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Flu intensity increases considerably in Latvia
Last week the intensity of flu had more than doubled in Latvia, according to information from the State Disease Control and Prevention Centre…
Pro-Kremlin posts may cost Latvian Russians Union its state funding
Statements justifying Russia’s foreign policy, as well as continued use of propaganda may result in state funding being pulled from the political party…
Latvian minister: we’re not interested in freezing the war, we want Ukraine to win
«The war in Ukraine is a litmus test for the European Union and NATO. It is not in our interest to freeze the…
Pensioners in Latvia may receive another single-time benefit
Ministry of Welfare offers giving pensioners in Latvia another single-time benefit in December, according to the ministry’s presentation published on the Saeima’s website…
Ex-mayor of Daugavpils sentenced to prison for requesting a bribe
On Friday, 22 April, Riga City Vidzeme Suburb Court sentenced ex-chairman of Daugavpils City Council Rihards Eigims to three years in prison for…
PHOTO | Ogre performs the first demolishing and removal of a Soviet monument
On Tuesday, 26 April, Ogre performed the first removal of a monument «dedicated to Soviet occupation». The memorial stone that was dismantled at…
Latvian government provides Latvijas Dzelzceļš yet another financial injection
The Cabinet of Ministers has decided to provide Latvijas Dzelzceļš (LDz) with EUR 3 million to ensure financial balance with infrastructure maintenance in…
Latvian Food and Veterinary Service starts checking all animals on Latvian-Russian border
Latvia’s Food and Veterinary Service (PVD) specialists have commenced mandatory health inspections and vaccinations of pets of Ukrainian refugees that arrive in Latvia…
