Latvia & nearby
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Road sections in Latgale to close for "Namejs 2026" military exercise
On Saturday, September 5, several state road sections in the Latgale region will be temporarily closed or restricted due to the "Namejs 2026" national defense exercise, state road operator LVC has announced.
TVNET · 5 Sept, 10:14
Bauska's Old Town to celebrate the 1990s at next weekend's “Ciere” festival
On September 12, Bauska will host its annual Old Town festival “Ciere” together with the Zemgale market, this year themed around the 1990s. More than 100 traders are expected, alongside a special lighting installation on Rīga Street.
Bauskas Dzīve · 5 Sept, 10:12
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Person rescued from fire in Riga
A fire broke out in Riga on Friday, and rescuers saved one person, the State Fire and Rescue Service reported.
Apollo.lv · 5 Sept, 10:09
Police in Riga search for missing 12-year-old girl
Latvia's State Police are asking the public for help finding a teenage girl who disappeared from her home in Riga on September 4. Anyone with information about her whereabouts is urged to call 112.
Delfi · 5 Sept, 10:09
Traditional "Valga–Valka" mass run to take place on September 11
Next Friday, September 11, the neighboring town of Valga will host the 29th edition of the "Valga–Valka" mass run, bringing together schoolchildren and adults. The event includes separate children's races and a main race for adults.
Ziemeļlatvija · 5 Sept, 10:07
Ratas: Growth financed by state debt will limit Estonia's future prosperity
Former Estonian PM Jüri Ratas warns that the country's economic recovery relies heavily on budget deficits rather than genuine growth, leaving future generations to pay through rising state debt and interest costs.
ERR News · 5 Sept, 10:07
Saeima candidates debate Kurzeme's development and cutting bureaucracy
Four candidates for Latvia's Saeima elections discussed labor shortages, taxes, road infrastructure and the future of the Kurzeme region at a pre-election debate organized by Kurzemnieks. Three parties declined the invitation to participate.
Kurzemnieks · 5 Sept, 09:14
How to choose the right vacuum cleaner for your home
The vacuum cleaner market has grown far more diverse, ranging from classic bag models to robots and washing devices. Choosing the right one depends on more than just power and price.
Bauskas Dzīve · 5 Sept, 09:13
Cloudy weather with rain and possible thunderstorms expected in Latvia on Saturday
On Saturday, September 5, cloudy and rainy weather is forecast across all of Latvia, with heavy downpours in places and a chance of thunderstorms, according to the Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre.
LSM (rus) · 5 Sept, 09:12
Estonia puts state postal company Eesti Post up for sale for €52 million
Estonia's government has launched a public auction to sell all shares of state-owned Eesti Post, with a starting price of €52 million and bids due by 27 November.
ERR News · 5 Sept, 09:12
Ogre municipality logs seven births and six deaths in past week
Between August 27 and September 2, seven newborns were registered and six residents passed away in Ogre municipality, according to the local Civil Registry Office.
OgreNet · 5 Sept, 09:10
Estonia's RKAS to order shelter plans for nearly 400 buildings
Estonian state real estate company RKAS will commission shelter plans and room adaptation proposals for almost 400 buildings, at an expected cost of 520,000 euros.
ERR (rus) · 5 Sept, 09:09
State Employment Agency explains the path from job loss to a new job
Latvia's State Employment Agency (NVA) describes how it supports unemployed people individually, from the first consultation to finding new employment. Each client gets a personalized job-search plan along with a range of support measures.
Ziemeļlatvija · 5 Sept, 09:08
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Autumn weather continues in Latvia as Saturday brings rain, highs of just +17C
On September 5, Latvia will see cloudy and rainy weather, with air temperatures not exceeding +17 degrees, according to state meteorologists.
TVNET · 5 Sept, 08:10
Rainy, autumn-like weather to continue in Latvia on Saturday
Latvian meteorologists forecast that Saturday will bring another day of rainy, autumn-like weather, with temperatures not rising above +17 degrees.
Apollo.lv · 5 Sept, 08:09
Dainis Upelnieks wins Latvian Cup in skeet shooting; “Iecava District Zirnieki” take team title
At the Latvian Cup final round in clay target shooting held in Riga, Dainis Upelnieks topped the overall skeet standings while the team “Iecava District Zirnieki” claimed the title. In trap shooting, Kārlis Jurgenovskis won the cup.
Bauskas Dzīve · 5 Sept, 08:08
Estonia: Hundreds of teenagers left without a school place despite mandatory education until 18
At the start of the school year in Tallinn, about 670 young people had no school place even though Estonian law requires the state to guarantee enough gymnasium spots. The education minister has acknowledged the problem, but the article says explanations and support offered so far have been inconsistent and inadequate.
ERR (rus) · 5 Sept, 08:08
Delfi journalist Anna Apīne wins LJA Excellence Award as Young Journalist of the Year
At the Latvian Journalists' Association Excellence Award 2026 ceremony, Delfi journalist Anna Apīne was named Young Journalist of the Year. Delfi received seven awards overall out of eight nominations this year.
Delfi · 5 Sept, 07:14
Riga becomes most expensive fuel city in Baltics as diesel again tops two euros
Fuel prices rose in Riga and Vilnius last week, making Riga the most expensive place to buy fuel in the Baltics, while prices fell in Tallinn. Diesel exceeded two euros per litre in both Riga and Vilnius.
