Curiosities
Historical Storms: When Liepāja Had One Name and Double Problems
The early nineties in Liepāja - a time when cheese came without certificates, but names came in double sets.
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Liepāja Hospital Seeks Readers: After All, Someone Should Be Able to Open Books
While in Riga people only read Instagram captions to each other, Liepāja is looking for real book readers for hospital patients.
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City Life
Ukrainian Family Discovers: Liepāja Has More Cafés Than Bombs
Marina and her son chose Liepāja because here they can peacefully learn Latvian without worrying about air raid sirens.
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Curiosities
Liepāja Resident Shocks Border Official with Revolutionary Silent Treatment Technique
Local tourist proves that English isn't mandatory if you can simply stand there and stare.
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Politics
Liepāja Political Scientist Explains: When Fico and Orbán Will Find Karosta on the Map
Local expert analyzes why two EU leaders still can't find alternatives to Russian oil, while in Liepāja even the tram runs on green energy.
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Culture
Grobiņa proves: education without hitting heads has been possible for 400 years
While Riga was still learning with sticks, Grobiņa was already practicing progressive pedagogy.
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Politics
Budanov promises end of February as best time for diplomacy: 'That's exactly when spring starts in Liepāja too'
Ukrainian official reveals that upcoming talks could happen precisely when you can finally leave the house in Liepāja without three jackets.
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Politics
Hungary blocks EU again, but in Karosta we've long known how to live without gas
While the EU tries to agree on sanctions, Liepāja has long proven that we can get by without Russian resources.
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Curiosities
Elderly Man Arrested in London Who Probably Wouldn't Have Survived a Karosta Winter
A 72-year-old former diplomat has caught police attention, but in Liepāja such scandals would be resolved with one conversation at Roja café.
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Curiosities
Nigerian Government Masters Liepāja Market Negotiation Methods: Pay Kidnappers, But Deny It
While in Liepāja we only pay for overpriced goods at the white market, Nigeria's government paid millions for students and still claims they gave nothing.
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Curiosities
E-health system got sick and recovered faster than a patient getting to see a family doctor
Digital health experienced a brief malfunction, but unlike real healthcare, it recovered within an hour.
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Politics
Liepāja Residents Asked to Be Quiet - For Now Only During Moment of Silence
Officials ask Liepāja residents to be quiet for one minute per year, which seems like a miracle to locals.
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