We wanted the best. Did it work? Let us remind you that initially, according to the Rail Baltica project, all three viaducts in Tornakalns were to be demolished and, after laying a tunnel for Stephenson gauge trains, rebuilt. Now suddenly the designers of the Trans-Baltic Railway have decided that they will do without a tunnel. … Read more
There was an unpleasant smell in Helsinki on Sunday. The Finnish Meteorological Institute suggested that the smell could have come from Kemeri National Park. A representative of the OPP explained that hydrogen sulfide sources have a strong specific aroma, but are not able to affect air quality at a distance of more than 400 kilometers. … Read more
The estimated cost of the purchase is 307,025 euros. Applicants can submit proposals until May 3. The SRS explained to LETA that privileged users are those users who have additional rights and access to resources and functions. These users are typically system administrators, database administrators, or other users, and have advanced rights because they can … Read more
Compared to 2022, the price index for livestock products in 2023 decreased by 8.9%, while the price index for crop products decreased by 24.3%. The level of prices for crop products in 2023 was mainly affected by a decrease in the price index for grains by 28.6%, of which for barley – by 37.3%, for … Read more
In Latvia, 47.1% of businesses believe that the tax-free minimum should be the minimum wage, which is currently 700 euros, according to a survey conducted by Jumis pro, the developer of the Jumis business management system. According to Jumis pro, the survey was conducted because high inflation in recent years has left businesses under pressure … Read more
On Monday, March 25, several commemorative events will be held in memory of the victims of the deportation of March 25, 1949, the Riga City Council communications department told LETA. On Monday at 10 a.m. a minute of remembrance will take place at Shkirotava station. It will be attended by the youth choir “Balsis”, students … Read more
After more than four months of disputes and six strikes by the train drivers’ union, Deutsche Bahn (DB) and the GDL union reached an agreement in their wage dispute on Monday, March 25, dpa reported. Both sides intend to announce the details of the agreement at separate press conferences in Berlin on the morning of … Read more
The Ministry of Human Capital, through the Ministry of Education, launches the “Educational Vouchers” Assistance Program to help families who send their children to establishments at the initial, primary and secondary levels with a subsidy of 75% or more and a fee that does not exceed $54,396. They will receive 50% of the value of … Read more