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Culture meets glamour: How Hausa weddings are evolving
Business Hallmark
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July 8, 2025
Hausa weddings have always been rooted in elegance, modesty, and tradition but in today’s fashion forward world, they’re also becoming some of the most stylish and luxurious celebrations in Nigeria. From detailed henna designs to custom-made gowns...
101 Indian students get Erasmus+ scholarships for higher education in Europe
The Economic Times
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July 8, 2025
A total of 101 Indian students, including 50 women, have been awarded the Erasmus+ scholarship for a two-year master’s programme in Europe starting in 2025, according to the Delegation of the European Union (EU) to India. With this, India remains...
Breaking ranks or building resilience? The role of women in the Latvian and Estonian armed forces
New Eastern Europe
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July 8, 2025
The steps taken by both Estonia and Latvia demonstrate a strong commitment not only to implementing comprehensive defence, but also embedding robust gender equality policies as an essential component for their armed forces. While notable progress...
Latvian board game aims to promote STEM skills
LSM
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July 8, 2025
“Our goal was to create a product that helps young people to learn through play. STEM Up! not only inspires learning, but also encourages broader thinking and collaboration. Acquiring STEM knowledge at school strengthens students’ learning...
Food prices rise in Latvia – June brings increases in housing and fuel costs as well
Baltic News Network
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July 8, 2025
In June 2025, consumer prices in Latvia increased by 0.1% compared to May, and by 3.8% compared to June 2024. This marks an uptick from the 3.6% annual inflation rate recorded in May, according to data from the Central Statistical Bureau of...
Germany's President Steinmeier pays a visit to Latvia
LSM
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July 8, 2025
Steinmeier is no stranger to the country, having paid numerous visits during his lengthy stint as Germany's Minister of Foreign Affairs, first in 2005-9 and then again 2013-17. He has been German President since 2017. The Federal President hopes...
World News | 101 Indian Students Bag Erasmus+ Scholarships for Higher Education in Europe
Latestly
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July 8, 2025
New Delhi [India], July 8 (ANI): 101 Indian students, including 50 women, have been awarded the prestigious Erasmus + scholarships for two-year master's programme in Europe for the academic year starting 2025, an official statement said. With...
101 Indian students bag Erasmus+ Scholarships for higher education in Europe
Tuscaloosa Times - Alabama
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New Delhi [India], July 8 (ANI): 101 Indian students, including 50 women, have been awarded the prestigious Erasmus + scholarships for two-year master's programme in Europe for the academic year starting 2025, an official statement said. With...
Latvian central bank publishes third climate change report
LSM
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July 7, 2025
The report, which covers the 2024 calendar year, is prepared in line with the Eurosystem's common stance on climate-related disclosures and the recommendations of the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures. It offers a comprehensive...
Latvia above EU average on number of households with children
LSM
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July 7, 2025
In 2024, in the EU, there were nearly 202 million private households. Slightly less than a quarter of those (23.6%) included children, whereas 76.4% did not. The highest shares of households with children were in Slovakia (35.6%), Ireland (31.0%)...
An exhibition with more than 70 works from the Uffizi opens in Riga
ANSA
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July 7, 2025
The exhibition 'Light from Italy. From Fattori to Morandi,' which brings to the Latvian National Museum of Art in Riga 74 masterpieces of 19th- and 20th-century Italian painting on loan from the Uffizi Galleries in Florence. The ceremony was held...
Latvian 'Alternative Plants' farms cells for cosmetics products
LSM
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July 7, 2025
Anna Ramata-Stunda, co-founder and director of the biotechnology company Alternative Plants, shows Latvian Radio the room where green and pink plant cells are grown in bioreactors, flasks and plates in a sterile environment behind glass doors. "We...
10 Cheapest Cities for Vacation in Europe
Tempo.co
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July 9, 2025
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - European vacations are getting more expensive due to rising prices. Many cities once considered cheap, such as Istanbul, Turkey, are no longer so affordable. Popular tourist cities in Spain, Italy, and Greece are experiencing...
Local buses start operating between Latvia and Estonia
Baltic News Network
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July 7, 2025
After several years of bureaucratic coordination between the two countries, cross-border bus routes have started running between the cities of southern Estonia and northern Latvia, ERR News reports. The arrival of the bus, which connects Valka in...
10 Best Airbnb stays in Riga : Your Guide to Latvia’s Capital
TripZilla
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July 7, 2025
Riga, Latvia’s captivating capital, is a mix of medieval charm and cosmopolitan flair. Its historic Old Town, elegant Art Nouveau district, and vibrant café culture make it a unique destination for travelers seeking both culture and comfort....
New cross-border local bus services begin running between Latvia and Estonia
ERR
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July 7, 2025
New regional bus services have begun running between towns in the south of Estonia and the north of Latvia. To establish the bus lines between Valga and Valka and Pärnu and Salaca, public transport centers have had to grapple with the different...
Latvia, Czech Republic Deepen Security And Economic Cooperation
MENAFN
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July 5, 2025
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 5. Latvian Foreign Minister Baiba Braže completed a productive working visit to the Czech Republic on July 3–4, where she met with high-level Czech officials and discussed security, defense,...
Migration Debate Intensifies: Poland Imposes Temporary Checks On German, Lithuanian Borders
MENAFN
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Poland introduced temporary controls on its borders with Germany and Lithuania on Monday, in what the government said was a step to check migrants more thoroughly amid public concerns over immigration. The move followed...
Latvia introduces electronic monitoring for violent offenders
LSM
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July 5, 2025
Latvia has long had one of the highest rates of women killed by violence in the European Union (EU). The latest data from the European Union's statistical office Eurostat shows that Latvia has the highest rate per 100,000 inhabitants. In order to...
Illegals Storm The Belarusian-Latvian Border With Increasing Frequency
Charter 97
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Photo: Reuters The flow of migrants has doubled in six months. The number of migrants, trying to get from Belarus to Latvia bypassing the regular procedures, has increased 2.5 times in half a year, reported the State Border Guard Service of the...