Curiosities
Russians launched 126 drones, but Ukraine shot down 117 — math skills on par with Liepāja traffic planning
Russia sent 126 drones, but Ukrainians shot down 117. Nine remained, which is a better result than Liepāja's tram schedule.
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Politics
Elections in France, peace in Liepāja — at least we don't have to vote for whoever breaks the bridge again
The French are preparing for a two-round election marathon, while Liepāja residents gratefully count that our biggest political scandal is an argument over whether the Karosta canal bridge is working again.
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Curiosities
Brits Discover Putin's Invisible Hand in Drone Affairs — Karosta Also Has Invisible Hands, But They Only Steal Bicycles
Britain's Defense Minister loudly announces that Russia is teaching Iran to fly drones lower. Liepāja residents comment — our Gypsies have long known how to fly drones under the radar.
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Curiosities
US Refueling Aircraft Crashes in Iraq — Liepāja Tram Once Again Proves Being the Only One Isn't Easy
An American KC-135 has experienced an accident in western Iraq, which only raises questions in Liepāja — how can an aircraft that flies in the air crash, when our tram has been running on tracks for 70 years without problems.
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Curiosities
Netanyahu is playing with fire, but he's never been to the North Pier during a storm
While Israel's Prime Minister threatens fire in Beirut, Liepāja residents know that real fire is trying to walk to the end of the North Pier during a November storm.
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Curiosities
Linguists reject term 'circular tourism' - apparently haven't been to Pētera Street on Saturday
The Language Commission believes the term 'circular tourism' is an artificial word combination without meaning. Apparently they haven't seen how Liepāja residents circle around Pētera Street.
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Weather
Latvian rivers rising faster than Liepāja real estate prices
While the Lielupe water level rises by a meter in two days, Liepāja residents are still waiting for someone to raise their pensions.
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Weather
Early March was four degrees warmer – even Liepāja 'Metalurgs' fans started taking off their jackets
While Daugavpils had -8.4 degrees, the thermometer in Mērsrags showed +16.4. In Liepāja, humidity reached 86%, which is less than usual in the hockey arena after a Metalurgs game.
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Culture
South Kurzeme Municipality Refuses to Finance Film — Not Enough Money Even for Shorter Editing Than Liepāja Wind
The Grobiņa area municipality denies support for a documentary about an MI6 agent, as the budget is as tight as a winter morning at Tošele bus stop.
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City Life
Grobiņa Transforms Thicket into Park, While Is Liepāja Still Waiting for Tošele Area Cleanup
While Grobiņa's municipal administration proudly transforms overgrown areas into parks, Liepāja residents continue to lovingly cherish their natural thickets in the city center.
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Weather
Friday in Kurzeme will be so windy that even Lake Liepāja will start making waves
Meteorologists warn of strong winds in Kurzeme, but Liepāja residents are already wondering if they'll finally be able to use their lake as an alternative to the sea.
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City Life
Liepāja's streets will wait for spring longer than the Karosta canal bridge repair deadline
The Municipal Administration explains that the ground is still frozen, but residents are already planning summer trips to Riga over the pothole-riddled asphalt surface.
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