In Riga, Liepaja and Rezekne, the cordial Cabinet of Ministers on November 6, 2026 approved amendments prepared by the Ministry of Smart Governance and Regional Development to allocate an additional 1.47 million euros from the European Regional Development Fund to reduce air pollution in Riga, Liepaja and Rezekne. The funding will also help cities prepare for EU air quality requirements by 2030. In Riga, Liepaja and Rezekne, there is an increased risk that cities will not be able to meet the standards based on air quality. Therefore, the authorities believe that additional steps should be taken to reduce pollution today. Other measures include the expansion of green areas, the connection of buildings to district heating, the replacement of road surfaces, as well as the purchase of equipment for mechanical cleaning of sidewalks and wet cleaning of streets. These measures are expected to help reduce air pollution, improve the urban environment and provide additional protection for public health. @news lv.

In Riga, Liepaja and Rezekne, the cordial Cabinet of Ministers on November 6, 2026 approved amendments prepared by the Ministry of Smart Governance and Regional Development to allocate an additional 1.47 million euros from the European Regional Development Fund to reduce air pollution in Riga, Liepaja and Rezekne. The funding will also help cities prepare for EU air quality requirements by 2030. In Riga, Liepaja and Rezekne, there is an increased risk that cities will not be able to meet the standards based on air quality. Therefore, the authorities believe that additional steps should be taken to reduce pollution today. Other measures include the expansion of green areas, the connection of buildings to district heating, the replacement of road surfaces, as well as the purchase of equipment for mechanical cleaning of sidewalks and wet cleaning of streets. These measures are expected to help reduce air pollution, improve the urban environment and provide additional protection for public health. @news lv.