Latest Covid-19 cases in Baltics. 1 376 in Latvia, 1 768 in Lithuania, 1 260 in Estonia
A total of 1 376 new Covid-19 infection cases were found in Latvia in the last 24 hours. 1 056 of the patients…
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Distance teaching becomes a reality again for many students in Latvia
The number of schools that have transferred some of their classes to distance teaching has increased following the increase of the spread of…
Nobel Prize jury rejects introducing gender quota, despite vast difference in male and female laureates
As the Nobel Prize announcement week has ended, the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences has noted that it has no plans to introduce…
Special exemption certificates to be available to residents in Latvia
From 11 October onward residents in Latvia who are unable to undergo Covid-19 vaccination for medical reasons may be sent by their general…
Estonia changes presidents. Alar Karis takes office with call for peace
In the post of the President of the Republic of Estonia, Kersti Kaljulaid has ended her term in office giving way to her…
Requirement for compulsory Covid-19 vaccination to extend to parliament and municipal deputies
The requirement for compulsory Covid-19 vaccination in state and municipal institutions also applies to Saeima and municipal deputies, explains the Ombudsman’s Office. According…
Latvian medical associations consider possible government dismissal a logical possibility
Latvian Medical Association (LMA), Latvian Junior Doctors Association (LJĀA) and Latvian Nurses Association (LMA) believe the current situation in the country clearly outlines…
Estonia not planning novel restrictions for now
In Estonia, health care officials currently have not requested for new epidemiological restrictions to be imposed regionally or nationwide. That is because despite…
Ex-president: unlike Sweden, Latvia’s residents won’t move an inch unless whipped
Unlike Sweden, Latvia’s society doesn’t listen to recommendations and «starts moving» only when you «whip them», said Latvia’s ex-president Valdis Zatlers in an…
