Latvia & nearby (110)

Media: Company owned by Stepaņenko's father in Russia produced 'dragon's teeth' for Russian army

Independent outlet The Insider reports that Sergejs Fedotovs, father of prime ministerial candidate Jūlija Stepaņenko, is majority owner of two construction firms near Moscow, one of which produced so-called 'dragon's teeth' anti-tank barriers for the Russian army.

LSM (rus) · 24 Sept, 08:42

New rain zone to sweep across Latvia on Thursday, drier weather expected by weekend's end

A new area of precipitation will move into Latvia from the east on Thursday, bringing prolonged and locally heavy rain through Friday and Saturday, with drier, warmer conditions arriving from Sunday.

BNN · 24 Sept, 07:49

Heavy rain expected Thursday in eastern Latvia

Meteorologists forecast brief rain across most of Latvia on Thursday, while the eastern regions are expected to see more extensive and prolonged rainfall.

Apollo.lv · 24 Sept, 07:48

Limbaži Municipality discusses improving access and tourism infrastructure at Randu Meadows

Limbaži Municipality, the Nature Conservation Agency and the Latvian Fund for Nature have discussed access and tourism infrastructure issues at the Randu Meadows nature reserve as part of drafting a new management plan. Residents are invited to a planning meeting on October 7 in Salacgrīva.

Jauns.lv · 24 Sept, 07:43

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 · 24 Sept, 07:42

Former defence procurement chief reveals problems in €81 million body armour deal

Ervīns Kopeika, former head of Latvia's State Defence Logistics and Procurement Centre, has pointed to serious flaws in a body armour procurement that took nearly seven years and cost around €81 million. VALIC itself denies allegations of unlawful competition restriction.

Latvijas Avīze · 24 Sept, 06:43

Thursday brings mostly cloudy weather to Latvia, with heavy rain expected in Latgale and Vidzeme

Forecasters say Thursday will be mostly cloudy across Latvia with brief showers in places, while Latgale and Vidzeme, starting from the area near the Russian border, can expect widespread, heavy rainfall.

TVNET · 24 Sept, 06:43

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 · 24 Sept, 06:43

Strange mystery solved in Pärnu County: man who vanished before his wedding was killed by his friend

In Estonia's Pärnu County, investigators have unraveled an unusual and complicated murder case — a man who disappeared shortly before his wedding was killed and buried in a forest by his own friend.

TVNET · 24 Sept, 05:49

Estonia: Mysterious murder case reveals man was killed by his own friend before his wedding

In Estonia's Pärnu County, a bizarre murder case has come to light – a man who vanished shortly before his wedding was killed by his own friend, and his remains left investigators with a macabre puzzle.

Apollo.lv · 24 Sept, 05:49

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 · 24 Sept, 03:49

Sigulda Zoo Works to Settle Two Amur Tigers from Lithuania

Keepers at Sigulda Zoo are learning to coexist with two Amur tiger brothers, Doniņš and Snaipers, brought from Lithuania, as the animals slowly adjust to their new home.

Žurnāls Ir · 24 Sept, 03:48

Quiz tests knowledge of Latvian towns with the letter "c" in their name

A new online quiz challenges players to identify nine Latvian towns whose names contain the letter "c" and tell them apart from similarly named villages.

Apollo.lv · 24 Sept, 03:48

TVNET's "Pulss" show hosts pre-election debate on security and economy

Ahead of the 15th Saeima elections, TVNET's "Pulss" program hosted a debate between three party representatives covering national security, foreign policy, the economy and healthcare.

TVNET · 24 Sept, 03:47

Fishing show host's gear carried gambling company's logo, raising ad-rules question

A morning fishing programme once broadcast on Latvian television appears to have featured branding tied to a well-known gambling operator, prompting questions about whether such promotion is appropriate.

Apollo.lv · 24 Sept, 02:50

Restaurant "Jūras Pērle" reopens in Jūrmala with new head chef

The restaurant "Jūras Pērle," a name well known in Latvia, opened its doors in Jūrmala on Friday, September 18, in an area surrounded by elite villas. Its new head chef is 36-year-old Ņikita Pribiļskis.

TVNET · 24 Sept, 02:49

Bus operators' mass protest disrupted tens of thousands, faces near-million-euro fine

On September 16, eight passenger transport companies staged a protest that cancelled over 3,200 regional bus routes, affecting 40,000-50,000 people, and now face a fine approaching one million euros.

Žurnāls Ir · 24 Sept, 01:49

Ombudswoman warns some Latvian care homes fail to feed, wash or properly care for residents

After visiting social care institutions across Latvia's regions, Ombudswoman Karina Palkova has raised alarm over serious care failures, including a death now under prosecutorial review and systemic problems at the Augšdaugava municipality children's home 'Avots'.

