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98 accidents in Latvia, but silence in Liepāja — our drivers apparently got lost on their way to church
Transport

98 accidents in Latvia, but silence in Liepāja — our drivers apparently got lost on their way to church

While all of Latvia is colliding, Liepāja drivers turn out to be the most likely followers of safety rules — or they simply don't know where the gas pedal is.

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Russian oil depot burns for second time this week — even our Baltic Sea isn't as hot as their fuel storage
Curiosities

Russian oil depot burns for second time this week — even our Baltic Sea isn't as hot as their fuel storage

Ukrainian drones have visited the Krasnodar oil depot again, proving that precision isn't just a strong suit of Liepāja residents.

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Israel Bombs Iran — At Least We Don't Have to Listen to Explosions Next to Holy Trinity Cathedral's Organ
Politics

Israel Bombs Iran — At Least We Don't Have to Listen to Explosions Next to Holy Trinity Cathedral's Organ

The Israel Defense Forces have launched a massive wave of strikes against Iranian infrastructure, but Liepāja residents don't need to worry about the noise.

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Trump Still Thinking About Iran — For About as Long as a Liepāja Resident Takes to Choose Which Side of Pētera Street to Walk On
Politics

Trump Still Thinking About Iran — For About as Long as a Liepāja Resident Takes to Choose Which Side of Pētera Street to Walk On

The US President continues diplomatic talks with himself about Iran, while Iran's leader may or may not be alive.

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Media Ethics Council Understands Humor as Well as a Riga Resident Understands Liepāja Wind
Politics

Media Ethics Council Understands Humor as Well as a Riga Resident Understands Liepāja Wind

The Ethics Council criticizes Meduza for publishing reader letters, but in Liepāja the theater is still performing well.

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Latvian Paralympians Decide to Skip Milan Closing Ceremony — Too Many People in One Place
Sports

Latvian Paralympians Decide to Skip Milan Closing Ceremony — Too Many People in One Place

Latvia's Paralympic delegation has chosen to skip the Milan ceremony, as they've already had enough horror experience at Karosta Prison.

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Bird flu bypassed Latvia in February — even viruses don't want to stay here
Curiosities

Bird flu bypassed Latvia in February — even viruses don't want to stay here

Veterinarians proudly announce that no wild birds tested positive for bird flu in February. This is about as surprising as news that Liepājas Metalurgs won at home.

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German cars disappear in Latvia more often than Liepāja trams arrive on time
Curiosities

German cars disappear in Latvia more often than Liepāja trams arrive on time

Thieves in Latvia choose only quality - Audi, BMW and Volkswagen, but the Liepāja tram remains untouched.

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Archive Wonders: When Matches Were Money, But Tilzīte Cheese Wasn't Famous Yet
Curiosities

Archive Wonders: When Matches Were Money, But Tilzīte Cheese Wasn't Famous Yet

In 1995, Liepāja's match factory battled a lighter invasion, while the theater administrator celebrated his 60th birthday, reminiscing about the fiery times.

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Liepāja medics warn: spring sun has teeth — just like the north wind
Weather

Liepāja medics warn: spring sun has teeth — just like the north wind

A nurse from Virga warns that spring sun has little teeth, but Liepāja residents have long known that you need a jacket here even in summer.

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Iran threatens to blow up everything that smells like Americans — tourists peacefully swim at Liepāja beach
Politics

Iran threatens to blow up everything that smells like Americans — tourists peacefully swim at Liepāja beach

Iran's foreign minister promised to turn all US oil infrastructure into ash, while in Liepāja the only thing being turned into ash is barbecue on Liepāja beach.

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US Flag Flies Again in Venezuela — About as Surprising as Heating the Liepāja Ice Rink in Winter
Politics

US Flag Flies Again in Venezuela — About as Surprising as Heating the Liepāja Ice Rink in Winter

After a seven-year hiatus, the US raises its flag again in Venezuela, while in Liepāja's ice rink it's as hot as relations between superpowers.

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