Latvia to significantly restrict distance learning in the first stage of primary education
On Thursday, the Saeima adopted amendments to the Education Law that provide for a significant restriction of distance learning in the first stage…
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African swine fever detected at one of Latvia’s largest farms – quarantine and culling ordered
An outbreak of African swine fever (ASF) has been detected at a pig farm operated by SIA Vaiņodes bekons in Vaiņode parish, Dienvidkurzeme…
“There is no light at the end of the tunnel”: Latvia’s restaurant sector warns of mass closures
Restaurants in Latvia are currently in a very difficult situation, said Jānis Jenzis, head of the Latvian Restaurant Association (LRA). He noted that…
Costs rise, deadlines slip: EU auditors sharply criticise Latvia’s Rail Baltica, Ministry responds
The European Court of Auditors’ report on European Union (EU) transport infrastructure projects, including Rail Baltica, is a constructive reference point for the…
Estonians postpone family growth; reasons – economic and personal difficulties
Few more than 10,000 children were born in Estonia last year, and young people are increasingly postponing the idea of starting a family,…
GPS interference in Latvian airspace increases sharply
Last year, disruptions to the Global Positioning System (GPS) in Latvian airspace were recorded 1,276 times, representing an increase of 55.6% compared with…
Political party calls for an assessment of responsibility over the unfinished Rail Baltica bridge pillar
The board of the Union of Greens and Farmers (ZZS) is calling on Prime Minister Evika Siliņa (New Unity) and Finance Minister Arvils…
Thousands of reports of violations of children’s rights: what is happening in Latvia?
Last year, the Children’s Protection Centre (BAC) reviewed 1,741 submissions from individuals and legal entities regarding possible violations of children’s rights, which is…
Concerns grow: Internet shutdown in Iran could lead to severe digital isolation
Iran has been without internet for almost two weeks, with 92 million people without access to web services; telecommunications and text messaging have…
