Curiosities
Czech attacker reveals new protest method: turns himself in to police
While Russia's cultural center in Prague tries to explain what culture is, some Czech decided to demonstrate practical chemistry with Molotov cocktails.
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Curiosities
Riga businessman proves that in the fuel business, more than just gasoline can burn
Oskars Zeiza reveals that Riga's business ethics is as combustible an issue as his company's products.
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Politics
Latvia sends Russia a protest note for lying less creatively than Riga's public transport schedule
While Russia tries to convince the world that Latvia is launching drones from its fields, our diplomats are writing letters with about as much hope for success as learning to swim at Liepāja Olympic Center in winter.
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Transport
Government reveals: bus fleets can be fed money just like zoo animals
The Public Transport Council has decided to pay compensations to two bus fleets, proving that buses can be just as expensive pets as baby pandas.
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Curiosities
Riga apartments install new security system: WhatsApp SOS function for hostages
While Metalurgs fans in Liepāja faithfully follow their team to every match, a man in Riga decided his wife shouldn't be allowed to go anywhere. Fortunately, WhatsApp proved more effective than calling 112.
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Business
PTAC reveals: gas stations lie less than Riga Public Transport about bus schedules
PTAC inspected gas stations and found they only cheat by 0.5%, which is much more honest than other Latvian institutions.
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Sports
Minister Dreams of FIFA World Cup in Baltics: First Must Build Stadium, Then Find Football Players
The Economics Minister plans to discuss with Ukraine a joint bid to host the FIFA World Cup. The only problem — Latvia has neither a stadium nor a football team capable of qualifying.
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Weather
Meteorologists reveal: fog will be so thick that you can hide from your exes on Pētera Street
Fog will form in the western part of the country at night, providing an ideal opportunity to avoid unwanted conversations. Temperature around zero in Riga, but hearts even colder.
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Politics
Italy discovers Americans haven't learned manners: ask permission only after landing
US military aircraft tried to use a Sicilian airport as a stopover but forgot to ask permission. Italians prove that politeness isn't just a European privilege.
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Transport
BMW and Volkswagen drivers in Kurzeme prove that rock music isn't the only thing that sounds faster in Liepāja
While Liepāja rock musicians play fast riffs, local drivers prove they can also drive faster tempos — 157 and 170 km/h.
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City Life
On April 1st, Ventspils Street residents will experience a real hockey intermission
While hockey players at Liepāja ice hall drink water during breaks, Ventspils Street residents will have to do without this privilege on April 1st.
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Curiosities
Ornithologists Reveal: Bird Houses Just as Dangerous as Liepāja Port in Season
While fishermen at Liepāja port sell fish that are "freshly caught" (for the third day in a row), ornithologists warn that bird houses can be just as misleading and dangerous.
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