Latvian parliament re-approves extension of state of emergency
On Tuesday, 11 January, Latvia’s parliament approved the government’s changes to the order on the declaration of the state of emergency, extending the…
Police and state border guards to receive bonus pay for work during Covid-19 pandemic
On 11 January Latvia’s Cabinet of Ministers decided to allocate EUR 773 634 to the Ministry of the Interior from the state budget…
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…
Inflation in Latvia: fresh vegetables become 18.3% more expensive in December 2021
Compared to December 2020, the average level of consumer prices increased by 7.9 % in December 2021. The greatest pressure on the average…
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…
After Russia-US defence talks, sides speak of differing positions
Russia has repeated its demands over Ukraine in long talks in Switzerland with the US, but Washington has signalled they cannot be discussed,…
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…
Latvian State Security Service suspects two for spying for Russia
Latvian State Security Service (VDD) together with the Military Intelligence and Security Service (MIDD) has detained two people, who are suspected of cooperating…
