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Historian Kuzmins: Defending the State Begins With Believing in Its Purpose

Military historian Valdis Kuzmins told LV portal that Latvia's independence in 1918–1920 was won through public support and allies. He argues a state can be lost even without war if people stop believing in it.

LV portāls · 41 min ago

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FK Staiceles Bebri Finish Second in Latvian 3rd League Northern Zone

Football club FK Staiceles Bebri ended their season in the Latvian 3rd League championship, placing second in the Northern Zone and earning a spot in the final tournament.

Auseklis (Limbaži) · 41 min ago

Police in Riga search for missing man born in 1992, Rihards Viesulis-Grigulis

The Riga North Division of the State Police is looking for Rihards Viesulis-Grigulis, born in 1992, who left his home in Riga and whose whereabouts have been unknown since. Police are asking anyone with information on his location to come forward.

Apollo.lv · 1 h ago

Three men detained in Rēzekne on suspicion of diesel fuel thefts

State Police have detained three men on suspicion of several fuel thefts in Rēzekne city and municipality. About 850 litres of diesel were stolen in total in September and October.

NRA · 1 h ago

Rain and sleet expected in Estonia on Friday

Rain is forecast across much of Estonia on Friday, with sleet in places on the mainland. Daytime temperatures will reach up to +6°C.

ERR (rus) · 2 h ago

Shopper Accuses Latvian Store of Inflating Price Before Black Friday Sale

A shopper in Latvia said on the social network Threads that a coffee machine her husband bought for 501 euros at the store Kafijas draugs was later listed with a 'discount' from 670 to 547 euros in a Black Friday sale.

Latvijas Avīze · 2 h ago

Train on Riga–Skulte Route Collides with a Person

On Tuesday evening in Riga, a passenger electric train heading to Skulte stopped after hitting a person. Police and medical services were called, and trains on the route are running with delays.

Apollo.lv · 10 Nov, 19:12

Shoppers criticise Lidl mango promotion as confusing

Shoppers on social media are criticising how the supermarket chain Lidl presents its mango promotion, saying it is unclear. Some call it misleading because the discount applies only to the second fruit.

Latvijas Avīze · 10 Nov, 19:11

Freedom Monument insured for 1.5 million euros

At the start of Latvia's national holiday week, an insurance policy worth 1.5 million euros for the Freedom Monument was ceremonially presented in Riga. Flowers were also laid at its foot.

NRA · 10 Nov, 19:11

United List hopes to name Saeima committee chairs early next week

United List co-chair Edgars Tavars says candidates for chairing Saeima committees could become known early next week. The decisions are closely tied to the formation of the new government.

TVNET · 10 Nov, 18:11

Sindija Bokāne: jailed Niks fears their relationship will not survive

On the 360TV show “Slavenības. Bez filtra”, Sindija Bokāne described how her partner Niks Endziņš is coping in prison. She says he hopes to appeal his sentence but fears she will walk away.

Latvijas Avīze · 10 Nov, 18:10

Estonia's St. Martin's and St. Catherine's traditions await UNESCO decision

Estonia's centuries-old mardipäev and kadripäev customs have been nominated for UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list. A decision is expected in early December.

ERR News · 10 Nov, 17:12

Government allocates €5.98 million for prefab bridges that could serve during Vanšu Bridge reconstruction

Latvia's Cabinet of Ministers on 10 November approved €5,984,690 to speed up and expand deliveries of prefabricated bridge spans for the state material reserves. The structures could be lent free of charge to Riga City Council while the Vanšu Bridge is rebuilt.

Delfi · 10 Nov, 17:12

Līga Meņģelsone Leaves Rīga Stradiņš University Council After Election to Saeima

Līga Meņģelsone, elected to the 15th Saeima, has stepped down from the council of Rīga Stradiņš University. Reinis Bērziņš, re-nominated by the President of Latvia, has returned to the council.

Jauns.lv · 10 Nov, 17:11

Debate over Grand Duke Vytautas's burial site continues after early setback in Vilnius Cathedral

Lithuanian restorer Saulius Poderis disputes researchers' finding that an underground cavity in Vilnius Cathedral holds no human remains. Researchers say it contains only stones and will move on to other cavities.

LRT English · 10 Nov, 17:10

Kulbergs Presents 2027–2030 Fiscal Plan and State Development Fund

Latvian Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs presented a 2027–2030 plan on 10 November to stabilise public finances, with a target impact of about €2.9 billion. It also proposes a State Development Fund that could mobilise around €6 billion in investment.

NRA · 10 Nov, 17:10

Next government to decide on Society Integration Foundation reorganisation

Latvia's outgoing caretaker government will not decide on reorganising the Society Integration Foundation and is leaving the issue to the next cabinet. The Ministry of Culture's report was on the meeting agenda but was not considered.

Delfi · 10 Nov, 16:12

Riga to Close 11 November Embankment and Restrict Traffic on Lāčplēsis Day

In Riga on 11 November, the 11 November Embankment will be closed to vehicles from 5 p.m. to midnight between Vanšu Bridge and Akmens Bridge. Other traffic restrictions and parking bans will also apply across the city.

