Artificial intelligence tools have increasingly entered the study process this academic year. Each university is gradually developing guidelines on how and whether these tools can be used in teaching, Latvian Radio reported April 16.
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On average, 7 to 10 children under the age of 19 lose their lives in drowning every year in Latvia. The main reason is a lack of swimming skills and knowledge about water safety, according to the Swimming Federation and the organization "Swim Safely", Latvian Radio reports April 9.
Riga City Council (RD) will soon have to decide whether to build a national football stadium in Lucavsala. More than 10 hectares of land has already been supported for the purpose by the responsible local government committee, Latvian Radio reported on April 4.
A month ago, the Latvian Television broadcast "Forbidden Method" reported on four occupational safety incidents in the factory of "Tukuma piens/Tukums Milk". The workers suffered severe injuries to their hands, including the loss of fingers. The State Labor Inspectorate is still looking at one of the cases, Latvian Radio reported on March 28.
Minister of Education and Science Anda Čakša (New Unity) has proposed a review of the codes of ethics of universities and to create a more unified reporting system. Culture Minister Agnese Logina (Progressives) also believes that the reporting system should be strengthened, Latvian Radio reported on March 19.
The number of drivers caught driving under the influence increased over the weekend. A road safety expert told Latvian Radio Monday that, in addition to increased penalties, the key to road safety lies in increased police presence on the roads.
Latvia's coastline could recede by 25 to 35 meters due to erosion by the end of this century, according to a new study by the Latvian Center for Environment, Geology and Meteorology (LVĢMC).
Just a few days after forest owners were protesting about the rules governing their ability to harvest timber in nature protection zones, conservationists did likewise March 7 to object to changes in felling rules that allow younger trees to be cut down than hitherto.
As warmer weather starts, significant environmental violations have been detected in different regions of Latvia. Residents have approached the State Environmental Service with 30 complaints within a week, Latvian Radio reported Monday.
“Riga Forests” deer garden has proven financially unviable. The animals are gradually transported to a deer farm in Vidzeme, but in the future, an environmental education center will be established instead of the garden, Latvian Radio reported on February 29.
The State Police has opened criminal proceedings against the construction company Velve in connection with the disappearance of construction documentation for the new building of Stradiņš Hospital, Latvian Radio reported February 23.
Only a third of sowing areas are currently insured in Latvia. While the areas insured rose last year, farmers are generally reluctant to do so. Last year was a major loss for agriculture due to the weather. At an international conference this week, agriculture industry representatives discussed managing the risks posed by climate change, including insurance trends, Latvian Radio reported January 31.
Almost 9,000 Ukrainian civilians in Latvia are currently employed here or have a company of their own. Although employment in this group increased last year, it is still less than half of the total number of working Ukrainians in Latvia, Latvian Radio reported on January 24.
This year, a record number of reports have been registered on the nature observation website 'dabasdati.lv' - more than 281,000 observations. 44 new species have been discovered in Latvia and several rare species have also been observed, Latvian Radio reported on December 26.
On Thursday, December 21, the new Eastern Highway opened for vehicle traffic.
Pauls Stradiņš' Clinical University Hospital will lose €23 million in European Union co-financing due to delays in the construction of the new building complex, the hospital's interim board told Latvian Radio on December 13.
The ban on imports of Russian grain is being discussed at the European level after Latvia's suggestion. What companies import grain, does this production remain in Latvia, how does it affect the competitiveness of local farmers and how in turn would the ban affect the transport sector? Latvian Radio sought answers to these questions Decemebr 12.
Palliative care services at the patient's home are still not in place. Home care options for dying patients across the country had to be provided as early as October 1, but the introduction of services is delayed and is now scheduled to be provided from January 1, Latvian Radio reported Monday.
Ten years ago on November 21, a supermarket Maxima roof collapsed in the Zolitūde district of Rīga, claiming 54 lives. Latvian Radio has reconstrued the events of the tragedy by putting together archive materials.
African swine fever has already been detected in 851 wild boar this year, up 20% from last year in the same period. The disease has also reached eight domestic pig holdings this year, with a total of 269 pigs eliminated, Latvian Radio reported on November 6.
Work has begun on transforming the site of the collapsed Zolitūde Maxima supermarket into a memorial for the victims of the tragedy. It is scheduled to be completed in spring 2025, Latvian Radio reported on November 1.
A plan to combat invasive species in Latvia has been submitted to the European Commission (EC). Consequently Latvia will avoid sanctions which could have been imposed if such a plan were not in place, says Ministry of Environmental Protection and Regional Development (VARAM). Meanwhile, this summer the number of population reports on observations of invasive species in the nature of Latvia has increased six times, Latvian Radio reported September 25.
Potato yields are better this year than last year, growers have concluded. At the same time, harvest has been challenging due to rains. This is why growers are actively harvesting potatoes now and will have to dry them out, Latvian Radio reported September 17.
Growing melons and watermelons in Latvia is still an unconventional activity, but there are more and more of those not afraid to experiment. Demand for local produce is also high. Harvests of melons and watermelons are well below the planned volume for this year, Latvian Radio reported on August 25.
On Thursday, August 17, former vice mayor Vilnis Ķirsis (New Unity) was elected Mayor of Rīga.
Grain harvest is currently active, and farmers have already forecast worse harvests due to the prolonged drought, rain during harvest, and strong hail. However, will it also have any impact on the price and quality of grain, the processing industry and also on bread producers in Latvia? Latvian Radio sought answers in its report on August 16.
With the damage caused by the storm, the public has raised alarm emphasizing the need for an alert system in such risk situations. The State Fire and Rescue Service (VUGD) said that procurement is ongoing to allow a new warning system to be implemented next year, Latvian Radio reported on August 9.
Grain farmers could only get half of the planned yield this year, estimates the Agricultural Organizations Cooperation Council. The damage caused by the prolonged drought is all over the country. Latvia wants to derogate from the European Union (EU) rules in order to make it easier to obtain cattle feed, Latvian Radio reported on June 28.
Raising the age limit from which alcohol can be purchased, banning alcohol sales at gas stations, as well as limiting alcohol sales on the Internet, are some of the proposals discussed at the parliamentary level to limit the availability of drinks in Latvia, Latvian Radio reported June 20 as part of its investigation series of Latvia's multifaceted drinking problem Zeme, kur dzer (The land that drinks).
Demand for donated food increased by 20% in the autumn and winter, according to the Samaritan Association of Latvia. This spring, rules on products that can be donated after expiry changed providing for a broader range of foods to be donated, Latvian Radio reported on June 19.
Over the last five years, a total of 70 persons have requested the politically repressed status. Of those, half have been rejected. Is the problem in the system or in the people? Latvian Radio sought answers June 13.
Prosecutor General Juris Stukāns criticizes the lawyer of the woman stalked and killed in Jēkabpils, meanwhile, the lawyer is surprised by the accusations and calls them repugnant. The lawyers' council is asking for an investigation into Stukāns' actions, Latvian Radio and Latvian Television reported on June 8.