9+ hour, 58+ min ago   (123+ words) Although a retrospective, the artist has personally participated in the creation of the exhibition, creating fresh combinations and interpretations of his works, as well as brand new installations adapted for the exhibition. "The Other Mind: Roger Ballen. A Retrospectve" curator…...

2+ day, 12+ hour ago   (231+ words) Police arrested 20 drivers on June 23 for driving under the influence of alcohol. In total, during the first four days of the holiday period since June 20, 61 drivers have already been caught in Latvia for driving while intoxicated. On Tuesday, seven offenders…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (337+ words) The food industry has faced many challenges in recent years: the Covid-19 pandemic was followed by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and prices for raw materials and energy resources rose sharply. In 2024, several poultry farming companies in Latvia – Putnu fabrika Ķekava,…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (138+ words) / Article LSM Latvian nature researcher Guntis Eniņš passes away aged 92 Guntis Eniņš, an engineer by profession, was a well-known discoverer, rescuer, and protector of venerable trees. He identified and documented more than 900 venerable trees. Together with Imants Ziedonis, he once…...

2+ mon, 2+ day ago   (142+ words) / Article LSM The politician has asked the Prosecutor’s Office and the Economic Crime Division of the State Police’s Central Criminal Police Directorate to assess the economic soundness of the procurement and the possible misappropriation of public funds. The decision was…...

2+ mon, 6+ day ago   (178+ words) "If I do this, then I believe that my wonderful class will be able to successfully pass all the exams," said Sigulda Secondary School teacher Austris Lakša. He was watched by the class as he gave a practical demonstration of…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (197+ words) / Article LSM Sprūds will continue work at the Saeima after resignation The ministry confirmed to LETA that it had received an order from the prime minister regarding the dismissal of the defence minister. In accordance with the Law on the…...

5+ mon, 4+ day ago   (186+ words) The report analyses 22 municipal cemeteries and future demographic and social behaviour trends. One of the most important is improving waste management. Experts have identified this as a highly urgent task. However, the costs will be high. In their opinion, cremation…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago   (79+ words) / Article LSM Expect police on roads over Easter in Latvia The police will maintain this heightened presence until 7th April. Special attention will be paid to drivers who are under the influence of intoxicating substances or alcoholic beverages. Attention will also…...

3+ mon, 3+ week ago   (611+ words) "The Ministry of Finance has used the data very selectively and has not actually assessed the fundamental problems that it is very well aware of," Krauklis pointed out. Valka municipality is one of the smallest in Latvia in terms of…...