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PM Kariņš: Latvia should have mandatory health insurance
PM Kariņš: Latvia should have mandatory health insurance
Not enough public money is invested in Latvia's health care, said Prime Minister Krišjānis Kariņš (New Unity) in an interview with Latvian Television on April 26, stating that one of the solutions would be the introduction of mandatory health insurance in Latvia.
'Speeding week' recorded 12,000 offenses throughout Latvia
'Speeding week' recorded 12,000 offenses throughout Latvia
During the week of enhanced speed monitoring, the State Police recorded a total of approximately 12,000 speeding cases. The situation is not improving, said Artūrs Smilga, deputy chief of the Police Traffic Safety Board, on Latvian Television's Morning Panorama April 24.
Cert.lv's head: Latvia's cyberspace still at high risk
Cert.lv's head: Latvia's cyberspace still at high risk
Latvia's cyberspace security risks are still at a high level, said Baiba Kaškina, head of the Information Technology (IT) Safety Incident Prevention Institution Cert.lv, in an interview with Latvian Television April 19 morning.
Police to keep an eye on speeding this week in Latvia
Police to keep an eye on speeding this week in Latvia
From April 17 to 23, all European Union Member States are organizing a European Road Police Network ROADPOL speed monitoring week in which Latvia will also participate. The State Police, in addition to monitoring compliance with daily road traffic rules, will pay increased attention to speeding, the police said April 18.
Two thirds of cancer patients might not get treatment this year
Two thirds of cancer patients might not get treatment this year
Two-thirds of patients with oncology diseases have a risk of not receiving medical treatment services, the Chairman of the Board of the Latvian Hospital Association, Jevgēnijs Kalējs, said in an interview with Latvian Television on April 12.
Grim Easter drunk driving figures(update)
Grim Easter drunk driving figures(update)
During the four Easter holidays, 78 intoxicated drivers were caught behind the wheel, State Police Traffic safety board deputy chief Artūrs Smilga told Latvian Television on April 11.
Levits: Defense service will also be a lesson in patriotism
Levits: Defense service will also be a lesson in patriotism
The main task of the State Defense Service is to strengthen Latvia's defense capabilities, but at the same time, the service is a lesson of patriotism, the President of Latvia Egils Levits told Latvian Television on April 6.
Police to enhance road monitoring during Easter holiday
Police to enhance road monitoring during Easter holiday
The State Police (VP) will focus on road safety during the Easter holidays from April 7 to 10. Raids and mass checks will be carried out by police not only on the main but also on the roads of local importance, Deputy Chief of the VP Traffic Safety Board, Arturs Smilga, said on Latvian Television broadcast April 6.
Latvia marks 19 years since joining NATO
Latvia marks 19 years since joining NATO
On Tuesday, March 29, it is 19 years since Latvia became a NATO member. According to experts, Latvia's participation in the world's most powerful military alliance is the most important thing that has happened in the area of national security.
Textile waste collection system still full of questions
Textile waste collection system still full of questions
If mandatory collection of textile waste is introduced in Latvia, but no system pays for it, the costs for this service will start to fall on all citizens through a higher municipal waste management rate, the Chairman of the board of the waste manager Eco Baltia Vide, Jānis Aizbalts, told Latvian Television on March 28.
Latvian Post plans cuts
Latvian Post plans cuts
Latvian Post (Latvijas pasts, LP), the national state-owned postal service plans to reduce the number of its mail departments this year, said Marcis Vilcāns, Chairman of the company's board of directors, in an interview to Latvian Television on March 22.
Two officials suspended over suspicious Armed Forces procurement
Two officials suspended over suspicious Armed Forces procurement
Two officials have been temporarily suspended from their duties in connection with suspected unfair food procurement practises for the National Armed Forces (NBS). They are the head of the procurement commission and the official responsible for the procurement on the part of the NBS, the Minister for Defense Ināra Mūrniece (National Alliance) said in an interview on Latvian Television March 22.
Police chief: We have no pro-Kremlin employees
Police chief: We have no pro-Kremlin employees
Everything is in order regarding the with the loyalty of State Police (VP) employees, and there are no pro-Kremlin employees in the police at all, said Latvia's senior police officer Armands Ruks, on the "Morning Panorama" program of Latvian Television March 6. 
Vice Mayor: 30% of Rīga streets need repairing
Vice Mayor: 30% of Rīga streets need repairing
To achieve a 'base' or satisfactory level of the conditions of the streets of Rīga, around 30% of them need repairing, said Rīga Vice Mayor Vilnis Ķirsis (New Unity) in an interview on Latvian Television March 2.
Latvians donated over €100,000 daily to Ukraine all year
Latvians donated over €100,000 daily to Ukraine all year
Since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Latvia's citizens and businesses have donated 104 thousand euros to Ukraine on average each day, contributing a total of €38 million, the charity platform Ziedot.lv said on February 24.
Latvia has no more Soviet-era military equipment, says commander
Latvia has no more Soviet-era military equipment, says commander
Latvia has completely eliminated the military technology of Soviet times, gradually replacing it with more modern equipment, the National Armed Forces (NBS) Commander Leonīds Kalniņš said in an interview with Latvian Television February 24.
Agriculture Minister: Dairy producers will get direct subsidies
Agriculture Minister: Dairy producers will get direct subsidies
Retailers' surcharges for dairy products are very high, Agriculture Minister Didzis Šmits said in an interview on Latvian Television. As some of the solutions, he sees the "diversification" of sellers and direct subsidies to the dairy producers.
Zolitūde tragedy victims to make claim against Latvian state
Zolitūde tragedy victims to make claim against Latvian state
The Association of the victims of the Zolitūde tragedy “Zolitūde 21.11.” intends to appeal to the court with a civil action against the State in relation to the fact that an effective construction monitoring and control system had not been established in Latvia at the time of the tragedy, the head of the association Regīna Ločmele told Latvian Television on February 2. 
Environment service rates year of deposit system as good
Environment service rates year of deposit system as good
The first year with the deposit system in Latvia has been generally positive, the head of the State Environmental Service (VVD), Elita Baklāne-Ansberga, said in an interview with the Latvian Television morning broadcast on February 1.
Latvian researchers work on temp-smart windows
Latvian researchers work on temp-smart windows
Technology is being developed in Latvia that will allow the production of building windows that will help to keep rooms warm in the winter and cool in the summer, Latvian Television reported January 30.
Customs stopped 3,000 attempts to smuggle sanctioned goods in 2022
Customs stopped 3,000 attempts to smuggle sanctioned goods in 2022
In 2022, the Customs Office of the State Revenue Service (VID) identified 3,000 cases of the transfer of goods subject to sanctions across the border, the Deputy Director General of the VID, Director of the Customs Office Raimonds Zukuls, told Latvian Television on January 26.
PM Kariņš says red tape must not limit action in emergencies
PM Kariņš says red tape must not limit action in emergencies
Latvian society should stop being "servants of the letter" (implying following bureaucratic rules even in extraordinary situations), Prime Minister Krišjānis Kariņš (New Unity) said in an interview on Latvian Television January 25.
10,000 Ukrainians in Latvia's labor market
10,000 Ukrainians in Latvia's labor market
More than 10,000 Ukrainian civilians have entered the Latvian labor market, Evita Simsone, director of the State Employment Agency (NVA), told the Latvian Television broadcast Rīta panorāma on January 23.