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Latvian residents generally rate their health worse than EU peers. November 6, 13:52. Crime. Police official suspected of helping cigarette smugglers. November 6, 10:50. Defense. Plan pushes disaster centers, military bases, anti-mobility depots for eastern Latvia. November 6, 10:05. Education and Science.
Politics - LSM
16.10.24. Former Education Minister plans political comeback. Former Minister of Education and Science Anita Muižniece has joined the party "Latvijas Attīstībai" (For Latvia's Development, LA) and plans to run in the Riga City Council elections next year, Muižniece confirmed to the LETA news agency. 15.10.24.
Economy - LSM
Minimum wage confirmed to rise next year in Latvia. As of January 1 2025, the national minimum monthly wage will increase from €700 to €740. This is foreseen in the amendments to the minimum wage regulations approved by the government on Tuesday, October 29, the Ministry of Welfare said in a press release. 29.10.24.
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Crime - LSM
More suspected drug dealers detained in Rīga, Latvia. In recent weeks, State Police, in cooperation with colleagues from other departments, have seized large quantities of narcotic substances from drug dealers. Residents of Jaunciems and Sarkandaugava were detained for drug dealing, police said October 14. 14.10.24.
Latvia beaten by Canada in hockey World Championship semi-final
May 27, 2023 · Latvia opened the scoring after 8 minutes thanks to Dans Ločmelis and closed out the period with their lead intact. The second period saw Samuel Blais equalize for Canada in the 35th minute, only for Rudolfs Balcers to restore Latvia's lead just one minute later, with the action getting spicy at times as both teams showed total commitment.
Society - LSM.LV
Three drowned, five died in fires over weekend in Latvia. Five people have lost their lives in fires and three people have died in water bodies in the last three days, according to the State Fire and Rescue Service (VUGD) on September 9. 09.09.24. Public media campaign raises EUR 334 thousand for Ukraine.
Storm aftermath in Latvia: one dead, several injured, harvest …
Aug 8, 2023 · Storm aftermath in Latvia: one dead, several injured, harvest damaged. Take note – story published 1 year and 3 months ago. On Monday, August 7, a storm ripped through Latvia with huge hailstones and strong winds causing destruction. For farmers this is another catastrophe on top of a poor harvest year. Latvian Radio contacted the Farmers ...
Latvian Prime Minister Kariņš announces resignation - LSM.LV
Aug 14, 2023 · Kariņš said that on Thursday, August 17, he would inform the president officially about his resignation – though surprise Monday announcement will inevitably spark days of speculation. Prime Minister Kariņš confirms intention to form new government. August 11, 2023, 12:59. Kariņš mixes carrot and stick with latest coalition wish list.
Weather - LSM
Last month's average air temperature in Latvia was +16.1 degrees, beating the record for the warmest September in 2023 by three-tenths of a degree. 30.09.24. Week will start cool, end warm in Latvia. The weather in Latvia is forecast to be cool in the first half of the week. 30.09.24.