On Tuesday morning, ten buses donated by the Rīga public transport company Rīgas Satiksme began the road to Ukraine. It is the third time Riga traffic has donated its buses, but it is likely to be the last.
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The car and bus crash in Mārupe municipality on Sunday, in which two people were killed and dozens injured, has also sparked debate over the use of seat belts on buses. It is unknown whether passengers used seatbelts on that particular bus, but the Road Transport Administration told Latvian Radio Monday that most bus passengers do not use seatbelts.
Court judgments recognizing homosexual couples as families in Latvia and the new proposed partnership framework, which will be viewed by the Saeima in the final reading this week, will not solve all the major legal and practical problems of same-sex couples' families, according to representatives of the LGBT+ community and lawyers, Latvian Radio reported November 8.
The Saeima Social and Labor Affairs Committee supports the intention to raise the alcohol-purchase age limit from 18 to 20, Latvian Radio reported on October 31.
In order to address uncertainties in the issue of teachers' salaries, the Latvian Education and Science Workers' Union (LIZDA) met with representatives of the Ministry of Education and Science (IZM) October 19 but failed to reach an agreement, Latvian Radio reported.
Riga will dismantle the bust of Soviet time scientist Mstislav Keldysh by Riga Canal opposite the main building of the University of Latvia, Rīga City Council (RD) decided on Wednesday, October 18.
The issue of teachers' salaries remains unclear, causing growing outrage among teachers - there is even a cut for some instead of the promised pay rise. Inga Vanaga, Chair of the Latvian Union of Education and Science Workers (LIZDA), said in an interview with Latvian Radio October 17 that salaries have not been calculated correctly possibly also due to staff changes at the Education Ministry.
Sunday, October 1 saw the start of the 'driven' hunting season in Latvia, when it is permitted to 'drive' game through the forest towards waiting hunters, by means of 'beaters' making loud noises, reports Latvian Radio.
Despite the current price increase, inflation, or earlier events such as the Covid-19 pandemic, home production in Latvia is increasing every year according to statistics from the Food and Veterinary Service (PVD). Many of them choose to expand their home production over time. How many home producers are currently in Latvia, how are they doing and what are they making? Latvian Radio looked at these matters on September 19.
This year, rescuers from the State Fire and Rescue Service (VUGD) have removed 84 dead from water bodies, Latvian Radio reported August 20.
State aid for households could be extended due to increases in electricity prices, Prime Minister Krišjānis Kariņš said after meeting with the Chairman of the public utilities commission (SPRK). In the meantime, SPRK will review the tariffs in December to decide whether adjustments are needed, Latvian Radio and Latvian Television reported on August 9.
The devastating storm that raged in Latvia on Monday, August 7, damaged the Tērvete nature park, which will be closed for the time being. Employees hope to open the park again, but work can take more than two weeks, and part of the park has been damaged permanently, Latvian Radio reported Tuesday.
As of July 1, electricity distribution and transmission rates increased by 32% and 36%, respectively, in Latvia, representing an increase of about €5 to €18 in the bill. People on social networks share their electricity bills and are puzzled and upset, Latvian Radio reported on August 7.
In Rīga, Āgenskalns Market 'Youth Station', the personal exhibition of the Finnish artist Juho Poesiloe Pöysti has been unveiled. It displays 3D photographs taken in Rīga and Helsinki, Latvian Radio reported August 7.
Buses are still traveling regularly from Rīga to Belarus and Russia. This is not forbidden, and people are free to move. But the Ministry of Foreign Affairs still strongly recommends refraining from trips to these countries, Latvian Radio reported July 22.
As of Tuesday, July 11, certificates on secondary education are available electronically. This is the first year when centralized exam result certificates will only be issued in digital format, but students who want to enter foreign universities and need a paper-based certificate will be able to receive it for free this year, Latvian Radio reported on July 11.
Graduates of year 9 have received their centralized exam results. Pupils have performed best in the English exam this year, while the lowest results are in math, Latvian Television reported on June 27.
Social media in Latvia has been inflamed following an account of a woman who was not allowed to take her guide dog with her on board an airBaltic flight.
On Tuesday, another humanitarian convoy, organized by the Confederation of Ukrainian Associations in Latvia "Viche", traveled from Rīga to Ukraine, this time, with assistance for victims of the Kakhovka disaster, Latvian Radio reported.
At the beginning of the next school year, schools will lack nearly 1,000 teachers, according to the results of the survey conducted by the Saeima Education, Culture and Science Committee. The largest shortage of teachers is in Latvian language, literature, and math subjects, Latvian Radio reported on June 8.
On Monday, May 29, the Latvian hockey team returned from the world championship. In order to celebrate the success of the hockey professionals, several thousand people spent the spontaneous public holiday at the Freedom Monument, where the Latvian hockey team was awaited and honored in a special event.
Farmers, especially fruit and berry growers, are currently in a difficult situation because the damage caused by the frost has severely damaged farms. The Latvian Agricultural Cooperative Association meets with fruit and berry producers on Wednesday to discuss the impact of the devastating frost of spring.
Every year, the State Employment Agency (NVA) offers students job opportunities during the lengthy summer holidays. Applications have begun and several companies have already found their employees, Latvian Radio reported on May 17.
Until Tuesday 23:30, police had detained a total of 26 persons throughout Latvia in relation to May 9 provocations. 38 administrative and four criminal cases have been launched, the State Police said.
Another humanitarian convoy is being escorted from Rīga to Kyiv on Wednesday. Outside the Congress Hall in Rīga, the Confederation of Ukrainian Associations in Latvia "Viche" organized a humanitarian convoy in which among other things, for the first time, impact boats were included, Latvian Radio reported on May 3.
As of 12:00 in the square outside the Congress Hall, representatives of Viche, entrepreneurs, and other organizations gathered.
As of 12:00 in the square outside the Congress Hall, representatives of Viche, entrepreneurs, and other organizations gathered.
An interactive map has been up for a year now, showing charity organizations and points throughout Latvia. Over the year 300,000 people have visited the site and interest continues to grow, Latvian Radio reported April 3.
The number of road traffic accidents caused by alcohol intoxication increased by nearly 18% last year, it was revealed on Monday, March 5, at the meeting of the Road Traffic Safety Council.
Marking the year since the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the “Free Ukraine in Europe” (Brīva Ukraina Eiropā) initiative has collected a bulk shipment worth €100,000. A shipment to Lviv will start its way from Rumbula Industrial Park to Lviv this week, Latvian Radio reported on March 2.
To express support for Ukraine and condemn Russian war against it, on Friday February 24, a rally took place at the Freedom Monument in Rīga, organized by the Civic Alliance of Latvia. Several thousand people had gathered, Latvian Radio reported.
Sleeping bags for use in snow, Ukrainian army uniforms, special food and a pick-up truck adapted to host a large machine gun – on Monday, February 20, a convoy organized by the Confederation of Ukrainians in Latvia traveled to Bakhmut.
There are currently no age limits in Latvia on the purchase of domestic animals. On Tuesday, January 31, talks were opened between representatives of the Ministry of Agriculture (ZM), the Association of Veteranians and non-governmental organizations about the possible implementation of such.
Glorija Grevcova, the Saeima deputy from the For Stability! party, accused for providing false information to the Central Election Commission (CVK), has again hit the spotlight with claims denying the occupation of Latvia on her TikTok channel, Latvian Radio reported on January 23.