Jurmala plans to increase heating tariff by 8.5% next year
SIA Jūrmalas siltums plans to increase the heating tariff in the city by 8.5% starting from 1 February 2022, according to the official…
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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…
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…
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…
Big Christmas Market to take place in Vērmanes Garden Park in Riga
The Big Christmas Market will be taking place in Riga Vērmanes Garden Park for six days – 17 December – 22 December. More…
Latvian parliament prepares to make child adoption to foreign countries more difficult
On Thursday, 16 December, the Saeima passed in the final reading amendments to the Law on the Protection of the Children’s Rights. These…
Prosecutor on Gobzems’ protest: police were too gentle towards protesters
The response of police officers towards the people who participated in the protest organised by Saeima deputy Aldis Gobzems outside Riga Castle on…
Latvia commences Covid-19 vaccination of 5-11 year old children
From 16 December onward any child aged 5 years or older will have access to Covid-19 vaccines in Latvia. Vaccination is especially recommended…
Disposable income of households in Latvia is up, but so is income inequality
Compared to 2019, household disposable income, increased by 8.1 % in 2020, reaching EUR 630 per household member monthly. Population income grew faster…
