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A man detained in Rēzekne for indecency

In Rēzekne, a man was detained for indecency and public disturbance after he exposed himself in front of children in a public place.

Mar 23 • 08:03 UTC
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Rēzekne's pensioners' social services center will not be handed over to a private company

The social care center for pensioners in Rēzekne will remain public, continuing to provide services to its residents despite rising costs.

Mar 19 • 16:32 UTC
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VIDEO: The first choir leaves the show 'Choir Warriors'

The first choir to be eliminated from the musical show 'Choir Warriors' is the Orange Choir of Rēzekne, led by Dionas Liepiņa.

Mar 16 • 06:43 UTC
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The ban in Rēzekne and Ludza regions does not stop people from climbing onto the ice of water bodies

Authorities in Ludza and Rēzekne have issued warnings and imposed a ban on accessing the ice of public water bodies to prevent accidents.

Mar 15 • 14:57 UTC
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National & Local

March 12 Temperature Records Broken in Latvia

Latvia recorded a new national temperature record of 13.7 degrees Celsius on March 12, surpassing the previous record of 13.5 degrees set in 1997.

Mar 12 • 11:40 UTC
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National & Local

Daugavpils' Most Active in Latgale in the Use of 'Altum' Housing Loans

A family in Rēzekne, struggling to find adequate housing after the birth of their fifth child, benefited from an 'Altum' mortgage program designed to assist larger families.

Mar 11 • 14:29 UTC
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National & Local

A new shopping center is planned in the historical center of Rēzekne

Plans are underway to construct a shopping center in Rēzekne's historical old town, which is home to significant cultural landmarks.

Mar 11 • 02:26 UTC
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National & Local

A new shopping mall is planned in the historical center of Rēzekne

A new shopping mall is proposed to be built in the historical center of Rēzekne, Latvia, raising concerns about its impact on protected cultural heritage sites.

Mar 11 • 02:26 UTC
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National & Local

The government supports the proposal to establish the foundation "Gors"

The Latvian government has approved a proposal to create a foundation for the management of the concert hall 'Gors' in Rēzekne, involving several governmental and local partners.

Mar 10 • 16:46 UTC
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National & Local

Rēzeknes spa fails to find tenants in the latest auction; requirements for investors could be eased

The Rēzeknes spa remains tenantless despite ongoing efforts by the local government, which has struggled to attract investors for over five years.

Mar 8 • 14:16 UTC
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National & Local

Latgale's bingo: are you an expert or a napraška?

The 'Boņuks 2025' award ceremony, recognizing achievements in Latgalian culture, will take place on March 14 in Rēzekne.

Mar 8 • 05:01 UTC
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National & Local

Collectives in Rēzekne try to perform under a leaky roof; the municipality promises once again to renovate the cultural center

Cultural collectives in Rēzekne continue to operate in a deteriorating cultural center despite ongoing promises from the municipality for renovations, which remain unfulfilled after 13 years.

Mar 4 • 13:10 UTC
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National & Local

Rēzekne City Council Dissatisfied with Ministry of Culture's Proposed Law on 'Gors' Management

The Rēzekne City Council has criticized the Ministry of Culture's proposed law regarding the management of the 'Gors' concert hall.

Feb 27 • 18:20 UTC
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National & Local

VARAM and the Rēzekne Municipality do not agree on the draft law regarding 'Goru'

VARAM and the Rēzekne Municipality are in disagreement over a draft law concerning the establishment of an institution called 'Goru', highlighting issues with vague definitions and property transfer models.

Feb 27 • 09:33 UTC
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National & Local

VARAM does not agree with the draft law on 'Gora'

The Ministry of Environmental Protection and Regional Development of Latvia raises concerns about ambiguous wording in a draft law regarding the 'Gors' foundation.

Feb 27 • 09:33 UTC
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National & Local

Tutins has received clearance for work with state secrets

Politician Jānis Tutins has obtained clearance to work with state secrets after replacing the suspended chairman of the Rēzekne council, Aleksandrs Bartaševičs.

Feb 27 • 09:26 UTC
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National & Local

Dismissed Bartaševics on the delay in electing a new mayor of Rēzekne: A bad decision made in haste

Dismissed Mayor Bartaševics criticized the delay in electing a new mayor of Rēzekne, calling it a hasty decision and asserting that the council has time to choose a successor legally.

