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Vitamin D supplements for everyone in Latvia, say experts
Vitamin D supplements for everyone in Latvia, say experts
Our geographic region requires that both children and adults take supplementary vitamin D, which is necessary for the development of the bone system in children and the maintenance of bone strength in adults, according to Latvian Radop April 15.
Liepāja Airport has revival plans
Liepāja Airport has revival plans
Liepaja Airport resumed domestic flights after extensive rebuilding work in 2017 and had unexpectedly high demand over the next two years. As the pandemic began, passengers were no longer transported. Liepāja will be the European capital of Culture in 2027, and an influx of tourists is expected, Latvian Radio reported on January 19.
New children's psychiatric clinic in high demand
New children's psychiatric clinic in high demand
The Children's Clinical University Hospital children's and young people's mental health center has started work recently. The demand for help with mental health issues is high and continues to grow, Latvian Radio reported on Janaury 16.
Grain harvest 'well below average', says expert
Grain harvest 'well below average', says expert
This year, grain harvests vary greatly in different places of Latvia, but average yields are well below average, the head of the Latvian Rural Consultation and Education Centre's crop division, Oskars Balodis, told Latvian Radio August 30.
Parliament might decide on Rēzekne City Council's dissolution
Parliament might decide on Rēzekne City Council's dissolution
The Ministry of Environmental Protection and Regional Development (VARAM) will assess whether the financial crisis in Rēzekne City is the responsibility of the city mayor, executive, or council deputies, but someone will be held accountable, the Minister Māris Sprindžuks (United List) said in an interview with Latvian Radio on August 28.
Defense Minister suspicious of predecessor's procurement
Defense Minister suspicious of predecessor's procurement
Defence Minister Ināra Mūrniece (National Alliance) has grown suspicious of a procurement for the National Armed Forces that took place during the office of former minister Artis Pabriks (Development/For!), Mūrniece said in an interview to Latvian Radio on February 22.
Harmony plans on exclusion of Rēzekne mayor
Harmony plans on exclusion of Rēzekne mayor
The Board of Harmony party is planning to assess the possible exclusion of Rēzekne Mayor Aleksandrs Bartaševičs from the party after he called for a boycott of its congress, said Regīna Ločmele, co-chair of the “Harmony” Board, in an interview to Latvian Radio on February 2.
Rail Baltica project stage to be finished next year
Rail Baltica project stage to be finished next year
The project phase of the Rail Baltica project will be completed next year and only construction is planned between 2023 and 2027, said Agnis Drīksna, Chairman of the Baltic States Joint Undertaking AS RB Rail, on Latvian Radio December 6.