lvm.lv · 7290 lvm mezkopji sanem balvas par izciliem meza atjaunosana…
This year, for the first time, a special award was also presented for the wider use of innovative working methods in day-to-day work. Assessing the results of young stand tending in Eastern Vidzeme, it was decided to give the award to Eduards Rācenis, a specialist in forest regeneration and tending.

lsm.lv · 21.02.2025 lvm nav naudas atpirkt mezus no zviedru sodra sak…
The precise list of forest properties put up for sale is known only to the potential buyers to whom it has been offered. It has been reported that the total area of land for sale is 153,000 hectares, of which 135,000 are in Latvia and 17,000 in Estonia. Estimates of the market value range from 500 million to one billion euros.

lvm.lv · 7284 apstiprinati as latvijas valsts mezi 2024 gada darbibas…
The operating results of “Latvijas valsts meži” show that in 2024 the company made a profit after tax of 150.1 million euros.

lasi.lv · kudras nozare uzsver kudra nav fosils bet leni atjaunigs res…
After considering a lengthy briefing letter from the association “Latvijas Kūdras asociācija”, in mid-February the Saeima's Economic, Agricultural, Environmental and Regional Policy Committee instructed the ministries involved in supervising the peat extraction sector to prepare proposals by the beginning of April on what should be done at national and EU level to finally find a clear resolution to the years-long discussions about the sector's future in the context of the Green Deal principles.

lsm.lv · 27.02.2025 austrijas uznemums no zviedrijas kompanijas nopir…
...the parties to the transaction have agreed that its terms will remain confidential. Likewise, the “Vika Wood” brand, management and business operations have not changed, and the company's investment projects and development plans will continue. The company will also continue to be led by its current chairman of the board, Haralds Kronbergs.

nra.lv · 484216 kuri un cik daudz samaksas par mezu necirsanu latvija
Following the instructions of the European Commission and its institutions is not so simple that agreeing to them once would be enough to receive money continuously. Reports must be produced all the time confirming that yes – Latvia is planning, researching, assessing, preparing, reviewing, drafting, deciding and implementing.

dzirkstele.lv · vidzemes inovaciju nedela godina ari lizuma avotus
At the forum “Uzdrīkstēšanās” organised by the Vidzeme Planning Region, held on Wednesday, 26 February at the “Cēsis” Concert Hall, the companies AS “Smiltenes piens”, SIA “Avoti” and AS “Valmieras stikla šķiedra”, as well as Madona Municipality, were honoured in the categories “Innovation”, “Sustainability”, “Social Responsibility” and “Special Award”.

rigasmezi.lv · atsak koku kopsanu lielajos un jekaba kapos
Work has begun from the Senču Street side. Taking specialists' assessments into account, the crowns of around 800 trees will be tended in these areas. Hazardous trees, meanwhile, will be assessed further before being felled to determine whether they can be preserved.

zemeunvalsts.lv · nelegala saplaksna imports eiropa draudi sekas un risinajumi
Although trade has fallen fivefold since sanctions were imposed on Russian timber, it has not stopped but changed form. For example, exports of Russian birch plywood are now often disguised by routing them through third countries where no timber is harvested at all.

db.lv · fibenol koksnes biorafinesanas rupnicu valmiera varetu sakt…
The Estonian biorefining company “Fibenol” could start building its wood biorefinery in Valmiera in 2027 and complete construction within three years...

Official matters

zm.gov.lv · aicinam zemes ipasniekus lidz 11 martam piedalities sabiedri…
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The Ministry of Agriculture invites Latvian residents who own land to take part in a public consultation on amendments to Cabinet of Ministers Regulation No. 309 of 2 May 2012, “Regulations on the Felling of Trees Outside Forests”, which may affect every landowner in Latvia. The public consultation will run until 11 March, and the amendments have been proposed in order to reduce the administrative burden on residents and local authorities, simplify payment arrangements and encourage the growing of larger trees in areas outside forests.

delfi.lv · manipulativa un valsts resursu skerdejosa mediju etikas pado…
In its reply, the Ethics Council stated that if it were required to issue an opinion on this report, it did not see any breaches of the association's Code of Ethics in it.

vaad.gov.lv · lidz 1 aprilim komersantiem jaiesniedz parskats par 2024 gad…
In accordance with paragraph 321 of Cabinet Regulation No. 949, “Regulations on the Placing of Plant Protection Products on the Market”, traders must submit a report by 1 April this year on the plant protection products distributed to end users in 2024.

On the economy (and planning too)

lsm.lv · 20.02.2025 vai majoklu krediti regionos klus pieejamaki plan…
In discussions organised by Latvijas Banka with local authorities, businesses and residents in the regions, a view has often been voiced that a lack of good-quality housing and the unavailability of mortgage lending are important factors limiting the recruitment of workers and, consequently, the economic growth of the regions.

db.lv · ficil par labakajiem medijiem atzist dienas biznesu ltv un t…
Foreign direct investment has been a significant driving force in the modernisation of Latvia's economy. At present, foreign-owned companies account for around 45% of all tax payments and 34% of total social insurance contributions.

lsm.lv · 25.02.2025 latvijas ekonomiska sadarbiba ar krieviju joproja…
Among import partners, Russia's name does not appear in the top ten most significant partners, but the same cannot be said of exports.

