The Latvian Architects Union (LAS) has drawn up a shortlist of what it believes are the most suitable sites for a new concert hall in Rīga -- and the location previously touted by the Culture Minister as the perfect spot doesn't make the cut.
Growing grapevines has become increasingly popular in Latvia, with foliage covering buildings even in Rīga. In these latitudes, harvests usually arrive in mid-September.
Lingonberries grow best in the wild, mostly in somewhat shady pine forests. Dense foliage reduces the berries. Deforested places in Europe seldom see good lingonberry crops, leading some to cultivate this healthy plant in their gardens. In Latvia, many still take to the forests to pick lingonberries, but there are enthusiasts who try to grow their own. Alfreds Ripa is a plant breeder and has authored a book as well as a new variety of lingonberries. He spoke to LSM about growing these plants in the garden.
The sources of waste generated have shifted during the pandemic, both in Latvia and the European Union as a whole, EURANET PLUS reported May 24.
Poultry is now allowed to be kept outside enclosures, while taking into account a number of precautionary measures, the government decided on Tuesday, May 18.
Latvians like to think they are more in tune with the seasons than most, and there may be something to it. With that in mind, we'll be guiding you through the next few months with this series on some of the plants you can encounter from summer onwards, how and where they grow, with expert advice.
The State Environmental Service has observed that this year people and companies have taken to burning a little too much. What can and cannot be burned in the garden? Latvian Television broadcast 4. studija spoke to experts.
Latvians like to think they are more in tune with the seasons than most, and there may be something to it. With that in mind, we'll be guiding you through the next few months with this series on some of the plants you can encounter from summer onwards, how and where they grow, with expert advice.
Latvians like to think they are more in tune with the seasons than most, and there may be something to it. With that in mind, we'll be guiding you through the next few months with this series on some of the plants you can encounter from summer onwards, how and where they grow, with expert advice.
The State border zone is banned from the public. When visiting tourism objects or visiting the border zone in general, a pass is required, Latgale regional television reported April 28.
For those still traumatised by the recent turn of events in the White-tailed eagles' nest in Latvia, we can offer something a little more encouraging.
Despite generally damp conditions, April 26 brought the start of the annual forest fire risk season across Latvia, when special care must be taken in public forests and open spaces so as not to cause a potentially disastrous conflagration.
From May 2021 to January 2022, Getlini Eko plans to test the recycling of biodegradable waste in a new facility. The aim is to reduce the amount of waste to be stored in landfills by 50% and to allow the population to save up to 40%, Latvian Television reported April 26.
The drama provided by a live webcam in a Latvian eagles' nest has taken a turn towards the tragic with the deaths of two eaglets observed.
An increased level of carbon dioxide (CO2) was found in 15% of inspected sales locations in April, the State Construction Control Bureau of Latvia (BVKB) said April 21.
On Wednesday, April 21, the first chick hatched in the white-tailed eagles' nest in Durbe, whose livestream is watched by thousands, Dabasdati.lv reported.
In the next meeting, the Saeima will consider a proposal signed by by 11,376 Latvian residents to ban lynx hunting in Latvia, according to Saeima press service April 15.
From Thursday, April 15, until June 30, the annual ban period has been established throughout Latvia, during which felling of trees growing outside the forest is prohibited.
Veterinarians increasingly come across with pets purchased from illegal buyers and importers, Food and Veterinary Service (PVD) told Latvian Radio April 13.
Time has come to combine walks with spring harvest. Not only is it a good way to boost immunity but also avoid a visit to the supermarket -- no need to buy packed lettuce, chef Ritvars Toms Logins told Latvian Radio 5 broadcast Piecas garšas.
April 10 and 11 have been designated Spring Bird Days, when everyone is invited to go out into nature, to see and hear birds and testing their identification skills, according to Aiga Priede, a representative of the Nature Protection Board (DAP).
On February 1, 2022, Latvia should start operating a deposit system. Latvian Television's broadcast Vides fakti (Environmental Facts) explored what is being done about it and whether Latvia will achieve it on time.
The days are longer and everything is waking up after a long, hard winter. Spring is also the time when migratory birds return to Latvia. But which ones, and how can you recognize their songs?
The days are longer and everything is waking up after a long, hard winter. Spring is also the time when migratory birds return to Latvia. But which ones, and how can you recognize their songs?
The days are longer and everything is waking up after a long, hard winter. Spring is also the time when migratory birds return to Latvia. But which ones, and how can you recognize their songs?
The days are longer and everything is waking up after a long, hard winter. Spring is also the time when migratory birds return to Latvia. But which ones, and how can you recognize their songs?
The days are longer and everything is waking up after a long, hard winter. Spring is also the time when migratory birds return to Latvia. But which ones, and how can you recognize their songs?
The days are longer and everything is waking up after a long, hard winter. Spring is also the time when migratory birds return to Latvia. But which ones, and how can you recognize their songs?
Annual appeals to the public not to burn off last year's grass in so-called "kūla" fires appeared to have fallen on deaf ears again with the State Fire and Rescue Service (VUGD) reporting March 28 that it had to attend 76 grass fires during the preceding 24-hour period.
As of March 26, it is possible to sign up for the Big Cleanup which will take place April 24, said said Nikola Matjušenko, the organizer of the event.