Latvia & nearby
Gardening expert explains: what to plant in autumn, what in spring
A researcher from the Institute of Horticulture, Edgars Rubauskis, explains which fruit trees and shrubs should be planted in autumn versus spring, along with tips on overwintering bare-root stock and correct planting depth. Autumn offers the widest selection and lowest prices, though not every plant suits this season.
Latvijas Avīze · 10 Sept, 04:13
Poll: Seven parties could enter Latvia's Saeima, as airBaltic secures new bridge financing deal
A new poll suggests seven political parties could win seats in Latvia's next parliament, while national airline airBaltic has reached a deal on bridge financing worth up to €257 million to shore up liquidity.
Žurnāls Ir · 10 Sept, 04:11
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Online quiz tests knowledge of Latvian cities with the letter "u" in their name
A new entertainment quiz challenges users to identify Latvian cities containing the letter "u" in their name, picking the correct city out of a city-village pair in each question.
Apollo.lv · 10 Sept, 04:11
Dog attack on children in Carnikava reignites debate on owner responsibility
A dog attack on children in Carnikava on September 4 has shocked the Latvian public and reopened the debate about the responsibility of pet owners.
Apollo.lv · 10 Sept, 03:13
Parents of children mauled by dogs in Carnikava compare attack to attempted murder
Parents of 19 children injured in a stray dog attack in Carnikava on September 4 say the incident is comparable to an attempted murder, with some children still hospitalized.
TVNET · 10 Sept, 03:12
Siliņa defends her record on Kariņš's flights and envelope-wage scandal in TV24 debate
In a pre-election TV24 debate, former PM Evika Siliņa rejected criticism over Krišjānis Kariņš's flights and the New Unity envelope-wage affair, drawing a sharp rebuke from her opponent over double standards.
Latvijas Avīze · 10 Sept, 02:14
What happens to second-pillar pension savings if a person dies before retirement age
More than half of Latvia's second-pillar pension participants have not decided what happens to their savings if they die before reaching retirement age, meaning the funds default to the state pension budget. The law offers other options too, and experts recommend reviewing the choice as life circumstances change.
LV portāls · 10 Sept, 01:07
Thursday to bring brief showers in Estonia, hail and thunderstorms possible, +11..+18°C
Estonia will see variable cloudiness with brief, locally heavy rain showers on Thursday, with hail and thunderstorms possible, while air temperatures range from +11 to +18 degrees.
ERR (rus) · 9 Sept, 22:08
After CSDD Data Breach, Former Director Aksenoks Registers Property Separation With Wife
Following the major data leak at Latvia's road traffic safety agency CSDD, former director Aivars Aksenoks and his wife have registered a full separation of marital property, prompting questions about possible attempts to shield assets from liability. Lawyers say the law protects creditors' interests in such cases.
Latvijas Avīze · 9 Sept, 22:07
Estonian government sees changes to defence and energy ministers
Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal has offered former Defence Forces commander Martin Herem the post of defence minister, while Energy and Environment Minister Andres Sutt is leaving the government.
ERR (rus) · 9 Sept, 21:14
Legal aid to be offered to relatives of those missing in Nepal
Relatives of Latvians who went missing in Nepal must not only wait for news about their loved ones' fate but also deal with numerous legal and practical matters at home, an LSM.lv program reports.
LSM (rus) · 9 Sept, 20:12
Fact-check: claim about ZZS and farmers' protests only half true
A claim that the Greens and Farmers Union (ZZS) joined the government during protests by teachers, medics and farmers, and solved their problems within 100 days, has been found to be only partly accurate.
TVNET · 9 Sept, 19:12
Reinsalu: Michal should resign along with his entire government
Isamaa party chairman Urmas Reinsalu says Prime Minister Kristen Michal should resign together with his government, otherwise parliament should have grounds for a no-confidence vote. Reinsalu argues the government is collapsing from within as ministers quit ahead of upcoming elections.
ERR (rus) · 9 Sept, 19:08
Head of Ukraine's Presidential Office Budanov Arrives in Riga on Official Visit
Kyrylo Budanov, head of Ukraine's Presidential Office, has arrived in Riga on an official visit and was welcomed by Latvia's Defence Minister Raivis Melnis. Talks will focus on the regional security situation and military support for Ukraine.
Jauns.lv · 9 Sept, 19:07
Estonian minister: there simply isn't money in the budget to raise teachers' pay
Estonia's Education Minister Kristina Kallas said the state budget has no funds to raise teachers' salaries, while the teachers' union warns it is ready for protest action.
ERR (rus) · 9 Sept, 18:12
Employers' body urges President Rinkēvičs to join debate on foreign labor recruitment
The Latvian Employers' Confederation has asked President Edgars Rinkēvičs to help restore constructive dialogue on the system for recruiting foreign workers, warning that proposed restrictions fail to fix real oversight problems. The call follows a State Audit Office report identifying flaws in the work permit system.
Jauns.lv · 9 Sept, 18:09
Estonia builds network of food-sharing cabinets to cut food waste
Estonia has operated solar-powered food-sharing cabinets since 2021, letting residents leave and take surplus groceries and cooked meals. By 2026 the country has 17 such cabinets, redistributing around 33 tonnes of food a year.
Delfi · 9 Sept, 18:07
Liepāja opens former Bank of Latvia building to visitors
The former Bank of Latvia branch building in Liepāja, once used to store up to 100 million euros, is now open to visitors as it is being converted into new storage space for the Liepāja Museum's collections. Guided tours are currently available at set times.
