Latvia & nearby
Kiisa reserve power plant cost Estonia €1.8 million to maintain last year
Estonian grid operator Elering paid €1.8 million in fixed costs for the Kiisa emergency power plant last year, with the same projected for this year. The operator is preparing to lease out both gas-fired plants.
ERR News · 6 Nov, 11:12
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National Alliance Seeks Agreement on Cooperation Principles and Ministries in Latvian Coalition Talks
In the second round of government-formation talks, Latvia's National Alliance wants key national issues advanced only with coalition consensus. It also wants to keep the Interior and Education and Science ministries.
Apollo.lv · 6 Nov, 11:11
KNAB deputy chief Jānis Roze advances to final round of agency head contest
The selection panel for the head of Latvia's Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau has advanced two of nine candidates to the final round, including deputy chief Jānis Roze. Renārs Reiniks, head of the operational department, did not make it.
Diena · 6 Nov, 11:11
Latvia's state spending up 7.8-fold since 2000, prices up 2.75-fold
An opinion piece in the Latvian daily Diena says general government spending has grown faster than prices since 2000, while average wages grew faster still. The author argues that linking public-sector pay to average wages widens inequality.
Diena · 6 Nov, 10:12
Lithuanian teachers' union threatens to strike on November 16
The Lithuanian Education Workers' Trade Union says it will launch a nationwide strike on November 16 unless a pay deal is reached. It demands a 10% rise in salary coefficients, while the ministry offers 7.56%.
LRT English · 6 Nov, 10:12
Šuvajevs criticises idea of cutting travel discounts for people with disabilities
Andris Šuvajevs, head of the Progressives' parliamentary group, is sceptical about putting sector professionals into ministerial posts and criticises the Transport Ministry's considered cut to fare concessions for people with disabilities.
Latvijas Avīze · 6 Nov, 10:12
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Forecasters: Cloudy Weather Ahead in Latvia, With Frost and Snow Possible Later in the Week
Latvia will see cloudy weather this weekend and on Monday, with light rain in places, while precipitation chances rise from Lāčplēsis Day and snow is possible. Light frost is expected on Tuesday and overnight into Wednesday.
Apollo.lv · 6 Nov, 09:13
Salomets: Rail Baltica delay will have little effect on freight transport
Anvar Salomets, chairman of the management board of Rail Baltic Estonia, says a delay of a couple of years in construction will not significantly affect freight carriers. Completion of the Estonian section has been moved to the end of 2034.
ERR (rus) · 6 Nov, 09:12
Truck with trailer ends up in ditch in Valmiera area, passenger injured
On the morning of 5 November, a Scania truck with a trailer left the P18 road in Kauguri parish, Valmiera municipality, and landed in a ditch. A passenger was taken to a medical facility, and administrative violation proceedings have been started.
Ziemeļlatvija · 6 Nov, 09:12
Cooler weather expected in Latvia next week, with possible snow later in the week
After a relatively warm start to November, weather in Latvia is set to change sharply, with night frosts and possible snow in the second half of next week. Drivers should be prepared for icy roads.
Jauns.lv · 6 Nov, 09:11
Domestic violence costs Estonian society at least €273 million a year
A study by Estonia's Foresight Center estimates the annual cost of domestic violence at no less than €273 million, nearly triple the amount tied to cases reported to police. An expert says much of the harm could be prevented.
ERR News · 6 Nov, 09:11
Carnikava Dog Attack Case Still Under Investigation, Police Chief Says
State Police chief Armands Ruks said on TV24 that the criminal case over the September dog attack on kindergarten children in Carnikava, Latvia, is still being investigated. He gave no end date.
Latvijas Avīze · 6 Nov, 09:11
Person rescued from apartment fire in Daugavpils
Firefighters rescued a person from a burning fifth-floor apartment on Bauskas Street in Daugavpils late on 5 November and handed them to paramedics. The fire service received 46 calls over the 24-hour period.
VUGD · 6 Nov, 09:10
How Latgalian Fares in the Age of AI: Research, Speech Recognition and Digital Resources
Researchers at the University of Latvia's Institute of Mathematics and Computer Science and Rēzekne Academy of Rīga Technical University are building digital resources and AI tools for Latgalian. They include the LATE-LTG speech recognition tool, a speech corpus and thesaurus updates.
LaKuga · 6 Nov, 08:13
Appellate court to rehear disability pension recalculation case in December
The Administrative Regional Court will rehear a case on supplementing insurance record and recalculating a disability pension on 17 December in written proceedings. The Supreme Court sent the case back, finding the Cabinet of Ministers had exceeded its statutory authorisation.
Bauskas Dzīve · 6 Nov, 08:12
Lithuania debates reported US request on Belarusian fertiliser transit, plus other weekly news
Politico reported that the US approached Lithuanian diplomats about Belarusian fertiliser transit via the port of Klaipėda. Lithuania's foreign minister denies any such discussion, while a presidential adviser acknowledged an approach.
LRT English · 6 Nov, 08:11
Solar winter begins in Latvia, marking the darkest quarter of the year
Solar winter, the quarter of the year with the least sunlight, began in Latvia on Friday. According to timeanddate.com, it will last until 4 February.
Jauns.lv · 6 Nov, 08:11
Irish Presidency: Security, Competitiveness and Values on the EU Agenda
Ireland chairs the Council of the European Union until 31 December, with competitiveness, values and security as its priorities. Ireland's ambassador to Latvia explains what this means for Latvia, including talks on the EU budget for 2028–2034.
