Latvian government plans to extend state of emergency due to the spread of Omicron
Due to the spread of Omicron variant of Covid-19 in Latvia, the government has decided to extend the state of emergency until 28…
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Latvia and Estonia sign agreement for cooperation to ensure security of gas supply
Latvian Minister of Economics Jānis Vitenbergs has signed an agreement with the Estonian government for solidarity in activities to ensure security of gas…
Body of a two-year-old found in apartment in Liepaja
In the morning of 31 December 2021 Latvian State Police received information from the Emergency Medical Service that a body of a two…
Ministry: energy resource prices and government decisions to affect industrial sector
Future developments of Latvia’s industrial sector will be affected by the situation with energy resource prices and the government’s possible decisions to improve…
Residents in Riga warned about slippery pedestrian walkways
Freezing rain was observed in Riga in the morning on Monday, 3 January. This caused roads and walkways to ice over. Municipal services…
Akropole and Alfa shopping malls to offer booster shot vaccination service
In an effort to provide uninterrupted vaccination coverage, residents who already have a valid vaccination or recovery certificate will be able to receive…
Judges who challenged Covid-19 vaccination requirement in court change their mind
The two Latvian judges who had previously challenged the requirement for them and many others to get vaccinated for Covid-19 in court have…
Heating tariff in Riga may increase by another 6.7% come spring next year
From 1 March 2022 onward the heating tariff of JSC Rīgas siltums may increase by another 6.7%, according to the official entry in…
Latvian ministry proposes extending state of emergency by three to four weeks
Latvian Ministry of Health recommends extending the state of emergency in the country by at least three or four weeks, according to the…
