Latvia & nearby (132)

Saturday brings brief rain in parts of Latvia, temperatures up to 19 degrees

Forecasters expect light, short-lived rain in some areas of Latvia on Saturday, September 12, with mostly dry weather and a mix of sun and clouds elsewhere. Temperatures will rise to between 15 and 19 degrees Celsius.

Jauns.lv · 12 Sept, 08:43

Large bear frightens residents near berry bog in Valka municipality

A large black bear has repeatedly visited homes in Saule, Valka municipality, causing damage and prompting a warning to berry and mushroom pickers near the nearby Pukšu bog.

Ziemeļlatvija · 12 Sept, 07:47

Weekend weather to turn changeable in Latvia – rain, fog and highs up to 19°C forecast

Latvian meteorologists forecast a mix of sun, clouds, rain and fog over the weekend, with daytime temperatures reaching up to 19 degrees Celsius.

BNN · 12 Sept, 07:46

OECD study: Latvian students' reading literacy has sharply declined over a decade

A new OECD study shows that reading scores among 15-year-old Latvian students have dropped by 51 points since 2015, now falling below the OECD average. A journalist reflects on the finding and his own relationship with reading.

Kurzemnieks · 12 Sept, 07:44

Driver stopped in Cerauksti parish with nearly two per mille of alcohol and no license

Police in the Cerauksti parish of the Bauska municipality stopped a man driving under heavy alcohol intoxication and without a valid driving license. A criminal case has been opened over the incident.

Bauskas Dzīve · 12 Sept, 07:43

Father of girl bitten by dogs in Carnikava: child has deep wounds and emotional trauma

The father of a four-year-old girl injured in a dog attack on kindergarten children in Carnikava describes her severe physical and emotional condition, while prosecutors confirm the investigation is proceeding without delay.

LSM · 12 Sept, 06:50

Can't pay your heating bill? Latvia's Welfare Ministry urges people to seek help early

As the heating season approaches and district heating tariffs rise in several Latvian municipalities, the Welfare Ministry is urging residents unable to cover heating costs to contact their local social service promptly rather than let debt build up.

Latvijas Avīze · 12 Sept, 06:46

Diesel price tops two euros in all three Baltic capitals

Fuel prices in Riga, Vilnius and Tallinn mostly rose last week, with diesel now exceeding two euros per litre in every Baltic capital. Riga's diesel price was the sole exception, ticking down slightly.

Bauskas Dzīve · 12 Sept, 06:44

Rungainis: Latvia's historical trauma shapes wariness toward new migrants

Businessman Ģirts Rungainis said on TV24 that Latvian society's cautious attitude toward migration stems from the country's historical experience of mass Soviet-era immigration, adding that migration will likely become a key election issue.

Latvijas Avīze · 12 Sept, 05:52

Liepna residents seek more police presence over asylum seeker center

Residents of Liepna in Alūksne municipality have complained about the behavior of people from a nearby asylum seeker center and are asking for a stronger police presence. State Police say no threat incidents have been recorded, but promise continued monitoring.

LSM (rus) · 12 Sept, 05:52

Bauska wraps up “Run Bauska’s Laps” health running series

The town of Bauska has completed this year’s “Run Bauska’s Laps” health running series, with 223 participants covering a combined 2,768 kilometers over six sessions. Organizers plan to hold the event again next year.

Bauskas Dzīve · 12 Sept, 05:45

Tallinn Marathon this weekend to bring temporary traffic restrictions

Tallinn will host its marathon this weekend, temporarily closing or restricting streets in several districts and altering public transport schedules.

ERR (rus) · 12 Sept, 04:50

Father of child bitten in Carnikava dog attack speaks out as prosecutors confirm probe on track

Prosecutors confirm that the criminal case over two dogs attacking kindergarten-age children in Carnikava is being actively overseen and that the investigation is not delayed. Meanwhile, the father of one injured child has spoken publicly about a deep wound and the emotional trauma his child suffered.

Apollo.lv · 12 Sept, 04:49

Pro-Kremlin Telegram channels sought to sway Latvia's parliamentary election

Several pro-Kremlin Telegram channels spent the summer promoting specific candidates and parties ahead of Latvia's Saeima election while warning voters of alleged vote-rigging and other threats. The channels praised some politicians, mocked others, and worked to undermine trust in the electoral system as a whole.

Bauskas Dzīve · 12 Sept, 04:44

Kanepi farmers invite public to pick sunflowers before season ends

Farmers in Kanepi parish, Estonia, have opened their roughly one-hectare sunflower field to anyone wishing to pick flowers, as autumn weather will soon end the opportunity. The field, once known as a hemp maze, has drawn local residents including a kindergarten group.

ERR (rus) · 12 Sept, 03:52

Man in Riga tries to stop a bus by running in front of it

A video circulating on social media shows a man in Riga running in front of a public bus in an apparent attempt to make it stop, reportedly after missing his chance to board it.

Jauns.lv · 12 Sept, 03:51

Medvedev threatens to wipe Lithuania off the map over nuclear weapons plan

Russian Security Council deputy chairman Dmitry Medvedev has threatened that Russia would erase Lithuania from the world map if nuclear weapons were deployed there, claiming NATO would not invoke Article 5. The threats follow a Lithuanian parliamentary committee's backing of an initiative to lift the constitutional ban on hosting nuclear arms.

