Epidemiologist says Omicron could cause an unprecedented workload for hospitals in Latvia
Even if Latvia adopts restrictions akin to a severe quarantine, ensures a 40% drop in contacts between non-vaccinated residents and a 30% drop…
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Only 51% of agricultural land is used by large agricultural holdings in Latvia
In 2020, there were 2.3 thousand large agricultural holdings in Latvia with a standard indicator of more than EUR 100 000 per year,…
Lithuania changes covid test rules to travellers
The Lithuanian Health Ministry has announced updated rules for travellers in the context of Covid-19 testing, self-isolation and the virus variant of Omicron…
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…
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…
