LW #154: Relaxing Restrictions and News from February 4th - 10th, 2022
Despite record case numbers, the Latvian government seems to be signalling that most COVID-19 restrictions could be lifted in the next few months. Otto and Joe discuss the implications of this potenti...
12 Feb 202249min
LW #153: Container Deposits, Civil Unions, and News from January 26th - February 3rd, 2022
"Pārstrādāt" is the word of the week in honor of Latvia finally kicking off its long-discussed container deposit system. Otto and Joe discuss this along with other stories such as a draft civil union ...
4 Feb 20221h 4min
LW #152: Latvia Masks Up, Better Call Rick, and News from January 14th-25th, 2021
As Latvia implements major changes to its making requirements, Joe and Otto call expat lawyer Rick Jacobus to clarify what people can and cannot wear. They also discuss major stories such as sky high ...
26 Jan 202253min
Latvia Weekly Presents: 2021 Year in Review — Stories and People of the Year
With 2021 in the rear view, Otto and Joe take their annual look back at the top 10 biggest stories of the year as well the Latvia Weekly staff and listeners' choices for "Person of the Year".
22 Jan 202228min
LW #151: A Strategy of Self-Testing and News From January 1st - 13th, 2022
After an extended holiday break, Otto and Joe are back to break down the government's new COVID mitigation strategy as well as other stories such as goodwill compensation for Holocaust victims, potent...
13 Jan 202253min
LW #150: An Icy Holiday and News from December 14th - 17th, 2021
Otto and Joe sit down for the 150th time to discuss the latest news of the week and to look forward to the upcoming holidays here in Latvia. Theme song "Mēs esam ārzemnieki" by Aarzemnieki, used with...
17 Des 202148min
LW #149: Vaccination Progress and News From December 7th - 13th, 2021
"Pilnība" is the word of the week, with 75% of Latvia's adult population fully vaccinated just as child vaccination starts throughout the country. Otto and Joe break down the current situation along w...
13 Des 202141min
LW #148: Winter Wonderland and News From November 25th - December 6th, 2021
As Latvia lays blanketed in snow, Otto and Joe discuss the latest stories of the week including the wintry cold, major updates to corruption cases, Omicron variant in Latvia, and much more! Theme son...
7 Des 202147min
