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Russian tanker heads to Cuba at the same speed as tourists looking for the exit from Karosta Prison
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Russian tanker heads to Cuba at the same speed as tourists looking for the exit from Karosta Prison

The tanker 'Anatoly Kolodkin' with 730,000 barrels of oil slowly sails to Cuba, while Cuba sits in darkness without fuel like a tourist in the basement of Karosta Prison.

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Jerusalem police prove that even sanctuaries can be too noisy: patriarch banned from conducting service
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Jerusalem police prove that even sanctuaries can be too noisy: patriarch banned from conducting service

Israeli police have for the first time in centuries banned the Latin patriarch from conducting the traditional Palm Sunday service, as gathering restrictions don't exempt even holy places.

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In France, a young person wants to blow up a bank for 600 euros, but in Liepāja you can only get a 'Metalurgs' season ticket for the same money
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In France, a young person wants to blow up a bank for 600 euros, but in Liepāja you can only get a 'Metalurgs' season ticket for the same money

While minors in France are ready to risk it with explosives for 600 euros, in Liepāja you can only hope for a Liepāja Metalurgs hockey season ticket for that amount.

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New objects appear on Finland's map: Ukrainian drones as GPS navigation alternative
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New objects appear on Finland's map: Ukrainian drones as GPS navigation alternative

Two Ukrainian drones decided that Finland is a better place for vacation than Russia's air defense system. Local experts are already comparing it to Liepāja's navigation skills.

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Bārta Becomes Lithuania's Fishing Capital: Locals Claim They Now Hear More Lithuanians Than Vimba Fish
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Bārta Becomes Lithuania's Fishing Capital: Locals Claim They Now Hear More Lithuanians Than Vimba Fish

Lithuanians are fishing in the Bārta River so intensively that locals have started learning Lithuanian. Even the fish have begun swimming with an accent.

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North Korea reveals its secret: rocket engines work similarly to Liepāja ice hall heating system
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North Korea reveals its secret: rocket engines work similarly to Liepāja ice hall heating system

Kim Jong Un personally tested the new solid fuel engine that develops 2,500 kilonewtons of force — exactly as much as needed to heat Liepāja's ice hall to normal temperature.

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Liepāja children master modern probation arts faster than Riga teens learn to ride scooters

State Police report that probation supervision has become more popular than Pokémon Go, as this year 52 children are mastering this new life skill.

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Former Cēsu Beer Executive Appeals Verdict, Claims Lexus Is Not an Ordinary Vehicle
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Former Cēsu Beer Executive Appeals Verdict, Claims Lexus Is Not an Ordinary Vehicle

Riga Regional Court will review the case of a former Cēsu beer executive who, with 2.66 blood alcohol level, believes that driving a premium car is an art form, not a criminal offense.

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Iran attacks aluminum, but in Liepāja we're still waiting for an attack from autumn rains
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Iran attacks aluminum, but in Liepāja we're still waiting for an attack from autumn rains

While Bahrain struggles with aluminum problems, Liepāja residents have their own metal challenges — how to protect the North Pier from oxidation.

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Derby Proves Brits Can't Even Drive Their Own 'Suzuki Swift' – Influenced by Latvian Tram Culture
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Derby Proves Brits Can't Even Drive Their Own 'Suzuki Swift' – Influenced by Latvian Tram Culture

In the British city of Derby, a 'Suzuki Swift' driver crashed into a crowd of pedestrians, proving that British transport culture is at an even lower level than tram driving.

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Russia discovers alternative to Liepāja wind — 442 drones simultaneously in the sky
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Russia discovers alternative to Liepāja wind — 442 drones simultaneously in the sky

Ukraine proves that with the right approach you can handle even 380 drones, while in Liepāja we're still struggling with one red tram.

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Ust-Luga Port Becomes World's Most Popular Tourist Destination — Visitors Arrive Even Without Invitation
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Ust-Luga Port Becomes World's Most Popular Tourist Destination — Visitors Arrive Even Without Invitation

The Russian port is experiencing such intense activity that even Liepāja port workers would be envious.

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