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Missing man found deceased in the Daugava(update)
Missing man found deceased in the Daugava(update)
Monday morning began with statements from the State Police about the disappearance of several people over the weekend. As weather gets warmer people move around more, especially on the weekends, and the number of those missing increases, Latvian Television reported March 25.
Clocks go forward March 31
Clocks go forward March 31
Unfortunately, you'll get one hour less sleep on Sunday as Latvia transitions to summer time, as every year.
What to do about Kremlin supporters in Latvia?
What to do about Kremlin supporters in Latvia?
Less than a thousand of the 40,000 Russian citizens living in Latvia who are eligible to vote turned out for the so-called "elections" of the Russian President, which took place in Riga just a week ago. A large number did not hide their support for Putin. Latvian Television's "De facto" broadcast, aired March 24, tried to find out what has been done to reduce the ranks of war supporters in Latvia.
Latvians are apparently getting happier
Latvians are apparently getting happier
Something very strange and even slightly unsettling is happening – Latvians are becoming happier. Not only that, but they are becoming happier faster than almost anyone else on the planet... though admittedly from a downbeat starting point.
Volunteers wanted for work with abuse victims in Liepāja
Volunteers wanted for work with abuse victims in Liepāja
The number of people seeking help from various institutions and organizations because they may have experienced violence increases every year. In Liepāja, the women's rights center "Centrs Marta" provided support to more than 300 people last year. To help even more people, the Centre has decided to recruit volunteers, TV Kurzeme reported March 22.
Latvia blasts sloppiness of 'Der Spiegel' article
Latvia blasts sloppiness of 'Der Spiegel' article
Latvia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) has written to the popular German magazine Der Spiegel to point out a host of inaccuracies and tendentious claims in a recent article about Russian speakers in Latvia, reports Latvian Radio.
Lithuanian, Latvian initiative brings together birdhouses and drones
Lithuanian, Latvian initiative brings together birdhouses and drones
The astronomical spring has begun, and birds are beginning to return to Latvia. “Let's give returning birds a home and fighting Ukrainian soldiers wings” is the motto of the Ukrainian support campaign, which brings together Latvians and Lithuanians to raise money for drones by painting birdhouses, Latvian Television reports.
Talsi municipality to crack down on gambling
Talsi municipality to crack down on gambling
Talsi municipality will no longer issue permits for organizing new types of gambling, according to the binding regulations of Talsi municipality "On organizing gambling", which entered into force this month, LETA reports.
Derelict building collapses in Rīga(update)
Derelict building collapses in Rīga(update)
On Monday, March 18, a building in an emergency condition collapsed at Pētersalas Street 4 in Rīga, therefore tram route 5 to Sarkandaugava was suspended for several hours. 
Over half of Latvian public think aid to Ukraine should be maintained
Over half of Latvian public think aid to Ukraine should be maintained
The majority of Latvian population believe that Latvia's assistance to Ukraine should be maintained at its current level or increased, but a majority of Russian-speakers in Latvia have a different opinion, a public opinion poll conducted by the research centre Norstat in cooperation with LSM.lv suggests.
Worker dies in accident on Latvian-Belarusian border
Worker dies in accident on Latvian-Belarusian border
During construction work of the Latvian-Belarusian border on Tuesday, March 12, the driver of an excavator of "Pamatceļš" Ltd Road” has died, according to construction company Citrus Solutions.
Latvia plans improvements to joint video surveillance system
Latvia plans improvements to joint video surveillance system
Following the attack on the Museum of the Occupation, plans are underway to speed up the establishment of a comprehensive video surveillance network throughout Latvia. The first step is to identify what is already there and what can be used. Interior Minister Rihards Kozlovskis (New Unity) has been tasked to do this within a month, reports Latvian Television's "De Facto" on March 10.
First six expulsion orders issued to Russian citizens in Latvia
First six expulsion orders issued to Russian citizens in Latvia
The Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs (PMLP) has issued the first six exit orders to Russian citizens who have not submitted any documents to request a residence permit for living in Latvia. Two of them have already left Latvia, said Maira Roze, head of PMLP, in an interview with the Latvian Television “Morning Panorama” March 8.
Judge's decision under scrutiny in domestic violence case
Judge's decision under scrutiny in domestic violence case
The President of the Supreme Court Aigars Strupišs has called for an evaluation of the professional activity of Judge Valdis Muižnieks of the Zemgale District Court, following Muižnieks' decision to revoke a restraining order for an abuser, the Supreme Court said March 6. 
Firefighters: Almost impossible to access rural remote houses
Firefighters: Almost impossible to access rural remote houses
Last year, 68 people died in fires in Latvia, the lowest number in 20 years. This statistic includes not only people who died in cities, but also in villages and rural homesteads. Firefighters say that rural fires are not always reached in time because homesteads are far apart, and road conditions also hamper the access, Latvian Radio reported March 5. 

Finally, signs of spring have appeared in Latgale. Slippery, ice-covered roads have been replaced by mud. For residents and the services, it is a testing time. 
Latvia plans stricter supervision on pet breeding
Latvia plans stricter supervision on pet breeding
The owner or keeper of a pet will have a duty to register the fact of reproduction of the animal, according to a proposal supported at the meeting of the National Economy, Agrarian, Environment and Regional Policy Commission on Wednesday, February 28.
Russian tourists in 2024? No thanks, says Latvia
Russian tourists in 2024? No thanks, says Latvia
Latvia's government on February 27 decided to extend restrictions on the entry of Russian citizens to the country given Russia's continuing aggression in Ukraine and it "still posing threat to the internal security of Latvia".
More rescued and fewer dead in fires last year
More rescued and fewer dead in fires last year
Last year, 68 people died in fires in Latvia, the lowest number in recent years. 257 people were injured in the fires, as many as a year prior, but the number rescued has increased, according to statistics compiled by the Fire and Rescue Service (VUGD) on February 27.
Police remind smoking is banned in many public places
Police remind smoking is banned in many public places
For many years, in Latvia, it has been prohibited to smoke in cafes, parks, educational institution areas, public transport stops and many other public places. According to Riga Municipal Police (RPP), more than 300 smoking-related violations were detected in the capital in 2023, reports Latvian Television's 4. studija.
Business pledges support for Ukrainian kids' camps
Business pledges support for Ukrainian kids' camps
In response to an appeal by the "Entrepreneurs for Peace" foundation to support holiday camps for children of  Ukrainian soldiers this summer, Draugiem Group company Printful has announced it will fund two camps, allowing more than 60 children to enjoy time away from the war.
Survey: One in three Latvian residents think Ukraine should compromise
Survey: One in three Latvian residents think Ukraine should compromise
Two years after Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022, one in three or 34.3% of Latvian residents surveyed by the pollster SKDS and Latvian Television's "What is happening in Latvia/KNL" program, think that it would be better if war stopped even  if Ukraine has to agree to compromises on its behalf. 

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