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Three fires extinguished in Vidzeme over past day; dog rescued from culvert
Over the past 24 hours, firefighters in Vidzeme responded to three fires and three rescue operations, with one call being a false alarm. A dry grass fire, a car engine compartment fire, and a burning tree were extinguished, while a dog stuck in a culvert was freed in Madona municipality.
Valmieras Ziņas · 12 h ago
New paid parking rules at Jelgava's new market: two free hours, then €1 per hour
Starting 5 August, the parking lot at Jelgava's new market allows free parking for the first two hours, after which drivers must pay €1 per hour. The municipality has also introduced day, night and monthly tickets.
Zemgales Ziņas · 13 h ago
Vitenbergs to visit Bauska municipality in regional working visit
Climate and Energy Minister Jānis Vitenbergs will travel to Bauska municipality on Thursday, 6 August, for a working visit, meeting local authorities and visiting several companies to discuss biomethane, energy efficiency, support programmes and heating season readiness.
Bauskas Dzīve · 13 h ago
Hunting Festival “Minhauzens 2026” Draws 67 Teams in Koknese
The hunting festival “Minhauzens 2026” was held in Koknese on July 31 and August 1, bringing together 67 teams from across Latvia, including several local clubs.
Ziemeļlatvija · 14 h ago
How to successfully combine work with high school studies
More people are balancing work and high school education. Flexible scheduling and distance learning are becoming reliable ways to manage both.
Bauskas Dzīve · 14 h ago
Mass fish death in Ventspils County; service blames heavy rain
Hundreds of dead fish have been spotted in the Stende and Irbe rivers in Ventspils County, prompting fears of wastewater contamination. The State Environmental Service rejects this and links the die-off to the consequences of heavy rainfall.
LSM (rus) · 14 h ago
Speed bumps installed on Jāņa Street in Jelgava; limit set to 20 km/h
Two speed bumps have been installed on a section of Jāņa Street in Jelgava between Pasta Street and Zemgale Avenue, with the maximum speed limit set at 20 km/h. The measures aim to improve pedestrian safety near the church and the Junda creative house.
Zemgales Ziņas · 15 h ago
Pellet producers sign memorandum prioritizing domestic market
Three Latvian wood pellet producers have joined a voluntary initiative, pledging to secure sufficient supply for local households ahead of the heating season and adopt a transparent pricing policy.
Bauskas Dzīve · 15 h ago
Kuldīga Hospital to become regional hospital from January
The government has approved amendments granting Kuldīga Hospital regional hospital status from 1 January. The hospital says it is ready, but stresses the need for additional funding.
Kurzemnieks · 16 h ago
New overpass opens for traffic entering Riga from Jelgava direction
Riga has changed traffic flow on Jāņa Čakstes gatve from today, directing vehicles over a newly built overpass and opening a new roundabout beneath it. Several access routes and turning rules have also changed around the Aleja shopping centre and nearby streets.
Bauskas Dzīve · 16 h ago
Traffic restrictions in Preiļi center until August 14 due to reconstruction
Due to reconstruction works in the center of Preiļi, traffic restrictions will apply on Brīvības, Daugavpils and Aglonas streets until August 14. A section of Daugavpils Street will be closed until August 6, followed by a partial closure of Aglonas Street from August 6 to 14.
Jauns.lv · 22 h ago
Renovation of Durbe Manor servants' house to cost two million euros
Tukums Municipality will spend two million euros on renovating the servants' house at Durbe Manor and will create new services, according to information obtained by LETA.
Apollo.lv · 4 Aug, 19:55
Wildberries warehouse near St Petersburg on fire after Ukrainian drone strikes
Ukrainian drone strikes sparked a fire at a Wildberries warehouse near St Petersburg and killed five people in an attack on another facility in the Moscow region. Kyiv has been hitting Wildberries logistics sites since mid-July, saying they are used to supply the Russian military.
Bauskas Dzīve · 4 Aug, 09:55
Ogre Woman Mistakes Grandson for Stranger and Calls Police
In late July, police in Ogre received a call from a woman who said an unknown person had moved into her room. It turned out to be her grandson, and the woman was experiencing memory problems.
OgreNet · 4 Aug, 08:57
Valka residents doubt politicians and worry about county's future
As Latvia prepares for the 15th Saeima elections, people in Valka county are reportedly gloomy and more likely to trust themselves than their politicians. The main concerns include the closure of a family doctor's practice, a vacant cultural centre director post and fears that the county could be merged with a neighbouring municipality.
