Latvia & nearby
Latvia to warm up to +23 degrees on Tuesday
Tuesday will bring warm and mostly dry weather to Latvia, with temperatures climbing to +19..+23 degrees, though brief evening showers are expected in the west and central parts of the country.
Bauskas Dzīve · 8 Sept, 06:08
Tuesday to bring sunny, warm weather in Latvia, but winds will pick up
Weather forecasters say Tuesday will be sunny and warm across Latvia, though winds are expected to strengthen during the day.
LSM · 8 Sept, 06:07
Riga to host 13th Father's Day march and festival this Sunday
On Sunday, September 13, Riga will host its 13th annual Father's Day march and festival, featuring for the first time a special programme for expecting and new fathers. The free event takes place in Vērmanes Garden.
Bauskas Dzīve · 8 Sept, 05:09
Martin Herem could become Estonia's new defence minister
Estonia's Reform Party is searching for a successor to outgoing Defence Minister Hanno Pevkur, with former Defence Forces commander Martin Herem seen as the leading candidate. A decision could be announced as early as this week.
ERR (rus) · 8 Sept, 04:14
Owner of dogs that bit children in Carnikava: 'We could not have imagined this'
After two dogs attacked kindergarten children in Carnikava, their owner says the animals escaped due to an unfortunate coincidence, while experts warn of a risk they could attack again.
Delfi · 8 Sept, 03:14
Estonia's inflation slowdown driven mainly by falling food prices
Estonia's inflation growth rate has been shrinking for a third consecutive month, driven largely by cheaper food prices, with annual inflation reaching just 1.5% in August — the lowest in the eurozone.
ERR (rus) · 8 Sept, 03:14
LA.lv launches new animal facts vs myths trivia quiz
Latvian news portal LA.lv has published a ten-question quiz letting readers test how well they can distinguish real animal facts from popular myths. The quiz was created by Annika Niedrīte.
Latvijas Avīze · 8 Sept, 02:12
Estonian woman spends nearly a month proving to authorities she is alive
A registry error in Estonia led to a 79-year-old woman being declared dead, canceling her documents and disrupting her pension payments. It took her almost a month to get new documents issued.
ERR (rus) · 8 Sept, 01:15
73-year-old Audi driver crashes into truck near Salaspils
A serious road accident occurred near Salaspils after a 73-year-old man driving an Audi pulled out in front of a truck on the main road, leaving him with critical injuries. Firefighters had to cut open the car to free him.
Jauns.lv · 8 Sept, 01:13
Zemītis: pre-election season is watched like theatre, but heated debate doesn't mean anyone must resign
Musician and head of the Self-Employed Musicians' Association Kaspars Zemītis said on TV24's "Preses klubs" that the pre-election period is treated like theatre, and that sharp political debate is not inherently a bad thing. He called on politicians to simply focus on doing their jobs.
Latvijas Avīze · 8 Sept, 01:11
Former landfill in Männiku transformed into new lake with beach area
A former landfill site at the Männiku quarry has been turned into the newest lake in Harju County, complete with a public beach. The company behind the project wants to name it Lake Toomiku after a man who worked at the quarry throughout its existence.
ERR (rus) · 8 Sept, 00:14
Daukšte: drone incidents near Latvia should not be called “visits”
Journalist Daukšte warns against downplaying drone flights over Latvian territory, saying they could be linked to a possible Russian hybrid provocation. She argues the softening term “paid a visit,” often used in headlines, is inappropriate for such a serious threat.
Latvijas Avīze · 7 Sept, 23:11
Body of drowned 64-year-old man found in river in Pärnu
On Monday evening, the body of a 64-year-old man was pulled from a river in Pärnu, Estonia. So far this year, 28 people have died in water-related accidents in Estonia.
ERR (rus) · 7 Sept, 23:10
Police search for missing man Eduards Račko in Riga
Latvian State Police are asking the public for help locating Eduards Račko, born in 1963, who has been missing in Riga since early September. He left his home and has not been in contact since.
Jauns.lv · 7 Sept, 23:07
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Dogs that bit children in Carnikava will not return home
Two dogs that bit six kindergarten-age children in Carnikava on Friday are currently being kept at an animal hotel and will not be returning to their family, the dogs' owner confirmed to TV3 Ziņas.
TVNET · 7 Sept, 22:08
Latvian entrepreneur and mother of three: Is summer break too long?
A Latvian business owner and mother of three is calling for a debate on the country's 13-week school summer break, pointing to inequality and strain on families. She stresses she isn't advocating for taking summer away from children, but for a more balanced school year.
Delfi · 7 Sept, 22:07
Tuesday in Estonia: variable cloudiness, temperatures up to +21 degrees
Estonia's weather forecast for Tuesday calls for variable cloudiness, scattered rain and daytime temperatures reaching +21 degrees.
ERR (rus) · 7 Sept, 22:07
LTV's "Party in Focus" series turns to "Stabilitātei!"
Latvian Television continues its "Party in Focus" broadcast series ahead of the 15th Saeima election, presenting party programs to voters. The third episode focuses on the "Stabilitātei!" party.
