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The oldest and youngest face discrimination in job market, says association
The oldest and youngest face discrimination in job market, says association
Despite the lack of workforce in many sectors, there are two discriminated-against groups in the labour market in Latvia – young people freshly graduating school people over 50 years of age, Eva Selga, Chair of the Latvian Personnel Management Association, told Latvian Television January 10.
Schools will stay onsite, says Education Minister of Latvia
Schools will stay onsite, says Education Minister of Latvia
At the moment, there is no concern about the ability of schools to provide an onsite learning process, said Anita Muižniece, Minister for Education and Science (New Conservative Party) on Latvian Television on January 6.
Latvian Central Bank governor warns inequality could rise this year
Latvian Central Bank governor warns inequality could rise this year
Looking at wage rises in Latvia, a 'two-speed labor market' is emerging, which means a very different growth depending on the demand for specific skills in the labor market, the Bank of Latvia governor Mārtiņš Kazāks told Latvian Television January 3.
Grain harvest this year 30% smaller than predicted
Grain harvest this year 30% smaller than predicted
This year, grain yields were 30% smaller than planned, Juris Lazdiņš, Chairman of the Board of the Farmers' Saeima organization, said in an interview to Latvian Television December 29.
Public transport passenger figures down by 20% in 2021
Public transport passenger figures down by 20% in 2021
The Covid-19 pandemic and the associated restrictions have had significant consequences for passenger transport. The number of passengers in public transport was 20% lower this year than in 2020, said Kristiāns Godiņš, chair of the Road Transport Administration, on Latvian Television December 29.
Mayor says Rīga streets will not be spotless
Mayor says Rīga streets will not be spotless
If the streets in Riga were to be completely clean, the entire budget for this purpose would have to be spent in December, Rīga Mayor Mārtiņš Staķis said in an interview on Latvian Television December 28.
Stradiņš hospital prepares for patient influx in February
Stradiņš hospital prepares for patient influx in February
Currently, there is a decrease in the number of Covid-19 patients at Pauls Stradiņš Clinical University Hospital, but the hospital is preparing for a new potential influx of patients in February, the hospital's Chairman Rinalds Muciņš told Latvian Television December 27.
Where to get a Covid jab over holidays
Where to get a Covid jab over holidays
During the holiday week, from December 24 to January 1, pop-up vaccination points will be operating and some vaccination points will be open, National Health Service said December 22.
President Levits urges people not to gather over holidays
President Levits urges people not to gather over holidays
In concerns about the rapid spread of the Omicron strain of the Covid-19 virus, President of Latvia Egils Levits calls on residents to refrain from gathering over the holiday period, Latvian Television reported December 22.
Family doctors say tougher restrictions should be imposed
Family doctors say tougher restrictions should be imposed
Due to the spread of the Omicron strain of Covid-19, Latvia will have to introduce stricter restrictions to limit the spread of the virus, Līga Kozlovska, head of the Latvian Association of Rural Family Doctors, told Latvian Television December 21.
New shipping rules slowed down purchases from third countries
New shipping rules slowed down purchases from third countries
The requirement to declare consignments to customs from third countries, which entered into force this year, slowed down people's shopping from third countries for some time, Māris Vilcāns, Chair of the Latvian Postal Service, told Latvian Television December 15.
Hundreds gather in unauthorized protest by Rīga Castle
Hundreds gather in unauthorized protest by Rīga Castle
On Monday, December 13,  hundreds of people gathered in an unauthorized protest at Riga Castle, the Chief of State Police Armands Ruks and deputy Andris Zellis told Latvian Radio and Latvian Television December 14.
Minimum wage in Latvia below EU standard
Minimum wage in Latvia below EU standard
Latvia should agree on a system for raising the minimum wage automatically, Welfare Minister Gatis Eglītis told Latvian Television December 13.
'Average speed' cameras to be set up next year in Latvia
'Average speed' cameras to be set up next year in Latvia
This year, it was planned to introduce an average speed control system in Latvia to ensure that drivers instead of slowing down at the speed camera, move at the permitted speed in longer stretches. The project has been moved to the next year, Latvian Television reported December 9.
Latvia has enough vaccine stocks, says supervisor
Latvia has enough vaccine stocks, says supervisor
There is enough supply of all types of Covid-19 vaccines in Latvia, said Eva Juhņēviča, head of the National Health Service's Vaccination Project division on Latvian Television December 1.
Over 200 Rīga teachers left job due to vaccination requirement
Over 200 Rīga teachers left job due to vaccination requirement
In Riga City, 235 teachers, or 3.2% of the total 7,333 teachers, have left their jobs or gone downtime in relation to the requirement to vaccinate against Covid-19, Anita Pēterkopa, head of the General Education Schools Department of Riga City Council, told Latvian Television November 29.
Latvian Border Guard ready for large number of migrants, says chief
Latvian Border Guard ready for large number of migrants, says chief
The State Border Guard, in cooperation with the State Police and the National Armed Forces (NBS), is prepared to deal with a large number of offenders on the Belarus border, chief of state Border Guard Guntis Pujāts told Latvian Television November 12. 
First breastmilk bank in Latvia underway
First breastmilk bank in Latvia underway
The establishment of the first Mother's Milk Bank at the Children's Hospital was launched two years ago. Currently, enough funds have been collected, and the equipment will be installed by the end of the year, when donors will also be addressed, Latvian Television reported November 9.