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Saeima announces public holiday on Monday(update)
Saeima announces public holiday on Monday(update)
In an extraordinary session on Sunday evening, the Saeima decided to declare Monday, May 29, 2023, the Day of the Bronze Medal Win in honor of the high achievement of the Latvian men's hockey team.
It's hockeymania as Latvia dares to dream
It's hockeymania as Latvia dares to dream
The ice hockey game between Latvia and Canada at the IIHF World Championship in Tampere, Finland will be the undoubted highlight of the day for many in Latvia and, depending on the result, could end up the highlight of the decade.
Huge Latvia-Sweden hockey game Thursday
Huge Latvia-Sweden hockey game Thursday
Hockey-mania is set to hit new heights in Rīga May 25 with a titanic clash between Latvia and Sweden taking place, with the prize for the winner a place in the IIHF World Championship semi-finals.
Crunch time for Latvia's hockey hopes Tuesday
Crunch time for Latvia's hockey hopes Tuesday
Large parts of Latvia are likely to grind to a temporary halt Tuesday night when the national ice hockey team plays what is likely to be a crunch fixture against an in-form Switzerland side.
Latvia faces Kazakhstan in big hockey game Saturday
Latvia faces Kazakhstan in big hockey game Saturday
On Saturday, May 20 the Latvian national ice hockey team will meet Kazakhstan in the penultimate game in the group stage of the IIHF World Championship. The pre-match studio live chat on LTV7 and LSM.lv will start at 19.30
Latvia makes it three hockey wins in a row
Latvia makes it three hockey wins in a row
On Friday May 19, Latvia's men's ice hockey team racked up a third win in a row at the IIHF World Championship in Rīga, further raising hopes of securing a quarter-final berth.
Two wins in a row for Latvia's hockey heroes
Two wins in a row for Latvia's hockey heroes
The Latvian ice hockey team defeated the Norwegian national team 2:1 in the world championship game on Wednesday in Rīga, significantly strengthening their chances in the fight for a place in the quarter-finals of the tournament.
Latvia scores first win in hockey championship
Latvia scores first win in hockey championship
The Latvian hockey team, after two losses in the world championship, won against the Czech Republic at 4:3 in overtime on Monday evening, thus slightly improving the chances of making it to the quarter-finals.
Lukewarm hockey championship ticket sales in Latvia
Lukewarm hockey championship ticket sales in Latvia
The world ice hockey championship will start on Friday, with Latvia hosting the tournament together with the Finnish city of Tampere. Unlike the championship in Rīga in 2021 during the pandemic, this time spectators will be allowed to attend in person; however, ticket sales are not going very well, Latvian Radio reported May 10.
World Ice Hockey Championships start this week
World Ice Hockey Championships start this week
Hockey fans will be trading the summer weather for a return to the ice this week with the first games of the IIHF World Ice Hockey Championship due to take place in Rīga, Latvia and Tampere, Finland on Friday, May 12. 
Thousands enjoy Rīga Marathon events
Thousands enjoy Rīga Marathon events
Sunday, May 7 saw the successful staging of Rīga's annual marathon, with thousands of competitors running the full marathon, half-marathon, 10 km and 5 km distances.
Poor physical condition among youth observed by interior services
Poor physical condition among youth observed by interior services
The problem of poor physical condition in young people has become apparent. Over the past five years, Cabinet regulations have already twice reduced the requirements of the authorities of the Ministry of Interior in physical checks because young people find it difficult to comply with them, Latvian Television reported on May 6.
Marathon events to cause road closures in Rīga this weekend
Marathon events to cause road closures in Rīga this weekend
As of Friday, more than 23,000 runners from 77 countries had registered for this year's Riga Marathon, which will take place May 6-7 and which will also be a dress rehearsal for the upcoming world road running championship in the fall.
Bicycle sales brake after pandemic in Latvia
Bicycle sales brake after pandemic in Latvia
After a rapid upturn in bicycle sales during the pandemic, demand is stable this spring, but it is far from the pandemic levels. The good news is that this summer merchants no longer face logistical problems, Latvian Radio reported on May 5.
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