Latvia & nearby (142)

Dog trainer on Carnikava attack: these animals can no longer be safe for the public

After two unsupervised dogs attacked a group of children in Carnikava, dog trainer Laura Blumberga says responsibility lies with the owner and argues the animals should likely be euthanized. She also criticizes municipal police for being slow to respond to reports of stray dogs.

Latvijas Avīze · 6 Sept, 16:12

Temperatures set to drop overnight before Monday brings sun and rain

Latvia's weather service forecasts a noticeable overnight cooldown with patchy fog, followed by a mostly sunny Monday interrupted by brief afternoon rain showers.

Jauns.lv · 6 Sept, 16:10

Signature drive launched to cut number of Saeima lawmakers

A petition has been launched on the Manabalss.lv civic initiative platform calling for reducing the number of Saeima deputies from 100 to 70. The signature-gathering effort has only just begun.

TVNET · 6 Sept, 16:09

Monday's forecast brings more rain to parts of Latvia

According to the Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre, Monday will see scattered brief rain showers and changeable cloud cover across Latvia. Temperatures will range from about +7 to +21 degrees over the course of the day.

Latvijas Avīze · 6 Sept, 15:07

Pärnu flood situation stabilizes as cleanup work continues

After heavy rain overwhelmed the sewer system in the Estonian city of Pärnu, the situation has stabilized, though city services continue monitoring water levels and assisting residents.

ERR News · 6 Sept, 14:08

Latvian woman's dense chanterelle find on social media draws astonished reactions

A mushroom picker named Santa Saule shared a photo on X of an unusually dense carpet of chanterelles, drawing over 21,000 views and lively comments. She has refused to reveal the location, joking that the coordinates will only appear in her will.

Latvijas Avīze · 6 Sept, 14:07

Latvia's social insurance agency: "envelope wages" won't count toward your pension

Latvia's VSAA explains that pension size depends on both years of insured service and insured income, while undeclared "envelope" wages build neither pension capital nor insurance record.

Latvijas Avīze · 6 Sept, 13:13

Two weeks after storm, Latvia still clearing fallen and hazardous trees

Two weeks after a powerful storm hit Latvia, cleanup of fallen and dangerous trees is still underway in many areas. Riga's municipality has urged residents to avoid cemeteries without necessity and be cautious in parks, while the Nature Conservation Agency warns that some nature trail sections remain closed.

LSM · 6 Sept, 13:10

Valainis: Lawmakers' salaries are disproportionately high

Economy Minister and Union of Greens and Farmers' PM candidate Viktors Valainis says Saeima deputies' salaries are too high and his party would back freezing them, while defending their transport and housing allowances.

Jauns.lv · 6 Sept, 12:09

Kitchen stories: autumn-inspired salad, stuffed zucchini pancakes and homemade fruit pastille

The latest recipe roundup features four dishes, from a chicken and grape salad to a homemade apple and peach pastille.

Ziemeļlatvija · 6 Sept, 12:08

Valainis: Saeima MPs' salaries are too high, should be frozen

Economy Minister and Union of Greens and Farmers (ZZS) prime ministerial candidate Viktors Valainis has said Saeima deputies' salaries are currently disproportionately high, and his party would support freezing them.

TVNET · 6 Sept, 11:12

Former director: Estonian president's office must preserve institutional memory

Former Office of the President director Siim Raie warns that cutting experienced staff ahead of Estonia's presidential transition could leave the new head of state without adequate support. Thirteen people have been laid off from the office since its leadership changed, including two protocol advisers with 19 and 26 years of service.

ERR News · 6 Sept, 11:10

Ombudsperson: school nurses need parental consent before giving medicine to minors

Latvia's ombudsperson Karīna Palkova has clarified that a school nurse cannot decide on her own to give medication to an underage pupil, for example one with a high fever, without first consulting the parents. From age 14, the decision can be made by the pupil themselves.

Latvijas Avīze · 6 Sept, 11:09

Person found drowned in a pond in Preiļi municipality

On Saturday, rescuers pulled a deceased person from a pond in Preiļi municipality, the State Fire and Rescue Service reported. The body was handed over to police.

Jauns.lv · 6 Sept, 11:09

Lithuanian woman Viktorija leaves Catholic monastery after 20 years

Lithuanian Viktorija Voidogaitė left a Catholic monastery after twenty years and shared her story with Delfi.

Delfi · 6 Sept, 11:07

Kulbergs government marks 100 days — voters will deliver the real verdict

The government led by Andris Kulbergs (Apvienotais saraksts) has marked 100 days in office, but with Saeima elections less than a month away, this milestone may mark a finish line rather than a starting point. Political scientists rate its performance between 'good' and 'average'.

LSM (rus) · 6 Sept, 10:11

Sunday to bring possible heavy downpours in parts of Latvia

Latvia's environment and meteorology agency forecasts scattered showers across the country on Sunday, September 6, with a chance of heavy rain and thunderstorms in some areas.

