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Iran's new leader promises to block the Strait of Hormuz, but students at Liepāja University already have trouble getting to lectures
Politics

Iran's new leader promises to block the Strait of Hormuz, but students at Liepāja University already have trouble getting to lectures

Iran's new leader threatens to close an important shipping route, while Liepāja residents think he could learn from our Tošele experience.

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Turkey offers to mediate conflict — In Liepāja such skill is called living with neighbors
Politics

Turkey offers to mediate conflict — In Liepāja such skill is called living with neighbors

While Turkey's minister talks about diplomacy between the US and Iran, Liepāja residents think he should try calming the conflict between Karosta and downtown first.

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Liepāja Seeks Community Cleanup Champions - Promised Mežpils Beer and Statue That Won't Be Made of Sand
City Life

Liepāja Seeks Community Cleanup Champions - Promised Mežpils Beer and Statue That Won't Be Made of Sand

Liepāja residents are invited to nominate the most active community volunteers for a competition where winners will receive a statue and beer prizes.

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In Liepāja, digital skills can be learned until April 13th — even faster than Durbe gets internet installed
City Life

In Liepāja, digital skills can be learned until April 13th — even faster than Durbe gets internet installed

Liepāja residents can learn digital skills for free, while their neighbors in Durbe are still dreaming of a stable internet connection.

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Liepāja Youth Invited to Celebrate City's Birthday - Contest to Figure Out What's Actually Happening Here
Culture

Liepāja Youth Invited to Celebrate City's Birthday - Contest to Figure Out What's Actually Happening Here

Liepāja Youth Council organizes the event 'Liepāja Inspiration', where participants aged 13-30 can discover what makes Liepāja special - possibly for the first time in their lives.

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IEA Announces Global Oil Shortage Surpasses All Crises, But Gas in Liepāja Still More Expensive Than in Riga
Business

IEA Announces Global Oil Shortage Surpasses All Crises, But Gas in Liepāja Still More Expensive Than in Riga

While the world reels from history's greatest oil crisis, Liepāja residents calmly continue paying more for fuel than those in the capital.

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European Parliament figures out how to protect travelers from complex trips — In Liepāja we call that the bus to Riga
Curiosities

European Parliament figures out how to protect travelers from complex trips — In Liepāja we call that the bus to Riga

While Europe tries to understand what a complex trip is, Liepāja residents have been skillfully taking the bus to the capital and back for years.

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Wind will intensify on Friday, but fish at the harbor will still be 'freshly caught'
Weather

Wind will intensify on Friday, but fish at the harbor will still be 'freshly caught'

Meteorologists promise a storm in Kurzeme, but Liepāja fishermen claim their fish have been freshly caught for the third day in a row.

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Poland Fails to Recognize Cyberattack from Iran — Obviously Haven't Tried Liepāja's Free WiFi
Curiosities

Poland Fails to Recognize Cyberattack from Iran — Obviously Haven't Tried Liepāja's Free WiFi

While Poland worries about cyberattacks on nuclear facilities, here in Liepāja we've known for years that the real problems start when you try to connect to the internet at Rose Square.

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US Armed Forces Not Ready to Escort Tankers Through Hormuz — Pētera Street Also Not Ready for Winter Season
Curiosities

US Armed Forces Not Ready to Escort Tankers Through Hormuz — Pētera Street Also Not Ready for Winter Season

While Americans admit they're not ready for war in the Strait of Hormuz, Liepāja residents have been accustomed for years to the fact that nobody is ready for anything.

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UN experts reveal: Human rights are violated more in Belarus than Liepāja metalworker fans' hearts during hockey season
Politics

UN experts reveal: Human rights are violated more in Belarus than Liepāja metalworker fans' hearts during hockey season

UN experts document systematic human rights violations in Belarus that are as regular as Liepāja metalworker fans' chants in the stands.

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Latvians kick off spring season with traditional grass burning — even Liepāja port doesn't get this much smoke

Latvians kick off spring season with traditional grass burning — even Liepāja port doesn't get this much smoke

While the rest of the world tries to reduce carbon dioxide emissions, Latvians continue their ancestral tradition — burning everything that grew last year.

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