Latvia & nearby
Political scientist: reports of Stepaņenko's father's Russia ties could deter Latvian voters
Political scientist Lelde Metla-Rozentāle says revelations about politician Jūlija Stepaņenko's father supporting the Russian army could make Latvian-speaking voters question the "Suverēnā vara" party, while pro-Putin voters may see it as confirmation of the right choice.
Delfi · 25 Sept, 08:42
Latvian Alpine Association to investigate deadly Denali tragedy
The Latvian Alpine Association has formed an independent commission to investigate the May tragedy on Mount Denali that killed three Latvian climbers. The commission will focus on identifying risks and drafting safety recommendations.
BNN · 25 Sept, 08:42
Forecasters predict warm, dry "second summer" stretching into October
Starting Sunday, Latvia is set for a spell of warm, sunny weather often called an Indian summer, which forecasters say could last well into October. Saturday will still bring clouds and occasional rain.
OgreNet · 25 Sept, 08:41
Käsmu Lighthouse complex joins Estonian Maritime Museum
Estonia's government has approved transferring the historic Käsmu Lighthouse complex to the Estonian Maritime Museum, aiming to strengthen museum operations in the coastal village.
ERR News · 25 Sept, 08:41
Several roads in Kurzeme to close Friday for rally test drives
On Friday, September 25, two local roads in the Kalvene parish will be closed from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. due to rally test drives. Drivers are advised to use detour routes or the Liepāja highway.
Delfi · 25 Sept, 07:49
Latvian family expands from grain fields to poultry farming
The "Vosukalni" farm in Ape parish this year added poultry farming alongside its traditional grain and potato growing, turning it into a family project. The farm now keeps over 200 hens and sells eggs legally under official food-safety registration.
Ziemeļlatvija · 25 Sept, 07:48
Foreign specialist shares experience of language barrier and work in Latvia
Pakistani national Sundus Ajmal, who moved to Latvia five years ago to work for IT company Accenture Baltics, describes her experience with the language barrier and learning Latvian at work.
LSM (rus) · 25 Sept, 07:45
Photographer Eva Strazdiņa explores history of Padure's ceramics village and its people
Riga-based photographer Eva Strazdiņa is living and working at Padure manor as part of an art project documenting the local ceramics factory's history and residents. A closing event is planned for September 25.
Kurzemnieks · 25 Sept, 07:45
Žile: Real progress on Rail Baltica needed by 2034
European Parliament Vice-President Roberts Zīle warns that without substantial progress on Rail Baltica by 2034, the project will become politically harder to defend. Baltic states recently agreed to push the first phase deadline back from 2030 to 2034.
Bauskas Dzīve · 25 Sept, 07:45
Road repairs continue at 52 sites across Latvia - some detours add up to 45 minutes
As of late September, repair works are still underway on 52 sections of Latvia's state roads, including ten bridges, with some stretches adding 40-45 minutes to travel time. Latvian State Roads is urging drivers to check current traffic restrictions before setting out.
Jauns.lv · 25 Sept, 07:43
Cost of Narva military base rises to €20.5 million, opening pushed back to 2028
Construction of the Estonian Defence Forces' military base in Narva will now cost around €20.5 million instead of the originally planned €15 million, with completion delayed from late next year to summer 2028.
ERR (rus) · 25 Sept, 07:42
Rain expected across Latvia on Friday, heaviest in Vidzeme and northern Kurzeme
Weather on Friday, September 25, will be shaped by a cyclone centered over Estonia, bringing cloudy and rainy conditions to Latvia, with the strongest rain expected in western Vidzeme and northern Kurzeme.
Latvijas Avīze · 25 Sept, 07:42
Distance-learning high school in Ozolnieki draws students from across Latvia
The Jelgavas novads Distance Learning Secondary School currently teaches 342 students from across Latvia and abroad, including adults up to age 53. Its director says distance education demands more discipline, not less effort, than commonly assumed.
Zemgales Ziņas · 25 Sept, 07:41
Zemgale residents share their hopes for the 15th Saeima
Ahead of the 15th Saeima elections, Zemgales Ziņas surveyed several well-known residents of the Jelgava area about their expectations for the new parliament. Respondents most often cited national defence, responsible use of public funds, and trust in elected officials.
Zemgales Ziņas · 25 Sept, 06:45
Weekend to bring rain and gusty winds, but next week starts sunny and dry
Latvia will see cloudy, rainy and windy weather on Friday and Saturday, but from Sunday an anticyclone will approach, bringing dry, sunny conditions and temperatures up to +20°C in the first half of next week.
BNN · 25 Sept, 06:44
Growers expect average cranberry harvest in Latvia this year
Latvian cranberry growers expect an average harvest this year, with full-scale picking not starting until October. The sector again faces labor shortages while demand continues to outstrip supply.
Bauskas Dzīve · 25 Sept, 06:41
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Chef Mārtiņš Sirmais shares tips on preserving fresh herbs
Chef Mārtiņš Sirmais explains how to preserve herbs for long-term storage, since unlike fruits and vegetables they cannot simply be put in a marinade.
TVNET · 25 Sept, 05:47
Political scientist: Saeima's vote on two genders in constitution is pre-election positioning
A Latvian political scientist says the Saeima's decision to advance a constitutional amendment on two genders reflects party positioning ahead of elections rather than signaling a future coalition.
Jauns.lv · 25 Sept, 04:47
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Tallinn man earns money running everyday errands and joining strangers on mushroom trips
A TikToker from Tallinn named Viktor has started earning money by helping people with everyday tasks, from accompanying mushroom pickers to installing curtain rods. He says jobs can turn out unpredictably, and there are tasks he refuses to take on.
