LTV: ex-chairman of Latvia’s Central Election Commission dies to Covid-19
The former chairman of Latvia’s Central Election Commission (CVK) Arnis Cimdars, 59, passed away in the afternoon Wednesday, 21 October, as reported by…
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Stores in Latvia to remain open until 19:00 during curfew
From 21 October to 15 November stores in Latvia that sell goods of first necessity will be allowed to open no earlier than…
Hospital in Lithuania says only admitting Covid-19 patients in critical condition
With Lithuania’s number of new daily infections hitting an anti-record of 3 331, a hospital in the town of Alytus is unable to…
Latvia’s prosecutor general hopes non-vaccinated prosecutors «wise up» soon
There are multiple prosecutors who refuse getting vaccinated for Covid-19. Latvia’s Prosecutor General Juris Stukāns hopes they «wise up» by mid-November. About 80%…
Latest Covid-19 cases in Baltics. 2 599 in Latvia, 3 331 in Lithuania, 1 347 in Estonia
A total of 2 599 new Covid-19 infection cases were found in Latvia in the last 24 hours. 1 984 of the patients…
Latvian Ministry of Health suggests international aid may be needed to treat Covid-19 patients
The Ministry of Health in Latvia predicts that a week from now the country will need to request international aid to treat Covid-19…
Vilnius security guard shot at supermarket by man unwilling to wear mask
In a dramatic development in Vilnius during the pandemic, a security guard of a supermarket has been shot by a customer after refusing…
Terror against doctors over Covid-19; Latvian State Police promise to step in
During the pandemic doctors in Latvia sometimes face aggressive behaviour and even threats from residents. This is why more decisive action from the…
Latvian government to help certain resident groups pay electricity bills
From 1 November onward all protected groups of users will receive increased benefits to help cover electricity bills. The government decided to go…
