Latvia & nearby (125)

Fifth Potato Festival to be held at Āgenskalns Market

On Sunday, September 20, Āgenskalns Market in Riga will host its fifth Potato Festival, a themed event celebrating one of Latvia's kitchen staples.

TVNET · 16 Sept, 09:43

Zilaiskalns invites visitors to an autumn event day on October 3

Latvia's Zilaiskalns hill in Valmiera municipality continues welcoming visitors in October with rail-bike rides and indoor workshops, while October 3 will bring a special event day featuring poetry, a peat factory tour, a sketching workshop, live music and street food.

Valmieras Ziņas · 16 Sept, 08:50

Stepaņenko reluctant to explain origin of large gifts from father in Russia

Prime ministerial candidate Jūlija Stepaņenko has confirmed receiving gifts worth over €400,000 from her Russia-based father, but declined to discuss the money's origin.

Latvijas Avīze · 16 Sept, 08:49

Fact-checkers: politicians' stance on Russian grain transit shifts ahead of elections

The "Re:Check" fact-checking project has found that the "Jaunā Vienotība" and Union of Greens and Farmers (ZZS) parties have changed their rhetoric on Russian grain transit ahead of elections, now promising to halt what they previously defended.

LSM · 16 Sept, 08:47

Skype co-founder Jaan Tallinn again tops Estonia's rich list

Business daily Äripäev's newly published 2026 rich list ranks tech entrepreneur Jaan Tallinn as Estonia's wealthiest person with an estimated €10.3 billion net worth, as the overall Top 500's combined fortune grew by about a third over the year.

ERR News · 16 Sept, 08:44

'Know Before You Vote': Regional Development Over Four Years Has Been Uneven and Unmanaged

An LSM pre-election analysis assesses Latvia's regional development over the past four years, concluding it has been uneven and lacked coordinated management.

LSM (rus) · 16 Sept, 07:49

VTU Valmiera to run all regional bus routes on September 16

Valmiera municipality's transport company SIA "VTU Valmiera" will not join a nationwide carriers' protest on September 16 and will operate all regional routes on the regular schedule. The decision was made to ensure uninterrupted access to work, school and medical services for residents.

Valmieras Ziņas · 16 Sept, 07:48

Latvian 9th-graders average just 44.8% in science test, struggle most with analytical reasoning

Data compiled by Latvia's State Education Development Agency (VIAA) show that last year's 9th-grade science diagnostic test yielded an average score of 44.8%, the lowest among major national assessments. Students struggled most with analytical reasoning tasks.

Delfi · 16 Sept, 07:47

Night mushroom-picking contest near Pļaviņi yields more boletes than the daytime round

The "Pļaviņu pļāvēji" association held its traditional night mushroom-picking competition near the "Jankas" sports base, where participants using flashlights found even more boletes than during the daytime contest. No one got lost, and everyone enjoyed soup afterward.

Staburags · 16 Sept, 07:47

Jaan Tallinn again tops list of Estonia's wealthiest people

Business newspaper Äripäev's latest ranking of Estonia's richest people places tech entrepreneur Jaan Tallinn first, with his fortune estimated at €10.3 billion. The top five remains unchanged from last year, though rankings within it shifted.

ERR (rus) · 16 Sept, 07:46

Protest halts up to 3,000 regional bus routes in Latvia today

Eight carriers are taking part in a protest organized by the Latvian Passenger Carriers Association today, canceling up to 3,000 regional bus routes affecting as many as 60,000 passengers. The action targets insufficient state funding and outdated long-term contract terms.

Latvijas Avīze · 16 Sept, 07:44

Wednesday temperatures to reach +22°C in Latvia, but a cold front is approaching

Latvia will see afternoon temperatures rise to around +22°C on Wednesday, though a cold atmospheric front is already moving in from the west. Rain and stronger wind are expected in the Kurzeme region by evening.

Jauns.lv · 16 Sept, 07:43

Man in Dobele municipality stabs neighbor to death, attacks two women

In Naudīte parish, Dobele municipality, a 64-year-old man fatally stabbed his neighbor and attacked two women, Latvian broadcaster's "Degpunktā" program reports.

Apollo.lv · 16 Sept, 06:52

TVNET invites public to test predictions ahead of 15th Saeima elections

Latvian news portal TVNET has launched an interactive game inviting the public to predict the outcome of the upcoming 15th Saeima elections. The game arrives as party ratings continue to shift ahead of the vote.

TVNET · 16 Sept, 06:51

Latvia's waste output keeps shrinking, but biowaste sorting still lags behind

New figures show Latvians are generating less waste and sorting more of it, though progress on biowaste and bulky-item collection remains slow. An expert urges the next parliament to fix systemic gaps rather than approve new incineration plants.

Žurnāls Ir · 16 Sept, 06:50

Wide rain zone approaching Latvia, thunderstorms possible in places

A band of precipitation will move across Latvia from the west on Wednesday evening, with mild, occasionally rainy weather expected to continue into the weekend.

BNN · 16 Sept, 06:48

Stepaņenko won't explain source of €420,000 in gifts from father living in Russia

Prime ministerial candidate Jūlija Stepaņenko refused in an interview to explain the origin of nearly €420,000 in gifts declared from her father, who lives in Russia. She said the gifts were legally declared and that anyone with suspicions should contact law enforcement.

