As of Monday, April 15, the portal eriga.lv shows the offer for open summer camps in Rīga, whereas all the camps on offer for the summer are seen on nometnes.gov.lv, Latvian Radio reports.
Author's articles
After increased demand for used cars and a resultant rise in prices during the pandemic, the market stabilized in the second half of last year, according to a release from car loan company Inbank Latvia.
Since last Friday, April 12, the male white-tailed eagle Hugo has been missing from the livestreamed and beloved nest in Durbe.
The high Euribor interest rates set by the European Central Bank (ECB) have had an impact on the property market. Currently, residents mainly buy serial Soviet-era building apartments, besides, a large proportion do not use bank loans, but buy apartments at their own expense, Latvian Radio reported on April 15.
Last week, a lengthy audit of former Prime Minister Krišjānis Kariņš' use of special flights during his time as PM was published. The auditor concluded that hundreds of thousands of euros were both unlawfully and uneconomically used. The possibility to get the money back will be assessed in criminal proceedings, Latvian Television's De Facto reported April 14.
Latvian State Roads (LVC) reminded the public on Monday April 15 that extensive roadworks are starting throughout the country and that drivers should count on more time on the road.
Hope for the best but expect the worst – this was the motto with which Latvian municipalities were asked to update their civil protection plans in the event of a military threat following Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Some have still not done so, Latvian Television's De Facto reported on April 14.
On Friday, April 12, concrete work began on the first bridge abutment on the Daugava. The outline of the new Rail Baltica bridge over the Daugava should be visible in a year's time, Latvian Television reported.
The Riga City Court has decided to order the arrest of Ernests Rieksts, the accused in a criminal case concerning a fire which took nine lives.
In 2022, Latvia maintained its reputation for having one of Europe's most dangerous road networks, according to fresh data published by Eurostat April 12.
State Police have detained four men on suspicion of killing a man, police reported April 12.
The Road Transport Administration has issued a permit to Lux Express for commercial journeys on the Liepāja-Rīga-Daugavpils route. The company plans to start operations on the route on May 3.
The Ministry of Economics and the Latvian Blockchain Association said in a release April 12 they have "started cooperation to prepare a joint offering for international blockchain and financial technology companies."
The railway bridge in Pārdaugava, Altonavas Street, which was recently briefly closed due to potential hazards, is unlikely to be torn down in the near future, Rīga city executive director Jānis Lange told Latvian Radio on April 12.
As tourists continue to gradually return to Rīga after the Covid-19 pandemic, the Rīga city council is planning a special revitalization program for Old Riga this year, which has been allocated one million euros, city Executive Director Jānis Lange told Latvian Radio in an interview.
Whatever your music taste, this weekend comes with three concerts whimsical enough to cater for all. Or most.
The Rīga Ferris wheel, the construction of which began recently, will start work in August this year, Latvian Radio reported on April 12.
The Balvi Municipality Council, which has found itself in a financial crisis, has decided to make structural changes to the local government to save funds. As a result, around 100 people will lose their jobs in local government institutions, Latvian Radio reported April 12.
Construction works have begun in 11 sections of the state roads, Latvian State Roads said April 12, calling for traffic restrictions to be reckoned with and planning additional time for journeys.
A group of four persons were detained by State Police in Rīga and Berģi this week in relation to drug charges, police said.
After a seven-day journey in the world of mind and cinema, the 28th Rīga International Short Film Festival “2Annas” has concluded, with the Grand Prix – the statuette “Bronze Anna” – was awarded to Spanish director Christian Avilés to the short film Daydreaming So Vividly About Our Spanish Holidays.
On April 10, the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine ratified the Agreement on Technical and Financial Cooperation between the Government of Latvia and the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine, the Latvian Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed.
The punishment people will face for cruelty to animals will become more severe, according to amendments supported in a second reading in the Saeima on Thursday, April 11.
On Wednesday, April 10, the Saeima's Foreign Affairs Committee approved what were described as "several clarifications in the [Latvian] translation of the text of the North Atlantic Treaty," the foundational document of NATO.
In addition to the usual payment method based on the time and distance tariffs set by each taxi company, passengers will now be able to purchase vouchers for a taxi ride from the Airport to the city center and Pārdaugava (left bank district) at the Riga Airport Visitor Center.
On Thursday, April 11, the European Parliament decided not to waive parliamentary immunity for MEPs Nils Ušakovs (Harmony) and Andris Ameriks (Honor to serve Riga). Latvia requested this in the case of alleged bribery and abuse of office.
The number of flu and Covid-19 patients continues to decline, according to monitoring data from the Disease Prevention and Control Center (SPKC) on April 10. Last week, 77 cases of flu were detected, with the highest incidence recorded in the 5-14 age group.
The norms, which provide for a prohibition in Latvia to grow and keep animals only for the acquisition of fur, comply with the Constitution, the Constitutional Court (ST) said on April 11.
As it gets warmer, more and more bikes and scooters are returning to road traffic. Experts remind the public that this is a risky moment for all road users as motorists have forgotten about micro-mobility tools through winter, while the skills of users of micro-mobility tools are slightly rusty, Latvian Television reported on April 11.
On Wednesday, April 10, the European Parliament (EP) sanctioned MP Tatjana Ždanoka of the Latvian Russian Union party for violating the European Parliament's code of conduct, Latvian Radio and Latvian Television reported.
A proposal by the Ministry of Health and medical experts to ban alcohol sales on the Internet did not win the support of the majority of the committee in charge on Wednesday, April 10. Instead, MPs agreed on a compromise that would exclude impulse purchases of alcoholic beverages over the Internet, Latvian Television reported on April 11.
According to a release from the Latvian Ministry of Foreign Affairs April 10, Latvian citizen and Russian businessman Petr Aven has won a European-level court case seeking to annul sanctions imposed upon him in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. However, the ruling does not mean sanctions will be immediately lifted against him, the MFA stressed.