Latvia & nearby (11)

Latvian newspaper Diena to be published weekly from 2027

The Latvian newspaper Diena will come out once a week, at 48 pages, starting next year. Editor-in-chief Gatis Madžiņš cites lower print delivery costs as the reason.

Diena · 6 Nov, 20:11

Recipe: Homemade Cookies With Boiled Condensed Milk Filling and Chocolate Glaze

The Latvian news site NRA has published a recipe for cookies with a boiled condensed milk cream and chocolate glaze, similar to store-bought treats. The quantities make about 12–15 cookies.

NRA · 6 Nov, 20:10

One Dead in Head-On Collision on A10 Highway Near Varkaļi

A head-on crash between two cars on the Riga–Ventspils A10 road in Mārupe municipality on the evening of 6 November left one person dead. Traffic is blocked in both directions while police establish the circumstances.

TVNET · 6 Nov, 19:11

Supreme Court recognizes Imre Arakas's actions as a fight for freedom and rehabilitates him

Estonian outlet Postimees reports that the Supreme Court has recognized Imre Arakas's actions as a fight for freedom and rehabilitated him. Arakas is currently serving a ten-year prison term in Lithuania for a contract killing.

Postimees · 6 Nov, 19:10

Estonian court backs school's early start despite parents' objections

Tartu Administrative Court dismissed a complaint by 18 parents against Kõrveküla Basic School's decision to start classes at 8 a.m. The court found the school had grounds for an exception to the government's general rule.

ERR News · 6 Nov, 18:13

Braže: Latvia's ties with Washington do not depend on who wins US elections

Latvian Foreign Minister Baiba Braže said relations with the United States rest on long-term cooperation and shared security interests. Latvia will keep up dialogue with the newly elected US Congress and work to strengthen Baltic support groups there.

Jauns.lv · 6 Nov, 18:11

What to Do If You See Someone Lying in a Public Place: Latvian Services Explain

Latvia's Emergency Medical Service and State Police explain how to act when someone appears to be sleeping off heavy drinking in a public place. The key advice is not to walk past, to check on the person and to call 112 when needed.

Latvijas Avīze · 6 Nov, 18:10

Political scientist: Kulbergs' initial momentum in forming Latvia's government is fading

University of Latvia professor Jānis Ikstens said on TV24 that the early momentum of prime ministerial candidate Andris Kulbergs is waning. He pointed to the politician's limited experience in government and doubts over his parliamentary group's unity.

Jauns.lv · 6 Nov, 17:12

Ukrainian citizen sentenced in Estonia for migrant smuggling

Pärnu District Court in Estonia has sentenced a 37-year-old Ukrainian citizen to one year and ten months in prison for smuggling migrants into the country. After serving his term he will be expelled and banned from Estonia for five years.

ERR News · 6 Nov, 17:11

Police Search for Riga Resident Egons Mūrmanis, Whereabouts Unknown Since 20 October

The State Police are searching for Egons Mūrmanis, born in 1986, whose whereabouts have been unknown since 20 October. Police ask anyone who knows where he might be to come forward.

Apollo.lv · 6 Nov, 17:11

CSDD IT Department Head Leaves Post as Agency Seeks Replacement

Māris Puriņš, head of the IT department at Latvia's Road Traffic Safety Directorate, has left his post, and a competition for the job has been announced with a salary of up to €6,500 a month. His departure follows a summer cyberattack that exposed the data of millions.

NRA · 6 Nov, 17:11

State Police drone competition “Tactical Superiority” held in Riga

On 6 November, the Latvian State Police held the second edition of its “Tactical Superiority” drone competition in Riga, with ten teams from interior ministry services and the armed forces. The National Guard’s 2nd Vidzeme Brigade won.

Valsts policija · 6 Nov, 17:11

Lithuania's defence minister: Kaliningrad border calmer than Poland's

Lithuanian Defence Minister Robertas Kaunas said the situation on the border with Russia's Kaliningrad region is currently calmer than on the Polish side. The deployment of troops assisting border guards will likely be extended.

LRT English · 6 Nov, 16:12

Fire and rescue chief: people often read only the first line of warnings

Mārtiņš Baltmanis, head of Latvia's State Fire and Rescue Service, said on TV24 that people often read only the warning status in urgent alerts and skip the instructions. He urged the public to read full messages and to look up information themselves.

Jauns.lv · 6 Nov, 16:12

Head of CSDD's IT Department Māris Puriņš Leaves His Post

Māris Puriņš, head of the IT department at Latvia's Road Traffic Safety Directorate, ended his employment in mid-October. The directorate has opened a competition for the post, with applications open until 15 November.

Apollo.lv · 6 Nov, 16:11

Spending review finds €284.8 million for Latvia's 2027 budget

Latvia's Finance Ministry has submitted a report on the 2027–2030 budget baseline to the government, identifying €284.8 million in 2027 that could be redirected to priorities.

Delfi · 6 Nov, 16:11

CSDD IT Chief Puriņš Leaves Post After Summer Data Breach

Māris Puriņš, head of the IT department at Latvia's Road Traffic Safety Directorate (CSDD), ended his employment in mid-October. The agency was hit by a cyberattack this summer that exposed the personal data of over a million people.

