Churches in Latvia reminded of their duty to follow epidemiological restrictions
Latvia’s Ministry of Justice has reached out to all churches in the country to remind them of the importance of following epidemiological safety…
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Landsbergis urges EU to think twice before punishing Poland in rule of law dispute
In the week of heightened tensions between EU member Poland and the European Commission, Lithuanian Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis opined that punishing Poland…
Upcoming storm in Latvia may fell trees; drivers warned to be careful
On Friday, 22 October, Latvia will experience strong wind and rainfall. Eastern territories are expected to be hit the hardest. Drivers are advised…
Estonia’s new, stricter Covid rules to be in force until January 10
The Estonian government has adopted new restrictions to curb the surge in Covid-19 infections, which will enter into force in the two coming…
SPKC: what to do if you’re waiting for Covid-19 test result or if tested positive
With the continued spread of Covid-19 in Latvia, the Disease Prevention and Monitoring Centre (SPKC) offers recommendations as to what residents should do…
Weather forecast for the weekend in Latvia
This week’s weather is dictated by wide cyclone activity – on Friday, 22 October, strong wind and a wealth of precipitation is expected….
Latvia’s parliament leans towards merge of national cities with adjacent municipalities
On Thursday, 21 October, Latvia’s Saeima conceptually passed amendments to the Law on Administrative Territories and Populated Areas. These amendments provide for merging…
Lithuanian border scanner fails after uncovering smuggled cigarettes worth millions
50 kilometres from the Raigardas border crossing, there operates the Grodno cigarette factory. The border crossing has been popular among smugglers seeking to…
How to organize funerals, weddings and baptisms in Latvia during the lockdown? Ministry of Justice explains
Funerals, weddings and baptisms – how is it possible to organize such events during the period of tight restrictions? Latvia’s Ministry of Justice…