Bauskas Dzīve · 5 Sept, 07:10
ZZS names Viktors Valainis as its new PM candidate ahead of 15th Saeima election
With less than a month until Latvia's 15th Saeima election, the Union of Greens and Farmers has put forward Viktors Valainis as its candidate for prime minister, replacing the usual Aivars Lembergs. He discussed party values and the political situation in an interview for the show "Kas notiek Latvijā?".
LSM · 5 Sept, 07:09
New PE teacher at Valka gymnasium promises to be friendly but strict
Valka's Jānis Cimze Gymnasium has welcomed 23-year-old Māris Parts as its new physical education teacher and homeroom assistant for the school year. He says he intends to combine friendliness with discipline in the classroom.
Ziemeļlatvija · 5 Sept, 07:07
VARAM acknowledges competition concerns between municipal and private cultural events
After a complaint from the "Lauku mūzikas biedrība" association about unfair competition, Latvia's regional development ministry VARAM has acknowledged the issue of municipal free cultural events affecting private organizers, calling on the Culture Ministry to lead further discussions.
Bauskas Dzīve · 5 Sept, 06:07
Ašeradens: Coalition talks on education reforms remain difficult
MP Arvils Ašeradens describes hours-long coalition negotiations over Latvia's education policy, covering the natural science exam, the program-school reform and 9th-grade exams. He warns the current school reform could be weakened.
Latvijas Avīze · 5 Sept, 05:13
Over 1,200 National Armed Defence Service recruits sworn in across Latvia
On Friday, September 4, more than 1,200 National Armed Defence Service (VAD) troops took their oath of service simultaneously in several Latvian cities. It was the first time the Military Police administered the oath to VAD recruits.
LSM (rus) · 5 Sept, 04:15
Latvian grid operator releases footage showing storm damage repair from technician's view
Power distribution company AS “Sadales tīkls” has published a video showing crews repairing storm-damaged electricity lines. The footage, filmed by a Daugavpils branch technician, highlights how physically demanding the recovery work is.
Latvijas Avīze · 5 Sept, 04:14
Six kindergarten children hurt in dog attack in Carnikava, dogs returned to owner
A dog attack in Carnikava left six children from the “Riekstiņš” kindergarten and a teacher injured, with two children hospitalized for surgery. After police completed procedural actions, the dogs were returned to their owner, pending further assessment by the Food and Veterinary Service.
Latvijas Avīze · 5 Sept, 03:12
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New quiz tests readers' knowledge of Latvian fish names
A new online quiz challenges readers to guess the missing letter in the names of 20 fish species found in Latvia, testing both attentiveness and knowledge of local wildlife.
Apollo.lv · 5 Sept, 02:12
Former CSDD chief Aksenoks: liability requires proof of causation
Following the CSDD cyberattack, former board chairman Aivars Aksenoks rejects the idea that he could automatically be held responsible, arguing that a causal link between his actions and the harm caused must first be proven.
Latvijas Avīze · 5 Sept, 02:11
August storm damaged nearly all tourism sites in Augšdaugava municipality
A powerful storm in August caused damage to almost every tourism site in Latvia's Augšdaugava municipality, with businesses and the local government still tallying the losses. Some sites, including Lielborne manor, managed to keep operating even during power outages.
LSM · 4 Sept, 23:13
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Criminal case opened after dog attack on kindergarten children in Carnikava
Latvia's State Police have opened a criminal case after two dogs attacked children from the Carnikava kindergarten "Riekstiņš" on Friday, the agency confirmed to LETA.
TVNET · 4 Sept, 23:11
Journalist Daukšte: loud NGO funding reform push ended in almost nothing
Latvian journalist Anita Daukšte says the widely publicized debate over reforming NGO funding principles has resulted in only minor changes. She argues a big gap has opened between political rhetoric and actual decisions.
Latvijas Avīze · 4 Sept, 23:10
Father demands self-defense tools for staff after dog attack at Carnikava kindergarten
After stray dogs attacked children from the “Riekstiņš” kindergarten in Carnikava, injuring six children and a teacher, a parent named Matīss called for staff to be given self-defense equipment during walks. His two children attend the kindergarten.
Latvijas Avīze · 4 Sept, 22:11
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Kaševskis takes up post as Kulbergs' adviser
Andžejs Kaševskis has this week begun work as an adviser on European Union affairs to Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs, the State Chancellery has confirmed.
Apollo.lv · 4 Sept, 22:08
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Fallen tree disrupts train traffic on Aizkraukle line
A fallen tree on the Aizkraukle railway line caused disruptions to train traffic on Friday evening, state railway company Latvijas dzelzceļš reported.
Apollo.lv · 4 Sept, 21:13
National Guard to hold training exercises in Mārupe and Ķekava municipalities
From September 5 to 6, soldiers and National Guard members of the 1st Riga Brigade will conduct tactical skills training in the Mārupe and Ķekava municipalities. Residents may encounter military personnel in the designated areas during this period.
TVNET · 4 Sept, 21:11
Video of Carnikava dog attack shows bystander filming instead of helping
A short video from the scene of a dog attack on kindergarten children in Carnikava has surfaced online, showing a bystander filming rather than helping. Internet users are now trying to identify the person who recorded it.
Latvijas Avīze · 4 Sept, 21:09