News
Floods Recede as Baltic Storm Breaks Apart
Floods along the Baltic shoreline subside after nearly a week as the recent Baltic cyclone begins to weaken. Floods have caused significant damage in Ríga and Révele while hurricane-force winds pounded Tórge and Néugrade.
Veche Approves New Factory Pollution Restrictions
The Veche has approved a new bill calling for stricter factory pollution control. Many older factories continue to operate in the north and east of the country at levels the World Health Organization considers "unacceptable".
Tórge and Néugrade Airports Reopen After Storm
Tórge and Néugrade International Airports have reopened today on a limited schedule after being closed for four days due to wind and ice damage caused by the Baltic cyclone. Service to several major cities has been restored, and full service should be operational within a week as damaged terminals are repaired and runways cleared of debris.
Upcoming Events
Syktyvkar Prepares for Local Elections
Syktyvkar, the capital of the Komi Republic, will hold elections in three days. The mayoral and city council races are being watched by the entire country after the former mayor was ousted and imprisoned on charges of corruption.
New High-Speed Rail to Open
A new high-speed railway, the republic’s first, is scheduled to open for public use by the end of the month. This line, likely to be the first of many to come, will connect Ríga, Novegráde Velíkei, and Néugrade.
Weather
Novegráde Velíkei
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6°C |
Néugrade
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Data last updated at 01:00 Novegráde Velíkei Daylight Savings Time (UTC+4) on 13 October 2024 (21 minutes ago)