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Riga mayor proposes extra lessons in minority languages
Riga mayor proposes extra lessons in minority languages

Starting September 1, 2019 the Riga municipality will offer extra lessons for Riga minority language students, held in their native language, said Riga mayor Nils Ušakovs (Harmony) appearing on LTV on November 30. 

Non-taxable minimum income might be raised to €350
Non-taxable minimum income might be raised to €350

Tax policy changes, currently being worked out by Finance Ministry and to be presented to the coalition in late February, include a proposal to increase the non-taxable minimum income on small salaries to €350 a month, reported LTV on February 13.

Latvian Canadian starts Muslim housing initiative following Trump order
Latvian Canadian starts Muslim housing initiative following Trump order

Following the executive order of US president Donald Trump suspending refugee resettlement and blocking individuals from seven majority-Muslim nations from entering the US, Liva Zemitis, a Canadian of Latvian descent, was among the people who set up a group in Toronto overnight to house people stranded in the city's airport, reported LTV Tuesday.

Riga Castle springs a leak
Riga Castle springs a leak

In 2013 the roof of Riga castle was destroyed by a large fire. Now, following major renovation work completed last year, it has quite the opposite problem with water leaking into the historic halls from the ceiling above.

Face veil ban could force Latvian Muslim to 'hide in the countryside'
Face veil ban could force Latvian Muslim to 'hide in the countryside'

Fatima, a Latvia-born Muslim, would be among the handful of people affected by proposed Justice Ministry regulations banning face covering in public places. If the idea becomes law, she is likely to hide in the countryside, reported Latvian Television Saturday.

Latvian universities attract more and more foreign students
Latvian universities attract more and more foreign students

The number of foreign students is growing in Latvia by 10% each year, despite the fact that the Latvian education system is often criticized. As of now, higher education exports amount to a few dozen million euros each year, but there's room for a lot more, reported Latvian Television's Panorāma Tuesday.

Saeima moves up bill to curb quick loans
Saeima moves up bill to curb quick loans

Saeima approved a bill to tighten laws regulating the quick-loan industry in second reading Thursday, providing for a ban on handing out overnight credits and other more strict regulations on the business.