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Skrīveri Dendrological Park replants trees grown from its own seeds in Kalsnava
An autumn festival marking the 135th anniversary of Skrīveri Dendrological Park included the planting of young trees grown in Kalsnava from seeds originally collected in the park. The event was organized by park manager Latvijas valsts meži (LVM).
Staburags · 7 h ago
First of a hundred "Organic farming here" signs installed in Kocēni parish
On EU Organic Food Day, the "Kaņepītes" farm in Valmiera municipality unveiled the first of a hundred signs that the Latvian Organic Agriculture Association will place at certified organic farms across the country. Similar signs will soon appear in nearly every Latvian municipality.
Valmieras Ziņas · 7 h ago
Handmade toys ease hospital stays for children in Latvia
A Jelgava-based volunteer group led by Vaira Bergmane has sewn and delivered more than 12,000 handmade toys to hospitalized children over the past two years.
Zemgales Ziņas · 7 h ago
Trial over shooting of three dogs in Brunava parish postponed to November
A Zemgale district court hearing in a criminal case over the shooting of three dogs in Bauska municipality's Brunava parish will resume on 25 November after September's session was cancelled.
Bauskas Dzīve · 9 h ago
LRT prepares third episode on preserving Latgale's cultural-historical heritage
Latgale Regional Television will air the third episode of the series "Latgale's Treasure Chest – Revival II" on September 27, focusing on the restoration of old wooden buildings and art valuables. The episode covers events in Ludza and Pasiene.
LaKuga · 10 h ago
Cert.lv: Cyberattackers especially interested in population registries ahead of elections
Cert.lv deputy head Varis Teivāns says the number of cyberattack attempts against Latvia is very high in the week before parliamentary elections, though most are repelled. Attackers show particular interest in various population registries.
Bauskas Dzīve · 10 h ago
Sunshine and +17°C expected only in Kurzeme on Thursday
Weather across Latvia will vary sharply on Thursday, with sunny, warmer conditions forecast for the western Kurzeme region while Latgale and Vidzeme face widespread rain moving in from the east. Temperatures will range from +10 to +17 degrees.
OgreNet · 10 h ago
Language school IH Rīga-Satva offers discount on English and Latvian courses online
Language training centre IH Rīga-Satva is offering up to a 45% discount on the first month of study for those who sign up for remaining spots in its online groups by September 30.
Bauskas Dzīve · 11 h ago
New parking lot opens on Palīdzības iela by former Jelgava prison
A parking lot on Palīdzības iela 3 next to the former Jelgava prison has been opened to traffic after a previous entry ban sign was removed. The municipal utility says the move aims to improve traffic flow and add more parking spaces in the area.
Zemgales Ziņas · 12 h ago
Funeral service ATVADAS reports threats after opening branch in Jelgava
After opening a branch in Jelgava, funeral service provider ATVADAS says it has faced threats and attempts to pressure its clients, but states it will continue operating in the city.
Zemgales Ziņas · 15 h ago
Latgale weekly roundup: empty fridges at children's home, fuel price question and gambling hall case
LSM's Latgale desk's weekly roundup highlights three main stories — an ombudsman finding empty refrigerators at a children's home, the question of whether fuel prices could fall, and an upcoming Constitutional Court case on gambling hall restrictions in Daugavpils.
LSM (rus) · 23 h ago
Bus Operators Protest: Demand More Frequent Cost Compensation
On Wednesday, several passenger bus operators in Latvia held a protest that canceled a number of scheduled routes, saying rising fuel and labor costs are not being adequately compensated under long-term state contracts. Operators are demanding changes to how contract indexation works.
Staburags · 23 Sept, 10:45
August storm exposes gaps in Latvia's water utilities – generators and clear rules lacking
The August storm caused power and communication outages that disrupted many Latvian water utilities, revealing the sector's lack of emergency preparedness. Experts say around two billion euros in investment will be needed over the next 10–15 years.
Kurzemnieks · 23 Sept, 09:44
Mostly dry and sunny weather expected in Latvia next week
Meteorologists forecast that an anticyclone will bring mostly dry, sunny weather to Latvia next week, while the second half of the week will see a shift to rain and stronger winds.
Bauskas Dzīve · 23 Sept, 09:42
Free Alpha Course on Life's Meaning to Begin in Ogre in October
A free Alpha Course exploring life's big questions and Christian faith will begin in Ogre on October 7, open to anyone regardless of prior beliefs or knowledge. Sessions will continue weekly on Wednesday evenings.
