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19.05.21

Mandatory Covid-19 testing creates crowds at Rīga airport

Since March this year, people entering Latvia from third countries have had to carry out mandatory Covid-19 tests on arrival. At the airport, this test is carried out in the corridor of the arrival terminal, before crossing the border. When several flights arrive in a short time, there are queues and crowds, Latvian Television reported May 18.

May 19, 2021, 8:17

30.04.21

Two persons arrested in illegal hostel fire case

Two persons have been arrested in relation to the tragic fire which occurred in an illegal hostel on Merķeļa Street, State Police said on Twitter April 30.

April 30, 2021, 20:37

30.04.21

Several illegal hostels raided after tragic fire in Rīga

Following the tragic fire at the illegal hostel in Rīga, Merķeļa Street, the city construction board and municipal police discovered several more such illegal accommodation sites in a raid and ordered them to be closed, Latvian Television reported April 29.

April 30, 2021, 8:00

29.04.21

Three persons detained in illegal hostel fire case

Three persons have been detained in the case of a fire that occurred Wednesday in an illegal hostel in Rīga city center, State Police Rīga criminal department chief Juris Staļgevics told Latvian Television April 28.

April 29, 2021, 9:07

19.04.21

Weekend 'live queue' saw 8,600 people vaccinated in Latvia

Over three days when, in seven cities of Latvia, all residents were able to receive a vaccine against Covid-19, more than 8,600 people received a jab, Latvian Television reported April 18.

April 19, 2021, 7:34

06.04.21

Police catch a 50-person party over Easter

Police observations show that the number of Covid-19 safety rule breaches doubled over the Easter holiday, Latvian Television reported April 5.

April 6, 2021, 8:08

18.02.21

'City Bee' Lithuanian user data stolen; Latvian users safe

Vehicle rental company City Bee Lithuanian customers' personal information has been hacked, the company said February 17. City Bee Latvia said that local users' data are safe.

February 18, 2021, 7:40

10.02.21

Takeaway food thieves emerge in Rīga

A criminal group has started to operate in Rīga, whose aim seems to be getting a few portions of takeaway food in the loot, Latvian Television reported February 9.

February 10, 2021, 8:24

28.01.21

Police catch sixteen exchange students partying

Police this week interrupted a party in an apartment in Rīga with 16 exchange students celebrating their arrival in Latvia, which ended in hefty fines for everyone, Latvian Television reported January 28.

January 28, 2021, 18:41

18.01.21

Crime rates went down in Latvia last year

According to State Police, the crime rate in Latvia fell slightly in 2020 compared to the previous year, Latvian Television reported January 16.

January 18, 2021, 8:50

11.01.21

Curfew violators are not tolerated anymore, police say

It has been six nights in total that curfew from 22:00 to 5:00 has been imposed in Latvia. However, according to the Latvian Television camera crew, there are still people who believe that these rules do not apply to them, LTV reported January 10.

January 11, 2021, 8:31

11.01.21

SPKC struggles to inform all Covid-19 patients in time

With the increasing number of new Covid-19 patients each day, Disease Prevention and Control Center (SPKC) doesn't manage to call everyone and inform them on time, Latvian Television reported January 10.

January 11, 2021, 8:07

07.01.21

Hospitals still short of staff

More beds are soon to be installed at hospitals to accommodate Covid-19 patients, but the shortage of staff still remains, Latvian Television reported January 6.

January 7, 2021, 8:53

06.01.21

Explosion in Āgenskalns: resident's story

On the night of December 31, an explosion and ensuing fire destroyed an apartment building in Rīga, leaving more than 20 people homeless. One of the residents, Inga Rozenfelde, shared the experience with Latvian Television January 5.

January 6, 2021, 8:07

21.12.20

Parks of Rīga light up for the holidays

Rīga has introduced a new pre-holiday tradition this year: along with the Christmas tree in central Rīga, parks and neighborhoods have also been decorated with light installations, Latvian Television said December 19.

December 21, 2020, 7:43

07.12.20

Data Inspectorate to investigate leaked footage of Prime Minister

The Data State Inspectorate (DVI) has started an investigation into the publication of surveillance footage in which the Prime Ministerm Krišjānis Kariņš, is shown at a store without wearing a mask, Latvian Television reported December 7.

