latvia this year. The disease was detected in a dead swan found in a pond in Jaungulbene, the Food and Veterinary Service (PVD) said. Highly...

Latvian lawmakers consider pulling out of Istanbul Convention

Members of the opposition Saeima factions of the National Alliance, the United List and Latvia First together with members of the Greens and Farmers' Union (ZZS) faction, which is part of the government coalition, submitted a draft request to the...

Organic farming growing in popularity in Latvia

Currently, there are about 4,000 farms and companies in Latvia that are engaged in organic farming. The areas managed in this way are becoming more and more extensive. To popularize it, several organic farms will open their doors to visitors on...

Organ transplant postal stamp issued in Latvia

Latvian Postal Service and Pauls Stradiņš Clinical University Hospital (PSKUS) are dedicating a unique stamp and envelope to the topic of organ transplantation in order to raise public debate on the issue and call for saving lives, the Postal...

As Thomas Tuchel's side excel, can England continue to ignore Jude Bellingham, Phil Foden and Cole Palmer?

The defining question of Gareth Southgate's final tournament as England manager was how he might jam all four of his top tier attacking midfielders into one team. There is still plenty of time to go until the summer's FIFA World Cup across the...