Latvian Radio continued its ongoing exploration of Latvia's problems with alcohol consumption February 2 with a look at what treatment options are currently available to people suffering from alcoholism.
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Over the next few years, the minimum passing threshold of centralized State exams will rise from the current 5% to 20%. The education sector generally supports the idea, Latvian Radio reported January 26.
The demand for laboratory Covid-19 tests is increasing rapidly, and queues can be several days long. It could mean that by the time the person gets a test it is already negative. Ministry of Health plans to identify priority groups for testing, Latvian Radio reported on January 20.
The situation with Covid-19 at schools is not critical at the moment, but experts forecast that the outbreak of the Omicron will remain for a while. Schools say that there are not enough self-tests for daily routine testing, Latvian Radio reported January 19.
In December, on average, ten people a day arrived at a hospital with injuries related to slipping on ice, the Emergency Medical Service (NMPD) said December 14, Latvian Radio reported.
Universities are planning how to continue working with unvaccinated students. The vast majority, though, do have a Covid certificate, according to university representatives, Latvian Radio reported November 8.
Latvian Post will continue its work during the particularly tight Covid-19 restrictions, but customers have to consider changes and sometimes longer waiting times at the office, Latvian Radio reported October 22.
Latvian Radio surveyed several schools and medical establishments on October 20 to find out the main reasons why teenagers in Latvia get or do not get vaccinated.
Since the introduction of digital Covid-19 certificates, Latvians have been travelling relatively actively but the full recovery of the tourism sector is very far off, experts told Latvian Radio October 4.
As of 15 November, health, education and social care workers will be required to have a valid Covid-19 certificate of recovery or vaccination, the government decided on Tuesday, September 28.
Foreign students vaccinated against Covid-19 outside the European Union (EU) often have difficulties obtaining a valid Covid-19 certificate in Latvia, Latvian Radio reported September 27.
On Wednesday, a month-long animal rights protection campaign begins by the Saeima building, Latvian Radio reported September 15.
Though the proportion of Covid-19 cases at schools compared to general population is small, the virus is spreading. There are at least 125 groups or forms of pupils quarantining in Rīga, Lavian Radio reported September 14.
The Saeima Defence, Internal Affairs and Corruption Prevention Commission will not currently review the draft law regarding compulsory vaccination for specific population groups. This was decided August 31 after Saeima factions met with President Egils Levits to discuss further pandemic-related policies.
The Latvian production industry has recovered after last year, according to manufacturing companies and economists, Latvian Radio reported August 8.
Hot water will not be available for residents of Rīga on the right bank of Daugava during checks of the heat network Thursday, Rīgas siltums representative told Latvian Radio August 5.
Monday, August 2, Baltic Pride 2021 begins in Latvia, with week-long events in person and online, organizers told Latvian Radio.
A group of sceptics and opponents of Covid-19 restrictions has decided to set up their own school where students wouldn't have to worry about restrictions or mandatory vaccination against Covid-19, as the school would employ distance learning, Latvian Radio reported July 23.
Thursday night, the State Fire and Rescue Service (VUGD) responded to 164 calls related to strong thunderstorms, Latvian Radio reported June 25.
This summer, travelers will have to take into account various safety checks, both on entry and departure from Latvia, Latvian Radio reported June 7.
May 31 is the final school day for years 1 to 11. Some pupils will receive their grade reports remotely this year, some onsite. The unusual school year brought challenges and benefits, Latvian Radio reported.
Currently 15 Belarusian companies have moved to Latvia, creating several hundred new jobs and attracting investments of nearly 10 million, the Latvian Investment and Development Agency (LIAA) said May 26. Lithuania has managed to attract nearly three times as many companies.
The lack of specialists in water and sewer management is becoming apparent, Latvian Radio reported in its analytical series "A Million in Sewers" May 26.
The process of deinstitutionalization in Latvia is moving forward – the number of children in institutions has decreased three times over the past decade, the Ministry of Welfare (LM) told Latvian Radio May 12.
Police did not identify any serious breaches on the first day of opening summer terraces of restaurants, Latvian Radio reported May 8.
Given the large number of shipments accumulated in mail departments, Latvian Postal service Latvijas Pasts invites customers to collect their parcels on Saturday, May 8, LP told Latvian Radio.
Following the tragic fire at an illegal hostel on Merķeļa Street in Riga, a working group will be formed at the Economics Ministry (EM) to improve the regulatory framework in an effort to ensure no repeat cases could happen, Saeima deputies agreed May 5.
In Riga, nearly 15,500 households are managing sewers locally instead of connecting to the central sewer system, Latvian Radio reported April 27.
The annual income of tertiary education graduates is 30% higher than the national average, according to the latest graduate monitoring data of the Ministry of Education and Science (IZM), Latvian Television said April 7.
Medical students are concerned about learning medical manipulation remotely, like injections and anatomical procedures, Latvian Radio reported March 1 1.
On March 10, Saeima's responsible Mandate, Ethics and Submissions Committee rejected the public initiative “For Good Death”, which called for the legalization of euthanasia in the event of terminal diseases.
Last week the largest vaccination capacity has been reached – approximately 2,500 people were vaccinated on average per day, Vaccination Project Bureau told Latvian Radio March 8.