Officials from the State Revenue Service (SRS) Customs Department, at the airport customs control point, discovered 34 counterfeit optical sights while inspecting a courier shipment received from Hong Kong, which was declared as toy accessories. The prevented damage to the original goods manufacturer exceeds 25,000 euros, according to the SRS.
Officials from the State Revenue Service (SRS) Customs Department, at the airport customs control point, discovered 34 counterfeit optical sights while inspecting a courier shipment received from Hong Kong, which was declared as toy accessories. The prevented damage to the original goods manufacturer exceeds 25,000 euros, according to the SRS.
March 27 saw Latvian Prime Minister Evika Siliņa participating in a meeting with the leaders of the 'Coalition of the Willing' countries in support of Ukraine, organized by French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris.
March 27 saw Latvian Prime Minister Evika Siliņa participating in a meeting with the leaders of the 'Coalition of the Willing' countries in support of Ukraine, organized by French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris.
Four friends – Kristīne, Katrīna, and two Aigars – opened a bakery in Kuldīga a year and a half ago, where they bake naturally leavened bread and other treats typical of a modern bakery, as well as serve guests in the café. The bakery's name, "Celms maize" (Celms bread), is derived from the surname of the founders – the Celms family.
Four friends – Kristīne, Katrīna, and two Aigars – opened a bakery in Kuldīga a year and a half ago, where they bake naturally leavened bread and other treats typical of a modern bakery, as well as serve guests in the café. The bakery's name, "Celms maize" (Celms bread), is derived from the surname of the founders – the Celms family.
Latvian police officers will now have the right to land or shoot down drones to prevent a possible attack, according to amendments to the Police Law that were approved in a third and final reading in the Saeima (parliament) on Thursday.
Latvian police officers will now have the right to land or shoot down drones to prevent a possible attack, according to amendments to the Police Law that were approved in a third and final reading in the Saeima (parliament) on Thursday.
"I would still not consider these to be ceasefire talks. These are still talks about talks," Sigita Struberga, head of the Latvian Transatlantic Organisation (LATO), said on Latvian Radio's about the US-organised ceasefire talks in Ukraine. Moreover, given the course of these talks so far, they are also likely to end without a concrete result, foreign policy experts predicted.
"I would still not consider these to be ceasefire talks. These are still talks about talks," Sigita Struberga, head of the Latvian Transatlantic Organisation (LATO), said on Latvian Radio's about the US-organised ceasefire talks in Ukraine. Moreover, given the course of these talks so far, they are also likely to end without a concrete result, foreign policy experts predicted.
Frankenburg Technologies, a company that plans to start producing short-range surface-to-air missiles, has announced plans to establish a production facility in Latvia.
Frankenburg Technologies, a company that plans to start producing short-range surface-to-air missiles, has announced plans to establish a production facility in Latvia.
Middle age, or the age between 40 and 50, is a very good time to make big changes in your life or turn it upside down. Many people associate this age with crises and challenges, but it can also be seen as another opportunity. Of course, ageing and change are inevitable, but if you are in good health, you can move forward, said Solvita Vektere, a gestalt therapist and psychotherapy specialist, in the Latvian Public Media programme "To All 100 after 40".
Middle age, or the age between 40 and 50, is a very good time to make big changes in your life or turn it upside down. Many people associate this age with crises and challenges, but it can also be seen as another opportunity. Of course, ageing and change are inevitable, but if you are in good health, you can move forward, said Solvita Vektere, a gestalt therapist and psychotherapy specialist, in the Latvian Public Media programme "To All 100 after 40".
"We should not be worried, but we should be prepared," said Estonian President Alar Karis in an interview on Latvian Television, assessing the security situation in the Baltics. The President is also convinced that Europe should strengthen its security through NATO and not split from the US.
"We should not be worried, but we should be prepared," said Estonian President Alar Karis in an interview on Latvian Television, assessing the security situation in the Baltics. The President is also convinced that Europe should strengthen its security through NATO and not split from the US.
The ageing population is making social exclusion of older people a growing problem. In Europe, elderly loneliness is being alleviated through senior schools where seniors meet, learn and have fun together. Now, such a project has been launched in Latvia and the first steps are being taken to develop more senior schools or Third Generation Universities here too.
The ageing population is making social exclusion of older people a growing problem. In Europe, elderly loneliness is being alleviated through senior schools where seniors meet, learn and have fun together. Now, such a project has been launched in Latvia and the first steps are being taken to develop more senior schools or Third Generation Universities here too.
In order to strengthen internal security and make immigration control stricter and more transparent, the Ministry of the Interior, together with other responsible authorities, has prepared an information report on changes to the immigration system. It proposes a number of measures and legislative changes to monitor more effectively the stay of third-country nationals in Latvia and to prevent the risks of illegal migration in time.
In order to strengthen internal security and make immigration control stricter and more transparent, the Ministry of the Interior, together with other responsible authorities, has prepared an information report on changes to the immigration system. It proposes a number of measures and legislative changes to monitor more effectively the stay of third-country nationals in Latvia and to prevent the risks of illegal migration in time.
This month, the State Police (SP) in Latvia's eastern region Latgale has started several criminal proceedings for fraud cases, when fraudsters lied to the called person that their relative had been injured in a road traffic accident. The law enforcement officers detained two young men who, in a group of persons, defrauded the victims of a total of €18 400, the SP informed.
