Latvia & nearby
Public invited to join “Different Shoes Day” campaign in Jelgava and beyond
On September 25, Latvia's Welfare Ministry is holding its fourth annual “Different Shoes Day” social campaign, encouraging people to wear mismatched shoes to raise awareness of people with functional disabilities. Jelgava will host an event at the “Taka” center.
Zemgales Ziņas · 22 Sept, 06:43
Liepāja boxers win three medals at international tournament
At the international boxing tournament "Olaines Cup 2026," athletes from the Liepāja Comprehensive Sports School won two silver medals and one bronze.
irLiepāja · 22 Sept, 05:49
Porsche driver disputes potential license revocation after speeding on road to Riga
A driver caught doing just over 150 km/h in a Porsche Cayenne on the way to Riga is contesting the State Police's handling of the stop. The case raises the question of whether such a speed should result in loss of a driving license.
Apollo.lv · 22 Sept, 05:49
Zemgale to launch series of regional meetings on the future of religious heritage
The Zemgale Planning Region will hold a series of meetings across five municipalities this autumn to seek solutions for preserving historic churches. Conclusions from the discussions will feed into the region's development plans.
Zemgales Ziņas · 22 Sept, 05:45
Major US TV Networks Boycott White House Coverage After CNN Access Ban
Five major US television networks halted their rotating White House press pool coverage on Monday in solidarity with CNN, which along with other outlets was barred from the premises by Trump. As a result, no coverage was provided of the president's visit to the UN General Assembly.
Bauskas Dzīve · 22 Sept, 04:49
Liepāja Industrial Park named among world's top 10 most attractive investment projects
The Real FDI publication has included Liepāja Industrial Park among the ten most promising industrial and logistics investment projects worldwide for 2026, according to the Liepāja Special Economic Zone authority.
irLiepāja · 22 Sept, 04:48
Rinkēvičs warns UN Secretary-General in New York about growing security risks to the Baltics
Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs met UN Secretary-General António Guterres in New York on Monday to inform him about Russia's actions against the Baltic states and other countries supporting Ukraine, and the resulting escalation risks. The meeting took place during the UN General Assembly's 81st session, with the presidents of Lithuania and Estonia also present.
Latvijas Avīze · 22 Sept, 04:47
Possible airspace threat over Kraslava region ends
A warning about a possible threat to Latvian airspace issued in the Kraslava region has ended. The situation was resolved without further action.
Jauns.lv · 22 Sept, 04:46
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Latvia now has 82 towns — eight of them end in "-ava"
Since August this year Latvia has had 82 towns instead of 81, meaning the country now has eight towns whose names end in "-ava".
Apollo.lv · 22 Sept, 04:46
Liepāja to hold meeting for city basketball championship participants
A meeting for team representatives will take place in Liepāja on September 28 to discuss the format of the next basketball championship. The tournament is planned to run from mid-October to the end of March.
irLiepāja · 22 Sept, 03:51
Latvian Food Agency Finds Listeria in Lithuanian Smoked Capelin, Salmonella in Estonian Chicken
Latvia's Food and Veterinary Service has detected listeria bacteria in cold-smoked capelin produced in Lithuania and salmonella in marinated chicken produced in Estonia. Both products have already been withdrawn from sale.
Jauns.lv · 22 Sept, 03:51
Warning issued over possible airspace threat in Krāslava municipality
Latvia's National Armed Forces late Sunday warned of a possible airspace threat over Krāslava municipality and scrambled NATO fighter jets on patrol. No additional action is currently required from residents.
Latvijas Avīze · 22 Sept, 02:49
Study: Four separate departments slow down Riga's urban development decisions
A think tank LaSER study finds that Riga's urban development matters are managed by four separate municipal departments with fragmented political oversight, significantly slowing approval processes compared to smaller municipalities and other European capitals.
Delfi · 22 Sept, 01:50
New quiz helps shoppers discover their buyer type, with a chance to win a gift card
TVNET has launched a quiz that helps people identify what kind of shopper they are and offers personalized advice for smarter purchases. Participants can also enter to win a 50-euro gift card from the Domina Shopping mall.
TVNET · 22 Sept, 01:45
Finance Ministry: Valka municipality's financial situation remains critical
Latvia's Finance Ministry says Valka municipality's financial situation has not improved in 2026 and has urged the council to decide by September 30 on starting a financial stabilization process, which the council reportedly plans to reject.
Delfi · 21 Sept, 23:50
Possible airspace threat declared in Krāslava municipality
A possible airspace threat has been declared in Krāslava municipality, with residents receiving a cell broadcast warning message. NATO Baltic air policing mission fighter jets have been activated.
LSM · 21 Sept, 22:48
Air threat warning issued in Krāslava region
The National Armed Forces have issued a warning about a possible threat to airspace in the Krāslava region. Residents were notified via the mobile phone alert system.
LSM (rus) · 21 Sept, 22:47
Artuss Kaimiņš recalls political life's endless chats that drained his time and energy
Former Saeima deputy and actor Artuss Kaimiņš told TV24's 'Preses klubs' that during his time in politics he had to follow numerous messaging chats that consumed significant time and energy. He says that burden disappeared after leaving politics.
