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Egg-spect police on roads over Easter holidays
Egg-spect police on roads over Easter holidays
During the Easter holidays, the State Police will intensify the monitoring of public order and road safety, said Juris Jančevskis, Chief of the Police Response Department, in an interview on the Latvian Television program "Morning panorama" on March 28.
Sārts: 30 years of 'relative peace' have passed
Sārts: 30 years of 'relative peace' have passed
"The world has become more restless, uncertain, and unstable, and the 30 years we lived in relative peace have passed," Jānis Sārts, head of NATO's Strategic Communications Center of Excellence, said in an interview with Latvian Television on Monday, March 11.
First six expulsion orders issued to Russian citizens in Latvia
First six expulsion orders issued to Russian citizens in Latvia
The Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs (PMLP) has issued the first six exit orders to Russian citizens who have not submitted any documents to request a residence permit for living in Latvia. Two of them have already left Latvia, said Maira Roze, head of PMLP, in an interview with the Latvian Television “Morning Panorama” March 8.
Warmer weather brings back Latvian-Belarusian border crossers
Warmer weather brings back Latvian-Belarusian border crossers
In January and February, the situation on the Latvian-Belarusian border was relatively calm, but the number of border violations is increasing, said Border Guard Chief Guntis Pujāts on the Latvian Television morning newscast on March 4.
Water level near Pļaviņas, Jēkabpils falls
Water level near Pļaviņas, Jēkabpils falls
In the Daugava, near the Zeļķi Railway Bridge, which is located between Jēkabpils and Pļaviņas, the water level has dropped by about 20 centimeters overnight, according to information from the Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Center (LVGMC).
UN ambassador: Latvia must be a loudspeaker for Ukraine
UN ambassador: Latvia must be a loudspeaker for Ukraine
As Russia's war in Ukraine continues, Latvia's task is to help not only materially, but also diplomatically by carrying Ukraine's messages internationally, said Katrīna Kaktiņa, Ambassador to the UN, OSCE, and other international organizations in Vienna, in an interview on Latvian Television's "Morning Panorama" program February 23.
Recruitment in National Guard needs targeted campaigns: Commander
Recruitment in National Guard needs targeted campaigns: Commander
After Russia's full-scale war in Ukraine, interest in joining the Latvian National Guard increased rapidly. It has now settled, and there must be targeted campaigns in recruiting new soldiers and national guards, Kaspars Pudāns, commander of the National Guard, said in an interview on the Latvian Television morning news program on February 20.
Kariņš' expensive flying habits might be further investigated
Kariņš' expensive flying habits might be further investigated
Prime Minister Evika Siliņa (New Unity) and Head of State Chancellery Jānis Citskovskis plan to discuss the information voiced in the public space about Krišjānis Kariņš (New Unity) flights, and if the previously provided data is not correct, a check will have to be started.
Campaign to raise awareness of rare diseases in Latvia
Campaign to raise awareness of rare diseases in Latvia
In February, awareness of rare diseases is raised in Latvia, this year through a campaign "Color your strength!" This campaign aims to inform the public about the rare diseases in Latvia and the world, Latvian Television reported on February 6.
Kučinskis: "Ždanoka's file is very thick"
Kučinskis: "Ždanoka's file is very thick"
“The file on Tatjana Ždanoka is very thick, and it will not remain without consequences,” Saeima deputy Māris Kučinskis (United List) said in an interview with Latvian Television on February 1.
Change to European power grid could affect prices: minister
Change to European power grid could affect prices: minister
Synchronization with the European electricity grid and abandoning synchronization with Russia could also affect the electricity price, but the extent of this impact is currently unknown, Climate and Energy Minister Kaspars Melnis (Union of Greens and Farmers) said in an interview with Latvian Television on January 30.
Over 250 cases launched for goods movement sanctions violations
Over 250 cases launched for goods movement sanctions violations
Since the introduction of sanctions imposed on Russia and Belarus, the State Revenue Service (VID) has started more than 250 criminal proceedings for their violations, Raimonds Zukuls, Director of the VID Customs Administration, told Latvian Television's “Morning Panorama” on January 25.
Minister says train delays won't be that long anymore
Minister says train delays won't be that long anymore
In case of incidents with new electric trains, a solution has been established to cut the response time – waiting time will be maximum an hour and a half, Transport Minister Kaspars Briškens (Progressives) said in an interview with Latvian Television's "Morning Panorama" on January 19.
Festival LAMPA wants to hear your thoughts
Festival LAMPA wants to hear your thoughts
From January 15 to February 29, everyone interested is invited to register their event at the tenth LAMPA conversation festival, which will take place in Cēsis from July 5 to 6.
Latvian Defense Minister skeptical of 'EU army' idea
Latvian Defense Minister skeptical of 'EU army' idea
Discussions on a joint European Union (EU) army may take place, but Latvia's position is that NATO is irreplaceable, Defense Minister Andris Sprūds (Progressives) said in the Latvian Television's Morning Panorama newscast on January 12.
Experts, politicians comment on Zelenskyy's upcoming visit
Experts, politicians comment on Zelenskyy's upcoming visit
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will visit Latvia on Thursday, January 11, to discuss cooperation in the fight against Russian aggression. In the opinion of politicians and experts, this visit will not only be a thank you for your support, but also a search for all possible assistance.
Ašeradens: Not airBaltic alone will be listed on stock exchange
Ašeradens: Not airBaltic alone will be listed on stock exchange
The government has planned to consider the issue of listing state and local government companies on the stock exchange in January, and the list is not limited to the national airline airBaltic, Finance Minister Arvils Ašeradens (New Unity” said in an interview with Latvian Television on January 10.