Latvijas Avīze · 24 Sept, 01:48

Driver killed after car rams parked truck on Vidzeme highway near "Sēnīte"

A Volvo car crashed into a truck parked on the roadside on the Vidzeme highway near "Sēnīte" last night, killing the car's driver.

Apollo.lv · 23 Sept, 23:47

Lawyer on CSDD data leak: sanctions needed, outdated rules must be reviewed

Sworn attorney Saulvedis Vārpiņš said on the TV24 show “Naudas cena” that the CSDD data leak raises questions about accountability, and that it must be examined why data was reportedly stored for about 18 years.

Latvijas Avīze · 23 Sept, 23:45

Kulbergs' promised fuel price cut may not materialize

Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs' promised 20-cent-per-liter fuel price reduction may fail to materialize after heated political debate in the Saeima on Wednesday over how to tackle high fuel prices. TV3 Ziņas reports the issue has proven far more complicated than initially suggested.

TVNET · 23 Sept, 23:44

Sector representatives discuss ahead of 15th Saeima elections on "Kas notiek" broadcast

On September 23, Latvian Television's programme "Kas notiek" hosted a discussion on pre-election topics for the 15th Saeima, featuring representatives of several trade unions, associations and a youth organisation.

LSM · 23 Sept, 21:46

LTV: Weapons dealer Bout visited construction firm of politician Stepaņenko's father in Russia

Latvian Television found that a construction company in the Moscow region owned by the Russia-based father of politician Jūlija Stepaņenko was visited by arms dealer Viktor Bout during Russia's State Duma election campaign.

LSM (rus) · 23 Sept, 21:43

Residents complain: chosen a parcel locker near home, but the package ends up across town

Latvian residents are sharing online experiences of selecting a parcel locker close to home when ordering online, only to have the package delivered to a completely different location. This often happens because the chosen locker turns out to be full.

Jauns.lv · 23 Sept, 20:42

Expert: Removal of Usmanov and Fridman from sanctions list was part of a broader political game

Researcher Armands Astukevičs says Latvia benefited from clearly stating its opposition to delisting Russian oligarchs Alisher Usmanov and Mikhail Fridman from EU sanctions, but warns against reading the outcome as a softening of the EU's stance on Russia.

Delfi · 23 Sept, 20:41

Līvāni Municipality begins connecting heating for the season

The Līvāni municipal government announced on Wednesday that it has gradually begun connecting heating across the municipality. The process is being rolled out in stages.

Apollo.lv · 23 Sept, 19:46

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 Sept, 19:46

Liepāja school holds drill on responding to air threat alerts

Liepāja's Liedaga Secondary School is one of four Latvian educational institutions where students and staff practiced today how to respond to an air threat warning, including moving to shelter rooms after a simulated orange alert.

LSM · 23 Sept, 19:45

ETV+ show "Ochevidets" to cover unsolved triple murder and Nepal disaster aftermath

On Thursday, September 24, ETV+ will air a new episode of the investigative journalism program "Ochevidets," covering a 25-year-old unsolved triple murder, concerns over bank deposit seizures, and the aftermath of Nepal's deadly landslide. The show is hosted by Ulyana Kuzmina.

ERR (rus) · 23 Sept, 19:43

Lithuania Closes Visa Centers in Four Countries Over Terrorism Concerns

Lithuania's Interior Minister Martynas Katelynas has ordered the closure of outsourced visa application centers in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan and Bosnia and Herzegovina, citing security service warnings about terrorism risks.

Delfi · 23 Sept, 19:41

Bank analyst: two more rate hikes likely as Euribor nears 3%

Estonia's six-month Euribor rate, which determines housing loan payments, continues to climb toward 3%. An SEB bank analyst expects two more European Central Bank rate hikes in the coming months.

ERR (rus) · 23 Sept, 18:42

Military ration packs meant for Latvian soldiers turn up for sale online, some past their expiry date

Dry ration packs issued to Latvian soldiers, which are not supposed to be resold, have been found for sale on auction and classifieds platforms, some already expired. The armed forces say unused rations should stay in their possession, not end up in private trade.

Jauns.lv · 23 Sept, 18:42

Teen boy hits 187 km/h fleeing police in stolen car near Madona

Near Madona and Cesvaine, a boy born in 2013 took his father's car keys without permission and reached speeds of up to 187 km/h while fleeing police. An investigation has been launched.

Latvijas Avīze · 23 Sept, 18:41

New rental housing in Smiltene sees demand outstrip supply

A new 30-apartment rental building has opened in Smiltene, but around 50 people applied to live there. The municipality plans to build more such buildings, including private investors.

LSM · 23 Sept, 18:41