The government's decision to introduce compulsory vaccination against Covid-19 for medical, social care and educational workers will divide society, according to sectoral representatives, Latvian Radio reported July 15.
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Another outbreak of Covid-19 is expected in the autumn, which promises to be fiercer since the more contagious variant of the will dominate. It is already well into the summer but the plan for the impending outbreak of the pandemic is yet to be developed, Latvian Radio reported July 15.
There are not enough customers in bars and nightclubs to keep the industry going, the Latvian Bar Association told Latvian Radio July 15.
Due to extreme weather conditions, fire risks in forests are increasing. One spark can quickly destroy the forest over several hectares. The State Forest Service calls on the residents not to go in the forest during the hot weather, because it is the reckless behavior of people that is one of the main causes of fires, Latvian Radio reported July 13.
The lack of teachers has long been a concern, but this year there is a significantly higher number of teacher vacancies, Latvian Radio reported July 6.
A fire broke out early Wednesday June 23 morning in Iecava at the egg producer Balticovo's hangar. 4,500 laying hens burned in the fire, according to the State Fire and Rescue Service (VUGD).
More and more children with special needs in Latvia go to general education schools. 67% of municipal schools are implementing inclusive education, but there are still many schools who refuse to enroll these children for various reasons, Latvian Radio reported June 14.
The Prosecutor's Office has launched criminal proceedings in connection with the procurement of Covid-19 vaccines, Prosecutor General Juris Stukāns told Latvian Radio May 27.
The Ombudsman's Office has received several dozen questions regarding vaccination against Covid-19 and discourse related to it. Ombudsman Juris Jansons spoke to Latvian Radio journalist Linda Spundiņa May 14 about the issue.
70% of surveyed judges feel they are under political pressure from the Ministry of Justice (TM), according to a recent survey on the independence of the judicial system, Latvian Radio reported May 10.
In the aftermath of the cruel crime in Tukums, where a man was set on fire allegedly for homophobic reasons, questions arise about the ability of law enforcement to react and investigate such crimes, Latvian Radio reported April 26.
From Thursday, April 15, until June 30, the annual ban period has been established throughout Latvia, during which felling of trees growing outside the forest is prohibited.
The hospitality industry has come up with a campaign “NO to Plastic! YES to outdoor terraces!” with hopes to draw attention of decision-makers and society to challenges in the industry, Latvian Radio reported April 14.
As of Wednesday, April 7, many stores, including clothing and footwear stores located outside of malls, are open again. Long lines of customers with even an hour-long wait are forming outside, Latvian Radio reported.
A week since the renewal of flights to and from third countries, 76 travelers have arrived in Latvia, Latvian Radio reported March 25.
Policy makers are currently in process of developing guidelines for 2021-2027 to reduce risks related to gambling and lotteries, Latvian Radio reported March 20.
Opponents of Covid-19 restrictions and other activists gathered in Rīga center on Saturday, LETA and Latvian Radio reported March 20.
This year, since February 27, when the first grass fire was recorded, rescuers have rushed to 21 cases of burning grass, Latvian Radio reported March 19.
Latvia is in the process of designing an internationally recognized Covid-19 vaccination certificate, Latvian Radio reported March 3.
The pandemic and consequent restrictions have reduced many human activities. Remote work and training have affected overall public health, especially weight, according to nutritionists, Latvian Radio reported February 28.
State Fire and Rescue Service (VUGD) have had seventeen calls this season to incidents where people had fallen through ice. Only five of those people were saved, Latvian Radio reported January 30.
One of the highest-profile criminal cases of recent years came to a dramatic conclusion January 21 with the acquital of former Latvian railways chief Uģis Magonis and Estonian businessman Oleg Ossinovski on bribery charges, Latvian Radio reported.
Cruel treatment of animals is still ongoing in Latvia, the Food and Veterinary Service (PVD) told Latvian Radio January 20.
From Friday night to Sunday morning, between 22:00 and 5:00, one may not leave their place of residence, Latvian Radio reported January 8.
During the charity marathon “Dod pieci!”, Latvian public service media and the Baltic Research Journalism Centre “Re: Baltica” have highlighted a number of problems affecting society as a whole, Latvian Radio reported December 23 .
The Constitutional Court has ruled that the minimum amount of an old-age pension - EUR 80 - does not comply with the Constitution. The Saeima will have to correct the rule, Latvian Radio reported December 10.
Mobilizing employees, counting shopping carts, cordoning off or removing goods: stores are preparing for the new government-adopted restrictions on weekends and holidays, Latvian Radio reported December 4.
If the government implements stricter COVID-19 safety measures, the police will have to strengthen control. The commander of the Armed Forces (NBS) told Latvian Radio December 1 that NBS would be ready to help the police.
Latvian President Egils Levits believes that the government needs to pay more attention to explaining safety measures to the public, Latvian Radio reported October 21.
Armands Ruks has been confirmed as Chief of State Police, Latvian Radio reported October 13.
The number of serious crimes is increasing in Latvia, so the responsible authorities are discussing improving the effectiveness of the police, Latvian Radio reported September 30.
Saeima is discussing whether the penalties for storage and use of soft drugs should be changed and decriminalized, Latvian Radio reported September 29.