Pravda — ziņas · 12 Sept, 03:45

Saturday to bring brief showers in Estonia, temperatures up to 18 degrees

Overnight, Estonia will see cloudy weather with occasional coastal showers and possible fog, while Saturday's daytime will bring increasing cloud cover and rain in many areas as temperatures climb to 15–18 degrees.

ERR (rus) · 12 Sept, 02:53

Ieva Rekšņa on life after the death of her husband, former State Police chief Juris Rekšņa

Ieva Rekšņa, widow of former State Police chief Juris Rekšņa, has spoken about his sudden death three years ago and how she has coped since. She says time helps her live with the loss but does not erase the pain.

Delfi · 12 Sept, 02:52

The mysterious fate of the captain who abandoned the sunken steamship Neibāde

A century has passed since the steamship Neibāde sank in a storm in the Gulf of Riga near Vecāķi, killing more than 40 people, and the investigation into the captain's conduct shook the government of newly independent Latvia at the time.

TVNET · 12 Sept, 01:50

Bergmanis: 48-hour deadline to leave Latvia raises practical questions the law doesn't answer

Latvian parliamentary committee chair Raimonds Bergmanis says stricter migration control is welcome in principle, but warns that enforcing a 48-hour deadline for people to leave Latvia could overwhelm border guard capacity and resources.

Latvijas Avīze · 12 Sept, 01:50

Bite Latvia representative: August storm exposed gaps in Latvia's critical infrastructure resilience

Following the late-August storm that knocked out power across large parts of Latvia, a telecom industry representative is calling for a coordinated national approach to critical infrastructure resilience, warning that guaranteeing 72-hour autonomous operation across the entire communications network is neither technologically nor financially realistic.

Delfi · 11 Sept, 23:50

226 corgis counted in Riga's Bastejkalns park, setting new record

Riga's city centre hosted its fourth annual Royal Corgi Walk, bringing together corgis and their owners from Latvia and neighbouring countries. An official count in Bastejkalns park tallied 226 corgis, breaking last year's record.

Apollo.lv · 11 Sept, 23:48

Over 10,000 sign petition to keep "Mana balss" platform running

More than 10,000 signatures have been collected on Manabalss.lv in support of continuing the operation of the civic participation platform "Mana balss". The initiative reflects public interest in preserving the tool for citizen initiatives.

Jauns.lv · 11 Sept, 23:43

Riga teen hitchhikes from Stockholm to Bergen with almost no money

A 19-year-old from Riga, Artis Tračums, spent ten days hitchhiking roughly a thousand kilometers from Stockholm to Bergen while trying to spend almost nothing. The trip left him with a changed outlook, largely thanks to the kindness of strangers.

Delfi · 11 Sept, 22:49

One dead after truck and Mercedes collide on Tallinn highway in Ādaži municipality

On Thursday evening, a Volvo truck and a Mercedes Benz car collided on the Tallinn highway in Ādaži municipality, leaving one person dead. An eyewitness described the crash to a news programme.

Apollo.lv · 11 Sept, 22:48

Ādaži crash victim identified as passenger in Mercedes-Benz

New details have emerged showing the person killed in Thursday's collision between a truck and a car in Ādaži municipality was riding in the passenger seat of the Mercedes-Benz. An eyewitness described the circumstances of the fatal crash to the "Degpunktā" program.

TVNET · 11 Sept, 22:45

Police identify youths who attacked people in Riga city center

State Police have identified individuals involved in attacks on passers-by in central Riga, which the attackers filmed themselves. Four teenagers have been given suspect status as a criminal process was launched.

TVNET · 11 Sept, 21:51

LTV's "Party in Focus" series turns to the Union of Greens and Farmers

Latvian Television continues its pre-election program series "Party in Focus," aimed at helping voters understand party platforms ahead of the 15th Saeima elections, with the fourth episode dedicated to the Union of Greens and Farmers.

LSM · 11 Sept, 21:51

Fourth Royal Corgi Walk held in Riga city centre

Riga's city centre hosted the fourth annual Royal Corgi Walk, bringing together corgi owners and their dogs. The event was also attended by Britain's ambassador to Latvia.

Jauns.lv · 11 Sept, 21:47

Political analyst warns Russian grain transit ban could carry a steep price

Political analyst Filips Rajevskis warns that a proposed ban on transiting Russian and Belarusian grain through Latvia, despite the EU not sanctioning such cargo, could bring serious financial and reputational consequences. He urges identifying the companies involved and calculating contract-termination costs before acting.

BNN · 11 Sept, 21:46

Prosecutor's office: no delay in probe into Carnikava dog attack on children

The prosecutor's office says it is closely monitoring the criminal case over a dog attack on kindergarten children in Carnikava, while the father of one bitten child described her severe injuries. His four-year-old daughter suffered deep leg wounds and a strong emotional shock.

LSM (rus) · 11 Sept, 21:44

Hedgehog mushroom safety debate flares up again among Latvian foragers

A social media question about whether the once-popular hedgehog mushroom (cūcene) is now considered toxic has reignited debate among Latvian mushroom pickers, while mycologists continue urging caution.

Latvijas Avīze · 11 Sept, 21:44

Fire Alarm Triggers Evacuation at New Riga Theatre, Three Shows Cancelled

A fire alarm went off at the New Riga Theatre on Friday evening, causing water to flood the ground floor from the fire suppression system. Two performances were cancelled and a third was interrupted, with the audience evacuated.

Latvijas Avīze · 11 Sept, 20:46