This week, the State Police are paying special attention to speeding on the roads of Latvia as part of the European Union ROADPOL campaign. Latvian Television joined a raid on Tuesday, April 18.
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The Latvian Education and Science Workers' Union (LIZDA) does not intend to abandon its intention to conduct a strike, set to start on April 24, LIZDA's head told Latvian Radio on Monday. Meanwhile the government is planning to adopt the salary-increase plan on Friday, Latvian Television reported on April 17.
Ukrainian minister of the Cabinet Oleh Nemchinov and Latvian Economics Minister Ilze Indriksone met Thursday in Rīga and agreed on bilateral economic cooperation in trade, transport, energy and investments, Latvian Television reported on March 23.
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.
A special trolleybus will be travelling daily from Jugla to Ziepniekkalns (route 4), which will take part in a Ukrainian support campaign 'United 24', in which many European capitals participate. By scanning the QR code on the bus, it is possible to donate to Ukrainian aid, Latvian Television reported on March 1.
The Latvian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has also announced a ban on TikTok on work devices after the European Commission, the US, and Canadian authorities took the first step, Latvian Television reported on March 2.
Vandals have struck for the second time in a week at a memorial to victims of the Holocaust in Rīga, reported LTV February 27.
The rooms in which officials from the State Police and the State Fire and Rescue Service (VUGD) work are not acceptable, said the President of State, Egils Levits, after a visit to both services. The president promised to emphasize the issue of the working environment, Latvian Television reported on February 27.
Residents of two adjacent buildings on Krišjāņa Valdemāra Street were promptly evacuated on Saturday due to cracks in the walls. The buildings were declared hazardous and the street closed. The residents are confused about the suddenness of the evacuation as the cracks have been there for years, Latvian Radio and Latvian Television reported on February 19.
On several streets in Rīga this winter, the lights were completely turned off from 3 until 4 at night. This allows the city to save more than 6% of total consumption. It is estimated that this and other austerity measures save more than half a million euros. As electricity has become cheaper, it has been decided not to leave any streets of Rīga in the dark, Latvian Television reported on February 5.
Water levels in Daugava near Jēkabpils have continued to fall, and the ice masses have also nearly left the city. As water levels fall, the damage caused by Daugava is revealed. Meanwhile, residents and local businesses are struggling to return to their usual daily and work routines, Latvian Television reported on January 18.
Because of significant snap fuel-price discounts at Neste, Circle K, Virši-A and Viada fueling stations, big lines formed Thursday on roads where gas station are located, Latvian Television reported December 15.
As of December 1, all vehicles must have winter tires with a tread depth of at least 4 millimeters. On the first day, the Road Traffic Safety Directorate (CSDD) and the State Police raids stopped three cars in an hour, which were stripped of their roadworthiness label because the depth of the tread was smaller.
Nearly 40% of State Police officers are lacking in Riga, with more than 1,600 vacancies in the service. There has been a shortage of employees for several years and more people have been leaving the police every year. How does the police hope to increase the number of employees and what solution does the Ministry of Interior see? Latvian Television sought the answers November 21.
State police presented their new cars that will monitor road traffic and respond to calls over the next few years. The new car fleet will also include non-labeled terrain vehicles with increased engine power, Latvian Television reported November 16.
After 5 to 7 years, municipal waste will no longer be disposed of at the landfill site Getliņi in Ropaži municipality, as it is reaching its limit and it is not possible to extend the site. Surveyed residents so far oppose the construction of a new landfill site in Rīga, Latvian Television and Latvian Radio reported on November 7,
All three mobile providers in Latvia will raise prices. Companies will raise prices almost at once although there is no mutual agreement. The main argument for the change is the increase in energy prices, Latvian Television reported October 31.
For the next six weeks, the Lāčplēša Street section from Kalupes to Satekles street and the overpass will undergo intensive construction, so traffic will be limited, Latvian Television reported on October 19.
All passenger train routes running new trains will also have new platforms. Their construction has started Monday, September 12, and altogether 48 platforms are planned to be built or upgraded. They will be specifically designed to make it easy for people with visual and mobility disabilities to finally enter passenger trains, Latvian Television reported.
An increased number of cyber attacks has been registered in Latvia for approximately a year. They haven't disappeared anywhere and are getting stronger. Last weekend, a very strong attack was witnessed by the news agency LETA, Latvian Television reported August 10.
Marking the second anniversary of the illegitimate presidential elections in Belarus, Rīga's Belarusian diaspora hosts a march Tuesday, August 9, at 19:00 from the National Library to the Freedom Monument.
To support Ukrainian soldiers, volunteers 3D print 'tails' for explosives. Volunteers have made more than a thousand such tails at their own cost, and will continue to make them, Latvian Television reported on August 7.
Driving without compulsory civil liability insurance (OCTA) could rack up several penalties even in a single drive if the infringement is caught by speed cameras or police. Driver Eva Dzelme, who had forgotten to renew the OCTA, has been fined EUR 1130 in this way, Latvian Television reported on August 6.
Natural gas consumption in Latvia has already decreased considerably and there will be no problems to comply with the European Commission's (EC) recommendation to cut gas consumption by 15% to survive the winter, Latvian Television reported July 21.
On Monday, a time capsule was sealed in the base of the “Rail Baltica” Riga Central Station. At this point, the construction of the station is moving from design and preparation to execution. Some changes to the station project have yet to be made, and they are likely to mean a slight delay in jobs, Latvian Television reported on July 20.
From 2030, peat will no longer be used for energy production in Latvia, the government decided on July 14. Industry representatives see it as a mistake, Latvian Radio reported.
Due to the construction of the Rail Baltica railway project, the demolition of the former commercial and parking complex Titāniks (“Titanic”) has been launched in Rīga, Prāgas Street 2, Latvian Television reported on July 11.
On Thursday, June 16, a contract was signed for the construction of the Rail Baltica freight terminal in Salaspils. The design of the terminal will cost nearly EUR 7 million, but the cost of the terminal itself is not yet known, Latvian Television reported.
The Rīga heating company 'Rīgas siltums' thermal energy tariff could rise by nearly 110%, and one megawatt-hour could cost as much as €155 in the next heating season, Latvian Television reported May 31.
The popular street sports festival/tournament 'Ghetto Games' will be organized not only in Rīga but also in Daugavpils, Valmiera, and Rēzekne, Latvian Television reported May 30.
On Sunday, May 15, the Rimi Riga Marathon united elite athletes and runners-for-fun, with thousands participating and observing, Latvian Television reported.
On Friday, April 22, NATO naval warships operating as rapid response forces and capable of protecting airspace arrived at Riga's passenger port. It is currently their task to strengthen cooperation with the Latvian naval forces, to search for mines remaining from World War II, and to demonstrate the presence of NATO forces, Latvian Television reported.