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Latvia has work to do on bowel cancer prevention
Latvia has work to do on bowel cancer prevention
The colorectal or bowel cancer screening test is simple and effective, but only a few use this opportunity, Andrejs Pčolkins, chief doctor of the Latvian Oncology Center, and Uldis Veseris, head of the society of patients of bowel cancer, said on Latvian Radio program “How to Live better” on February 13.
Latvia extends encephalitis vaccine interval
Latvia extends encephalitis vaccine interval
After extensive research, Latvian health authorities have extended the recommended interval for receiving the vaccine against tick-borne encephalitis, Latvian Radio reported on February 2.
Experts: Many drive without roadworthiness checks or insurance
Experts: Many drive without roadworthiness checks or insurance
A number of cars that have not undergone a roadworthiness test and have not acquired a compulsory civil liability policy (OCTA) drive on the public roads of Latvia every day. Such vehicles are time bombs and it is in the public interest to eradicate them, said Agris Daukšte, representative of the Latvian Vehicle Insurers Bureau, and Oskars Irbītis, a traffic safety expert, said on the Latvian Radio broadcast “How to Live Better” October 16.
Experts: Fraudsters don't always speak Russian
Experts: Fraudsters don't always speak Russian
Fraudsters who call victims by telephone and try to extract bank card data sometimes speak in Latvian, so you can no longer rely on the sign that callers with bad intentions will always speak Russian first of all, security experts told Latvian Radio's 'How to live better' show September 5.
Stay tick-aware this summer
Stay tick-aware this summer
The active season for ticks in Latvia runs from April to October, as many people will already have discovered. A discussion on Latvian Radio May 10 stressed the importance of protecting yourself against the nasty little arachnids as far as possible and being aware of the risks if you do get bitten. 
A year of deposit system in Latvia
A year of deposit system in Latvia
On February 1, a year passes since the beverage packaging deposit system started operations in Latvia, but owners of small shops networks are still facing difficulties, especially problems with storage space, industry representatives told Latvian Radio's broadcast Kā labāk dzīvot?  on January 31.
Latvian donations help Ukrainian women after sexual abuse
Latvian donations help Ukrainian women after sexual abuse
Thanks to Latvian donors, a trained team of specialists works in Ukraine to provide rehabilitation services to women in a newly established center, Iluta Lāce, the head of the center Marta, told Latvian Radio December 5.
Bear populations have grown over past 10 years
Bear populations have grown over past 10 years
The monitoring data for 2021 shows that there are around 60-70 bears living in Latvia. In the last three years, there have been signs that bears are also mating in Latvia, mostly in the border area of Estonia, Russia and Belarus, said Latvian State Forest Science researcher Jānis Ozoliņš on Latvian Radio September 1.
How Latvian stores prepare for future ban on free plastic bags
How Latvian stores prepare for future ban on free plastic bags
Stores will no longer be allowed to offer free plastic bags as of 2025. Shops are preparing for this in a variety of ways: they offer different alternatives, such as paper and reusable bags, and they also charge for thin plastic bags, representatives of supermarket networks told Latvian Radio on August 30.
Rīga Airport asks passengers to arrive in plenty of time
Rīga Airport asks passengers to arrive in plenty of time
Following the lifting of the Covid-19 restrictions, the number of passengers at Rīga International airport has increased, so it is recommended that travelers arrive at the airport in plenty of time, airport representatives told Latvian Radio on May 6.
Local tourism will get more pricey this year
Local tourism will get more pricey this year
This summer, Latvian travellers have to take into account the need to plan their time and the prices for services will become a little more expensive, said the president of the association “Rural Traveller” on Latvian Radio April 12.
How pandemic affects Latvian postal service
How pandemic affects Latvian postal service
The Covid-19 pandemic has affected the work of Latvian postal service (LP) in various ways, including a lack of employees and changes in prices of services, LP representative Kristaps Krūmiņš told Latvian Radio February 17.