Narcotics gradually replace smoking and alcohol among teenagers
Teenagers in Latvia smoke and drink alcohol less when compared to previous years. Use of narcotics, however, remains widely spread, according to data…
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Number of cars registered in Latvia up considerably in 2021
A total of 54 256 used cars were registered in Latvia last year, which is 19.9% more when compared to 2020, according to…
Latest Covid-19 cases in Baltics. 2 239 in Latvia, 4 635 in Lithuania, 2 202 in Estonia
A total of 2 439 new Covid-19 infection cases were found in Latvia in the last 24 hours. 943 of the patients were…
American man gets genetically-modified pig’s heart in experimental surgery
In the US, an experimental surgery has been carried out to transplant the heart of a genetically-modified pig into the body of a…
Latvia to change mask-wearing requirement in public places
Transition to wearing only medical masks and respirators could be implemented in two weeks in Latvia, according to the discussion held by ministers…
Latvian ministry supports banning fur farming in 2026
Latvian Ministry for Environment Protection and Regional Development supports amendments to the Animal Protection Law that provide for banning from 1 January 2026…
Latest Covid-19 cases in Baltics. 2 241 in Latvia, 2 680 in Lithuania, 1 981 in Estonia
A total of 2 241 new Covid-19 infection cases were found in Latvia in the last 24 hours. 841 of the patients were…
Infectologist: Omicron has increased risks of showing negative Covid-19 test result
The Omicron variant of Covid-19 has increased risk of showing a negative Covid-19 test result, said the head of Latvian National Reference Laboratory…
New York fire takes many lives as smoke spreads in 19-storey apartment building
A fire in the US metropolis has taken 19 lives and left dozens more injured in a tragic accident in a 19-storey apartment…