Kurzemnieks · 6 Nov, 08:11
Jelgava court hands probation to two men over injuries caused in fights
The Zemgale District Court in Jelgava heard two criminal cases this autumn over injuries caused during fights. Jānis V. and Normunds R. were sentenced to probation supervision, and the rulings have entered into force.
Zemgales Ziņas · 6 Nov, 08:10
Cool Nights Expected in Latvia This Weekend, Wet Snow Possible Next Week
Forecasters say precipitation will be scarce in Latvia over the weekend, but nights will be chilly. An active cyclone approaching from the north on Tuesday may bring the first wet snow.
Bauskas Dzīve · 6 Nov, 07:14
Large dog attacks woman on hiking trail in Ķemeri
A large light-brown dog bit and scratched a woman near the Kūdras station hiking route in Ķemeri, Jūrmala, on 31 October. She has posted a warning on social media for other hikers.
Latvijas Avīze · 6 Nov, 07:14
Riga reveals what it costs to maintain street greenery and traffic-calming features
Riga's city government maintains flower pots, parklets and plastic bollards under several contracts worth tens and hundreds of thousands of euros. Total costs per street cannot be added up, as many solutions are part of larger construction project budgets.
Jauns.lv · 6 Nov, 07:12
Bomb-threat emails sent to European airports, signed by "Men's State fighters"
Several European airports, including Sofia and Rome, received emails claiming bombs had been planted. About 20 flights were affected on Thursday, but no explosives were found.
OgreNet · 6 Nov, 07:12
State Audit: Child Healthcare in Latvia a Priority Only on Paper
A State Audit Office review finds that outpatient healthcare for children in Latvian regions remains hard to access, with long queues, high out-of-pocket costs and rigid funding rules. Fifteen recommendations have gone to the Health Ministry, but money for them is unlikely.
Ziemeļlatvija · 6 Nov, 07:12
Woman, 63, struck on pedestrian crossing in Tallinn
A car hit a woman crossing the road at a pedestrian crossing in Tallinn, the capital of Estonia, on Thursday evening. She was taken to hospital, and police are still establishing the circumstances.
ERR (rus) · 6 Nov, 07:11
Commentary: No Change of Riga City Council Coalition Appears Imminent
Political commentator Bens Latkovskis argues that no force in the Riga City Council is currently determined enough to change the ruling coalition. The main dividing issue is how traffic is organised in the city.
NRA · 6 Nov, 06:13
59-Year-Old Civil Engineer Sent 50 CVs in a Year and Got No Replies
A 59-year-old certified civil engineer in Latvia says he received no response to about 50 CVs and believes age discrimination exists in the job market. The State Labour Inspectorate says it does not track age-specific complaints, though submissions on equal treatment have increased.
Latvijas Avīze · 6 Nov, 06:12
President to visit Jelgava on Friday and attend Border Guard anniversary event
Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs will visit Jelgava on 6 November, meeting students and company staff. He will end the day with a speech at the State Border Guard's 107th anniversary ceremony.
Bauskas Dzīve · 6 Nov, 06:12
Jelgava rebuilds flowerbeds, replacing sun-scorched conifers with perennials and shrubs
In late October, the Jelgava municipal agency “Pilsētsaimniecība” reconstructed the city's flowerbeds because conifers scorched by the sun in spring could not be saved. Perennials and shrubs will be planted instead.
Zemgales Ziņas · 6 Nov, 06:11
Criminologist Aldona Kipāne discusses Latvia's crime situation and teenage offences on a Jauns.tv show
On the Jauns.tv programme "Jauns jautājums", criminologist Aldona Kipāne assesses Latvia's criminogenic situation and what the future may bring. The conversation also touches on offences committed by teenagers.
Jauns.lv · 6 Nov, 06:11
Former Pociems school to become rural tourism venue "Bērzi Manor & Camper Park"
The former Fricis Bārda Pociems Primary School and its 2.76-hectare grounds were sold at an electronic auction to Liāna and Andris Pētersons from Aloja. The couple plan to gradually develop a rural tourism and leisure venue there.
Auseklis (Limbaži) · 6 Nov, 05:13
CSDD urges drivers not to delay switching from summer to winter tyres
Latvia's Road Traffic Safety Directorate (CSDD) is urging drivers to change their summer tyres for winter ones in good time. The weather is turning colder, and roads can be icy in places in the mornings.
Auseklis (Limbaži) · 6 Nov, 04:13
Solar winter begins in Latvia, the quarter with the least daylight
Solar winter began in Latvia on 6 November, the quarter of the year with the least sunlight. It runs until 4 February, and the shortest day will be 21 December.
Bauskas Dzīve · 6 Nov, 04:12
Latvia Enters Darkest Part of the Year; Wet Snow Possible Next Week
The Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre says the year's darkest quarter, known as solar winter, begins on 6 November. Next week will be cooler, with a chance of wet snow mixing with rain in places.
BNN · 6 Nov, 04:11
Salacgriva native Adrians Ginters studies chemistry after two years at UWC college in Norway
Adrians Ginters, a graduate of Salacgriva Secondary School in Latvia, spent two years at a UWC college in Norway and now studies chemistry at the University of Latvia. He already works as a teacher alongside his studies.
Auseklis (Limbaži) · 6 Nov, 03:13
Šlesers: Latvia's budget could face billion-euro shortfalls in coming years
Saeima member Ainārs Šlesers said after meeting prime minister candidate Andris Kulbergs that Latvia's finances are in worse shape than publicly known. He cited Finance Ministry estimates of budget gaps through 2030.
Latvijas Avīze · 6 Nov, 02:13