Residents in Latvia will need to do a fast Covid-19 test to enter healthcare institutions
Because of the epidemiological situation in Latvia, to enter healthcare institutions residents – vaccinated and non-vaccinated – will have to take a fast…
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Latvian police warn about scammers active on the pet market
Lately Latvian State Police have received multiple reports from residents about scammers. Most residents reported scammers attempting to acquire their payment card data…
Latvian minister blames low Covid-19 vaccination in Latvia on «post-Soviet heritage»
The low Covid-19 vaccination coverage in Latvia and countries of the region can be attributed to «post-Soviet heritage», said Latvia’s Minister of Culture…
Survey: every seventh Latvian resident regularly feels powerless and hopeless
With Covid-19 infection rates on a rise, 16% of interviewed Latvian residents say they regularly feel powerless and hopeless (2% say the feeling…
Lowest Covid-19 vaccination coverage in Latvia observed in agriculture, forestry and construction sectors
In Latvia Covid-19 vaccination coverage is the lowest in agriculture, forestry and construction sectors. Only 34% to 49% of people employed there are…
Notorious anti-vaxer politician Ainārs Šlesers tested Covid-19 positive
Latvian businessman and politician Ainārs Šlesers has been tested positive for Covid-19, according to his post on Facebook. He also wrote that he…
Baltic Express commences freight transports to Riga
For the first time since the company’s foundation AS Baltic Express (BE) has commenced transporting freights to the Freeport Riga. After signing the…
Baltic Coal Terminal commences environmentally friendly handling of coal freights
After nearly a year-long pause AS Baltic Coal Terminal (BCT) operating from the Sea Port of Ventspils received a shipment of 81 000…
SPKC: what to do if you’re waiting for Covid-19 test result or if tested positive
With the continued spread of Covid-19 in Latvia, the Disease Prevention and Monitoring Centre (SPKC) offers recommendations as to what residents should do…
