Māris Klūga

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Latvia's dependency on Russian energy is 'overstated', says EM
Latvia's dependency on Russian energy is 'overstated', says EM
Latvia has started looking for ways to reduce its dependence on Russian energy. The Ministry of Economics (EM) has outlined different scenarios, pointing out that prices should not rise significantly, Latvian Television reported March 6.
President suggests postponing Covid certificate expiry rules
President suggests postponing Covid certificate expiry rules
The implementation of the term of validity of the Covid-19 certificate should be postponed to March 1, the President of Latvia, Egils Levits, told Latvian Television after meeting with Prime Minister Krišjānis Kariņš February 9.
'Lockdown' aid measures for businesses could cost €150 million
'Lockdown' aid measures for businesses could cost €150 million
The government plans to offset the drop in turnover due to Covid-19 restrictions and subsidize wages for affected companies. Overall, it will cost around €150 million, but other support mechanisms are also planned to be introduced later, Latvian Radio reported October 21.
Latvia plans to announce three-month state of emergency
Latvia plans to announce three-month state of emergency
The Crisis Management Council, after a ten-hour meeting on Thursday, agreed to announce a state of emergency in Latvia for three months. The decision has yet to be taken by the government, which plans to meet on Friday, October 8, and also to decide on the details.
Non-taxable minimum income planned to rise in Latvia
Non-taxable minimum income planned to rise in Latvia
During the next year's budget planning negotiations, government parties have mentioned raising the non-taxable minimum income to at least EUR 400, according to the information available to Latvian Television September 16.
Chewing tests planned for school screening
Chewing tests planned for school screening
The saliva tests currently used in the testing of pupils Covid-19 are planned to be gradually replaced by chewing tests, Health Minister Daniels Pavļuts said at a press briefing September 13.
Rīga council to 'seek solutions' to bicycle barrier situation
Rīga council to 'seek solutions' to bicycle barrier situation
Rīga City Council has promised to discuss the issue of bicycle bars, barriers, and poles with the Emergency Medical Service (NMPD) to make the city streets safe for cyclists and accessible for emergency teams, Latvian Television reported July 13.
Businesses ask for extending state aid in Covid crisis
Businesses ask for extending state aid in Covid crisis
June was the last month when entrepreneurs could receive Covid-19-related aid. The catering, tourism and fitness sectors are of the opinion that the existing restrictions are still preventing full work, and therefore the State should continue its Covid-19 support programs, Latvian Television reported July 8.
Latvia to step up patrols on Belarusian border
Latvia to step up patrols on Belarusian border
The State Border Guard has requested that the Ministry of Defense provide 50 national guardsmen for more intensive surveillance of the border with Belarus, Latvian Television reported July 6.
Former Parex banka owners told to pay up
Former Parex banka owners told to pay up
Former owners of the notorious Parex banka, Valerijs Kargins and Viktors Krasovickis will have to reimburse the state privatization agency and its subsidiary a cool 124.3 million euros, according to a decision of the Civil Cases Department of the Supreme Court, LSM's Latvian and Russian language services reported May 19.
Former Environment Minister Pūce fined over parking permit scandal
Former Environment Minister Pūce fined over parking permit scandal
The Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau (KNAB) has fined the former Minister for Environmental Protection and Regional Development, Juris Pūce, regarding the use of municipal parking without appropriate permit, Latvian Radio reported February 15.
Latvia chooses packaging deposit system operator
Latvia chooses packaging deposit system operator
Beverage packaging deposit system will be entrusted to a company by beverage producers, Depozīta iepakojuma operators Ltd., State Environmental Service (VVD) told Latvian Radio December 29.
New strain of coronavirus has not yet been found in Latvia
New strain of coronavirus has not yet been found in Latvia
The highly contagious type of coronavirus discovered in Britain has not been detected in Latvia, said representative of the Latvian Biomedical Research and Studies Centre Jānis Kloviņš on Latvian Television December 28.
Masks at schools will be worn if COVID prevails
Masks at schools will be worn if COVID prevails
If there is a reduction in the incidence of COVID-19 in Latvia, the requirement for pupils to wear masks at school could be reviewed, the Saeima deputy Jānis Dombrava (National Alliance) told Latvian Television December 7.