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Ieva Puķe

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Ukrainians will be able to choose whether to take school exams
Ukrainians will be able to choose whether to take school exams
The new rules on the exemption of pupils from 9th and 12th-grade state examinations include children who need it due to health, athletes in training camps, asylum seekers, refugees, or alternative status recipients. There is confusion in schools about the possibility for Ukrainian pupils to be exempted from state exams, Latvian Radio reported on January 30.
Family doctor's note will no longer be enough to skip school exams
Family doctor's note will no longer be enough to skip school exams
This week, the Latvian government adopted a new rule: if a pupil has to be exempted from exams, it will no longer be as simple as going to the general practitioner (GP) and getting a note. In the future, a specialist or a medical consilium will be able to do that. This will be a huge burden for patients, the Association of Family Doctors told Latvian Radio on January 26.
'Twitterconvoy's' 1000th vehicle heads from Latvia to Ukraine
'Twitterconvoy's' 1000th vehicle heads from Latvia to Ukraine
On Friday, January 13, in Mārupe, where the head of the vehicle donation drive 'Twitterconvoy' Reinis Pozņaks collects donated cars to deliver to Ukraine, the thousandth car arrived. This time it is an ambulance, Latvian Radio reported.
Russians' interest in Latvian citizenship has doubled, says authority
Russians' interest in Latvian citizenship has doubled, says authority
The war launched by Russia in Ukraine has not only created a wave of Ukrainian refugees, but also a significant wave of Russian emigration, and has also changed the thinking of many Russian citizens living in Latvia, some of whom have been here for years. Their desire to acquire Latvian citizenship has increased significantly, Latvian Radio reported on January 3.
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.
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