Currently, young people aged 12 to 17 are the most active part of society vaccinating against Covid-19, according to National Health Service's vaccination project department representative Inga Vasiļjeva, Latvian Radio reported August 8.
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A significant increase in prices of resources (electricity, fuel, gas) and food raw materials (cereals, oil, sugar), as well as labor costs, is expected to result in a rise of food prices. This is also felt by food producers surveyed by Latvian Radio July 18.
The number of foreign tourists in hotels is increasing, but hotels are working with significantly lower incomes than last summer, when the Baltic Bubble was created, said Santa Graikste, executive director of the Latvian Hotel and Restaurant Association, to Latvian Radio July 19.
The heat is forcing a number of adjustments in the planning and implementation of road construction works, so drivers are asked to be understanding, Latvian Radio reported July 13.
41 people got injuries from fire on Līgo day, four times more than other years, said Arita Treimane, spokeswoman for the Emergency Medical Service (NMPD), on Latvian Radio June 24.
Solstice is a magical time, nature is in full bloom, and this means that it is the right time to harvest various plants and herbs to put in your cuppa. How successful is the tea-growing business in Latvia? Latvian Radio spoke to experts on June 22.
Beef farms are increasingly developing in Latvia. The number of cattle is increasing and consumption trends are also changing, with people increasingly choosing beef, Latvian Radio reported June 15.
While it is customary that at the beginning of summer owners of restaurants and bars face a labor shortage with the opening of terraces, this year has turned out to be a whole hunt for employees, Latvian Radio reported June 10.
Despite the stable and growing demand for organic products, the number of organic farms is growing slowly. In Latvia, only 20% of all farms are biologically managed, Latvian Radio reported June 1.
The beauty and sports industries are calling on the government to allow them to work in a safe way, since several months of downtime has a negative impact on both public health and contributes to the boom of the shadow economy, Latvian Radio reported May 24.
Because of restrictions on retailing, with large shopping centers still closed, the culture of fairs and markets is booming. Can street trading be a successful business or is it just a way of treading water during the Covid-19 era? Latvian Radio spoke to vendors and economists May 20.
In 2020, the availability of office space increased significantly in Rīga. The supply will only increase further this and next year, as more ambitious office building projects will be commissioned, Latvian Radio reported May 19.
Local cucumbers, tomatoes and lettuce have been basking on store shelves for some time, which means that local producers are in full gear. This spring was cool and affected productivity, but demand is constantly high, Latvian Radio reported May 15.
Latvia's potential for renewable energy resources – wind and solar – is currently being exploited to a negligible extent. Why is it that Latvia is using renewable resources so little? Latvian Radio spoke to energy experts May 13.
Last week the Saeima, contrary to the government's stance, adopted a decision to allow caterers to host guests outdoors. Exact rules are still unclear, but caterers are ready, Latvian Radio reported May 6.
During the pandemic year, the number of airlines represented at Rīga international airport has halved. The airport hopes to restore its full activity after the Covid-19 crisis, airport representative Laura Kulakova told Latvian Radio April 28.
The number of marriages and divorces during the pandemic year shows a negative trend, Latvian Radio reported April 27.
This year, Latvia will hold national finals of the Entrepreneurship World Cup for the first time, Latvian Radio reported April 27.
If before the pandemic, exercise enthusiasts were looking for nearby gyms, now they are looking for parks and stadiums where classes take place under the clouds. Sports instructors surveyed by Latvian Radio April 20 acknowledged that open spaces are filling with active people.
Over three days when, in seven cities of Latvia, all residents were able to receive a vaccine against Covid-19, more than 8,600 people received a jab, Latvian Television reported April 18.
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.
Though cafes and restaurants have been closed for several months, food trucks have not gained much popularity in Latvia, Latvian Radio reported April 8.
Driving practice in category B has been allowed again for a week, and streets are full of instruction vehicles, Latvian Radio reported March 22.
Since Wednesday, following permission of flights from and to third countries, there have been three such flights, Rīga International Airport spokeswoman Laura Kulakova told Latvian Radio March 21.
Although it was initially expected that the three extra weeks of winter holidays would result in an extension of the school year for pupils in years 1 to 6, it will not happen, Latvian Radio reported March 19.
A new housing rental law should enter in force soon. If there are shortcomings, they will come to light quickly, according to experts surveyed by Latvian Radio March 9.
During the pandemic in Latvia, three new retail market participants – the Sāga mall, the brand outlet village “Via Jurmala Outlet Village” and the Lidl store network – should have made a powerful entrance. However, due to Covid-19, plans are constantly changing, Latvian Radio reported March 8.
Starting March 1, hairdresser, manicurist, pedicurist and podologist service providers are allowed to resume work after months of downtime.
On Monday, March 1, when part of the beauty sector will start working, the State Police will have a new obligation to monitor that all safety measures in the salons are respected, Latvian Radio reported February 26.
The government postponed making a decision on the re-opening small stores in Latvia at its Cabinet meeting February 25.
On Sunday, February 7, Latvia received the first delivery of the manufacturer's AstraZeneca vaccines, 7,200 doses, according to the National Health Service (NVD).
The taxi industry has suffered quite a lot as a direct result of the Covid-19 pandemic, Latvian Radio reported January 12.