Covid-19 vaccination coverage in Latvia’s education sector reaches 84%
The coverage of Covid-19 vaccination among education workers in Latvia has reached 84%, said Minister of Education and Science Anita Muižniece, commenting on…
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Security personnel often face aggression from customers; association urges people to be understanding
The ongoing pandemic has made some people very aggressive. The Association of Security Professionals urges Latvian residents to be understanding and respect security…
CSP data: domestic tourism on a rise in Latvia
In August 2021 the number of foreign and resident visitors comprised 255.6 thousand, which is 14.9 % less than in August 2020 and…
More than ten criminal procedures commenced in Latvia over fictive vaccination
Latvian State Police have more than ten criminal procedures in the works regarding possible fictive Covid-19 vaccination, journalists were told on Thursday, 14…
Tax deferral and state aid becomes available to businesses in Latvia
During the state of emergency in Latvia businesses whose operations are impacted by Covid-19 restrictions will have access to tax deferral and aid…
National Immunisation Council recommends J&J booster shot 8-12 weeks after the first jab
«Currently there is high demand for Janssen Covid-19 vaccine, which requires only one jab for a full vaccination course. Nevertheless, the National Immunisation…
Latvia’s President Egils Levits tested positive for Covid-19
Latvia’s President Egils Levits has been tested positive for Covid-19. Because of this he was forced to postpone a meeting with his Estonian…
Minister: the pressure on the Latvian-Belarusian border is low at the moment
Currently there «isn’t much pressure» on the Latvian-Belarusian border what with attempts by [Aleksandr] Lukashenko’s regime to force people into Latvia, said Latvian…
Latvian opposition party member investigated over possible bribery
Saeima deputy, Union of Greens and Farmers faction member Viktors Valainis is investigated as part of a criminal procedure headed by Latvian Corruption…