LSM · 7 Sept, 21:11
Foreign minister baffled as another Latvian tourist group arrives in Kathmandu amid Nepal flood disaster
As Nepal continues search efforts after devastating floods and Latvian officials still have no news of missing Latvian nationals, another group of Latvian tourists has arrived in Kathmandu, sparking public and ministerial reaction.
Jauns.lv · 7 Sept, 21:10
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Families of Latvians missing in Nepal face bureaucratic hurdles at home
Relatives in Latvia of travelers who went missing in Nepal say they are struggling with a complicated bureaucratic process while trying to find out what happened to their loved ones, Latvian Television reports.
Apollo.lv · 7 Sept, 21:09
Children stable after dog attack in Carnikava, walking routes reviewed
Children attacked by two dogs in Carnikava last Friday are in stable condition, with two of them having undergone surgery. Following the incident, the local kindergarten is reviewing its walking routes.
LSM (rus) · 7 Sept, 20:09
Lawyer: three days after dog attack in Carnikava, police still haven't contacted victims' parents
Lawyer Saulvedis Vārpiņš has publicly criticized Latvia's State Police for failing to contact the parents of children injured in a September 4 dog attack in Carnikava, which left six children and a teacher hurt. He says three days on, families are still waiting for a response.
Jauns.lv · 7 Sept, 20:09
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Latvia's Security Service seeks applicants for bodyguard positions
The State Security Service (VDD) is inviting candidates to apply for bodyguard positions, according to an announcement on the agency's website. Further details about the vacancies can be found on the VDD site.
TVNET · 7 Sept, 20:07
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Coalition backs tougher penalties for enabling illegal migration
The ruling coalition agreed on Monday to push for stricter penalties for violations linked to illegal migration and to support measures tightening oversight of third-country nationals.
TVNET · 7 Sept, 19:09
Latvia plans 300% tariff on Russian and Belarusian grain shipments
Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs announced plans for a 300% tariff on Russian and Belarusian grain cargo and its processing, alongside mechanisms to identify potentially stolen Ukrainian grain. The move comes as Russian grain exporters increasingly reroute shipments through Baltic ports.
Delfi · 7 Sept, 19:08
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Bear spotted in Ropaži municipality — local government urges caution
The Ropaži municipality has warned residents after a bear was spotted in the Cekule, Saurieši and Upeslejas areas. Locals are advised to remain cautious.
Apollo.lv · 7 Sept, 18:12
Criminal investigation launched after cyclist's death at Unity bike race
State Police have opened a criminal investigation into the death of a participant in the traditional Unity cycling race held in Sigulda. The exact cause of death will be determined by forensic examination.
Jauns.lv · 7 Sept, 18:11
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Criminal case opened after death of Unity cycling race participant
State Police have launched a criminal case following the death of a participant in the Vienības (Unity) cycling race. The circumstances of the incident are currently under investigation.
TVNET · 7 Sept, 18:10
Lithuania's interior minister pushes to ease rules on police firearm use
Lithuania's Interior Minister Martynas Katelynas is calling for looser rules on when officers may use firearms, including restoring warning shots, following a July incident at a border post where officers were attacked.
LRT English · 7 Sept, 17:12
Ādaži municipality to introduce child safety measures after dog attack in Carnikava
Following a severe dog attack at a Carnikava kindergarten, Ādaži municipality held an emergency meeting and announced measures to protect children, including staff training and revised walking routes. The affected group will receive additional psychological support.
Latvijas Avīze · 7 Sept, 17:10
Estonia's new defense minister expected to be named next week
Reform Party secretary-general Kristo Enn Vaga says a candidate for defense minister should be clear once the Riigikogu convenes next week, while it remains uncertain which committee former minister Hanno Pevkur will join.
ERR News · 7 Sept, 17:09
LSM.lv climbs to sixth place in most-visited websites ranking in August
LSM.lv reached 587,280 real users in August, moving up one spot to sixth place in the ranking of Latvia's most-visited websites, according to research company Gemius.
LSM · 7 Sept, 17:08
After dog attack incident in Carnikava, municipality plans safety measures
Following a dog attack incident in Carnikava, the municipality is working with schools, police and other agencies on a set of child safety measures, including cynologist-led staff training and revised walking routes.
Delfi · 7 Sept, 17:07
Estonian schools and cultural institutions adjust to new field-trip funding rules
After a spring dispute over schools charging parents for mandatory school events, Estonia's Education Ministry ruled such trips must be free, and museum visitor numbers are now stabilizing thanks to state subsidies.
ERR (rus) · 7 Sept, 17:07
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Ukrainians in Riga to mark Thank You Day for Latvia at Freedom Monument on Saturday
On Saturday, September 12 at noon, an event organized by Ukrainians will take place at the Freedom Monument in Riga to thank Latvia for the asylum and support it has provided. The initiative comes from the Ukrainian community itself.
Apollo.lv · 7 Sept, 16:11
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Lithuania expels 22 Belarusian citizens over national security concerns
Lithuania's State Security Department has expelled 22 Belarusian citizens who worked at a technology company after deeming them a threat to national security. No further details about the nature of the threat or the company involved have been disclosed.
TVNET · 7 Sept, 16:10