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12.05.23

Russian rap artist blacklisted in Latvia

A Russian-speaking resident of Estonia, Artemy Ivanov aka rapper 'Temada', who caused outrage among many Rīga residents by holding street concerts in Russian during the Easter holidays, has been denied entry into Latvia, Latvian Television reported on May 11.

May 12, 2023, 11:12

03.04.23

Extensive flooding in Augšdaugava municipality, Latvia

In the Augšdaugava municipality of souther-eastern Latvia, water levels continue to rise, at least eight roads have been flooded, as well as a summer-house co-op with residential houses has started flooding, the executive director of the municipality of Augšdaugava Pēteris Dzalbe told LETA on April 2.

April 3, 2023, 7:23

28.03.23

Memorial to Latvia's defenders pulled over in Bauska

A monument to Latvia's defenders against the second Soviet occupation has been toppled in Bauska, Latvian Television reported on March 27.

March 28, 2023, 7:07

22.01.23

Ten-year-old found dead in river after falling through ice

A 10-year-old girl, Maribella, who vanished a week ago after a walk on the ice of the River Ilūkste, was unfortunately found dead on Saturday, January 21, Latvian Television reported.

January 22, 2023, 13:56

27.07.22

Dead trees of Čaka Street to be replaced

Some of the trees planted as part of the urban improvement project in Aleksandra Čaka Street in Rīga have died, and it is planned to replace them with new ones. The foliage on the sunny side of the street did not withstand the recent heatwave.

July 27, 2022, 10:50

19.02.21

More Covid-19 testing to be carried out in Latvia

In order to carry out regular and extensive public testing throughout the country and to prevent the rapid spread of new forms of virus, the government allocated additional €83 million, the Ministry of Health said February 18.

February 19, 2021, 9:08

27.11.20

Regional rules to be determined every week

In the future, Disease Prevention and Control Center (SPKC) epidemiologists will publish a weekly list of regions where additional safety measures are to be introduced, Latvian Television reported November 26.

November 27, 2020, 8:43

07.09.20

Memorial unveiled for Latvia's founders and restorers

A memorial site for the founders of the State of Latvia and the participants in the restoration of independence has been officially opened in Likteņdārzs, Latvian Television reported September 6.

September 7, 2020, 7:37

12.06.20

Restaurant Lido warehouse on fire in Riga

In the evening of June 11, restaurant chain Lido meat production warehouse in Riga, Ķengarags, caught fire, the company said on June 11.

June 12, 2020, 6:58

13.02.17

Latvia to review state compensation for Rigvir anti-cancer drug

Latvia's State Agency of Medicines will review whether the use of Rigvir, a drug advertised as a virotherapeutic anti-cancer medicine, should be on the state list for compensated medicines. Health Minister Anda Čaksa said that other medicines registered prior to the EU membership in 2004 will be re-evaluated too.

February 13, 2017, 15:58

06.12.16

Riga to play host to 15,000 young believers on New Year

About 15,000 young people are to arrive in Riga in late December for the annual meeting of the Taizé Community ecumenical order, reported LTV's Panorāma on December 4.

December 6, 2016, 12:57

13.07.16

Anti-graft squad sacks four high standing officials

Jaroslavs Streļčenoks, head of the Latvian Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau (KNAB), has fired Juris Jurašs, the head of the Division of Criminal Intelligence Process at the anti-graft force, effective August 15. Jurašs was one of the most vocal critics of Streļčenoks' leadership.

July 13, 2016, 11:50

20.07.15

Cyclists urged to keep their bicycles safe

A story on Latvian Television that aired on Monday cautioned bicycle owners against leaving their bicycles unattended, no matter if they're left in a public place or even where there's video surveillance that supposedly keeps the thieves away.

July 20, 2015, 14:39