Apollo.lv · 25 Sept, 04:44
Expedition to Poland investigates traces of Latvian Legion's 15th Division from WWII
The Daugavas Vanagi association organized an August expedition to Poland to document evidence of the Latvian Legion's 15th Division, which was stationed there during World War II. Organizers say such historical research is needed to counter what they describe as decades of Russian propaganda distortions.
Delfi · 25 Sept, 03:48
Police seek public's help identifying person in photo
The State Police's Riga Northern Department is appealing to the public for help identifying a person shown in a photo, asking anyone with information to come forward.
Jauns.lv · 25 Sept, 03:48
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Fake heating 'expert' from Jelgava area jailed after taking money for gas boiler, never installing it
A woman from the Jelgava area gave money to an acquaintance to buy and install a new gas heating boiler, but he did neither. The fraudster has now been sent to prison.
Apollo.lv · 25 Sept, 03:47
Expert: Autumn Is the Decisive Time in the Fight Against Spanish Slugs
An invasive species expert from Latvia's Nature Conservation Agency explains that although adult Spanish slugs disappear from gardens in autumn, the battle against the invasive species continues, and poorly managed compost heaps can become their safe winter refuge.
Delfi · 25 Sept, 02:48
New details emerge in Jugla murder case as neighbors describe blood traces and a silent night
Neighbors in Jugla say they heard no noise the night a woman was killed, while police point to blood traces in the stairwell and a possible family dispute; the victim's relative is a suspect.
Jauns.lv · 25 Sept, 02:47
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"Tallinn Pedophile" Kept Targeting Girls on "Likee" Even After Public Exposure
A man known in Estonia as the "Tallinn pedophile," Arturs Aibetovs, continued contacting underage girls on the app "Likee" even after parents raised alarm on Facebook and Estonian journalists published exposés about him.
Apollo.lv · 25 Sept, 02:46
LA.lv offers quick math test: can you tell if a number is divisible by 3?
Latvian news portal LA.lv has published a short quiz challenging readers to determine whether given numbers are divisible by 3 without remainder. The task is based on a simple trick that avoids using a calculator or long division.
Latvijas Avīze · 25 Sept, 01:43
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Woman found murdered in Jugla, relative detained
Last week, a woman's body showing signs of violent death was found near an apartment building in Riga's Jugla district, and a relative of hers has been detained as a suspect.
Apollo.lv · 24 Sept, 23:47
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Rokpelnis: Saeima MPs vote by conscience, not by instruction
ZZS faction leader Harijs Rokpelnis has rejected claims that his faction breached the coalition agreement, stressing that lawmakers vote according to their own convictions. He was responding to criticism over a vote on advancing opposition-proposed constitutional amendments.
TVNET · 24 Sept, 22:44
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Stepaņenko's father tells LTV: his company made anti-tank obstacles to prevent sabotage in Belgorod
Sergejs Fedotovs, father of Latvian PM candidate Jūlija Stepaņenko, told Latvian Television that his company manufactured anti-tank obstacles, known as "dragon's teeth," intended to prevent sabotage attempts in Russia's Belgorod region. He offered the explanation amid questions about his business ties to the area near the Russian-Ukrainian border.
TVNET · 24 Sept, 21:45
Tartu Triple Murder: DNA Led to Former Police Officer, but Case Closed Over Statute of Limitations
Estonian program "Pealtnägija" revisited the 2001 Tartu triple murder, in which new DNA testing pointed to a former police officer, but prosecutors closed the case after the statute of limitations expired.
ERR (rus) · 24 Sept, 21:44
Police search for 15-year-old Ruslans Krupnovs missing in Rēzekne
Latvian State Police are searching for 15-year-old Ruslans Krupnovs, who left his home in Rēzekne on September 12 and has not been in contact since. Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to contact police.
Latvijas Avīze · 24 Sept, 21:44
"Nu i nedelya": Cable Bridge Repairs, Politicians' Salaries and EU Sanctions Discussed
In the latest episode of LSM's Russian-language program "Nu i nedelya," journalists and experts discussed traffic concerns during the Southern Bridge (Vantu tilts) renovation, possible electoral reforms and the political nature of EU sanctions.
LSM (rus) · 24 Sept, 21:43
Latvians react skeptically to PM Kulbergs' plan to freeze officials' salaries
Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs' announcement that many public administration salaries will not rise next year has sparked widespread skepticism on social media, with many calling it a pre-election move.
Jauns.lv · 24 Sept, 19:45
ETV+ show to examine Estonia's peat industry and its environmental footprint
A new episode of the ETV+ programme "Эко? Логично", airing Friday, 25 September, looks at the role of peat in Estonia's economy and the environmental consequences of its extraction. The show is hosted by Ulyana Kuzmina.
ERR (rus) · 24 Sept, 19:45
Cranberry season begins in Latvia: where to pick your own berries and this year's prices
Cranberry season has begun in Latvia, with both wild and large-fruited cranberries available for picking in bogs or at pick-your-own farms. At one of the largest farms, a litre costs two euros.
Delfi · 24 Sept, 18:47
Latvian parliament sends bill on two genders to committees for review
Latvia's Saeima on Thursday referred to committee a constitutional amendment proposed by the "Latvia First" party that would enshrine only two genders in the constitution. The move was backed by 42 votes, with 25 opposed.
Jauns.lv · 24 Sept, 18:46