Apollo.lv · 10 Nov, 16:10

Providus Director: Delays in Forming Saeima Committees Limit Oversight of Government

Sanda Liepiņa, director of the think tank Providus, says delays in setting up Saeima committees hamper parliament's work and its oversight of the government. She also criticises the lack of clarity on the incoming government and the slow budget process.

Jauns.lv · 10 Nov, 16:10

Snow forecast for eastern Latvia on Lāčplēsis Day, rain elsewhere

Forecasters expect precipitation across Latvia on Wednesday, 11 November: snow in the east and mostly rain elsewhere. Roads may be slippery in places.

Diena · 10 Nov, 15:12

Lithuania Plans Ten New Power Plants and Seven Energy Islands to Strengthen Grid Resilience

Lithuania's transmission system operator Litgrid plans to build ten new power plants and set up seven "energy islands" by 2033 that could run independently of the main grid in emergencies. Private investors are expected to put in about €880 million.

BNN · 10 Nov, 15:12

Dombrava: It Would Be Strange Not to Invite National Alliance Into the New Government

Interior Minister Jānis Dombrava says the National Alliance should be invited into Latvia's new government given its cooperation with the United List, though the decision rests with that party. Prime minister candidate Andris Kulbergs plans a third round of talks after the national holiday.

Jauns.lv · 10 Nov, 15:11

Hundreds march in Riga demanding action on low pay in the cultural sector

On Tuesday, hundreds of people marched in Riga in the "Kultūra (iz)dzīvo" ("Culture Survives/Lives") campaign, calling for a solution to low wages in culture. Organisers say average pay in the sector is well below the public-sector average.

Apollo.lv · 10 Nov, 15:11

Estonian attorney: some debts can legally be refused, yet thousands still pay them

Estonian attorney Kaire Sepper, a former bailiff's office employee, argues that time-barred enforcement claims, time-barred collection debts and loans taken out by scammers need not be repaid. Debtors must act themselves to assert their rights.

ERR News · 10 Nov, 15:11

Kulbergs aims to restore Latvia's 2018 financial position by 2030

Latvian Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs says he wants the country to reach the financial situation of 2018 by 2030 and to raise employment to 909,000. The Finance Ministry meanwhile forecasts 2.4% GDP growth this year and negative fiscal space for 2027.

Apollo.lv · 10 Nov, 14:12

LBTU Professor Pēteris Rivža, Founder of Information Technology Faculty, Has Died

Pēteris Rivža (1947–2026), a professor at the Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies and long-time vice-rector for research, has died. His farewell ceremony will be held in Jelgava on 14 November.

Jauns.lv · 10 Nov, 14:12

Tallinn's Christmas tree to arrive in Old Town on Thursday

The main Christmas tree of Estonia's capital Tallinn will be delivered to the Old Town on Thursday, November 12, and decorated over the following days. The Christmas market on the square will run from November 20 to January 6, 2027.

ERR News · 10 Nov, 14:11

Council of Europe adopts self-assessment tool to prevent corruption in municipalities

The Council of Europe's Congress of Local and Regional Authorities adopted an anti-corruption checklist for municipalities in Strasbourg on 27 October. In Latvia, the anti-corruption bureau KNAB is separately conducting a national corruption risk assessment that will cover all municipalities.

KNAB · 10 Nov, 14:10

Vivi trains carry 18 million passengers in ten months

Latvian rail operator Pasažieru vilciens carried 18 million passengers in the first ten months of this year, slightly fewer than a year earlier. Passenger numbers rose on all routes in October compared with October 2025.

TVNET · 10 Nov, 13:11

Riga court hands three-year prison term for glorifying Russian war crimes on TikTok

The Riga City Court sentenced Tatjana Masenko to three years in prison for glorifying war crimes committed by Russian armed forces in Ukraine on TikTok. Her lawyer says he will appeal.

Latvijas Avīze · 10 Nov, 13:11

Estonians lose €21 million to scammers in nine months

Fraud victims in Estonia lost more than €20 million in the first nine months of this year, about €4 million less than a year earlier. April was the worst month, with over €4 million stolen.

ERR News · 10 Nov, 13:10

Representative of burned motorcyclist files complaint with police

The State Police have received a complaint from a representative of a minor motorsport athlete over injuries and motorcycle damage sustained at a 24 October event in Liepāja. Analyses have confirmed a strongly alkaline environment at the site, where seven riders suffered chemical burns.

NRA · 10 Nov, 13:10

Narva high schoolers paired with Estonian-speaking peers in Järva County for language practice

A new high school elective in Estonia pairs Narva students learning Estonian as a second language with Estonian-speaking peers from Järva County. The pairs will practice speaking weekly until a final seminar in Narva in March.

ERR News · 10 Nov, 12:12

Latvia Will Not Move Any Working Days Next Year as Public Opinion Splits

The Latvian government missed the deadline to decide on shifting working days in 2027, so no extended holiday breaks will be created around public holidays. Reactions on social media are divided.

Latvijas Avīze · 10 Nov, 12:11