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Riga renews fare discounts on public transport
11.06.2020The Riga City Council's temporary administration today decided to renew all public transport discounts that were in force before the state of emergency was declared due to the Covid-19 crisis, reports LETA.
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Estonia supports EU plan for restarting of economy
11.06.2020The government at its Cabinet sitting on June 11th endorsed the positions of Estonia concerning the plan for restarting Europe and for the negotiations on the budget of the European Union for 2021-2027, reports LETA/BNS.
Amber Beverage Group considering acquisition of 49% stake in Lido
11.06.2020Luxembourg-registered Amber Beverage Group is considering acquisition of a 49% stake in Latvia's Lido restaurant chain, LETA learned from Amber Beverage Group.
Latvia: Most residents have high opinion of teachers' profession, but only 6% would be ready to become teachers
11.06.2020According to a survey carried out for Macitspeks (Power to Teach) teacher education project, 91% of respondents appreciate the role and contribution of teachers to society, however, only 6% of respondents could agree to become a teacher, informed LETA.
Requirement for study programs in private universities, colleges to be held in Latvian language ruled unconstitutional
11.06.2020The Latvian Constitutional Court ruled that the requirement for study programs in private universities and colleges to be held in the Latvian language is unconstitutional, informed LETA.
Veriff launches product accessibility feature for people with disabilities
AI-driven online identity verification company Veriff launches a new product accessibility feature that enables people with disabilities and impairments to get remote access to digital products and services. informed Veriff`s representative.
The quantity of sold pesticides increased by 17%
According to Statistics Estonia, 752 tonnes of pesticides by active substance were placed on the market in Estonia in 2019. The majority were herbicides.