Three prisons in Latvia planned for closure following the opening of the new Liepāja facility
After the opening and launch of operations at the new Liepāja prison, three prisons are expected to be closed — not only the…
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Hospital work and financing in Latvia – different views from LVSADA and the State Audit Office
After reviewing the State Audit Office’s report on the planning of inpatient healthcare, the Latvian Health and Social Care Workers’ Trade Union (LVSADA)…
Russia ready for escalation — Latvia must be prepared today, stresses Sprūds
At present, there is no direct military threat to Latvia or NATO, but provocations, sabotage, and the escalation of incidents cannot be ruled…
Weather turning colder: even first frosts possible
On Monday, the weather will be mostly cloudy, though in some places the skies will clear, allowing the sun to shine. Rain is…
Price drops by 30 million euros — Vanšu Bridge renovation now offered for €70 million
Bidders have offered to carry out the reconstruction of the Vanšu Bridge for around 70 million euros, according to information published in the…
Academic publishers – a barrier that stops research accessibility in Estonia
Despite the growing demand for open access research data, taxpayer-sponsored research is often inaccessible to the public and is located behind the paid…
Warm and calm weekend — followed by a sharp weather change
On Friday, the sky will be mostly cloudy with occasional clear spells. Rain is expected at times, with heavy downpours possible overnight in…
Abu Meri: 133 million euros for Latvian medical workers’ salaries is not feasible right now
The Latvian Health and Social Care Workers’ Trade Union (LVSADA) demand for an additional 133 million euro to raise medical workers’ salaries by…
Saeima approves Karina Palkova as Latvia’s new ombudsman
The Saeima today approved Karina Palkova, a professor at Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU) and a lawyer, as Latvia’s new Ombudsman. Palkova received 71…
