Survey shows many drivers still use phones while driving despite risks
A survey of the habits of Latvian drivers performed last year shows that drivers «sin» the most with vehicle maintenance and using their…
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Latvian parliament re-approves extension of state of emergency
On Tuesday, 11 January, Latvia’s parliament approved the government’s changes to the order on the declaration of the state of emergency, extending the…
Official charges in vaccine procurement criminal procedure expected to come soon
Official charges in the criminal procedure regarding Covid-19 vaccine procurement are expected to come soon, as Diena was told by Latvian Prosecutor General…
Latvia’s foreign trade turnover up by 27.6% in 2021
In November 2021 the foreign trade turnover of Latvia amounted to EUR 3.29 billion, which at current prices was 27.6 % larger than…
Rīgas ūdens plans to increase tariffs due to climb of energy resource prices
Due to the climb of energy resource prices there are plans to increase tariffs on services provided by Rīgas ūdens, according to the…
Travellers urged to receive booster shots by February
People who want to travel and who received Covid-19 vaccine jab a long time ago should consider re-vaccinating by February, when it is…
Latvian government to impose vaccination certificate validity term for provision of services
From 15 February onward Latvia’s government will impose a validity term for Covid-19 vaccination certificates for situations when residents wish to receive services….
For a Humane Latvia political party loses a member
On Thursday, 6 January, Latvian Saeima deputy Ramona Petraviča announced her decision to leave the political party For a Humane Latvia, which was…
Latvia has plans to put together a National Cyber Security Centre
By summer 2022 it is planned to put together a National Cyber Security Centre under the wing of the Ministry of Defence in…
