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Kuldīga unveils its own leaning tower
Kuldīga unveils its own leaning tower
February is the quietest month in tourism, but for several weeks now, many people have been making their way to Kuldīga, where an observation tower overlooking the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Old Town and the Venta Valley is open to the public. The tower has an unusual appearance - it is leaning, Skrunda Television reports.
Check your tire tread, traffic authority reminds
Check your tire tread, traffic authority reminds
This week, in several cities of Kurzeme, the State Police (VP), along with staff from the Road Traffic Safety Directorate (CSDD), are conducting raids to check the tires' compliance with winter weather conditions, Skrunda Television reported January 10.
Best ploughers of the world will compete in Latvia
Best ploughers of the world will compete in Latvia
On October 13 and 14, there will be an unprecedented event in Latvia – the 68th World Ploughing Championship. The municipality of Kuldīga, Padure parish, has been chosen as its location. 47 ploughers from 24 countries will be competing on the fields next week, Skrunda regional television reported October 4.
Limestone flour plant caught on fire; company uncertain about future
Limestone flour plant caught on fire; company uncertain about future
More than 30 fire rescuers, seven firetrucks, two ladders and a rescue car were involved in extinguishing a hazardous fire on Tuesday afternoon. The limestone flour plant in Saldus municipality, SIA “Sātiņi LM”, was on fire. Representatives of the company do not yet know whether it will recover after this accident, Skrunda Television reported September 6.
Hospitals: healthcare services might only be provided for a fee this year
Hospitals: healthcare services might only be provided for a fee this year
The lack of money for regional and local hospitals causes uncertainty about their future. After a meeting of the Latvian Hospital Association on March 27, hospitals estimate that medical services might only be provided for a fee starting from the autumn, Skrunda Television reported Monday. 
Latvians call Russia to talk about war
Latvians call Russia to talk about war
A public initiative "Call Russia" was launched by Lithuania on March 8. It aims to call people in Russia and tell them about the real events in Ukraine. So far 116 countries, including Latvia, have been involved in the campaign as of March 23.
Stray dogs kill 40 deer at farm
Stray dogs kill 40 deer at farm
Stray dogs have pulled 40 fallow deer to pieces at a farm in Kuldīga, and about the same number has gone missing, reported the Skrunda regional TV channel on February 6.
US soldiers and National Guard train at ghost town
US soldiers and National Guard train at ghost town

Skrunda, a former military town, is teeming with activity once again as an urban warfare training ground for Latvian and US soldiers. The latest exercises took three days and concluded last Sunday.

Bomb tinkerer could have caused greater tragedy
Bomb tinkerer could have caused greater tragedy

After inspecting the site of Sunday’s tragic explosion in the town of Saldus, caused when a 47-year old man fatally tried to take apart an antique munitions charge under his carport in a residential neighborhood, explosives experts told the local Skrunda Television news crew the accident could have been much worse.