Feb 26 • 17:21 UTC
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National & Local

Extension of the operations of the Rēzekne and Liepāja SEZ until 2050

The operational period for the Special Economic Zones (SEZ) of Rēzekne and Liepāja has been extended until 2050 to enhance regional competitiveness and attract investment.

Feb 26 • 07:16 UTC
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National & Local

Even in warmer weather, the number of fires does not decrease; some residents of Rēzekne do not have smoke detectors

In Rēzekne, many residents are unaware of the increased fire risks during warmer weather, as they often neglect the installation of smoke detectors in their homes.

Feb 25 • 16:01 UTC
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High incidence of influenza in Latvia

Influenza levels remain high in Latvia, with significant cases reported especially in Jelgava and Rēzekne.

Feb 25 • 15:06 UTC
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Nearly a third of municipal apartments in Latvia are empty and unrenovated

In the Rēzekne municipality, a significant number of apartments remain unoccupied and poorly maintained, prompting local authorities to seek European funding for improvements.

Feb 25 • 14:47 UTC
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The Ministry of Finance denies the claims made by the suspended mayor of Rēzekne, Bartaševičs

The Latvian Ministry of Finance denies claims made by suspended Rēzekne mayor Alexander Bartaševičs regarding the financial decisions affecting the municipality.

Feb 25 • 11:56 UTC
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Specialist from Rēzekne Appointed as Director of Riga Natālijas Draudziņas Secondary School

Sarmīte Arbidāne from Rēzekne has been appointed as the new director of the Riga Natālijas Draudziņas Secondary School following the resignation of her predecessor due to dissatisfaction among teachers.

Feb 25 • 09:26 UTC
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National & Local

The forthcoming 'Gora' management law prohibits Rēzekne from alienating the concert hall building

A new law aims to ensure the effective and sustainable management of the cultural center 'Gors' in Latvia, preventing the local government of Rēzekne from selling the concert hall building.

Feb 25 • 07:09 UTC
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The upcoming "Gora" management law prohibits Rēzekne from disposing of the concert hall building

A new management law is proposed to ensure sustainable and democratic governance of the "Gors" cultural center in Rēzekne, prohibiting the municipality from selling the concert hall building.

Feb 25 • 07:09 UTC
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A truck caught fire on the road near Rēzekne

A truck caught fire on the A12 highway near Rēzekne, causing traffic restrictions due to ongoing firefighting efforts.

Feb 24 • 18:48 UTC
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National & Local

"Together to Victory". Solidarity with the Ukrainian People in Liepaja, Daugavpils, and Rezekne

Residents of Liepaja, including Ukrainian refugees, are engaging in activities to support Ukraine amidst the ongoing conflict.

Feb 24 • 13:47 UTC
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Dismissed Bartaševics blames the Ministry of Finance for deliberately slowing down the council's decisions

Dismissed Rēzekne mayor Aleksandrs Bartaševics blames the Ministry of Finance for intentionally delaying decisions made by the council.

Feb 24 • 08:28 UTC
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National & Local

Rēzekne district rural municipalities specify the names of several rivers and lakes

Residents of rural municipalities in the Rēzekne district discuss the various names for a single body of water, emphasizing local tradition and preference.

Feb 22 • 05:04 UTC
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The dismissed amateur collective leaders in Rēzekne district will return to work, but not all

The Rēzekne municipality has decided to reinstate some amateur collective leaders after public protests over their dismissals.

Feb 20 • 02:43 UTC
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National & Local

Political scientist: The security service should explain why state secret clearance was not issued to an official

Political scientist Rozenvalds argues that the Security Service should clarify why state secret clearance was denied to dismissed Rēzekne Mayor Aleksandrs Bartaševičs, warning about the alarming trends in secrecy and public perception.

Feb 19 • 17:44 UTC
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National & Local

High Flu Prevalence Remains in Latvia

Flu cases remain high in Latvia, particularly in Jelgava and Rēzekne, with a slight decrease in incidence compared to the previous week.

Feb 18 • 16:45 UTC
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National & Local

The government wants to hand over "Gors" even more to the residents of Latgale, says the Prime Minister

The Latvian government intends to enhance community ownership of the Rēzekne concert hall "Gors" by involving Latgale residents more directly in its management.

Feb 18 • 11:35 UTC
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National & Local

RTU Rēzekne Academy Promotes Primary School Students' Interest in Engineering Sciences

RTU Rēzekne Academy is conducting engineering science sessions for primary school students, aiming to spark their interest in the field.