LSM · 6 Sept, 10:10

Four traffic accidents in Estonia in one day, children and teenagers injured in three

Estonia recorded four traffic accidents on Saturday, September 5, with children or teenagers injured in three of them. All the injured were taken to hospital.

ERR (rus) · 6 Sept, 10:07

Tricolor kitten from Valka has finally found a home

A young tricolor kitten that was abandoned last August while pregnant, later rescued and sterilized, has permanently stayed in the temporary home where it recovered. Several Valka residents asked about its fate, and the cat, now named Katrīne, is reportedly happy and loved.

Ziemeļlatvija · 6 Sept, 10:06

Military amphibious vehicles to hold training near Koknese, public can watch

In September and October, National Guard soldiers will hold M3Rig amphibious vehicle training near Koknese and on the Daugava river, with several sessions open for the public to observe.

Staburags · 6 Sept, 09:14

Waste company warns: a wrongly discarded device can spark a fire

Waste management company CleanR reported an incident near an Ikea store where garbage truck workers had to partially unload their load after smelling smoke. The company warns that improperly discarded electronics or batteries can trigger fires.

Latvijas Avīze · 6 Sept, 09:12

Ogre Municipality to Compensate Teachers for Commuting and Rental Costs

The Ogre municipality has approved rules to reimburse teachers for transport expenses and apartment rent, aiming to support educators working far from home. The transport compensation scheme takes effect in February 2027.

OgreNet · 6 Sept, 09:12

Motorcyclist killed in traffic accident near Salaspils

A motorcyclist died in a traffic accident in Salaspils municipality on Saturday, the State Police confirmed to Apollo.lv.

Apollo.lv · 6 Sept, 09:11

New Latvian campaign urges parents to spot early signs of behavioral change in children

Latvia's Children's Rights Protection Center has launched a campaign called 'Notice the First Signals', urging adults to recognize early signs of emotional or behavioral problems in children. An online self-test has also been created for parents.

Ziemeļlatvija · 6 Sept, 09:09

Latvia's electoral system: why do politicians call for change every year?

Ahead of Saeima elections, the debate over reforming Latvia's electoral system resurfaces once again. Observers note that no electoral system is perfect — each has its own strengths and weaknesses.

LSM (rus) · 6 Sept, 09:08

Seniors compete in unconventional Olympic-style games in Daudzeva

The "Sudrabegles" association organized senior Olympic-style games in Daudzeva, bringing together pensioner teams from several regions in a friendly atmosphere. The host team "Pindacīšas" performed best.

Staburags · 6 Sept, 08:11

Sunday brings scattered heavy rain and thunderstorms to parts of Latvia

Latvia's environment and meteorology centre (LVĢMC) forecasts short spells of rain across the country on Sunday, September 6, with locally heavy downpours and thunderstorms possible.

TVNET · 6 Sept, 08:11

Reports of fireworks-like blasts near Tīnūži and Ikšķile did not check out

Police responded to two calls on the evening of August 26 about possible gunfire or fireworks near Tīnūži parish and in Ikšķile, but found no evidence of noise at either location.

OgreNet · 6 Sept, 08:10

Latvia to Allow Lab Testing of Transit Grain Origin at Its Ports

Latvia's Agriculture Ministry has drafted rules letting the Food and Veterinary Service take samples from transit grain and verify its declared origin in a lab. The move follows Ukrainian warnings that grain stolen in occupied territories could be shipped through Latvian ports under false Russian paperwork.

Bauskas Dzīve · 6 Sept, 08:09

Apple glut: what to do when your harvest piles up faster than you can use it

This autumn, many Latvian garden owners are struggling with an overabundance of apples, as fallen fruit accumulates faster than it can be eaten or processed. Gardeners on social media have shared practical tips for making use of the surplus.

Latvijas Avīze · 6 Sept, 08:09

Lithuania's fiercest storms: A history of extreme weather and growing risks

The storm that hit Lithuania last month is expected to be recorded among the country's worst, joining a series of destructive storms over past decades. Climate experts warn that global warming could make such events more frequent and intense.

LRT English · 6 Sept, 08:09

Olaine Municipality to build three railway mobility hubs for around €8 million

Olaine Municipality plans to build three railway mobility points in Olaine, Jaunolaine and Medemciems, with total costs reaching approximately €8 million.

Apollo.lv · 6 Sept, 07:11

Signature drive launched to cut Latvia's parliament from 100 to 70 seats

An initiative on the Manabalss.lv platform proposes reducing the number of Saeima deputies from 100 to 70 by amending the Constitution. The author cites population decline and potential budget savings as justification.

Bauskas Dzīve · 6 Sept, 07:08

Smiltene municipality represented at Latvia's Regional Cheese Day

Nearly five thousand visitors attended the 24th Latvian Regional Cheese Day in Jelgava on August 29, where Smiltene municipality was also represented. The event was supported by dairy company AS "Smiltenes piens" and featured Vidzeme culinary heritage presented by Ilze Briede of Branti manor.

Ziemeļlatvija · 6 Sept, 07:07