On 12 May, President Edgars Rinkēvičs visited the Scientific Institute for Food Safety, Animal Health and Environment “BIOR” in Riga. During the visit, the President was introduced to the latest developments in research, the institute’s ongoing monitoring programmes and risk assessments in the areas of public health, the environment, food safety, fisheries, and animal health. He also gained insight into the operation of the Institute’s laboratories. “Institution “BIOR” is one of the cornerstones in safeguarding our health and environment. It strengthens our preparedness for pandemics and enhances our diagnostic capabilities in identifying and eradicating dangerous diseases, viruses, and bacteria. The Institute’s contribution to virology is…