Feb 16 • 14:47 UTC
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National & Local

The strongest snowstorm this winter observed in Rēzekne

Rēzekne experienced the strongest snowstorm of the winter, leading to extensive snow clearing operations and community support.

Feb 14 • 14:16 UTC
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Bartaševičs Quickly Gets Another Position, Will Appeal Decision on Dismissal from Rēzekne Mayor Position

Former Rēzekne Mayor Bartaševičs has quickly taken up another position in the city council following his dismissal.

Feb 13 • 17:15 UTC
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The Rezekne Council does not want to get involved in the management of "Gors"

The Rezekne Council has rejected the Culture Ministry's offer to involve the state in the management of the concert hall "Gors" in collaboration with the municipality.

Feb 13 • 10:01 UTC
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National & Local

Rēzekne City Council rejects the Ministry of Culture's offer to involve the state in the management of 'Gora'

The Rēzekne City Council has decided not to support the Ministry of Culture's proposal for the state to take over the management of the Gors cultural venue.

Feb 13 • 07:58 UTC
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Tutins, Bartaševich's Substitute, Has Not Yet Received Security Clearance for State Secret Work

Jānis Tutins, appointed to replace the suspended Rēzekne city council chairman Aleksandrs Bartaševich, is yet to receive the necessary security clearance for handling state secrets.

Feb 12 • 14:49 UTC
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Police in Latgale distribute reflector vests to unseen pedestrians during a raid

As darkness falls in Rezekne suburbs, the police are distributing reflective elements to pedestrians instead of imposing fines for their absence, highlighting safety concerns on poorly lit streets.

Feb 12 • 14:29 UTC
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Dispute over 'Gors': the government pushes for state involvement, the city council objects

The Latvian government is advocating for state involvement in the management of the Gors concert hall, despite objections from the local council.

Feb 11 • 12:32 UTC
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A new committee for economic and investment attraction is being formed in the Rezekne City Council; Bartaševičs denies that it was created for him

The Rezekne City Council is establishing a new committee aimed at promoting economic activity and investment, amidst controversy regarding its motivations.

Feb 11 • 09:12 UTC
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Bartaševics will appeal the decision to suspend him from office

Suspended Rēzekne City Council Chair Aleksandrs Bartaševics plans to appeal the decision that denied him access to state secrets, citing legal grounds and presumption of innocence.

Feb 11 • 08:38 UTC
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After the mayor's dismissal, a new committee is planned in Rēzekne

A new committee is set to be established in Rēzekne to support economic development and investment attraction following the mayor's dismissal.

Feb 11 • 08:09 UTC
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Bartaševičs: The state involvement in "Gors" is forced property confiscation

Aleksandrs Bartaševičs, the ousted mayor of Rēzekne, argues that the Latvian government's task for ministries to draft a law ensuring state participation in the concert hall "Gors" amounts to confiscating municipal property.

Feb 11 • 08:07 UTC
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News in Simple Language on February 10

Latvian athlete Elīna Ieva Bota won the country's first medal at the Winter Olympics, taking silver in luge, while Rēzekne's mayor has been dismissed from office due to a lack of clearance to handle state secrets.

Feb 10 • 17:30 UTC
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Two ministries will have to develop a bill to ensure state participation in the concert hall 'Gors'

The Latvian Culture Ministry and the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Regional Development have been tasked by the Cabinet to draft a bill regarding state ownership in the 'Gors' concert hall in Rēzekne.

Feb 10 • 15:44 UTC
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Bartaševičs urges residents of Rēzekne not to worry unnecessarily and promises to keep a finger on the pulse

Aleksandrs Bartaševičs, the mayor of Rēzekne, assures citizens that despite his suspension, he will continue to oversee the city's development and encourages them not to worry.

Feb 10 • 15:25 UTC
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The government instructs the involved ministries to develop a draft law on state involvement in the management of «Gora»

The Latvian government is working on a draft law to establish state involvement in the management of the regional concert hall 'Gors' in Rēzekne.

Feb 10 • 13:57 UTC
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Minister Čudars Dismisses Rēzekne Mayor

Raimonds Čudars, Minister of Smart Administration and Regional Development, has dismissed Rēzekne Mayor Aleksandrs Bartaševičs for failing to obtain a state secret clearance.

Feb 10 • 09:02 UTC

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