Edgars Kupčs

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More military aid to Ukraine approved by Latvian government
More military aid to Ukraine approved by Latvian government
On the morning of Thursday, July 28, the Latvian government supported a call from the Ministry of Defense to provide additional military support to Ukraine. However, exactly what form this will take is, so far, unclear. 
Medics protest over pay in Rīga
Medics protest over pay in Rīga
Workers in the healthcare and social care sector demonstrated peacefully outside the Health Ministry building in Rīga July 27, threatening further industrial action unless promises on pay and conditions are kept.
Free school lunches will be rare this year in Latvia
Free school lunches will be rare this year in Latvia
In the following school year, free school lunches could only remain in 7 or 8 municipalities due to high prices, Ināra Dundure, advisor to the Latvian Association of Local Governments for Education and Culture, said in an interview on Latvian Radio on July 21.
Latvia mulls state-coordinated ammunition production
Latvia mulls state-coordinated ammunition production
The Ministry of Defence (AM) 's latest plan for the introduction of compulsory military service has been welcomed by the Latvian government. In the shadow of the Ukraine war, AM has come up with another intention: to create a state capital company that would supply Latvia with ammunition. The industry looks forward to these plans, as this would help private companies in this sector to develop, Latvian Radio reported July 20.
Green energy community legislation passed in Latvia
Green energy community legislation passed in Latvia
On Thursday, July 14, in the second and final reading, the Saeima supported amendments to the legislation aimed at promoting public involvement in the production of electricity from renewable energy sources (RES) and establishing the principles for energy communities.
Rent prices rise in Latvia
Rent prices rise in Latvia
Like in other industries, rental prices are rising. Demand for decent rental apartments is higher than supply, Latvian Radio reported on July 13.
Farmland prices tripled over decade in Latvia
Farmland prices tripled over decade in Latvia
Within a couple of years, the price per hectare of agricultural land has increased by EUR 500 but has at least tripled in ten years, Latvian Radio reported June 15. 
Demand for road carrier services continues to grow
Demand for road carrier services continues to grow
The number of road carriers in Latvia has exceeded levels before the pandemic, and the volume of transported goods continues to rise, but drivers are constantly lacking, Latvian Radio reported January 25.
International postal shipments delayed
International postal shipments delayed
The traditional increase in cargo flows at the end of the year is causing delays in the deliveries of international shipments, Latvian Radio reported December 13.
Infectologist Dumpis: we have to 'pause society'
Infectologist Dumpis: we have to 'pause society'
The government's planned restrictions on reducing Covid-19 spreads will not have any effect in the short term – in the coming month, infectologist Uga Dumpis said in an interview with Latvian Radio October 8.
Timber merchants concerned about trade with Belarus
Timber merchants concerned about trade with Belarus
Latvian timber industry has recently raised alarm that the Latvian banks are being overly cautious regarding business with Belarus and slowing down transactions, Latvian Radio reported September 14.
Big bog fire in Sigulda municipality(update)
Big bog fire in Sigulda municipality(update)
Forests and bogs are currently in flames in several places in Latvia due to the heat and drought. State Fire and Rescue Service (VUGD) said this year's biggest fire is currently tearing through a forest and bog in Lēdurga parish, Sigulda municipality.