OgreNet · 23 Sept, 09:41
Dobele and Tērvete to Hold Health-Focused Day Camps During School Autumn Break
The Dobele municipality will run three educational day camps for pupils in grades 1-3 during the autumn school break, from October 19-23, focusing on healthy lifestyles and outdoor activities. Registration opens October 2.
Zemgales Ziņas · 23 Sept, 08:49
Vidzeme rescuers respond to four calls in one day
Over one day from September 22 to 23, rescuers in the Vidzeme region were called out four times – once for a fire and three times for rescue work. Nationwide, Latvia recorded 37 emergency calls.
Valmieras Ziņas · 23 Sept, 08:43
Valka council to decide on launching municipal financial stabilization process
Valka municipality's council will vote Thursday on starting a financial stabilization process after a request from the Finance Ministry, with the council chairman and opposition offering conflicting assessments.
Ziemeļlatvija · 23 Sept, 07:50
Liepāja residents raise concerns over planned flood dam
Liepāja plans to build a 1.5-kilometer flood protection dam costing four million euros to shield homes near Liepāja Lake from flooding, but some residents fear the project could make things worse.
LSM (rus) · 23 Sept, 07:48
Latvia's National Alliance leader admits gaps in vetting party's own candidates
National Alliance leader Ilze Indriksone discussed in a LETA podcast how the party has handled controversial statements and decisions by its candidates on women, abortion and Russia, often admitting she was unaware of or unwilling to assess colleagues' past conduct.
Bauskas Dzīve · 23 Sept, 06:49
Water supply to be cut for several buildings on Palīdzības Street in Jelgava on Thursday
On Thursday, September 24, water supply will be temporarily shut off from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. for several buildings on Palīdzības Street in Jelgava due to repair work following a water main accident. The utility company Jelgavas ūdens announced the interruption.
Zemgales Ziņas · 23 Sept, 05:43
Latgale marks 25th edition of poetry and music festival “Upīte's Apple Orchard”
The village of Upīte in Latgale has hosted the 25th edition of Latvia's oldest love-poetry and song festival, “Upītes ābeļdārzs,” featuring twelve poets and several music groups. Each participant was required to include at least one poem by festival founder Antons Slišāns.
LaKuga · 22 Sept, 08:46
Ogresgals Primary School to hold first-ever practical drills for air threat response
On Friday, Ogresgals Primary School will conclude a cycle of drills in which fire and rescue authorities are testing, for the first time since Latvia restored its independence, how schools respond to air threat scenarios.
OgreNet · 22 Sept, 08:44
Smiltene opens new co-creation space, driven by long-time community activist Līga Krūmiņa
The “Smiltenei un Latvijai” association has opened a new co-creation space in Lejas Varicēni, Smiltene municipality. Behind the initiative is Līga Krūmiņa, who since September 1 has also become an NGO project manager at the Smiltene municipality government.
Ziemeļlatvija · 22 Sept, 07:50
Fog blankets much of Latvia on Tuesday morning, worst visibility in Zosēni and Bauska
Dense fog reduced visibility to under 200 meters in parts of Latvia early Tuesday, with the lowest readings in Zosēni and Bauska. Sun is expected to break through most of the country in the afternoon, though Latgale will see rain.
Bauskas Dzīve · 22 Sept, 06:49
Public invited to join “Different Shoes Day” campaign in Jelgava and beyond
On September 25, Latvia's Welfare Ministry is holding its fourth annual “Different Shoes Day” social campaign, encouraging people to wear mismatched shoes to raise awareness of people with functional disabilities. Jelgava will host an event at the “Taka” center.
Zemgales Ziņas · 22 Sept, 06:43
Liepāja boxers win three medals at international tournament
At the international boxing tournament "Olaines Cup 2026," athletes from the Liepāja Comprehensive Sports School won two silver medals and one bronze.
irLiepāja · 22 Sept, 05:49
Zemgale to launch series of regional meetings on the future of religious heritage
The Zemgale Planning Region will hold a series of meetings across five municipalities this autumn to seek solutions for preserving historic churches. Conclusions from the discussions will feed into the region's development plans.
Zemgales Ziņas · 22 Sept, 05:45
Major US TV Networks Boycott White House Coverage After CNN Access Ban
Five major US television networks halted their rotating White House press pool coverage on Monday in solidarity with CNN, which along with other outlets was barred from the premises by Trump. As a result, no coverage was provided of the president's visit to the UN General Assembly.
Bauskas Dzīve · 22 Sept, 04:49
Liepāja Industrial Park named among world's top 10 most attractive investment projects
The Real FDI publication has included Liepāja Industrial Park among the ten most promising industrial and logistics investment projects worldwide for 2026, according to the Liepāja Special Economic Zone authority.
irLiepāja · 22 Sept, 04:48