December 7, 2020, 7:45

03.12.20

Masks mandatory at workplaces starting today

From Thursday, December 3, the requirement to wear face masks in all indoor spaces apart from place of residence, including workplaces. The employer is responsible for providing masks, said State Labor Inspectorate (VDI).

December 3, 2020, 8:02

30.11.20

Survey: Latvian trust in official information is dwindling

Over the last half-year, public confidence in information provided by public authorities on the spread and limitations of COVID-19 has decreased significantly, as shown by a recent SKDS study, Latvian Television reported November 28.

November 30, 2020, 8:38

27.11.20

Survey shows polarizing attitudes towards restrictions in Latvia

Cumbersome but necessary. This was the majority's attitude towards government rules regarding COVID-19 in spring. Currently, the survey conducted jointly by Latvian Television and the study center SKDS shows that the public's attitude towards the restrictions imposed by the government has changed significantly, LTV reported November 27.

November 27, 2020, 9:24

25.11.20

Survey: Latvian residents are more concerned about COVID-19

Concerns about COVID-19 among Latvian residents are increasing, according a survey conducted by the SKDS and published November 24 on order of the Latvian Television News Service.

November 25, 2020, 7:51

23.11.20

Study says Latvians doubt politicians regarding COVID-19

Latvian Television and the research center SKDS sought to find out who the Latvian society trusted more in relation to COVID-19: experts or politicians, LTV reported November 22.

November 23, 2020, 9:40

20.11.20

Survey: Latvians take COVID-19 less seriously than before

Research center SKDS conducted a survey in November, exploring how closely Latvian people encounter COVID-19 and how serious they think it is, Latvian Television reported November 19.

November 20, 2020, 8:05

13.11.20

Interior Minister suggests reopening catering

Interior Minister Sandis Ģirģens (KPV LV) is suggesting catering establishments be allowed to reopen with additional rules, Latvian Television reported November 12.

November 13, 2020, 7:11

11.11.20

Hotels hope for a self-isolation accommodation program

Hotels are hoping for a state-funded program to help accommodate those in self-isolation, Latvian Television reported November 10.

November 11, 2020, 8:03

05.10.20

Tax on older vehicles to be implemented in Latvia

Government decided last week to impose a one-off tax for purchase of old vehicles starting next year, Latvian Television reported October 3.

October 5, 2020, 10:55

24.09.20

Survey shows many Latvians not averse to smuggled goods

In Latvia, there is still a relatively high tolerance within society towards smuggling goods, according to a survey by study center SKDS, Latvian Television reported September 23.

September 24, 2020, 10:22

21.09.20

Lawyer Rebenoks bludgeoned to death, say police

Murdered lawyer Pāvels Rebenoks, advisor to former Economics Minister Ralfs Nemiro, has been bludgeoned to death, said State Police (VP) September 21.

September 21, 2020, 12:43

16.09.20

Latvian IT industry awaits Belarusians with mixed feelings

Twelve information technology (IT) industry companies could move from Belarus to Latvia in the near future. Latvian IT sector is expecting the arrival of Belarusian colleagues with mixed feelings, Latvian Television reported September 15.

September 16, 2020, 8:28

03.09.20

Minimum social contribution payments planned from 2021

The Cabinet on Wednesday backed a proposal to make tax changes from 2021 with a view to improve social protection for residents. Introduction of minimum national social security contributions is planned, whereas Finance Ministry's proposal to abolish royalties has been postponed, Latvian Television said September 2.

September 3, 2020, 7:49

28.07.20

Exporters' subsidies selection causes concern in Latvia

Subsidized wages program for exporting companies is about to begin. Experts have found a number of shortcomings in the program's criteria, which cast doubt on whether that money will reach its intended target, Latvian Television reported July 28.

July 28, 2020, 10:34

07.07.20

Diaspora research suggests more needs to be done to engage young Latvians

New research by a leading academic into Latvia's diaspora community and patterns of emigration and immigration shows that Latvia's diaspora numbers around half a million members, compared to just under two million people living in Latvia itself.

July 7, 2020, 9:23

03.07.20

Media Council starts two infringement cases against TV channel PBK

The National Electronic Mass Media Council (NEPLP) has started two administrative cases in the last month regarding the non-compliance of the TV channel PBK with the basic conditions of broadcasting authorization, Latvian Television reported on July 3.

July 3, 2020, 22:45