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Several patients accuse doctor of sexual abuse
Several patients accuse doctor of sexual abuse
Several women have accused immunity specialist Jevgēņijs Ņikiforenko of sexual harassment during their visits to the doctor. Latvian Radio podcast Dokumentārijs and Re:Baltica reported on the cases last week, and since then, more women have come out with the allegations, Latvian Radio reported December 16.
Check whether your car is ready for the Latvian winter
Check whether your car is ready for the Latvian winter
As of December 1, winter tires are mandatory on all vehicles. In eight cities of Latvia there will be an opportunity to check your vehicle for free to see how well the car is prepared for winter roads – whether the tires are adequate, lights adjusted, wipers of high quality, Latvian Radio reported.
Facebook bans Latvian anti-vax group
Facebook bans Latvian anti-vax group
Social networking company Facebook, which recently announceed a name change to 'Meta', has blocked the popular Latvian anti-vax group "Vakcīnrealitāte Latvijā" (Vaccine reality in Latvia) which has been spreading false statements about all kinds of vaccines, Latvian Radio reported November 17.
Youngest pupils return to school Monday in Latvia
Youngest pupils return to school Monday in Latvia
On November 1, the two-week autumn holiday ends for pupils. Due to the epidemiological situation, most pupils will resume remotely, except years 1 to 3, who return to schools Monday, Latvian Radio reported.
Bicycle barriers are here to stay
Bicycle barriers are here to stay
While there are still ongoing experiments in the urban environment, it is clear that plastic poles are here to stay, Latvian Radio reported September 9.
President Levits will meet parties to discuss future Covid course of action
President Levits will meet parties to discuss future Covid course of action
On Tuesday, August 31, President Egils Levits meets with the Speaker of the Saeima and the leaders of the various Saeima factions to discuss further action to curb the Covid-19 pandemic and urge them to work more effectively -- but for now is offering few concrete proposals of his own.