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19.08.21

Criminal proceedings launched for violence at Wednesday's protest

On Wednesday evening, the protest against “mandatory Covid-19 vaccination” in Old Riga and Riga Centre involved some violence against a police officer. State Police will launch administrative and criminal proceedings for offenses, VP told Latvian Radio August 19.

August 19, 2021, 8:18

18.08.21

Two protests against Covid rules planned Wednesday in Rīga

Two applications for the organization of a protest on Wednesday at Riga Castle have been received. The State Police are urging residents not to go to the events, Latvian Radio reported August 17.

August 18, 2021, 7:51

05.08.21

Alarming numbers of children's injuries this year, doctors say

Child injuries are especially prevalent in the warmer months of this year, Latvian Radio reported August 5.

August 5, 2021, 9:36

02.08.21

Latvians unusually keen on ice cream this summer

This year's ultra-hot summer has contributed to an unprecedented demand for ice cream. Interest in this product increased by up to 40%, Latvian Radio reported August 1.

August 2, 2021, 6:23

26.07.21

Rīga plans to transform public transport system over next five years

Latvia's EU Recovery and Resilience facility provides €300 million for the modernization of the public transport system in Rīga and its surrounding area, but exact plans are still somewhat unclear according to opposition councilors, Latvian Radio reported July 26.

July 26, 2021, 12:39

23.07.21

Rīga plans to push homeless shelters away from center

Rīga City Council plans to transfer homeless shelters from the center to Iļģuciems in order to relieve the center from the homeless population. This could cost around a million euros. The neighborhood association is strongly against the idea, Latvian Television reported July 23.

July 23, 2021, 13:24

08.07.21

Čaka Street bicycle lanes likely to be removed in autumn

After less than a year, the bike lanes on Aleksandra Čaka Street in Rīga will likely be removed in autumn, Latvian Radio reported July 8.

July 8, 2021, 9:53

30.06.21

Swimming instructor: poor skills and lack of awareness cause tragedies

This year, the State Fire and Rescue Service (VUGD) has pulled more than 50 victims of drowning from water around Latvia, with almost half of that total since mid-May. There were similar statistics last year and for years before that as Latvia regularly tops the European list of deaths by drowning per capita. The worst year in recent memory was 2010 when there were 236 registered drownings in Latvia. Last year, in 2020, the VUGD logged around half that number with 122 drownings.

June 30, 2021, 9:53

26.05.21

Happy 80th birthday, Imants Kalniņš!

May 26 marks the 80th birthday of legendary Latvian composer Imants Kalniņš.

May 26, 2021, 12:14

05.05.21

Castles and manors try to adapt to pandemic-era tourist trade

The pandemic has hit the cultural and entertainment sector hard, just as it has hit most other sectors. Therefore, new ways are being sought to allow tourists and others to spend time safely in these conditions at historic buildings. Representatives of several Latvian castles and manors are reorienting their cultural and entertainment offers by taking them outdoors. However, other cultural and historical sites have been forced closed to their doors to visitors.

May 5, 2021, 14:08

06.02.19