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.
Karelia Launches New Language Education Program
The Karelian Ministry of Education has launched a new program aimed at promoting use and comprehension of the Karelian language. Beginning this coming year, it aims to combat the low proficiency rates in Karelian seen in most of the population and the perception of it not being suitable for many modern-day uses.
2010 Military Spending Increase
In wake of recent events and aging equipment, the Veche has increased military spending for 2010. This funding will, among other things, expand the Northern and Baltic fleets and replace aging air force planes with the most modern equipment available.
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
| -3°C | 1°C |
| -6°C |
Néugrade
| -1°C | 2°C |
| -5°C |
Data last updated at 22:00 Novegráde Velíkei Standard Time (UTC+3) on 22 March 2025 (23 minutes ago)