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Historic oil pollution being pumped in Ventspils, Latvia
Historic oil pollution being pumped in Ventspils, Latvia
In the territory of Ventspils Free Port, a floating layer of oil products at a thickness of 4-19 centimeters has formed on groundwater since the last century. It is now being pumped out and a barrier is set up to clean out the area, Latvian Radio reported May 19.
Popular Kuldīga bread bakery to close
Popular Kuldīga bread bakery to close
The company “Kuldīgas maizes ceptuve/Kuldīga bakery” has decided to close the production plant, with more than 60 people losing their jobs, reported Latvian Radio on May 18. 
Red light jumping to be monitored by AI in Liepāja
Red light jumping to be monitored by AI in Liepāja
On Tuesday, March 21, the first AI transport monitoring system on a crossing will be unveiled in Latvia at the intersection of Ūliha and Robežu Street, which identifies whether red lights are being observed, Latvian Radio reported.
'Swedish investor' boosts Liepāja business park
'Swedish investor' boosts Liepāja business park
The involvement of an as-yet-unnamed Scandinavian investor has given a confidence boost to hopes of developing a modern business and industrial park in Liepāja, reports Latvian Radio.
No flying to Liepāja anytime soon
No flying to Liepāja anytime soon
Regular flights from Rīga to Liepāja, the only domestic route in Latvia, will not be resumed in the near future. At some point, though, they might be continued, especially because of the status of Liepāja as the European Capital of Culture in 2027, Latvian Radio reported on February 15.
Ukrainian dentist proves popular in Priekule, Latvia
Ukrainian dentist proves popular in Priekule, Latvia
A Ukrainian dentist and nurse began working in Priekule at the end of last year. There has been no dentist in the town for over five years, and now a line is already forming at the doctor's office, Latvian Radio reported on January 22.
Recycle your Xmas tree for free
Recycle your Xmas tree for free
With the Christmas and New Year holidays now passed, many people face the annual conundrun of what to do with their defunct christmas tree. Help is at hand thanks to the "Eco Baltia vide" recycling company which will take in trees (minus decorations of course), reports Latvian Radio.
Abandoned mall in Kuldīga transforms into culture center
Abandoned mall in Kuldīga transforms into culture center
Empty shopping mall spaces have temporarily become Kuldīga Culture Center. According to the staff of the Center, the project is unique, all interior has been transferred from the old cultural center which is undergoing construction works, including a cinema, Latvian Radio reported on December 15.
Liepāja builds large drinking water export terminal
Liepāja builds large drinking water export terminal
In Liepāja, an impressive drinking water terminal is currently being constructed near the Karosta bridge. It is expected that drinking water will be delivered to the terminal from the Liepāja downhole and exported to other countries by sea, Latvian Radio reported on September 30.
Student detained in Liepāja for stabbing teacher
Student detained in Liepāja for stabbing teacher
The State Police (VP) has detained a minor in Liepaja who stabbed her teacher outside the school premises on Saturday, VP's Kurzeme Region Administration head of Liepāja precinct Ingus Ukstiņš told Latvian Radio on September 26. 
Liepāja launches campaign to cut down on disposable dishes
Liepāja launches campaign to cut down on disposable dishes
“Don't buy extra, come with your own!” – this initiative has been proposed by Liepāja municipality to reduce the use of single-use dishes. The local government has involved more than 20 catering businesses - restaurants and cafes, Latvian Radio reported on September 13.
Liepāja saw foreign tourist numbers rise by 40% this summer
Liepāja saw foreign tourist numbers rise by 40% this summer
In Liepāja, compared to last year, the number of tourists increased by at least 40%, coming from 85 countries. A new tourism niche has opened in the city: the possibility of operating cruise ships, Latvian Radio reported on August 29. 
How Ventspils and Liepāja handle refugee accommodation
How Ventspils and Liepāja handle refugee accommodation
In both major cities of Kurzeme – Ventspils and Liepāja – refugee accommodation capacity has been exhausted. It is expected that, at the end of the tourism season, rental apartments will be available again, which are used during the summer for short-term rent. Latvian Radio sought answers August 8 to how the issue is tackled in the two cities.
Liepāja port sees cargo record
Liepāja port sees cargo record
In the first six months of 2022, Liepāja port increased its cargo turnover by 15.2% and hit the half-year record, Latvian Radio reported on July 14.
Liepāja port experiences shipment growth despite war conditions
Liepāja port experiences shipment growth despite war conditions
Despite the difficult situation in Ukraine's war conditions and bans on the transport of individual cargo groups, the port of Liepāja has managed to experience an increase in cargo on the ferry line Liepāja-Travemünde, Germany. The ferry also takes Ukrainian refugees to Germany, Latvian Radio reported on June 15.
Irina from Kharkiv starts work in Liepāja
Irina from Kharkiv starts work in Liepāja
Despite only just arriving in Latvia, Irina Polyakova from Kharkiv has already started work at 'Liepājas papīrs' (Liepāja paper) to provide for her children and grandchildren.
Liepāja Airport hopeful of 2022 revival
Liepāja Airport hopeful of 2022 revival
At Liepāja Airport, airBaltic may not resume scheduled flights this year. Although there are no scheduled flights, this has not completely stopped activity at the airport serving Latvia's third-largest city, which was developing rapidly when the Covid crisis brought large parts of the aviation sector to a standstill. 
Coastal tourism forecast to recover fastest in Latvia
Coastal tourism forecast to recover fastest in Latvia
European experts estimate that the tourism sector as a whole could recover in 2023, whereas the local tourism industry forecasts an increase in foreign visitor numbers along the coast in Kurzeme, Latvian Radio reported December 7. 
Major fish processing plant to be built in Liepāja
Major fish processing plant to be built in Liepāja
The fish processing company Syfud will invest up to €30 million in the construction of a new fish processing plant in the territory of former Liepāja Fish canning factory, Latvian Radio reported May 19.
Larger, faster ferries to link Latvia with Germany and Sweden
Larger, faster ferries to link Latvia with Germany and Sweden
During the pandemic, cargo ferry traffic between the ports of Liepāja in Latvia and Travemunde in Germany is experiencing stability and even growth. The company "Stena Line" has announced that soon larger and faster ferries will run from Liepāja.