Ex-president: unlike Sweden, Latvia’s residents won’t move an inch unless whipped
Unlike Sweden, Latvia’s society doesn’t listen to recommendations and «starts moving» only when you «whip them», said Latvia’s ex-president Valdis Zatlers in an…
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Lidl in Latvia to remain open to all people regardless of their vaccination status
As outlined in the new epidemiological rules presented by the Latvian government this week, 70% of the goods sold in Lidl stores are…
Latvian authorities adopt a new reporting system for suspicious transactions and threshold declarations
Latvian Office for Prevention of Laundering of Proceeds Derived from Criminal Activity (FID) has commenced the adoption an internationally recognized goAML software, which…
Reduction of Covid-19 patients depends on people’s behaviour and respect of restrictions, says NMPD director
If the restrictions imposed by the government work and society becomes more responsible, we may see a reduction of hospitalized Covid-19 patients by…
Compulsory vaccination for select professions and other changes announced by Latvia’s government
On Tuesday, 28 September, Latvia’s government passed new regulations for Covid-19 containment. These new regulations will replace the existing epidemiological rules and regulations….
Latvian government lets troops and national guards use firearms during peace time
On Tuesday, 28 September, Latvia’s government passed amendments to the law, letting troops and national guards use firearms during special operations and to…
Slowly but surely. Vaccination numbers in Baltic States
A total of 912 595 people have been vaccinated for Covid-19 in Latvia so far. 840 848 have completed the vaccination process, which…
PM: Latvia needs a way to protect less wealthy residents against electricity price rise
Latvian government needs to prepare a plan to help protect less wealthy residents against the rapid electricity price rise, said Latvian Prime Minister…
Infectologist says healthcare sector might overload if new restrictions are imposed no sooner than October
Adoption of new epidemiological restriction from 11 October onward, which is something Latvia’s government decided on 28 September, will lead overloading of the…
