Riga Expands Support for Homeless People with Longer Shelter Hours and More Places
Since 1 October, Riga, the capital of Latvia, has expanded support measures for people without housing. Night shelters have set opening hours and more places, and inspections of places unfit for living are being stepped up.
Riga, the capital of Latvia, has expanded its support measures for homeless people from 1 October, as autumn begins. The aim is to offer wider assistance to people who have no permanent place to live.
What has changed
This month, night shelters, where people can spend the night, are open from 6 p.m. to 8 a.m. The number of places in them has been increased.
In addition, places unsuitable for living will be inspected more intensively. The goal is to help people who are staying outdoors.
The source does not say how many places have been added, how many night shelters are operating, or whether the measures will continue after October.
