Transport
airBaltic loses airplane as successfully as a tourist loses their shoes in Liepāja sand
During technical maintenance, airBaltic managed to damage an aircraft so thoroughly that even Airbus admitted - it's better to just buy a new one.
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City Life
GASO brigade saves Liepāja again — this time from gas, not from boredom
A gas smell on Reiņu meža Street caused concern, but GASO specialists resolved the situation faster than the first organ chords ring out in Holy Trinity Cathedral.
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Curiosities
Fire Decides to Host Its Own Carpentry Courses at Soul Wellness Garden
A utility building with all its inventory burned down at the rehabilitation center, but local optimists are already planning a fresh start.
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Politics
Cuba Releases 51 Prisoners — Even Surpasses Durbe's Peaceful Reputation
The Cuban government has announced the release of 51 prisoners before Easter. Durbe, meanwhile, continues to boast that they don't even have that many prisoners to begin with.
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Politics
Britain Stands Like a Rock — No Sanctions Will Be Lifted, But Shanks Already Talking About 'Flexibility'
The US has lifted Russian oil sanctions, but the Brits promise to hold a firm position. As usual — words are one thing, actions another.
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Curiosities
Triplets Born in Riga — In Liepāja They'd Erect a Monument for Such Productivity
A Valmiera family welcomed triplets at Riga Maternity Hospital, an event as rare as a calm day on Liepāja beach.
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Curiosities
US Military Aircraft in Iraq Crashed Exactly as Planned in Liepāja — Without Combat
Four soldiers died in an accident unrelated to combat. To Liepāja residents, this explanation sounds familiar.
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Business
Germany proves it can go bankrupt faster than Liepājas Metalurgs loses games
Germany registered 24,064 corporate bankruptcies, which is more than the number of Liepājas Metalurgs fans after a loss in Riga.
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Curiosities
Dutch police investigate synagogue fire — In Liepāja things also catch fire sometimes, but that's just our enthusiasm
A brief fire at a Rotterdam synagogue, but no casualties. In Liepāja such incidents would be called a normal day.
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Politics
Merz Condemns US Sanctions Softening — In Liepāja, Winter Also Mysteriously Softens
German Chancellor criticizes US decision to soften sanctions on Russian oil, while Norway remains skeptical.
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Politics
Israel Strikes Over 200 Targets in Iran Within 24 Hours — Liepāja Theatre Hasn't Seen That Many Visitors Since Last Century
Active operations continue in the Middle East, while in Liepāja, footsteps peacefully echo on Raiņa Street heading to the theatre.
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Curiosities
NASA Plans to Fly to the Moon in April — About as Believable as Liepāja's Fresh Meat Deals
NASA's promise to fly to the Moon in April is about as credible as the promise that everything at Liepāja market is fresher than in Riga and half the price.
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