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The Unified Entrance Exam to the Master's program can be taken abroad, but places are limited

Entrance exams to the Master's program EVI and EFVV can be taken abroad. Registration will last from May 2 to May 23, additional period - June 16-17.

Our people abroad • April 28, 01:57 PM • 2518 views

Vilnius обнародовал полномасштабный план эвакуации на случай военного нападения

Власти Вильнюса обнародовали план эвакуации на случай военного вторжения, гибридных атак, ядерных угроз и стихийных бедствий. План разработан на основе опыта Украины и городов США.

News of the World • April 24, 12:34 PM • 4904 views

Resumption of flights to Ukraine: whose planes want to make the first air connections

Wizz Air, Ryanair and AirBaltic are planning to resume flights to Ukraine. Wizz Air has developed a plan for 100 routes, Ryanair is preparing a five-year recovery plan, and AirBaltic wants to be the first.

Society • March 25, 01:46 PM • 250177 views

In Latvia, a 72-year-old Russian man was sentenced to 8 years in prison for spying for Russia

A court in Riga sentenced a 72-year-old Russian citizen to 8 years in prison for spying for Russia. Explosives and ammunition were found in the convict's garage.

News of the World • January 16, 12:51 AM • 28038 views

Volunteer from Latvia Edgar Platonov killed in Luhansk region

Edgar Platonov, 41, from Latvia, died on December 25, 2024, in Novoyehorivka, Luhansk region. He voluntarily fought as a member of the International Legion of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

War • January 11, 01:47 AM • 31112 views

A tribunal for Putin: key parameters of work, its jurisdiction and roadmap agreed upon

A meeting was held in Riga to establish a special tribunal to punish the leadership of aggressor countries. The jurisdiction and roadmap of the tribunal were agreed upon, which could be operational by the end of 2024.

Politics • November 22, 04:54 PM • 19078 views

Stefanchuk went on a tour of the Baltic States with a plan to win

Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Ruslan Stefanchuk presented the Victory Plan in the Lithuanian Parliament. He will also visit Estonia and Latvia to attract additional assistance to Ukraine in countering Russian aggression.

Politics • October 21, 09:27 AM • 15395 views

Tens of thousands of people in the Baltic States and Poland lost power due to storms

Severe storms in the Baltic States and Poland left tens of thousands of people without electricity. In Lithuania and Poland, casualties were reported, infrastructure was damaged, and Latvia experienced record rainfall.

News of the World • July 29, 01:05 PM • 22005 views

Record rainfall in Latvia: streets flooded, roads blocked, tens of thousands of people without power

A powerful storm with record rainfall is raging in Latvia. Streets are flooded, roads are blocked, and 30,000 people are without power. Riga may receive two months' worth of precipitation, and a severe storm is expected.

News of the World • July 29, 07:11 AM • 26337 views

House for Ukrainian refugees opened in Riga

A house for Ukrainian refugees has been opened in Riga, where they can live for the first 120 days of their stay in Latvia. The building is designed for 125 people and has an equipped kitchen and washing machines.

Our people abroad • July 23, 07:45 AM • 31020 views

Latvia sends a new batch of military aid to Ukraine consisting of 500 drones

Latvian Defense Minister Andris Spruds announced that a new batch of military aid, including more than 500 drones, has been sent to Ukraine. This is part of a planned delivery of 2,500 drones worth 4 million euros.

War • July 23, 07:38 AM • 31433 views

Serhiy Koretskyi elected Chairman of the Board of Naftogaz of Ukraine - MP

Allergy season: what to pay attention to in May and how to relieve symptoms

A water pipe burst at the metro construction site in Vynohradar – Avtostrada

"She is fine with everything": expert explained why Olena Duma is blocking the adoption of the draft law on the reform of ARMA

White House responded after Putin's "ceasefire" proposal: Trump wants a permanent ceasefire

NBU's chief lawyer above the law? Investigation of Zima's case is stalling

The ball is in the NACP's court: the head of the supervisory board of the State Land Bank has a real conflict of interest

Vatican has confirmed that the conclave to elect a new Pope will begin on May 7

Stress-free renovation: where to start and how not to go crazy in the process - expert advice

A week of trials and inspiration: astrological forecast for April 28 – May 5

Does fighting corruption cost Ukraine more than corruption itself? Figures and cases from the NABU report

A Komatsu demining vehicle exploded in Kharkiv region: details

Trump says he "runs the country and the world"

Air raid sirens sound in Moscow: what is known

Diplomats have already contacted the governments: Ukraine has offered Spain, Portugal and France assistance in overcoming the energy crisis

Does fighting corruption cost Ukraine more than corruption itself? Figures and cases from the NABU report

NBU's chief lawyer above the law? Investigation of Zima's case is stallingExclusive

The ball is in the NACP's court: the head of the supervisory board of the State Land Bank has a real conflict of interestExclusive

Stress-free renovation: where to start and how not to go crazy in the process - expert adviceExclusive

A week of trials and inspiration: astrological forecast for April 28 – May 5Exclusive

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