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Half of Latvian households' finances worsened this year, study suggests
Half of Latvian households' finances worsened this year, study suggests
Nearly half or 46% of Latvian households' financial situation has deteriorated this year, according to a study by the Swedbank Institute of Finance. This is the most negative assessment of the financial situation in the history of conducting the study since 2013, Latvian Television reported on December 12.
Government declaration could be finished next wee
Government declaration could be finished next wee
Proposals submitted by the partners of the future coalition for a government declaration are being compiled and processed. The declaration defines the objectives and tasks of the government. Saeima deputy Arvils Ašeradens (New Unity) told Latvian Television on Monday that work could be completed at the beginning of the next week.
Rīga has created ten urban meadows this autumn
Rīga has created ten urban meadows this autumn
Ten new urban meadows have been created in Rīga this autumn, including on the Ķengarags promenade, in Čiekurkalns, Dreiliņkalns, Imanta, and elsewhere, Latvian Radio reported November 6.
Train passenger numbers grew rapidly this year in Latvia
Train passenger numbers grew rapidly this year in Latvia
Over nine million passengers have traveled by train in the last half-year. It is nearly two and a half million passengers more than in the same period last year and is approaching the pre-Covid level, Latvian Television reported on November 3.
Latvian National Library now houses 120 Ukrainian books
Latvian National Library now houses 120 Ukrainian books
On October 12 , 120 books issued in Ukraine were handed over to the Latvian National Library (LNB) . This is the initiative of Ukraine's first lady Olena Zelenska, the “Ukrainian Book Shelf,” which takes place in a number of European countries, Latvian Television reported Wednesday.
Namejs military training phase concludes in Rīga
Namejs military training phase concludes in Rīga
On Sunday, the last exercises of the “Namejs” military exercises took place in Rīga. During the autumn training phase, soldiers and guardsmen practiced defense operations in the urban environment in cooperation with NATO partners from Denmark and the US. Latvian Television followed the training of the 13th Infantry Battalion of the National Guard in Rīga 5th tram depo on Saturday, October 10.
Refugee flow to Latvia slows down
Refugee flow to Latvia slows down
As the war in Ukraine continues, the flow of refugees to Latvia has stabilized after the initial peak. Difficulties with accommodation for refugees from Ukraine are still ongoing, Latvian Television reported August 10.
Charity Ziedot.lv extends aid to Ukrainians in Latvia
Charity Ziedot.lv extends aid to Ukrainians in Latvia
The Ziedot.lv charity foundation has received €150 thousand to extend aid to war refugees from Ukraine. The money has been allocated from the European Economic Area and Norwegian financial facility. The aid is intended mainly for the employment of social workers working with refugee families, Latvian Television reported July 18.
Card payments for utilities have doubled in Latvia
Card payments for utilities have doubled in Latvia
In May of this year, compared to May 2020, card payments for utilities nearly doubled, according to data compiled by the Latvian central bank (Bank of Latvia), Latvian Television reported on July 13.
Tsikhanouskaya in Rīga: Belarusian fight for independence continues
Tsikhanouskaya in Rīga: Belarusian fight for independence continues
The state regime and the people of Belarus are two different things. It is necessary to continue to support the Belarusians who are opposed to the Alexander Lukashenko regime, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, leader of the democratic movement of Belarus, told Latvian Television on June 8.
Economists: Prices in Latvia will continue rising
Economists: Prices in Latvia will continue rising
The impact of the war in Ukraine launched by Russia is increasingly felt in the European economy. Inflation leaders in Europe are Baltic states. Prices continue to grow and so far, there is nothing to suggest that it might stop, say economists addressed by Latvian Television May 24.
Latvian Defense Minister stresses continuous support to Ukraine
Latvian Defense Minister stresses continuous support to Ukraine
Latvia's military support to Ukraine has been more than €200 million so far. More than €10 million has been donated by residents and businesses. Defense Minister Artis Pabriks told Latvian Television on May 11 that it was planned to collect an additional €7 million in donations.
'Nyet nyet Soviet' exhibit opens in Rīga
'Nyet nyet Soviet' exhibit opens in Rīga
“Nyet nyet Soviet!” was one of the most popular slogans used once by exiled Latvians in protest against the occupation of the Baltic States. On the day of the restoration of Latvia's independence, May 4, an exhibition of the same name has been opened at the Railway History Museum, Rīga.
Fuel prices will continue rising, say experts
Fuel prices will continue rising, say experts
Fuel prices are rising as the instability of the war continues. Price increases will go on until there is clarity about the sanctions introduced by Western countries against Russia in relation to its aggression in Ukraine, said experts surveyed by Latvian Television.
Government plans to discuss easing restrictions in February
Government plans to discuss easing restrictions in February
In February, the Cabinet plans to decide on the exit strategy from the Covid-19 safety measures or the lifting of the restrictions imposed during the spread of coronavirus, Prime Minister Krišjānis Kariņš said at a briefing after the coalition meeting Monday, January 31.
One dead in police car crash in Ādaži
One dead in police car crash in Ādaži
On Saturday night a major accident occurred on the Tallinn Highway – an Ādaži municipality police car crashed into the metal ropes of a tow truck, Latvian Television reported January 23.
Government supports school testing every two weeks
Government supports school testing every two weeks
In order to address problems with laboratory capacity, the Covid-19 tests for routine school screening will be carried out once every two weeks, Latvian Television reported September 15.
Government to discuss further Covid restrictions next week
Government to discuss further Covid restrictions next week
The government will discuss new Covid-19 restrictions next week. The issue is becoming more pressing as the number of people infected and the pressure on hospitals grows, Health Minister Daniels Pavļuts said at a briefing September 14.
Covid-19 boosters to be gradually launched in Latvia
Covid-19 boosters to be gradually launched in Latvia
On Tuesday, September 7, the Cabinet agreed to gradually launch a Covid-19 booster program in Latvia. First, the third dose of the vaccine against Covid-19 will be available to people with a significantly weakened immune system.
Shop employee fined for posting picture of PM shopping without mask
Shop employee fined for posting picture of PM shopping without mask
The Data State Inspectorate has fined a former shop employee who published photographs of Prime Minister Krišjānis Kariņš shopping without wearing a mask at a time when it was mandatory, at the end of November 2020, Latvian Television reported August 5. 
Electricity prices will rise for all Latvia's households
Electricity prices will rise for all Latvia's households
Electricity is becoming more expensive due to rising natural gas prices and the impact of Covid-19 on the economy in Latvia. All Latvian residents will experience price increases, but this will not happen at the same time. Experts' forecasts for future price changes differ, Latvian Television reported August 2.