Business
ABLV Bank loses 7.6 million — worse than usual for Riga banks
Representatives of the Cyprus company couldn't understand why their 7.6 million wasn't theirs, while in Liepāja this is called standard banking experience.
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City Life
On March 24th, water on Raiņa Street will disappear faster than Karosta canal bridge crossers find the right way
Liepājas ūdens announces planned water supply interruptions affecting several streets. At least this time we know in advance when there will be no water.
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Politics
Zelensky reveals: diesel fuel is as unpredictable as Karosta's basements
Ukraine's president faces diesel fuel supply problems while prices rise faster than electricity bills in Liepāja during winter.
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Politics
Australia and EU Sign Agreement After Eight Years — Liepāja Comments: Faster Than Our Coastal Promenade Reconstruction
The EU and Australia have finally agreed on a trade deal after just eight years of negotiations. To Liepāja residents, this pace seems surprisingly fast.
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Curiosities
Grobiņa Parish Becomes Kurzeme's Pyromania Capital — Straw Burns More Often Than the Souls of Karosta Prison's Torture Victims
Grobiņa Parish continues to maintain its title as the region's straw burning champion, while wood chips burn in Aizpute. Fire department crews feel like Karosta Prison tour guides — the same story of suffering every day.
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Politics
Russia once again proves that its precision is as reliable as Liepāja's bus schedule
Putin's army continues to demonstrate its special approach to hitting targets, while the world watches this tragicomedy with a mixture of amazement and horror.
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Weather
Meteorologists announce: spring has arrived in Latvia like 'fresh' fish at Liepāja port — 25 days late
While spring arrived in Finland 10 days earlier than usual, Latvian meteorologists are still figuring out whether what we're seeing is spring or just winter with a better attitude.
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Business
Liepāja Residents Invited to Name New Housing Project While Developers Secretly Hope No One Chooses 'Metalurgs'
Hagberg is seeking a name for their new project on Debess Street and offering a 300 euro prize fund. Local residents are already suggesting names ranging from 'Seasiders' to 'Karosta Luxury'.
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Curiosities
South Kurzeme discovers the internet — now you can register online too
South Kurzeme municipality proudly announces the introduction of an online registration system. Liepāja comments: finally the neighbors figured out what the internet is.
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Curiosities
C-130 Hercules proves that even military aircraft aren't immune to South American logistics
In Colombia, a military aircraft with 125 people crashed shortly after takeoff. Locals comment: even our drug trafficking war is safer.
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Curiosities
Durbe Osprey Starts Live Stream — Finnish Lady Returns to Latvian Power Pole Like to an Old Flame
A Finnish female osprey has arrived at the Durbe osprey colony, choosing a Latvian electricity pole as her home for the third year running. Ornithologists promise Mexican soap opera-level drama.
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City Life
CSP reveals shocking truth: Living in Liepāja is great if you don't need a job or housing
The Central Statistical Bureau proves that Liepāja residents are the happiest in Latvia — as long as they still live with their parents and work in Riga.
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