University of Latvia, together with Estonian colleagues, have conducted a major research last year in the field of nuclear fusion reactors, Latvian Television reported January 25.
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The volume of mail consignments has increased by 70% compared to last year due to Internet shopping. Gifts and holiday cards should be sent early this year, Latvian Television reported December 7.
The Road Traffic Safety Directorate (CSDD) in cooperation with businesses are developing a network of electric vehicle charging stations throughout the country, Latvian Television reported November 27.
Latvian scientists found an increased concentration of COVID-19 in wastewaters of Kuldīga five days before an outbreak started in the city, Latvian Television reported November 14.
Latvian University (LU) Researcher Edgars Butanovs together with Latvian and Swedish colleagues is working with gallium oxide, which is currently one of the most studied materials in the world, Latvian Television reported November 15.
Latvian scientists are developing antibacterial transparent coatings for screens that could help fight COVID-19 and other viruses in the future, Latvian Television reported November 13.
Several Latvian higher education establishments have joined forces to develop resilience and security of computer-based systems, Latvian Television reported November 9.
Scientists at Riga Technical University (RTU) have managed to create a new type of protective mask, which also performs the functions of a respirator, Latvian Television reported November 5.
Andris Šutka, a scientist at Rīga Technical University (RTU), is developing a compound to use as antibacterial coating for surfaces, Latvian Television reported November 1.
Deputy Director of the Institute for Electronics and Computer Science, Kaspars Ozols, works on technologies that are very likely to be used in self-driving cars in the future, Latvian Television reported October 26.
New materials that could help people to heal bone fractures are currently in progress by Jānis Ločs, director of the General Chemical Technology Institute of Riga Technical University (RTU), Latvian Television reported October 24.
Rīga Technical University Master's degree student Vineta Haritonova is currently working on creating wall panels and interior design objects produced from coffee grounds, Latvian Television reported October 8.
Arvīds Borherts-Smiļģis has created a workshop in Dobele that makes bicycles in line with each customer's wishes, Latvian Television reported September 22.
Two years ago, Arno Polis went off the beaten track and tried to produce colorful pasta with high vegetable content. The risk has paid off and the business is blooming, Latvian Television reported September 3.
Four years ago, Aksels Zingulis and Reinis Nikuļcevs started a business while still at school. Now, their company RocketGrip exports an innovative product invented in Latvia - ice hockey equipment handles - to 45 countries, Latvian Television reported September 2.
Rūjiena has apparently decided to earn the title of Latvia's little Italy along with Dobele, by producing delicious pesto sauce, Pesto.lv business owner Jānis Pirsko told Latvian Television August 24.
Riga Technical University (RTU) researcher Kristīne Irtiševa is working on innovative soil enhancements created directly from peat, which will be available in the form of spray liquid, Latvian Television reported August 19.
A performance-measuring tool for athletes, "Echo", has been created in Latvia, showing great success and now entering markets in North America and Scandinavia, Latvian Television said August 11.
This week, Latvian-grown melons are starting to appear in stores and markets. There will also be watermelons in a couple of weeks. Latvia can grow these large fruit tasty enough to compete with produce from warmer lands, Latvian Television reported August 3.
In Latvia, the world's first online chess training platform CoChess has been established in collaboration with the world chess champion, Norwegian Magnus Carlsen, Latvian Television reported July 27.
In Latvia, more than 150 thousand addresses cannot be delivered to because the owners have not set up a mailbox, or the mailbox is too damaged. National postal service Latvian Post (LP) is therefore asking households July 21 to get their mailboxes in order.
Latvian company "Smart eco tiny" has been producing mobile houses from wood for less than a year, but interest has already perked up in Scandinavian countries, Latvian Television reported July 20.
A new platform, Kokļu mežs, has been set up to offer lessons in Latvia's traditional musical instrument - the kokle - online all over the world, Latvian Television reported July 16.
A Latvian home-kitchen experiment has led to healthy muesli exports to 30 countries, business "Felici" owners told Latvian Television on July 13.
Mārtiņš Balodis completed his studies at university and immediately founded the information technology company WebScraper, now used by 350 000 people worldwide. The company offers customers an automated way to obtain data from different home pages, Latvian Television reported on July 9.
A new type of traffic radar has been installed at the intersection of Brīvības and Krustabaznīcas Street in Riga. The radar detects drivers who do not mind the red light, Latvian Television reported on July 8.
There should be two priorities in the state budget for next year – medical and social protection, said Andris Skride, Chairman of the Saeima Social and Labor Affairs Committee (“Development/For!” political grouping) in an interview to Latvian Television on June 29.
Dainis Bonda created a company Rubrig five years ago in Ādaži, manufacturing rubber tiles for children's playgrounds and gyms from unnecessary old tires, Latvian Television reported on June 29.
Mozzarella is native to Italy, but it can also be made in a Latvian-ish Midsummer style. Recipe for the cheese is shared by Inga Āriņa-Vilne, co-founder of Ādažu cheese company Soira.
Many homes in Latvia are well-stocked with buckwheat since the pandemic began. When in doubt - make soup, says restaurant Entrosol chef Raimonds Zommers.
Mid-March saw Latvian residents rushing to empty grocery store shelves of buckwheat (or griķi to give it its proper Latvian name). What to do with it all now, as we're pretty sure you haven't eaten it yet?
Summer approaching and the COVID-19 limitations in place, more people are considering using a bicycle instead of public transportation. Representative of the Road Safety Directorate (CSDD) Ieva Bērziņa spoke to Latvian Television on May 22 on bicycle traffic and safety.