jelgava.lv · jelgava razos udenradi un testes ar udenradi darbinamu autob…
The main task of the “H₂Value” project is to help achieve the EU's climate targets and the transition to a green economy, so it is worth recalling that the only emissions produced by hydrogen-powered buses are water. Such buses can travel up to 400 kilometres on a single charge, and refuelling takes a relatively short time – up to ten minutes.

lasi.lv · konkurss par bateriju vilcienu iegadi ir teju nosledzies tac…
The initial plan was to purchase nine battery trains with an option to order seven more. They would first run in the direction of Sigulda, possibly as far as Valmiera, and also in other non-electrified areas – to Rēzekne and Daugavpils.

ziemellatvija.lv · izsole pardos pili un ugunsdzesibas depo eku
Two properties owned by Smiltene Municipality will shortly go to auction, and they may attract attention both for their significance and for their location. They are “Gaujienas Jaunā pils” (the Gaujiena manor house) and the former fire station in the centre of Smiltene at Baznīcas laukums 12.

kristaps.lv · pirms gada mani atlaida no darba un tu neticesi kas notika
In other words, over seven years I had come to understand fairly well which tasks I can do in a way no one else can, and which duties I am not good at and even find utterly pointless and demotivating. In that conversation I explained all of this, while also expressing my wish to carry on working at this company. I had recovered and was ready to press on!

On hunting

vmd.gov.lv · valsts meza dienests atkartoti aicina zinot par vilku klatbu…
Given the favourable snow conditions, the State Forest Service once again invites the public to report signs of wolf presence, in order to obtain as complete a picture as possible of the distribution of wolves in Latvia. The information gathered is essential for decision-making that ensures the sustainable management of game resources.

youtube.com · watch
We meet Minister of Agriculture Armands Krauze. The questions we discuss – red deer numbers and damage, LVM contracts – why 57 hunting clubs have become hostages, whether red deer will be hunted without a limit, wolves and bears – what to do about them, and what the situation is.

aluksniesiem.lv · vac parakstu par vilku skaita ierobezosanu
In Alūksne there is still an opportunity, until Monday, to sign in support of measures to limit wolf numbers.

On the environment

fid.gov.lv · fid stiprina spejas atklat noziegumus pret vidi un ar tiem s…
Environmental crime is a growing threat that is often closely linked to other financial crimes.

varam.gov.lv · latvijas ainavu atlanta publiceti piekrastes ainavu novertej…
Landscapes are a unique resource of coastal natural and cultural heritage with a significant role in shaping the identity of places and communities, in developing tourism and in other respects. An assessment of landscape features and quality describes the potential of cultural ecosystem services, which can be used at various levels of planning.

aprinkis.lv · 59330 ka siltakas ziemas maina musu darzus
Climate change affects not only winter but also summer, and this significantly encourages the spread of plant diseases. Powdery mildew, for example, develops particularly well in warm, dry weather, and, as agronomists have observed, this disease is becoming ever more widespread. It particularly affects plants such as phlox and honeysuckle, as well as trees – oaks and maples.

Miscellaneous

replay.lsm.lv · zemes stasti gundars kalve
There are people who leave their mark on the lives of others. Gundars does more than others along life's road. When someone stole a machine gun on a winter night in Jēkabpils and threw it into the Daugava – the town knew, but kept quiet. For Latvia and for his own people he gives the most precious thing he has – his life.

ogrenet.lv · neertais latviesu legionaru jautajums 13342
What are the arguments about? A small legionnaire's shield in the colours of Latvia's red-white-red flag – a symbol planned to be depicted on the Janums monument. On 6 February, Ogre Municipality discussed the approval of the plans for this monument, with representatives of the Ministry of Defence, the War Museum and the State Security Service also taking part.

lsm.lv · 22.02.2025 atjaunota ieriku dzelzcela stacija klust par kult…
Ieriķi station was once an important railway junction. Trains still stop here today. But since there are few passengers, for some time now the station has no longer really served its purpose, and time has taken its toll. To keep the building from falling into ruin, the local authority took it over from the state joint-stock company “Latvijas dzelzceļš”.

lsm.lv · 23.02.2025 riga atjauno koka eku fasades plano atvelet liela…
The idea of renovating the building arose several years ago, but it was the local authority's programme that prompted the flat owners to act and start thinking about carrying out the work. Admittedly, it was not at all easy for everyone to agree on a joint decision...

lvportals.lv · 372841 maija kule speka griba daudz ko noteiks 2025
It was from that time onwards that those in power began to detach themselves from society. Intellectuals can sense what is happening, only they do not say much – not out of fear, but out of an unwillingness to get involved. They withdrew into themselves. And so it continues to this very day.

lsm.lv · 28.02.2025 siera paterins latvija aug razotaji sasniedz reko…
Cheese production increased by 5%, or almost three thousand tonnes, last year compared with the year before. In total, more than 59 thousand tonnes of cheese were produced in Latvia last year.

delfi.lv · gints jegermanis trampa zelta laikmets un apsolitas nakotnes…
After the Second World War, the USA acted unconventionally and broadened its national interests to include creating and safeguarding a liberal international order. To achieve this, in addition to protecting its own interests, the USA had to take on international responsibility for protecting the interests of those countries that shared its view of the world.

Current affairs in cartoons

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