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No more Ukrainian refugee housing in Rīga
No more Ukrainian refugee housing in Rīga
All Ukrainian war refugees now arriving in Riga and seeking support are being offered accommodation in other municipalities outside the capital, Riga City Council Vice-President Linda Ozola (Conservatives) said in an interview with Latvian Radio on July 12.
Latvian rail freight from Russia expected to drop substantially
Latvian rail freight from Russia expected to drop substantially
In the worst-case scenario in Latvia, rail freight transport from Russia will shrink by 85%. The impact of sanctions against Russia on freight transport will be seen within a month, Transport Minister Tālis Linkaits told Latvian Radio on March 9.
Which nature trails are currently in decent condition?
Which nature trails are currently in decent condition?
If you want to mark the arrival of the new year out in nature, the Nature Conservation Agency's spokeswoman Elīna Ezeriņa told Latvian Radio about trails that are clean enough to walk as of December 29.
Health Minister: Politicians were afraid to adopt tough restrictions
Health Minister: Politicians were afraid to adopt tough restrictions
On Thursday, October 7, the government is planning to decide on tougher restrictions to reduce the spread of Covid-19 in Latvia. Minister for Health Daniels Pavļuts told Latvian Radio Thursday morning that politicians had delayed the decision-making because they had been 'afraid' to impose stricter measures. 
First COVID-19 vaccines could come at the beginning of 2021
First COVID-19 vaccines could come at the beginning of 2021
First vaccines against COVID-19, which are currently being developed, could be received by around 3% of the population, Dace Zavadska, head of the National Immunization Advisory Group, said in an interview to Latvian Radio November 12.