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Laura Ieviņa

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Municipalities want financial help setting up local police forces
Municipalities want financial help setting up local police forces
As of January 1, 2024, all municipalities in Latvia are obliged to establish and finance a local, municipal police. State money is not intended for this purpose and local governments have to finance their autonomous functions, such as ensuring public order and security, themselves. 
Another outbreak of swine fever detected in Latvia
Another outbreak of swine fever detected in Latvia
On August 15 , the Food and Veterinary Service (PVD) received laboratory confirmation for an outbreak of African swine fever in a holding of the Nagļi parish, Rēzekne municipality. African swine fever is still spreading, and biosecurity measures for pig growers must be followed very closely, Latvian Radio reported on August 23.
Three-million-euro hole in Rēzekne's budget
Three-million-euro hole in Rēzekne's budget
The municipality of the city of Rēzekne is in a difficult financial situation – it lacks about 3 million euros to cover all expenses for this year, reports Latvian Radio. 
President Rinkēvičs goes on first regional visit
President Rinkēvičs goes on first regional visit
President Edgars Rinkēvičs went on his first regional visit on July 21 to Krāslava, Latgale, to meet with the management of the local government, lead businesspeople, farmers and representatives of the educational sector, Latvian Radio reported. 
Concerns about Latgalian language education in Latvia
Concerns about Latgalian language education in Latvia
For two years, schools in the eastern region of Latvia, Latgale, had the opportunity to receive additional funding from the Latvian State Forests(LVM) for elective Latgalian language classes. At the moment, this money is no longer available, so public employees are worried about the accessibility to the regional language, Latvian Radio reported on July 11.
Latvian-Russian border area drowns in garbage
Latvian-Russian border area drowns in garbage
There is an unsolved problem with the lack of garbage cans and toilets at the border inspection post Grebneva in the Latvian-Russian border area. The war started by Russia in Ukraine exacerbated the situation, with people waiting for several days on the border, and the mountains of garbage on the roadside continue to grow, Latvian Radio reported on June 6.
Wetland activity center attracts criticism for lack of activity
Wetland activity center attracts criticism for lack of activity
Three years have passed since the municipality of Rēzekne district leased the landmark water tourism development center "Bāka" ("Lighthouse"') by Lake Lubāns to a company called SIA "Vlakon". The purpose of the lease was to develop the object as a nature tourism center of regional and international importance. At the moment, however, local residents are dissatisfied with the opportunities offered by Bāka for tourists, saying that much more active activity took place when the municipality itself ran the center.
Ukrainians in remote areas also learn Latvian
Ukrainians in remote areas also learn Latvian
In February, Latvian language training for Ukrainian civilians was launched in several places in Latvia by the Latvian Red Cross. One group meets three times a week in Adamova, Rēzekne municipality, where 90 Ukrainians live in the former school building. Many of them arrived in Latvia for the first weeks of the war but still know only a few words in Latvian. They say they are motivated to learn but don't need it daily where they are, Latvian Radio reported on Febuary 24.
Flood damage starts to become clear in Jēkabpils
Flood damage starts to become clear in Jēkabpils
Water levels in Daugava near Jēkabpils have continued to fall, and the ice masses have also nearly left the city. As water levels fall, the damage caused by Daugava is revealed. Meanwhile, residents and local businesses are struggling to return to their usual daily and work routines, Latvian Television reported on January 18.
Lubāns is the biggest dammed lake in Europe
Lubāns is the biggest dammed lake in Europe
Lake Lubāns is not only Latvia's largest lake at more than 80 square kilometers, but it is the largest lake in Europe to be contained by dams, dykes or levees, being dammed on all four sides, reports Latvian Radio.
Rēzekne plans to abandon gas for heating by end of year
Rēzekne plans to abandon gas for heating by end of year
The city of Rēzekne plans to set up infrastructure by the end of this year to provide heat in the city using only renewable natural resources. A new woodchip boiler house built last year by a private investor has recently started work in part of the city. Another chip boiler house is underway, Latvian Radio reported January 10.