Schools are being proposed to be punished for poor knowledge of schoolchildren

The question is whether schools currently have the capacity and how it can be strengthened. Olinya suggests thinking about how to attract strong, well-trained teachers to schools and how to support them in everyday life. The new curriculum also attempted to achieve this goal by including all children in the school system. “Everyone should bring … Read more

It became known about the reasons for the breakdown of peace negotiations between Kiev and Moscow

Since the start of the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022, the Russian and Ukrainian delegations have held several meetings to discuss a peace agreement between the countries. Russian President Vladimir Putin subsequently stated that the agreement was ready, but its signing was thwarted by Ukraine. The material states that no final texts were … Read more

An underwater drone with unlimited autonomy was introduced in the USA

According to DARPA, the prototype is designed for long-duration missions in environments where humans cannot operate. Two propellers were placed in the rear part of the apparatus, which looks like a stingray. It is noted that testing of the prototype will begin in 2024. As part of the project, they want to create an underwater … Read more

SpaceX teams up with Northrop Grumman to build military satellites

SpaceX has teamed up with military-industrial corporation Northrop Grumman to create low-orbit satellites for the US Department of Defense, allowing for high-definition images of the Earth’s surface, the quality of which can be compared with the images obtained by flying drones. Reuters reports this. We are talking about the development of a system of hundreds … Read more

Parliamentary elections begin in India; they will last six weeks

In the world’s largest election, 968 million of India’s 1.4 billion people are eligible to vote. The elections will last until June 1, and the counting of votes will take place on June 4. “I call on all voters (..) to exercise their right to vote in record numbers. Every vote will be counted and … Read more

Another Soviet tradition will be eradicated from Latvian schools

Currently, the law establishes that Teacher’s Day is celebrated on the first Sunday in October. The commission decided to submit the bill for final reading in the Seimas this week. At the commission meeting, the chairman of the Latvian Union of Education and Science Workers (LPRON), Inga Vanaga, along with support for these amendments, called … Read more

BB.lv: Mandatory microchipping of cats – already this year

More detailed rules are still being developed, but it is already clear that there will be no exceptions, although some cats will be able to legally live out their lives without a chip. The future rules will list the categories of cats that must be microchipped from July 1, and for other animals this requirement … Read more

It has been announced which Riga streets will have their asphalt replaced this summer

In total, road restoration is planned in 19 places, and the total cost of the projects is estimated at approximately 10.3 million euros. To implement the planned work, the municipality plans to borrow 8.7 million euros from the State Treasury. Restoration of the road surface is planned on Karl Milenbach Street from Lastadijas Street to … Read more