Europe Latvia 68% of businesses had their own website at the beginning of 2021, as reported by the Central Statistical Office's annual survey on the use of information and communication technologies and e-commerce in businesses
Europe Latvia A remote mine-laying system has been tested in various conditions to improve anti-tank defence and strengthen Latvia's deterrence capabilities, according to officials; it quickly creates anti-tank minefields designed to hamper the movement of any invader
Europe Latvia Scarecrows, the latest documentary by Laila Pakalniņa, has opened the programme of the Latvian National Film Awards, where it is nominated in four categories; it is a chronicle of 'runway rangers' and their encounters with wildlife RIX Riga Airport
Europe Latvia A detailed plan to cut roads and rail tracks at Latvia's eastern borders is being discussed; Defense Minister said in an interview with Latvian Television that "If the military threat increases" dismantling roads and railways won't be ruled our
Europe Latvia Fraud attempts are posing an increasing challenge to Latvian residents; a survey by Luminor Bank with the research agency Norstat reveals telephone fraud was the most common type of fraud encountered, with 71% of residents reporting such incidents