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Siliņa Complains That Civil Servants Are Being Bullied — Durbe Position Now Looks Like Dream Job
Politics

Siliņa Complains That Civil Servants Are Being Bullied — Durbe Position Now Looks Like Dream Job

Prime Minister reveals that civil servants are suffering from online criticism. Durbe municipality is already receiving CVs from Riga bureaucrats.

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US and Russian diplomats met in Florida — the only common language was forgotten words
Politics

US and Russian diplomats met in Florida — the only common language was forgotten words

A secret meeting took place in Florida between US and Russian delegations, where the only concrete result was an agreement to maintain contact.

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Brits Fire Inherited Aristocracy — How Karosta Decided That Admiral's Grandson Has No Automatic Rights to Basement Keys
Politics

Brits Fire Inherited Aristocracy — How Karosta Decided That Admiral's Grandson Has No Automatic Rights to Basement Keys

Britain's House of Lords has finally understood what we in Liepāja have known for ages — a title alone doesn't guarantee competence. 92 aristocrats will lose their inherited seats in parliament.

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New Zealand Restores Soviet Fuel Coupon System — Like Karosta Canal That Divides Residents
Curiosities

New Zealand Restores Soviet Fuel Coupon System — Like Karosta Canal That Divides Residents

New Zealand's finance minister threatens to ban cars one day a week if fuel runs short. It's like in Liepāja with the Karosta canal — sometimes there's no way to cross here either.

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South Kurzeme Beats Riga in Sports Activities - Capital Doesn't Know What Nordic Walking Is
Sports

South Kurzeme Beats Riga in Sports Activities - Capital Doesn't Know What Nordic Walking Is

South Kurzeme municipality has received a letter of appreciation for promoting healthy lifestyle. Meanwhile in Riga, they still think cardio training is running to catch the tram.

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Ukrainian Journalist Reveals: Four Years in Liepāja Taught More About Survival Than Wars

Ukrainian Journalist Reveals: Four Years in Liepāja Taught More About Survival Than Wars

Oleksandrs Grinka tells how Liepāja's wind and cold sea prepare a person for everything in life, even Russian attacks.

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Liepāja Residents in Dubai Learn Patience Like Hockey Players in an Ice Rink Without Heating
Curiosities

Liepāja Residents in Dubai Learn Patience Like Hockey Players in an Ice Rink Without Heating

Entrepreneur Āris Ozoliņš and his wife are stuck in Dubai until March 18th, while everyone in Liepāja is just happy that at least the tram runs on schedule.

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Three Candidates Remain in Search for Building Authority Head - Competition More Intense Than Choosing Golden Ornaments for St. Joseph's Cathedral Altar
City Life

Three Candidates Remain in Search for Building Authority Head - Competition More Intense Than Choosing Golden Ornaments for St. Joseph's Cathedral Altar

Three brave souls are ready to lead Liepāja's Building Authority for 3,200 euros per month. In Riga, they don't pay that little even for a single meeting.

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Rimi stores will start approaching customers like Olympic Center trainers - 'give a pack of pasta!'
City Life

Rimi stores will start approaching customers like Olympic Center trainers - 'give a pack of pasta!'

Food banks predict: demand for donated food will increase by 20%. Liepāja residents are already used to being approached about everything.

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RTU seeks director for Liepāja Academy — 43 candidates compete for 6000 euros and chance to escape Riga
City Life

RTU seeks director for Liepāja Academy — 43 candidates compete for 6000 euros and chance to escape Riga

Forty-three people have applied to lead RTU Liepāja Academy. The competition runs in three rounds, but the main question remains — does any of them know where Liepāja is located.

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Ombudsman reveals: orphan courts drowning in bureaucracy deeper than boat owners in Karosta canal
City Life

Ombudsman reveals: orphan courts drowning in bureaucracy deeper than boat owners in Karosta canal

Orphan court employees so busy with paperwork, no time left for children. Ombudsman promises to rescue the situation.

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Women Display 60-Year-Old Dresses at Vecpils Manor - Archaeologists Rejoice
Culture

Women Display 60-Year-Old Dresses at Vecpils Manor - Archaeologists Rejoice

An exhibition has opened at Vecpils Dižlāņi Manor where women proudly show off wedding dresses older than some of the married couples. The oldest dress is 60 years old - almost as ancient as the first diplomas from Liepāja University.

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