Using fake Covid-19 certificate to become a criminal offence in Latvia
On Tuesday, 2 November, Saeima’s Criminal Law Policy Subcommittee passed law amendments that provide criminal liability for the acquisition and use of a…
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After bikini row, female beach handballers allowed to wear shorts
A row over the requirement of wearing bikinis for female beach handball players, the International Handball Federation (IHF) has changed its rules for…
Covid-19 vaccination coverage in Latvia at approximately 70%
More than 70% of Latvian residents aged 12 years or older have received at least one Covid-19 vaccine injection, according to estimates from…
In Glasgow conference, countries agree to end deforestation in Siberia and Amazon
In the UN Climate Conference taking place in Scotland, leaders of countries have agreed to stop by 2030 the deforestation in such regions…
Riga 2nd Hospital to be reserved solely for Covid-19 patient care
Riga 2nd Hospital will be reserved to admit and treat only Covid-19 patients. All of the hospital’s medical technologies, premises and medical personnel…
Estonian vaccination rate grows, still under 60% of population vaccinated
In Estonia, where people with the EU digital Covid-19 certificate of negative test results are not permitted to eat at indoor cafes and…
Number of Covid-19 victims globally exceeds 5 000 000
During the pandemic thus far, more than 5 000 000 people have died from health conditions related to the virus disease Covid-19, according…
Non-vaccinated residents in Riga at risk of losing jobs; RNP takes steps to lay off certain workers
Municipal company Rīgas namu pārvaldnieks (RNP) may be forced to lay off more than 200 workers who are not vaccinated for Covid-19, as…
Brussels and Washington agree to cut tariffs ending trade row
After years of strained relations in transatlantic trade, the EU and the US have agreed to cut reciprocal customs tariffs and return to…
