So – first we will neuter the cats so they cannot breed, and after that they can be fed. This partnership does not work the other way round – a situation where the cats are deliberately fed at precisely the moment we are coming to collect them is wrong and does not work.
Neatkarīgās Tukuma Ziņas, 31 January
You will not believe it, but it is possible to travel miraculously back to Christmas, to the Song Festival, and simply to a celebration created by choral music and by people's selfless tending of traditions.
Liesma, 13 January
What is Christmas? We heard all sorts of answers – joy, a Christmas tree, being together, presents, gingerbread, sweets… At the Naukšēni Human Museum there is one answer – it is elfing about!
Liesma, 3 January
A report was made about a person sitting in a public place in Talsi, on Dundagas iela, and not moving for a considerable time. A conversation was held, after which the person left.
Talsu Vēstis, 3 January
In Skrunda, on Amatnieku iela, neighbours were worried about a man who had not been seen for three days. His car door was open and his telephone switched off. When the police arrived, the man opened his flat door safe and sound and explained that he had forgotten to lock the boot and had been too lazy to go outside.
Kurzemnieks, 3 January
A call: there is supposedly an unwanted person at Strautu iela 1. But that is the address of the municipal police, and we have no visitors.
Kurzemnieks, 3 January
In Raņķi, a conflict between neighbours over drinking and noise, but the caller is incapable of speaking sensibly, possibly being intoxicated himself.
Kurzemnieks, 3 January
On a raid at a youth home we check whether anyone is drinking alcohol, and some run away.
Kurzemnieks, 3 January
At the junction of Lapegļu iela and Parka iela, in a building belonging to Kuldīgas siltumtīkli, homeless people are burning a fire to keep warm.
Kurzemnieks, 3 January
A bundle of dummies, a packet of baby food and a painting of the face of Jesus have ended up in the container intended for textiles.
Staburags, 6 January
The family and child development centre Brīnumiņš has always dreamed boldly, and this time too it will be a pioneer in Talsi county, nurturing the idea of a Little Garden of Love.
Talsu Vēstis, 10 January
A report that in Talsi, on Rīgas iela, a large amount of snow had accumulated on the canopy of a shopping centre above the main entrance doors, which could pose a danger to the supermarket's customers. On arrival at the scene it was established that the information was confirmed.
Talsu Vēstis, 10 January
Later we receive a report of suspicious persons on this street near the roundabout. Turns out – the responsible service is taking down the festive decorations.
Kurzemnieks, 17 January
Yet another call from Piltenes iela, where one resident is again being disturbed by noise from the neighbours. We have been out there many times, but it has always been quiet.
Kurzemnieks, 17 January
A brawl is brewing outside the Kukulītis shop; we are working there together with the State Police.
Kurzemnieks, 17 January
Another call from Liepājas iela, but the man is not breaking down the door – he is sitting and waiting for his wife.
Kurzemnieks, 24 January
On Piltenes iela, builders from Belarus are playing loud music. The neighbours cannot ask them to stop because they do not speak Russian. The visitors obey the police and promise to keep quiet.
Kurzemnieks, 24 January
Also competing for the title of word of the year in the final round were atkrieviskot and atkrieviskošana, as well as klupne and klupnīte in place of “error”, since, unlike human error, or “mistake” in English, it has a mechanical flavour and refers to a smaller disturbance than klupe, used in computing in place of “glitch”.
Neatkarīgās Tukuma Ziņas, 31 January
This past Saturday at the Pūre Culture House was spent in a disco mood – with dressing up, with songs and dances and laughter until the tears came.
Neatkarīgās Tukuma Ziņas, 31 January