An increase in complaints addressed to the State Education Quality Service has been observed, Latvian Radio reported February 1.
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After changing the procedures by which citizens can apply for state-paid COVID-19 tests, patient flow has reduced, Sergejs Ņikišins, coordinator of the Latvian COVID-19 lab network, told Latvian Radio November 10.
Last week, the State Inspectorate For Protection Of Children's Rights (VBTAI) and the Ombudsman discovered a number of children's rights violations at the religious community "Kalna svētību kopiena" at Brukna Manor. On August 25, in a press conference, the leader of the community, priest Andrejs Mediņš countered the allegations.
The Ministry of Health has developed a new remuneration model for medical practitioners, to be introduced over seven years. On average, doctors' remuneration is expected to rise to the average salary of 2.74 of the Latvian economy. A gradual increase in wages is also intended for nurses, Latvian Radio said July 29.
The Central Election Commission (CVK) said July 14 that, in the event of a spread of COVID-19, up to half the polling stations used for the upcoming Rīga municipal elections could be closed. Additional costs to secure elections in the COVID-19 circumstances amount to EUR 440 000. Despite this, the elections will still take place, Latvian Radio reported.