Latvia’s Red Book updated: some species recover, others remain threatened
The new edition of Latvia’s Red Book includes 75% of the species that were already listed as protected in the second edition, published…
Category: Social
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…
Vansu Bridge to come at a high cost – Riga to borrow up to 84.5 million euros over 30 years
The Riga City Council has decided to borrow up to 84.46 million euros for the renovation of the Vanšu Bridge. Of this amount,…
Estonian security guard cooperated with Russian services; receives prison sentence
A 48-year-old man who works as a security guard at an Estonian border checkpoint has been sentenced to three years in prison for…
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…
Registration as a condition for healthcare: MPs dissatisfied with the Health Ministry’s proposal
Members of the Saeima’s Social and Labour Affairs Committee on Tuesday criticised the Ministry of Health’s (MoH) revised amendments to the Health Care…
“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…
Cold and dry weather continues in Latvia – the strongest frost expected in the eastern regions
On Wednesday night, partly cloudy weather is expected in eastern Latvia, while it will be cloudy in the west, with occasional clear spells…
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…
