Price drops by 30 million euros — Vanšu Bridge renovation now offered for €70 million
Bidders have offered to carry out the reconstruction of the Vanšu Bridge for around 70 million euros, according to information published in the…
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Academic publishers – a barrier that stops research accessibility in Estonia
Despite the growing demand for open access research data, taxpayer-sponsored research is often inaccessible to the public and is located behind the paid…
Warm and calm weekend — followed by a sharp weather change
On Friday, the sky will be mostly cloudy with occasional clear spells. Rain is expected at times, with heavy downpours possible overnight in…
Abu Meri: 133 million euros for Latvian medical workers’ salaries is not feasible right now
The Latvian Health and Social Care Workers’ Trade Union (LVSADA) demand for an additional 133 million euro to raise medical workers’ salaries by…
Saeima approves Karina Palkova as Latvia’s new ombudsman
The Saeima today approved Karina Palkova, a professor at Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU) and a lawyer, as Latvia’s new Ombudsman. Palkova received 71…
Windy and rainy, and the last dose of warmth at the weekend
On Thursday night, mainly in the western and central regions, rain is expected, with locally heavy downpours and possibly thunderstorms, according to the…
For the law and the environment: Estonia will limit the amount of fish that can be purchased per day
Starting in January 2026, Estonia will significantly limit the amount of fish that each buyer can buy in one day, writes the Estonian…
Latvian citizen detained on suspicion of spying on military sites for Russia
The Latvian State Security Service (VDD) detained a Latvian citizen on the 27th of August on suspicion of deliberately and illegally collecting information…
Audit: Funds are being wasted, hospitals in Latvia lack specialists, and there is no quality control
Hospitals receive over 700 million euros annually — about 40% of the healthcare budget — but this money primarily maintains a fragmented hospital…
