Weather forecast for the week in Latvia looks rather grey
In the coming days Latvia will be under cyclone activity, which will make the weekend rainy. With colder masses of air flowing in,…
Category: Social
No certificate – no job. Employers in Latvia to be able to lay off non-vaccinated workers
On 4 November Latvia’s parliament passed in the final reading amendments to the law that provide employers the right to lay off non-vaccinated…
Latvia’s prosecutor general considers closing down scandalous religious organisation’s activities
In response to reports from Latvian State Police regarding breaches of Covid-19 restrictions and waiting for evidence, Latvian Prosecutor General Juris Stukāns may…
Latest Covid-19 cases in Baltics. 2 347 in Latvia, 2 994 in Lithuania, 1 947 in Estonia
A total of 2 347 new Covid-19 infection cases were found in Latvia in the last 24 hours. 1 624 of the patients…
Benefits planned to be provided to vaccinated but infected residents from day one
Residents in Latvia who have a Covid-19 vaccination or recovery certificate but have nonetheless contracted the infection are planned to be provided sick…
Booster shots – who needs them and who doesn’t?
Although initial Covid-19 vaccination is important, there are groups of people who are recommended to sign up for a third or booster shot….
Court of law to look into ministry worker’s complaint about Covid-19 vaccination
An official of the Ministry of Welfare Sandra Rucka, her husband Gunāru Ruckis and their daughter Kristīne Rucka have turned to court in…
Youngster wakes up to a EUR 3 000 fine and prohibition to take a driver’s exam for five years
On 2 November State Police received information of a ruined yard and broken laundry drier support pole in Priekule. State Police Kurzeme Region…
Latvian troops and National Guard called in to assist hospitals
In response to the request issued by the Ministry of Health, troops of Latvia’s National Armed Forces and National Guard will provide assistance…