Bauskas Dzīve · 16 Sept, 06:44

Dobele district accepting sports funding applications for 2027 until October 30

The Dobele district municipality is inviting associations, sports clubs and athletes to apply until October 30 for funding to support high-achievement sports development next year.

Zemgales Ziņas · 16 Sept, 06:43

Liepāja offers free garden waste drop-off through late October

From September 15 to October 30, residents of Liepāja and Grobiņa can drop off garden and park waste free of charge at sorted waste collection sites. The campaign is run by SIA "Liepājas RAS" together with the municipality and waste management companies.

irLiepāja · 16 Sept, 05:51

Jelgava Municipality offers free mental health workshops for young people

Jelgava municipality is organizing free workshops on emotional wellbeing for young people this September, led by a clinical psychologist. The sessions will take place at three youth centers.

Zemgales Ziņas · 16 Sept, 05:46

RTU Liepāja Academy to host Researchers' Night activities

On September 25, RTU Liepāja Academy will hold a Researchers' Night program featuring virtual reality experiences, sound installations and creative workshops. Activities will run from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.

irLiepāja · 16 Sept, 04:51

Latvian hunter faces €31,000 in damages after illegally killing protected bear

Latvia's State Police have proposed charges against a man for shooting a protected brown bear in Ogre municipality last autumn, with damages estimated at €31,000. It marks the first time authorities have identified a perpetrator in such a case.

Latvijas Avīze · 16 Sept, 03:51

Estonian Defence Investment Centre rejects Datasel's reconciliation offer

Estonia's Defence Investment Centre (RKIK) has rejected munitions supplier Datasel's proposal to form a joint working group to settle their dispute, saying it is too late for such talks. Datasel insists it can still fulfil its contracts, while litigation and arbitration continue.

ERR (rus) · 16 Sept, 02:51

Kennel expert: Choking dog filmed in Riga is not training but cruelty

After a video showed a man in Riga choking and shaking a small dog, police launched an investigation, while a dog trainer rejected his claim that a professional taught him the method.

Delfi · 16 Sept, 01:52

Firm registered in Valmiera municipality leaves over €200,000 in unpaid taxes

A company called "Drošs skurstenis", registered in the Kaugurciems area of Valmiera municipality, left more than €203,000 in unpaid taxes owed to the state budget, a debt now being pursued through the Economic Affairs Court. After the debt mounted, the owner registered a new company, and the firm's website later listed the name of a business registered in Estonia.

Apollo.lv · 16 Sept, 01:50

Kauguri parish chimney-sweeping firm ordered to pay over €200,000 in tax debt

Estonia's Economic Affairs Court is recovering more than €203,000 in unpaid taxes from a company registered in Latvia's Valmiera municipality, after its owner had already set up replacement businesses.

TVNET · 16 Sept, 00:48

Wednesday brings variable cloud, scattered rain, +16..+20 in Estonia

Forecasters expect variable cloudiness and possible precipitation in Estonia on September 16, with daytime temperatures reaching up to +20 degrees. Heavier showers and possible thunderstorms are expected in the evening.

ERR (rus) · 15 Sept, 22:48

Up to 3,000 regional bus trips could be cancelled on Wednesday

Carriers across Latvia plan a protest action on September 16 that could lead to the cancellation of around 3,000 regional bus trips, as they demand a solution on indexing long-term contracts and additional funding.

LSM (rus) · 15 Sept, 22:47

Polish border guards stop refrigerated truck carrying migrants bound for asylum in Latvia

Polish border guards have stopped a refrigerated cargo truck carrying 34 migrants who intended to apply for international protection in Latvia, the Polish news agency PAP reported on Tuesday.

Apollo.lv · 15 Sept, 22:44

Latvians' self-assessed legal literacy declines

A new survey shows the share of Latvian residents who consider themselves well-versed in their rights has dropped over the past year. The finding comes from an annual legal literacy measurement conducted by a research company.

TVNET · 15 Sept, 22:44

Liepāja honors winners of "Tidiest Building" contest

Liepāja has recognized ten winners of its annual "Tidiest Building" contest, including five private homeowners, two businesses and three apartment buildings. The municipality encourages residents to keep improving the city's appearance.

Jauns.lv · 15 Sept, 22:43

Liepāja Regional Hospital hosts Vidzeme Hospital staff for experience exchange

On September 11, a team from Vidzeme Hospital's HR department visited Liepāja Regional Hospital to exchange experience on personnel management and workplace organization. Both hospitals noted the visit was valuable since they operate in similar conditions and face comparable challenges.

Jauns.lv · 15 Sept, 21:44

Home cleaning: why floors need thorough weekly vacuuming

Experts note that a tidy, clean home supports wellbeing, and highlight one weekly cleaning task that is often overlooked — thoroughly vacuuming floors, including hard-to-reach spots.

Latvijas Avīze · 15 Sept, 20:51

Riga police rescue four from drowning, reunite 11 lost children with parents this swimming season

Since May 15, Riga Municipal Police have pulled four people from drowning and returned 11 lost children to their parents during this year's swimming season.

Apollo.lv · 15 Sept, 20:46