News in light language on August 3 / Article / LSM.lv

News in light language on August 3Agnese Vasermane00:00 / 00:00

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The inclusion of Ikšķile and Tīnūži parishes in Ogre region will be evaluated

The Constitutional Court evaluates the annexation of Ikšķile city and Tīnūži parish to Ogre region.

It is planned to add Ikšķile and Tīnūži to Ogre region after the change of regions in Latvia.

It was initiated by the Minister of Regional Affairs Juris Pūce from the party “For Development / For”.

This is the second such application in court.

Most likely, the court will soon have to decide on the applications of several more municipalities that do not like the new procedure.

On the last day, you can apply to study at Latvian universities

Today is the last day to apply for studies at Latvian universities.

This can be done on the portal “latvija.lv”.

So far, more than 10,000 study applications have been received.

Most people want to study at the University of Latvia, Riga Technical University and Latvia University of Agriculture.

Together, these universities received the majority or seven thousand applications.

In Latvia, Covid-19 is opened for three more people

Covid-19 was opened in Latvia for three people yesterday.

All had previously met other Covid-19 patients.

It reports the Center for Disease Prevention and Control.

One case of Covid-19 was discovered in Estonia yesterday, but the number of cases is higher again in Lithuania.

Ten new patients were discovered there.

In Turkey, social media will be more tightly controlled

The Turkish government will be able to tighten its control over social media.

It is determined by a new law.

This law is controversial.

Human rights activists are concerned about restrictions on freedom of expression in Turkey.

Freedom of expression means that one can express one’s opinion.

The new law also gives Turkish President Regier Tajip Erdogan more opportunities to silence his critics.

New Covid-19 tests will be introduced in the UK

New Covid-19 tests will be introduced in the UK next week.

Their results will be known very soon – within an hour and a half.

The new type of analysis will be introduced in hospitals, nursing homes and laboratories.

Currently in the UK, most Covid-19 test results are known within 24 hours.

More than 300,000 people in the UK have been infected with the coronavirus.

Melbourne will impose strict restrictions on Covid-19

The Australian city of Melbourne will impose strict restrictions on the spread of Covid-19.

Will close many businesses, shops, including pubs and hotels.

Melbourne is the second largest city in Australia.

It is located in the state of Victoria.

The Victorian head of state calls on all people to work from home as much as possible.

Only grocery stores, petrol stations, pharmacies and the post office will be open.

Last night, 13 people died with Covid-19 in Victoria.

Media: Former Pope Benedict is seriously ill

Former Pope Benedict of the Roman Catholic Church is seriously ill.

This was stated to one of the German newspapers by the author of Benedict’s biography.

A biography is a curriculum vitae.

The former pope is now 93 years old.

Benedict unexpectedly announced his resignation as pope in 2013.

Since then, he has rarely appeared in public.

Canadian Ellis joins the hockey team “Rīgas Dinamo”

Riga “Dinamo” is a new player in the hockey team.

The team signed with Canadian defender Morgan Ellis.

He is 28 years old.

Last season, Ellis played at the hockey club “Sochi”.

Prior to that, he also played in Germany, Sweden and America.

Weather forecast

Tonight it will rain in the western and central districts of Latvia.

In some places fog and fog are possible.

Tomorrow will be cloudy weather, at times the sky will be clear.

Afternoon rain in the western and central districts, in the afternoon it will rain in the central and eastern districts.

A slow wind will blow at a speed of 2-5 meters per second.

Air temperature tonight + 13… + 17 degrees, tomorrow day + 16… + 21 degrees, in eastern regions up to +27 degrees.

Rain is expected in Riga tonight and tomorrow, the sky is cloudy. Slow breeze 2-5 meters per second.

Air temperature tonight in Riga + 15… + 17 degrees, tomorrow day + 18… + 20 degrees.

Time type second – favorable.

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