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Rīga residents in awe of magic carpet appearance
Rīga residents in awe of magic carpet appearance
In the summer and autumn, quite a few apartment building residents in Rīga were taken aback by a mysterious appearance in their entrance halls: a carpet. Some thought it could have been a touch of interior design, others thought they had been dumped by a neighbor. As it turns out, the municipal house manager Rīgas namu pārvaldnieks (RNP) has installed the carpets for hygienic purposes, Latvian Television's 4.studija reported on October 13.
Can Latvia grow its buckwheat and eat it too?
Can Latvia grow its buckwheat and eat it too?
Buckwheat has become a product of strategic importance in times of great unknowns – store shelves were quickly emptied at the beginning of the pandemic and the war in Ukraine. Though Latvia grows buckwheat, in shops, the country of origin is usually indicated as someplace else. Latvian Television's 4.studija aired on June 9 sought why.
NGOs urge public to continue donating to Ukrainians
NGOs urge public to continue donating to Ukrainians
At the beginning of the war in Ukraine, people donated generously to Ukraine and its people, but now support organizations are worried that the donations are dwindling while Ukrainians still need help, Latvian Television's broadcast 4. studija reported May 25.
Illegal dumping blights Rīga cemeteries
Illegal dumping blights Rīga cemeteries
In the past, the most popular place for certain sections of society to dump construction debris and unwanted furniture was the forest, but now Rīga's cemeteries are suffering from illegal dumping or 'fly-tipping', reported LTV's 'Studio 4' broadcast April 3.
Newly planted trees half-dead due to Rīga's salty streets
Newly planted trees half-dead due to Rīga's salty streets
Last year, 120 trees were planted along the Krasta Street in Rīga, between Salu bridge and Dienvidu bridge. Now they are rather sad-looking, and the culprit is none other than the salt used in winter to prevent slipping, Latvian Television broadcast 4. studija reported June 13.
What can and cannot be burned in your backyard
What can and cannot be burned in your backyard
The State Environmental Service has observed that this year people and companies have taken to burning a little too much. What can and cannot be burned in the garden? Latvian Television broadcast 4. studija spoke to experts.
No lab-confirmed flu cases this season in Latvia
No lab-confirmed flu cases this season in Latvia
February is always the peak of the flu season in Latvia. However, this year there have been no laboratory-confirmed cases of influenza, Latvian Television broadcast 4.studija reported February 19.
International bike trail hits dead end at Latvian highway
International bike trail hits dead end at Latvian highway
A European-scale long distance bicycle trail Eurovelo 13, among many other places, weaves through Lilaste in Carnikava municipality. Or at least it should. According to a Latvian Television broadcast October 25, the trail stops abruptly on one side of the busy highway A1 and continues on the other side, with no means to get across.
Dairy confusion: “Trikata” vs. “Trikātas piens”
Dairy confusion: “Trikata” vs. “Trikātas piens”
Trikata butter, which is owned by the Jelgava-based company Latvijas Piens (Latvian Milk), is currently being produced in Germany, while a new company has been producing organic dairy products in the Trikāta dairy plant for three years, according to a Latvian Television broadcast on February 9.
Latvia names a star and planet in historic first
Latvia names a star and planet in historic first
For the first time in Latvian history the country had the opportunity to name a star and a planet, and the name Liesma (Flame) was chosen for the star, while the planet was named Staburags after a famous cliff on the Daugava river bank, astronomer Ilmārs Eglītis told Latvian Television's “4. Studija” broadcast on December 28.
Why we’re not getting 11 days off in a row - navigating holidays in Latvia
Why we’re not getting 11 days off in a row - navigating holidays in Latvia
In 2018 Latvia had the third highest number of official holidays in the European Union. Latvia had a total of 17, while Belgium topped the list with 24 days according to the Official Journal of the European Union. With the winter holiday season quickly approaching, and the debate around which days should be declared public holidays is once again being hotly discussed. In Latvia official days off include national holidays, days of celebration and remembrance days.
Space Age could have given Rīga new name
Space Age could have given Rīga new name

Fifty five years ago on April 12, Yuri Gagarin became the first human to visit space. Turns out Rīga - Latvia's capital - could have been named after the famous Soviet cosmonaut, reported Latvian Television's "4th studio". 

Is it safe to tap a city birch for sap?
Is it safe to tap a city birch for sap?

The arrival of spring has Latvians heading to the woodside to tap trees for fresh birch juice in a time-honored local tradition. But is it safe to tap into the power of nature within a polluted urban environment as well?