Ziemeļlatvija · 4 Aug, 08:56
Krāslava to host Latgale seniors' song and dance festival
On Saturday, 8 August, Krāslava will host the 21st Latgale Region Senior Song and Dance Festival, bringing together collectives from across Latgale. The programme includes a church service, a procession, a concert and a dance party.
LaKuga · 4 Aug, 08:52
Smiltene to clean Lake Tiltleja bed and rebuild bridge
The water level in Lake Tiltleja in Smiltene is being lowered to prepare for dredging, followed by reconstruction of the sluice and bridge. The work is part of an EU-funded climate adaptation project.
Ziemeļlatvija · 4 Aug, 07:57
Bauska sees second wettest July since 1945
July was the fifth wettest in Latvia since 1924, with several western cities experiencing record rainfall. In Bauska, it was the second wettest July since 1945.
Bauskas Dzīve · 4 Aug, 07:55
€60,000 available for resident initiatives in Dobele Municipality
From 4 August to 21 September, residents of Dobele Municipality can submit project ideas for the local participatory budgeting contest. This year, €60,000 has been set aside for implementing initiatives.
Zemgales Ziņas · 4 Aug, 07:52
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Madona Municipality Council Approves Flag and Pennant
Madona Municipality deputies have adopted a decision to approve the municipal flag and pennant. The decision was made during a council meeting.
TVNET · 4 Aug, 07:51
Bobsleigh team to hold selection tests in Jelgava
The Latvian bobsleigh team will hold selection tests in Jelgava on 24 August to find new talent. Young people aged 14 and older are invited to participate; pre-registration is required.
Zemgales Ziņas · 4 Aug, 07:01
Painting plein air underway in Dobele Municipality; works to be shown at Dobele Castle
The plein air painting event “Dobele Region in Cross-Section 2026” opened on Monday at Dobele Castle. Artists will work until August 8 across the municipality, and the resulting works will be exhibited at the castle.
Zemgales Ziņas · 4 Aug, 05:51
Jelgava Market opens in new location near railway station
Since 1 August, the Jelgava Market has been operating at its new premises; the previous site has lost its market status.
Jauns.lv · 3 Aug, 21:53
Temperatures to approach +30°C in Latvia midweek, cooler weekend ahead
Forecasters say Wednesday and Thursday will be the warmest days of the week, with temperatures nearing +30°C in places, before turning cooler from Friday.
OgreNet · 3 Aug, 09:51
New director starts work at Madliena Secondary School
Anita Avišāne, former lecturer at Riga Technical University, has started as the new director of Madliena Secondary School in Ogres novads.
OgreNet · 3 Aug, 08:53
Valka Family Doctor to Close Practice: Patients Worry About Future
Family doctor Māris Nātra in Valka will stop seeing patients from August 13 because he could not find support staff. Residents are collecting signatures to urge institutions to find a solution.
Ziemeļlatvija · 3 Aug, 07:54
Kennel in Brunava back in spotlight over puppy sales after more than 100 dogs were seized
The animal breeding facility “Lieldeviņzare” in Brunava Parish, where over 100 dogs were removed last year, has again drawn attention after residents reported renewed breeding and online puppy sales. The PVD explains that an administrative fine for welfare violations does not legally ban the owner from keeping or breeding dogs.
Bauskas Dzīve · 3 Aug, 07:51
Forest property “Gaiļi” in Iecava parish advances to second round of “Sakoptākais mežs” contest
The forest property “Gaiļi” in Iecava parish, Bauska municipality, will be assessed on Tuesday in the second round of the “Sakoptākais mežs 2026” contest. Twelve forest properties were submitted this year.
Bauskas Dzīve · 3 Aug, 06:52
Nereta seniors’ event to be followed by visit to Suvainiškiai
A seniors’ gathering called “Senior Dating in Leišmale” took place at Nereta Cultural Centre, bringing together older residents from several Latvian parishes and Lithuania. Organisers have already received an invitation to visit the Lithuanian parish of Suvainiškiai.
Staburags · 3 Aug, 05:57
Private hobby education providers in Bauska to gain access to state funding
Bauska Municipality has put a draft regulation up for public consultation that would allow private interest education providers to receive state earmarked funding. The aim is to distribute the money transparently and cut parental co-payments.
Bauskas Dzīve · 3 Aug, 05:56