Four years ago, Aleksandrs Smirnovs gave his girlfriend, Aleksandra, a typewriter. At that time, he had no idea that it would be the start of something bigger. Four years have passed and now they have 200 different typewriters in their collection, all of them fully restored and in working order.
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According to the law, young people using bicycles or scooters on public roads – including children as young as ten – need to have a cycling proficiency license. Such a license or a license of a higher category, such as a driver's license, is also required for adults using an electric scooter. How to get a cyclist's license and how to prepare for the exam? Latvian Television has the answer.
As it gets warmer, more and more bikes and scooters are returning to road traffic. Experts remind the public that this is a risky moment for all road users as motorists have forgotten about micro-mobility tools through winter, while the skills of users of micro-mobility tools are slightly rusty, Latvian Television reported on April 11.
Owners of electric scooters have until March 31 to register their vehicles to be able to use them on the road. Only scooters with a speed of up to 25 kilometers per hour can be registered. What is the registration process for electric scooters?
There are two ways to complete the registration process - in person at one of the Road Traffic Safety Directorate's (CSDD) centers, where registration will be carried out by the center's specialists, or remotely via the E-CSDD service portal, said CSDD spokesman Mārtiņš Mālmeisters. To access E-CSDD, you must have an authorization tool accepted in Latvia, such as eID, e-signature, Smart ID or an Internet bank.
There are two ways to complete the registration process - in person at one of the Road Traffic Safety Directorate's (CSDD) centers, where registration will be carried out by the center's specialists, or remotely via the E-CSDD service portal, said CSDD spokesman Mārtiņš Mālmeisters. To access E-CSDD, you must have an authorization tool accepted in Latvia, such as eID, e-signature, Smart ID or an Internet bank.
Latvian scientists have managed to demonstrate for the first time in the world a new type of electricity extraction technique that is suitable for remote space missions, as well as on the ground, in places where it is not possible or very expensive to supply electricity, Latvian Television reported February 26.
At the Children's Clinical University Hospital (BKUS), 'courage boxes' are placed in the procedure rooms. They contain various items, like toys, that a child may receive after performing the procedure. The hospital invites everyone in Latvia to help fill the courage boxes, thus making the visit to the hospital more enjoyable for children, Latvian Television reports Monday.
A year ago, there was a forest with fine, green fir trees in Tīnūži parish of Ogre county. Now the ground is covered with brown needles, and when you look up, you can see nothing but dead trunks. The trees, which always pleased the residents of the nearby houses, have been eaten by the eight-toothed spruce bark beetle.
With the weather getting more pleasant, the Rīga East Clinical University Hospital (RAKUS) sees people injured in scooter accidents almost daily. Injuries are often severe, and doctors repeatedly plead with the public to wear helmets and treat other road users with respect, Latvian Television reported on May 15.
At the end of this year, at the Salaspils National Botanical Garden, a new environmental education center, "Botania", is opening its doors. It will allow everyone to explore the plant world and gain knowledge about nature conservation and biodiversity issues, Latvian Television reported on March 30.
“Shadow Day” will take place in Latvia on April 5. On Shadow Day, pupils are invited to spend a day with a professional of their choice and observe their work. This year, young people living in Latvia from Ukraine are welcome to participate. Latvian Television met with two Ukrainian young people on March 24 who are planning to participate.
For many years, the “Otrā elpa” foundation has been helping people and animals in distress. Part of the donations they get are handed over to people in need, part is sold in charity shops. Throughout the month of January, everyone can send their donations free of charge through Omniva parcel machines, Latvian Television reported January 12.