A competition for ideas of the development of the Daugava and its banks in Rīga has concluded. The idea of setting up sunset-watching seats, as well as a water taxi, has won the contest, Latvian Radio reported July 27.
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A majority of the Saeima Mandate, Ethics and Submissions Committee agreed to initiate an infringement case against the Saeima deputy Aldis Gobzems at the request of five deputies, Latvian Radio reported July 5.
Rules on electric scooter use on the roads have only recently been adopted. Not minding the rules and riding the scooters recklessly leads to an increasing number of scooter-related injuries, said Uģis Zariņš, head doctor of the Traumatology and Orthopedics Hospital, on Latvian Radio June 25.
Bicycle lanes have recently been installed on Bruņinieku Street in the center of Rīga between Krišjāņa Valdemāra and Avotu Street. Businesses located on the street are unhappy with the new infrastructure since it leaves no parking space for delivery vehicles, Latvian Radio reported June 21.
The provision of the Istanbul Convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence is in line with the Latvian Constitution, the Constitutional Court (ST) concluded June 4, closing proceedings on the rest of the case.
New Conservative Party (JKP) has joined the race for management of Economics Ministry and has advanced Saeima deputy Gatis Eglītis for the position, Latvian Radio reported May 17.
After the dismissal of Economics Minister Jānis Vitenbergs (National Alliance, formerly KPV LV), the KPV LV faction has advanced businessman Pēteris Šmidre for the position, KPV LV Chair Māris Možvillo told Latvian Radio May 14.
Although medics warn about the increase in Covid-19 morbidity, the government is unlikely to introduce new restrictions, Prime Minister Krišjānis Kariņš (New Unity) said after a meeting of coalition parties May 10.
Like every year, a lot of people arrived at the Uzvaras Monument on May 9 to commemorate the so-called Victory day. As reported, this year the gathering was controlled by police to guard Covid-19 spread. The event passed without major incidents, Latvian Radio reported.
In Rīga, Merķeļa Street 8, the hostel where eight people died in a fire April 28 was an apartment illegally in use as a hostel. It has been on police radar for various reasons, according to information at the disposal of LETA and Latvian Radio.
It is planned that all interested people will be able to apply for a vaccine at a specific time and place starting May 3, Health Minister Daniels Pavļuts said at a press conference April 27.
School Youth Song and Dance Festival has to be held, but in a different format, taking into account epidemiological requirements and focusing on municipalities, according to the coalition's opinion April 19. The final decision has not yet been taken and will be decided by the government.
As sure as the revolution of the seasons in Latvia is the appearance as winter snows vanish of thousands of potholes on the roads -- often in exactly the same places they appeared twelve months earlier, but occasionally adding a dash of variety by manifesting in completely new locations, too.
The beauty sector calls for either resumption of activity or rise of minimum aid from €500 to €1,200, said Sabīne Ulberte, president of the Latvian Association of Beauticians, at a press conference February 15.
Due to trade constraints imposed in Latvia, the e-commerce sector is booming – for the first time in January the turnover was higher than during the holiday season, Latvian Radio reported January 31.
On Thursday, January 14, the Saeima transferred to the Legal Affairs Commission a proposal from the National Alliance political grouping to amend Section 110 of the Constitution, to stipulate that the concept of a 'family' is based on a union between a man and a woman.
Police caught 1,338 infringers of curfew rules during the weekend and around 3,500 altogether, Latvian Television reported January 4.
On January 2, flights from Rīga to London were renewed after being banned since December 21.
December 28, at 17:30, the planned repatriation flight to Latvia from London Gatwick airport will take place, as previously reported by LSM.
The State will in future pay for self-isolating COVID-19 patients and contact persons in hotels Latvian Television reported December 21.
Starting this week, several smaller regional hospitals will start admitting COVID-19 patients, Latvian Radio reported December 14.
On Thursday, December 10, the Latvian Operational Medical Commission decided to announce an emergency situation in the healthcare system due to the overload caused by COVID-19.
An initiative has been submitted to the Saeima to cancel the decision that all pupils wear masks at school and outside, Latvian Television reported December 3.
Latvian Association of local governments (LPS) spokeswoman Ināra Dundure told Latvian Radio November 27 that access to Internet and technology is still a major issue in many Latvian families.
It is planned to introduce a sick leave support for parents who stay at home with children during pandemic, government decided November 24.
Latvia is in festive mood on Wednesday, marking 102 years since the proclamation of the independent Latvian state on November 18, 1918.
The President of Latvia, Egils Levits, told Latvian Radio November 4 that he agrees that the state of emergency in Latvia should be announced to limit the spread of COVID-19.
This week, Aleksandra Čaka/Marijas Street will acquire new asphalt so the street would be closed on Thursday and Friday, Latvian Radio said October 19.
There are currently few public opportunities to support a massive transition from fossil fuel vehicles to electric cars, so hope rests with the private sector, Transport Ministry (SM) told Latvian Radio October 19.
The recent rejection of the idea of a new vehicle tax on older vehicles may have knock-on effects including a review of several plans to purchase new passenger trains, said Transport Minister Tālis Linkaits to Latvian Radio October 12.
On Thursday morning by the Saeima building, over 100 people picketed insisting on the legal protection of all families, Latvian Radio reported October 8.
President Egils Levits has submitted a draft law to the Saeima regarding preservation of Latvia's historical lands, Latvian Radio reported September 24.