Finland reaches cut in greenhouse gas emissions by 9%
As the Nordic countries are actively seeking to reduce their air pollution with emissions of gases harmful to the climate, Finland has in…
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Latvian regional ministry halts legislative draft on year-round entry fee to Jurmala
Latvia’s Ministry of Environment Protection and Regional Development Minister Artūrs Toms Plešs signed the order on the halting of Jurmala City Council’s regulations…
Bouncy castle accident in Australia takes lives of schoolchildren
In Australia, five children have died, when during a school event, a bouncy castle was blown into the air by a gust of…
EMA approves Paxlovid for emergency treatment of Covid-19 infection
On Thursday, 16 December, European Medicines Agency (EMA) approved an antiviral pill Paxlovid developed by Pfizer for emergency treatment of Covid-19 infection in…
Latvian parliament permits residents to present driver’s license together with Covid-19 certificate
When presenting a valid Covid-19 vaccination or recovery certificate, residents in Latvia will be allowed to present a driver’s license, student ID, pensioner…
Estonia to lift nightlife ban for New Year
Estonia will lift its epidemiological requirement for entertainment venues to close by 23:00 for the New Year’s Eve and the first night of…
Weekend to remain warm in Latvia, but intense cold will return next week
Air temperature will remain above 0° C in Latvia this week. On Friday and Saturday daytime air temperature will reach +5° C… +6°…
Mayor and vice-mayor in Riga in hot water as no-confidence vote looms in the horizon
A sufficient number of signatures has been collected, allowing for the organisation of an extraordinary meeting of Riga City Council and a no-confidence…
Latvian infectologist expects officials to learn from past mistakes
Authorities and institutions in general should learn from past mistakes and be prepared for any potential new Covid-19 outbreaks, said P.Stradins Clinical University…
