Saturday, May 4

Name day: Viola, Vizbulīte, Vijolīte

Public broadcasting of Latvia
In Riga +20 °C, N wind, 5m/s

Ieva Puķe

Latvian Radio

View author's articles: English Latvian Russian

Author's articles
Universities try hard to save energy resources in Latvia
Universities try hard to save energy resources in Latvia
As the heating season approached with huge heating bills, Latvian universities decided that students would go at least partially remote to save on energy expenses. At the moment, the situation is not as bad as it seemed, Latvian Radio reported on December 30.
139 teachers fined for deficient language skills
139 teachers fined for deficient language skills
This year in Latvia, 139 teachers have been administratively fined for insufficient State language skills. Checks have been carried out since the transition to teaching only in Latvian at schools was launched, Latvian Radio reported November 23.
Energy anxiety means a busy season for chimney sweeps
Energy anxiety means a busy season for chimney sweeps
September and October are usually the busiest months of the year for chimney sweeps. But this year is proving to be particularly hectic for the men with brushes as many people are reverting to wood-burning fires as a result of soaring electricity and gas prices.
Universities consider going remote due to energy prices
Universities consider going remote due to energy prices
University students have studied remotely for two winters due to the pandemic. Unexpectedly, there is news for many that this year they'll have to sit at home again but not due to Covid-19. This time it is due to universities being unable to cope with energy prices, Latvian Radio reported on September 14.