This month, the State Police (SP) in Latvia's eastern region Latgale has started several criminal proceedings for fraud cases, when fraudsters lied to the called person that their relative had been injured in a road traffic accident. The law enforcement officers detained two young men who, in a group of persons, defrauded the victims of a total of €18 400, the SP informed.
Latvia has a fairly good tax regime and relatively little bureaucracy, according to Kristofs Blaus, co-founder of the health technology company Nutrameg and the charity organization Entrepreneurs for Peace, in an interview with Latvian Radio's "Labrīt" (Good Morning) program.
Latvia has a fairly good tax regime and relatively little bureaucracy, according to Kristofs Blaus, co-founder of the health technology company Nutrameg and the charity organization Entrepreneurs for Peace, in an interview with Latvian Radio's "Labrīt" (Good Morning) program.
Clay pots, coins and bullets – these and other historical artifacts have been found by archaeologists on a construction site near Riga Castle. They tell the story of the life of 17th-century Rigans and at the same time, how many surprises are hidden under the buildings, streets and squares of Old Riga. The archaeological research will continue for just one more week.
Clay pots, coins and bullets – these and other historical artifacts have been found by archaeologists on a construction site near Riga Castle. They tell the story of the life of 17th-century Rigans and at the same time, how many surprises are hidden under the buildings, streets and squares of Old Riga. The archaeological research will continue for just one more week.
Central Statistical Bureau (CSB) data published March 25 show that 10.9 % of the population in Latvia faced material and social deprivation1 in 2024 (down by 2.6 percentage points compared to 2023).
Central Statistical Bureau (CSB) data published March 25 show that 10.9 % of the population in Latvia faced material and social deprivation1 in 2024 (down by 2.6 percentage points compared to 2023).
On Tuesday, 25 March, the Parliament's responsible committee examined the issue of access to diabetes care and possible solutions. The Latvian Diabetes Federation points out that although several meetings have been held, people with type 1 diabetes still face challenges.
On Tuesday, 25 March, the Parliament's responsible committee examined the issue of access to diabetes care and possible solutions. The Latvian Diabetes Federation points out that although several meetings have been held, people with type 1 diabetes still face challenges.
Changes proposed by the Latvian president Edgars Rinkēvičs in the appointment of three high-ranking state officials – the Ombudsman, the Auditor General and the President (governor) of the Latvian central bank – were endorsed March 25 by the former President of the Constitutional Court, Supreme Court judge and law professor Sanita Osipova on the Latvian Radio program "Krustpunktā".
Changes proposed by the Latvian president Edgars Rinkēvičs in the appointment of three high-ranking state officials – the Ombudsman, the Auditor General and the President (governor) of the Latvian central bank – were endorsed March 25 by the former President of the Constitutional Court, Supreme Court judge and law professor Sanita Osipova on the Latvian Radio program "Krustpunktā".
In the next 10 years, the volume of waste buried in Latvia must be reduced by four times. To achieve this goal, the volume of waste regeneration or incineration must also be increased, according to the Ministry of Climate and Energy (KEM). However, residents are protesting against new waste incineration plants. On Tuesday, March 25, the Parliament Environmental Subcommittee discussed the location of waste incinerators in Latvia's waste management system, with KEM assuring that this would also reduce waste management and heating costs. Meanwhile, non-governmental organisations point out the insufficient risk assessment.
In the next 10 years, the volume of waste buried in Latvia must be reduced by four times. To achieve this goal, the volume of waste regeneration or incineration must also be increased, according to the Ministry of Climate and Energy (KEM). However, residents are protesting against new waste incineration plants. On Tuesday, March 25, the Parliament Environmental Subcommittee discussed the location of waste incinerators in Latvia's waste management system, with KEM assuring that this would also reduce waste management and heating costs. Meanwhile, non-governmental organisations point out the insufficient risk assessment.
When using artificial intelligence (AI) tools, be careful with the information you provide, Signe Bāliņa, President of the Latvian Information and Communication Technology Association, said in the Latvian Radio programme "How to Live Better". If there is something that we do not want to disclose to the whole world, we should definitely not "tell" it to AI.
When using artificial intelligence (AI) tools, be careful with the information you provide, Signe Bāliņa, President of the Latvian Information and Communication Technology Association, said in the Latvian Radio programme "How to Live Better". If there is something that we do not want to disclose to the whole world, we should definitely not "tell" it to AI.
On March 25, Latvia commemorates the victims of communist genocide. 76 years ago, the Soviet regime deported over 42 000 Latvian residents to Siberia and other distant regions of the Soviet Union. Among the deported were approximately 11 000 children. In remembrance of the victims of the deportations, various memorial events are taking place in several cities.
On March 25, Latvia commemorates the victims of communist genocide. 76 years ago, the Soviet regime deported over 42 000 Latvian residents to Siberia and other distant regions of the Soviet Union. Among the deported were approximately 11 000 children. In remembrance of the victims of the deportations, various memorial events are taking place in several cities.
The Riga Ferris Wheel which has been visible on the left bank of the River Daugava for quite a while now will finally start spinning in April – though the precise date has still not been announced.
The Riga Ferris Wheel which has been visible on the left bank of the River Daugava for quite a while now will finally start spinning in April – though the precise date has still not been announced.