Latvijas Avīze · 21 Sept, 22:47
Latvian Armed Forces warn of possible airspace threat over Krāslava region
Latvia's National Armed Forces have reported a possible threat in the airspace over Krāslava municipality. NATO Baltic air-policing fighter jets have been scrambled in response.
Delfi · 21 Sept, 22:46
NATO jets scrambled over possible airspace threat in Krāslava district
On the evening of Monday, September 21, NATO fighter jets were activated over Latvia's Krāslava district due to a possible airspace threat. The National Armed Forces reported the incident.
TVNET · 21 Sept, 22:45
Two Liepāja buildings named winners in “Latvia’s Most Energy-Efficient Building 2026” contest
The jury of the “Latvia’s Most Energy-Efficient Building 2026” contest evaluated 41 buildings and named Liepāja’s “Caljan” factory and the “Liedags” preschool among the winners. Both buildings received awards for energy efficiency as well as a popular-vote prize.
Jauns.lv · 21 Sept, 22:45
Estonian police check how fast children ride e-scooters to school
Estonian police conducted morning raids near a school to check whether children's e-scooters exceed the legal 25 km/h speed limit, finding more than 10 violations at one school alone.
ERR (rus) · 21 Sept, 21:44
Thick fog expected across much of Latvia overnight into Tuesday
Latvia's Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre has warned of fog forming Monday evening and persisting until Tuesday morning, with visibility dropping to as little as 500-1000 metres in some areas.
Latvijas Avīze · 21 Sept, 21:43
Meteorologists warn of dense fog Monday evening and overnight
Latvia's Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre forecasts dense fog across many parts of the country on Monday evening and into the night of September 22.
LSM (rus) · 21 Sept, 20:47
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Fog expected across much of Latvia Monday evening and overnight
The Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre forecasts fog in many parts of the country on the evening and night of Monday, September 21, into Tuesday.
TVNET · 21 Sept, 20:46
NBS Special Tasks Unit Tests Physical and Psychological Endurance of Soldier Candidates
The National Armed Forces' Special Tasks Unit, marking its 35th anniversary this year, put soldier candidates through one of the most intense stages of preparation this week, testing their physical and psychological resilience. Latvian Television gained rare access to document the process.
LSM · 21 Sept, 20:45
Estonia's "Mirror" show: an ambulance bill dispute and a €40 parking fine for a good deed
Estonia's Russian-language channel ETV+ airs a new episode of "Зеркало" (Mirror) on Tuesday, covering a Tallinn resident billed via a debt collector for an ambulance ride and another man fined for parking while helping an acquaintance get to a doctor.
ERR (rus) · 21 Sept, 20:43
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Coalition: Clarity on next year's budget needed before elections
Following Monday's cooperation meeting, coalition party representatives stressed the need to soon clarify next year's state budget priorities and fiscal solutions, with the discussion to be completed before the elections.
TVNET · 21 Sept, 19:49
Temporary bridge planned to replace Vantu Bridge traffic during repairs
Riga City Council says traffic will not be shut down during repairs to the Vantu Bridge — a temporary bridge will be built instead. An expert calls the plan a good solution but says additional measures will still be needed.
LSM (rus) · 21 Sept, 19:46
Boy killed in Mērsrags accident was struck during overtaking manoeuvre
Latvian police have determined that a fatal accident in Mērsrags parish in May, which killed a minor cyclist, occurred when a car struck him while overtaking. The driver has been named a suspect.
Delfi · 21 Sept, 19:45
Reconstruction of Tirgus Street begins in Pāvilosta
Reconstruction work has begun on Tirgus Street in Pāvilosta, including new asphalt and cobblestone paving. The project is due for completion by November 30.
Jauns.lv · 21 Sept, 19:43
Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs celebrates his birthday today, shows off an unusual gift
Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs turns 53 today and thanked well-wishers on social media, also revealing an unusual gift — a weather overview presented to him by the Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre.
Latvijas Avīze · 21 Sept, 18:50
Criminal proceedings reopened over tragic fire in Krustkalni
Prosecutors have decided to reopen criminal proceedings into a tragic fire in which two children died. The children's mother and another child were also injured in the incident.
LSM (rus) · 21 Sept, 18:49
Valka municipality to allow staff two remote work days per week
Valka municipality is introducing a policy allowing employees to work remotely two days a week, partly driven by rising fuel prices. Other Vidzeme municipalities take differing approaches to remote work.
LSM · 21 Sept, 18:43
VARAM to stop paying salary to suspended state secretary Balševics
The Ministry of Smart Administration and Regional Development says it will no longer pay a salary to Edvīns Balševics, its state secretary who has already been suspended from his duties.
LSM · 21 Sept, 17:48
Minister Tavars suspends VARAM state secretary Balševics, halts his salary
Smart Administration and Regional Development Minister Edgars Tavars has suspended the ministry's state secretary Edvīns Balševics and stopped his salary payments after prosecutors launched criminal proceedings against him.
Jauns.lv · 21 Sept, 17:46