Latvijas Avīze · 6 Nov, 16:11

Estonian Maritime Museum orders roughly €1 million research vessel from Latvia

The Estonian Maritime Museum has signed a contract with Latvian shipbuilder Invessel to build a new research catamaran. The vessel will cost about €1 million and is due for completion in 2028.

ERR News · 6 Nov, 16:11

Taru Nature House in Tallinn named Estonia's Wooden Building of the Year

Taru Nature House, designed by the Kavakava architecture firm in Tallinn's Noblessner district, has won Estonia's Wooden Building of the Year title. It is the country's largest public wooden building.

ERR News · 6 Nov, 15:12

Baltic Beauty 2026 Exhibition Opens at Ķīpsala in Riga

The Baltic Beauty 2026 beauty industry exhibition is running from 6 to 8 November at the Ķīpsala International Exhibition Centre in Riga. It features 340 participants from 19 countries.

TVNET · 6 Nov, 15:11

State Police seek to identify person on video in glass theft case

The State Police in Latvia have released a video and are asking the public to help identify the person shown. The case concerns a crime against property, described as a glass theft.

Jauns.lv · 6 Nov, 15:11

Latvia to sign agreement with European Commission on €462.76 million from Social Climate Fund

On Friday the Latvian government backed a draft regulation for an agreement with the European Commission on receiving €462.76 million from the EU Social Climate Fund in 2026–2032. The money will be paid in instalments, depending on whether the plan's targets are met.

NRA · 6 Nov, 15:11

Investigation into attack on train conductor in Jūrmala sent to prosecutors

The State Police have completed their investigation into an attack on a conductor aboard the Riga–Ķemeri electric train. The case has been passed to the Pierīga Prosecutor's Office to decide on compulsory medical measures.

Valsts policija · 6 Nov, 15:10

Lithuania's National Audit Office: Deficit Could Approach 6% of GDP by 2029

Lithuania's National Audit Office says the government's draft 2027–2029 budget breaches national and EU fiscal rules. It warns the deficit could approach 6% of GDP by 2029.

LRT English · 6 Nov, 14:13

Former Tartu industrial area by the railway station could become a district of homes and offices

The Estonian city of Tartu has started a detailed plan for a four-hectare former industrial site near its main railway station. It envisions offices, commercial space and apartments, while the Tartu Mill business keeps operating.

ERR News · 6 Nov, 14:10

Zemgale District Court Sentences Father to 20 Years in Prison for Sexual Abuse of His Daughter

The Zemgale District Court in Latvia has sentenced a man to 20 years in prison for sexual violence against his underage daughter. He was taken into custody in the courtroom.

Latvijas Avīze · 6 Nov, 14:10

Cabinet: Officials Must Be Able to Justify Attending Events on Free Invitations

Latvia's Cabinet of Ministers, in a draft reply to the Prosecutor General's Office, accepts as justified a proposal to review internal control systems for free tickets, invitations and accreditations. The anti-corruption bureau KNAB supports the approach.

TVNET · 6 Nov, 13:11

All video cameras on Latvia-Belarus border now linked to border guard

Latvia's State Border Guard now has access to all video surveillance cameras installed so far on the border with Belarus. Work on equipping the remaining border sections continues.

Apollo.lv · 6 Nov, 13:11

Estonian National Museum in Tartu opens interwar silver exhibition

The Estonian National Museum in Tartu opened an exhibition on Friday, November 6, on Estonian goldsmiths and silverwork made between 1918 and 1944. It is the most comprehensive overview to date of the period's makers and their work.

ERR News · 6 Nov, 13:10

Two Belarusian Nationals Detained in Daugavpils over Smuggling of 140,000 Cigarettes Thrown from a Train

On 4 November, the State Police detained two Belarusian citizens, a train driver and his assistant, in Daugavpils on suspicion of large-scale smuggling. Packages containing 140,000 illegal cigarettes had been thrown from a moving train.

Valsts policija · 6 Nov, 13:10

Ukraine's Azov Brigade Drone Specialists Train Latvian National Guard Soldiers

Representatives of Ukraine's National Guard 12th Special Purpose Brigade "Azov" have trained Latvian National Guard members and soldiers to operate where drones control the battlefield, according to a video released by the Ukrainian unit.

Delfi · 6 Nov, 12:13

Katre Kõvask to Lead A. Le Coq from January

Katre Kõvask will become head of Estonia's largest beverage producer A. Le Coq and vice president of Olvi Group's Baltic division in January. She previously led oat drink maker YOOK.

ERR (rus) · 6 Nov, 12:12

Busulis on How to Start Saving and Organise Money When Income Varies

In a TVNET podcast made with the Bank of Latvia's Money School, musician Intars Busulis shares his money habits. Bank of Latvia expert Artis Zeilis advises reviewing recurring payments and saving even small amounts.

TVNET · 6 Nov, 12:12

Rail Baltic Estonia chief: few years' delay will barely affect freight

Rail Baltic Estonia CEO Anvar Salomets says a delay of a few years to Rail Baltica will make little difference to freight operators. Estonia's section is now expected to be finished and operational by the end of 2034.

ERR News · 6 Nov, 12:12