Delfi · 9 Sept, 17:12
Lithuania not planning to follow Latvia in banning bus routes to Belarus and Russia
Lithuania's transport minister Jurgis Taminskas said the country currently has no plans to follow Latvia's example and ban bus service to Belarus and Russia.
LSM (rus) · 9 Sept, 17:09
Estonian defence minister to propose dismissing chancellor Kuusk
Estonia's government is set to dismiss the Ministry of Defence's chancellor, Kaimo Kuusk, at its Thursday, September 10 meeting. Minister Hanno Pevkur cited a lack of trust and cooperation as the reason.
ERR (rus) · 9 Sept, 17:06
Court extends former Cēsu alus chief's driving ban to five years over drunk driving case
The Riga Regional Court has amended a ruling against Eva Sietiņsone, former chairwoman of brewery Cēsu alus, extending her driving ban from three to five years after she was caught driving at 2.66 per mille blood alcohol. The verdict is final and not subject to appeal.
Latvijas Avīze · 9 Sept, 16:14
Court toughens sentence for former Cēsu alus chief over drunk driving
Riga Regional Court has increased the additional penalty for Eva Sietiņsone, former board chair of brewery Cēsu alus, who drove with a blood alcohol level of 2.66 per mille in 2023. The court set a five-year driving ban instead of the three years ordered by the lower court.
Jauns.lv · 9 Sept, 16:10
Smiltene municipality announces autumn candle-lighting evenings at cemeteries
The Smiltene municipality has published the schedule of this year's candle-lighting evenings held at cemeteries across the region in September and October.
Ziemeļlatvija · 9 Sept, 16:09
Mobile library to visit Dzelmes, Kaibala and Avoti on Thursday
The Ogre Central Library's mobile library bus will make three scheduled stops on Thursday, September 10, serving local readers.
OgreNet · 9 Sept, 16:08
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September 9 heat record broken at several weather stations in Latvia
By 3 p.m. on Wednesday, three weather observation stations in Latvia had surpassed the previous temperature record for September 9, according to data from the Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre.
Apollo.lv · 9 Sept, 16:07
Jelgava sees more pupils in grades 1, 7 and 10 this year
The number of pupils in grades 1, 7 and 10 has risen in Jelgava's schools for the 2026/2027 academic year, the city's Education Board reports. In total, 7,535 pupils are enrolled in the municipality's schools.
Zemgales Ziņas · 9 Sept, 16:07
Opposition puts forward two no-confidence motions against government ministers in Saeima
Tomorrow's Saeima agenda includes two opposition-submitted motions of no confidence against ministers in Andris Kulbergs' government — targeting the health minister and the education and science minister.
LSM · 9 Sept, 15:10
Latvia to see noticeably cooler weather on Thursday, with scattered thunderstorms
After a warmer Wednesday, air temperatures in Latvia will drop to +12..+18°C on Thursday, with rain and possible thunderstorms in places, forecasters say. Riga will see changeable weather with sunny spells and temperatures of +14..+17°C.
Latvijas Avīze · 9 Sept, 15:10
Vivi carried 14 million train passengers over eight months this year
Latvian rail operator Vivi transported 14 million passengers in the first eight months of 2026, down 0.7% year-on-year, while keeping punctuality high at 97.2%.
Ziemeļlatvija · 9 Sept, 15:09
Nadezhda Cherkashina returns as head of Narva Language Lyceum
Narva city council member Nadezhda Cherkashina has been reinstated as director of the Narva Language Lyceum after a labour dispute commission ruled her dismissal unlawful, and has already resumed work. Her successor, Svetlana Raudonen, had left the post after just nine working days.
ERR (rus) · 9 Sept, 15:08
Latvian parties have already spent over €2 million on election campaigning
Between the start of June and September 8, Latvia's political parties signed advertising contracts worth more than €2.1 million for the pre-election campaign, according to the anti-corruption bureau KNAB. The alliance "Apvienotais saraksts" has spent the most so far.
Delfi · 9 Sept, 14:14
Estonia's money laundering data bureau reports system glitch
Estonia's Financial Intelligence Unit (RAB) has discovered a technical glitch that caused some suspicious transaction reports submitted in August to not reach its database. The agency says there is no risk of data leakage.
ERR (rus) · 9 Sept, 14:12
Estonian justice chancellor: A single test should not decide a student's school
Estonia's chancellor of justice and children's ombudsman Ülle Madise warns that fierce competition for upper secondary school places is putting excessive pressure on basic school graduates. She is calling for a broader public debate on the current admissions system.
ERR News · 9 Sept, 14:11
Ape to host major cycling competition with new gravel race
On Saturday, September 12, the fifth stage of the Vivus.lv MTB Marathon season will take place in Ape and Vastse-Roosa, Estonia, featuring for the first time a new gravel cycling race called "Gravel escAPE".
Ziemeļlatvija · 9 Sept, 14:09
Nearly 5,000 regional bus trips may be cancelled on September 16
A one-day protest planned by Latvia's Passenger Carriers Association on September 16 could affect up to 100,000 passengers as some operators halt regional bus services. The Road Transport Directorate is urging carriers to reconsider and provide timely information about disruptions.
Latvijas Avīze · 9 Sept, 14:07
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CSDD receives around 2,500 compensation requests over leaked data
Latvia's Road Traffic Safety Directorate has received about 2,500 requests linked to a cyber incident, seeking compensation for leaked personal data.
Apollo.lv · 9 Sept, 14:06