The maximum air temperature will be in the range of -3, -7 degrees, but in places on the coast the temperature will not fall below -1, -2 degrees. A slow easterly wind will blow. In Riga, the day will be mostly cloudy, but without precipitation. A slow wind from the east will blow, and the … Read more
A scene from the ballet “After the Carnival” in 1928. Archive photo Viesturs Sprude, “Latvijas Avīze”, JSC “Latvijas Mediji” 100 years ago, the first independently staged ballet performance in Latvia was performed at the National Opera in Riga – the four-act ballet “Vainted Attention” by the 19th-century German ballet music composer Peter Ludwig Hertel. The … Read more
Today, the majority of the Saeima adopted the amendments to the Law on the Cabinet of Ministers in the final reading, creating a new position – the Minister of Climate and Energy. 52 coalition MPs voted for the creation of a new ministerial post, while all 45 opposition MPs present voted against it. The future … Read more
On Tuesday, November 29, the Legal Committee of the Saeima again rejected the amendments to the Law on the Establishment of the Cabinet of Ministers, which provides for the creation of a new Latvian ministry – the Ministry of Climate and Energy, and the amendments to the Law on the Establishment of the State Administration. … Read more
In the past 24 hours, a total of 537 new cases of infection with Covid-19 were registered in Latvia and information was received on the death of one patient infected with this virus, according to the Center for Disease Prevention and Control (SPKC) collected data. Content will continue after the ad Advertising During this time, … Read more
Preparations for the end of the year holidays are gradually underway, so “Latvijas pasts” invites the small residents of Latvia to send a letter to Santa Claus in time. The office of the Latvian Santa Claus is located in Ziemupė, Vērgales parish, Southern Kurzeme district, while Santa Claus lives in Finland. In order for the … Read more
On November 28 of this year, the State Security Service (VDD) has started a criminal trial in connection with anti-state activities in the communication app Telegram in established channels, which have expanded into «Baltic anti-fascists» self-identifying persons, the service reports. These Telegram channels collect information about Latvian officials and other public figures whose activities are … Read more
Another citizen of Russia and one citizen of Moldova were denied entry to Latvia due to security reasons. Another citizen of Russia, one citizen of Moldova and one citizen of Ukraine were denied entry to Latvia on Saturday due to security reasons. On Sunday, another five citizens of Russia and one of Ukraine were denied … Read more
On Friday, one citizen of Belarus was denied entry to Latvia at the Grebņeva and Silene border checkpoints because the foreigner did not have a valid visa or residence permit. Another citizen of Russia and one citizen of Moldova were denied entry to Latvia due to security reasons. Another citizen of Russia, one citizen of … Read more
On Friday, November 25, one citizen of Belarus was denied entry to Latvia at the Grebnieva and Silene border checkpoints, because the foreigner did not have a valid visa or residence permit. Another citizen of Russia and one citizen of Moldova were denied entry to Latvia due to security reasons. On Saturday, November 26, one … Read more