New rules for students in Latvia: Distance learning may be allowed only in higher grades
On Thursday, the 4th of September, the Saeima supported amendments to the Education Law in the second reading, which would significantly restrict access…
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Covid-19 cases rising: SPKC urges seniors and at-risk groups to get vaccinated
As Covid-19 continues to spread, the Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (SPKC) is urging people at increased risk of severe illness to…
Puma on the loose in Estonia – zoologists remain skeptical
e, and zoologists are skeptical, indicating that the animal seen could have been a lynx, writes ERR News. The Estonian Society for the…
Cracks, dangerous stairs and unauthorized constructions – what condition are Latvia’s schools in?
The State Construction Control Bureau (BVKB) found non-compliance in the majority of inspected educational institutions – 43 out of 49 – mostly related…
Latvia prepares for mandatory conscription of women into the Armed Forces
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) will take further steps next year to ensure that women are subject to mandatory conscription into the National…
Political disputes stall reforms: Latvia’s ports face long-term crisis
The decline in cargo volumes at Latvian ports since 2019 has led to a loss of 1.7 billion euros in value-added products and…
How did Kristīne Lemberga get a post at North Kurzeme Hospital without a competition?
Former Ventspils City Council member Kristīne Lemberga (Latvijai un Ventspilij) has been appointed part-time Development Director of SIA North Kurzeme Regional Hospital, the…
Latvian municipalities spend millions on benefits without clear justification, audit office concludes
An audit by the State Audit Office (SAO) in six municipalities has found that the benefits granted by municipalities – such as allowances,…
Forecast: Thunderstorms and warm weather until the weekend
On Wednesday, the sun will alternate with clouds. By evening, rain is expected in western regions, and later also in parts of the…
