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29.09.21

Lawyer turns to police regarding school wall mural author's art

Lawyer Viktorija Jarkina has turned to the State Police regarding the art of Kristians Brekte, who is also the author of the mural on a school wall causing friction in society earlier. Jarkina has addressed the police on alleged pornographic content in the artist's creative work, Latvian Television reported September 29.

September 29, 2021, 10:46

16.09.21

Over 40% of Latvian medics display depression symptoms

Around 42.6% of medical workers experience symptoms of depression, according to a survey conducted by the Rīga Stradiņš University, Latvian Television reported September 15.

September 16, 2021, 10:09

09.07.21

Heat to persist in Latvia; medics plead with public to be careful

The heat in Latvia is not going to stop yet, and it is very likely that it will even intensify. Medics are worried about a growing number of heat-related health issues and ask people to take care of their own and their children's safety, Latvian Television reported July 8.

July 9, 2021, 6:27

18.10.20

Latvian researchers create weeding robot

Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies (LLU) has created a robot capable of distinguishing crops from weeds and destroying the latter, Latvian Television reported October 17.

October 18, 2020, 10:30

21.09.20

Electronic traveler registration system coming in a month

In Latvia, electronic registration of arrivals, currently taking place in paper format, will be introduced in about a month, Interior Ministry representative told Latvian Television September 20.

September 21, 2020, 8:10

27.08.20

Regional transport to reward good passengers

New campaign "Biļete JĀ-ŅEM" has started in Latvia's regional coaches and trains. Those passengers who fairly buy a ticket will have the chance to win prizes, Latvian Television said August 26.

August 27, 2020, 7:23

22.07.20

Shop safe and smart online: educational campaign launched

Finance Latvia Association said July 21 that an educational campaign "Viedpircējs" (Smart shopper) has been launched to raise public awareness of safety when shopping online.

July 22, 2020, 14:46

20.07.20

Traffic-free Tērbatas Street comes under scrutiny

Tērbatas Street events over the weekend have led to masses of people not complying with COVID-19 safety measures and thus received a lot of criticism, Latvian Television reported July 20.

July 20, 2020, 22:08

05.07.20

Latvian paddles across the Pacific

The 2-year trip has ended. Latvian traveler, Kārlis Bardelis, may have become the first person to have crossed the Pacific Ocean alone in a paddle boat, without an engine, sails or an accompanying ship, reported Latvian Television on July 4.

July 5, 2020, 9:08