Latvia & nearby (152)

National Alliance demands PM's explanation on immigration plan delay, Kulbergs cites unfinished approvals

Latvia's National Alliance is demanding Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs explain why the Interior Ministry's immigration restriction plan was pulled from the government's agenda, while Kulbergs says the document still lacks approval from several institutions.

Delfi · 1 Sept, 13:30

Ogre municipality plans to reorganize its companies for unified utility management

The Ogre municipal government plans to reorganize its municipal companies and institutions to create a single, more efficient utility management system across the region. The reorganization is expected to be completed within a year.

LSM · 1 Sept, 13:29

Air Force Commander: One drone headed toward Narva, another crossed Estonia's border in the southeast

Overnight, two drones from Russia reached Estonian territory — one briefly flew toward Narva and another crossed the border in Southeastern Estonia, triggering a safety alert.

Postimees · 1 Sept, 12:30

Ukrainian drones reportedly breached Estonian airspace, no damage reported

Estonia's Defence Minister Hanno Pevkur said several likely Ukrainian drones entered Estonian airspace on the morning of September 1, causing no harm to people or territory.

Ukrainska Pravda · 1 Sept, 12:27

Estonia keeps eurozone's lowest inflation rate in August

Estonia recorded the lowest annual inflation in the eurozone for a second consecutive month in August, even as inflation across the bloc accelerated overall. Lithuania posted the highest rate.

ERR (rus) · 1 Sept, 12:26

Tallinn Airport sets new passenger record in August

Tallinn Airport served over 389,000 passengers in August, a historic monthly record and its fourth consecutive record-breaking month.

ERR (rus) · 1 Sept, 11:30

Latvian village resident spent eight days without power after storm, slams response

A resident of Viesīte parish, Vasilijs Barvinskis, went eight days without electricity following a powerful storm, receiving a generator only after publicly complaining on social media. As of August 30, around 240 Sadales tīkls customers were still without power.

Delfi · 1 Sept, 11:28

University of Latvia: more students earning free tuition through voluntary defense service

University of Latvia rector Gundars Berziņš says a growing number of students have voluntarily completed the State Defence Service (VAD), earning the right to study for free, with their academic performance matching that of other students.

LSM (rus) · 1 Sept, 11:24

Data Inspectorate to decide on possible compensation for CSDD data case

Latvia's Transport Ministry says the Data State Inspectorate's ruling will be the decisive factor in determining compensation for Road Traffic Safety Directorate (CSDD) clients whose data was obtained from the agency's IT system.

Apollo.lv · 1 Sept, 10:30

Estonian authorities remind: not all e-scooters are road-legal

As the new school year begins, Estonian police and the Transport Department remind parents which e-scooters may legally be used in traffic and what consequences non-compliant devices can bring.

ERR (rus) · 1 Sept, 10:29

Lawyer criticizes prosecutor general's handling of timber industry case as more about PR than law

Attorney Jānis Dzanuškāns argues that the prosecutor general's legal protest against already-implemented government decisions in the timber pricing case was the wrong tool, and warns against turning prosecutorial action into public communication. The case has now moved to the Constitutional Court after the government refused to comply with the protest.

Latvijas Avīze · 1 Sept, 10:27

Court of Appeal upholds guilty verdict against Rimšēvičs and Martinsons in bribery case

The Riga Regional Court on Tuesday upheld the lower court's guilty verdict against former Bank of Latvia governor Ilmārs Rimšēvičs and businessman Māris Martinsons in a bribery case. Both defendants continue to deny guilt.

Delfi · 1 Sept, 10:25

Appeals court upholds prison sentences for Rimšēvičs and Martinsons in bribery case

Riga Regional Court has upheld the ruling that sentenced former Bank of Latvia governor Ilmārs Rimšēvičs and businessman Māris Martinsons to prison for bribery. Both deny guilt.

BNN · 1 Sept, 10:25

New school year begins for grades 1–3 at Smiltene Secondary School

Smiltene Secondary School welcomed students in grades 1 through 3, including 90 first-graders, as the new school year began on September 1.

Ziemeļlatvija · 1 Sept, 09:28

Yellow weather warning issued across Latvia amid thunderstorm risk

Latvia's meteorological service has issued a yellow-level weather warning for the whole country today, with thunderstorms, heavy downpours and hail expected. Forecasters urge residents to remain cautious.

Latvijas Avīze · 1 Sept, 09:28

Latvia issues two air-raid alerts overnight over unidentified drone

Latvia declared air-raid alerts twice overnight into September 1 after an unidentified drone entered its airspace and later continued on toward Estonia. Estonia in turn warned residents in several counties.

Ukrainska Pravda · 1 Sept, 09:26

Estonia's annual inflation drops to 1.3% in August, lowest since 2021

Estonia's annual inflation slowed to 1.3 percent in August, the lowest rate since spring 2021, as rising housing and transport costs were offset by cheaper food.

ERR News · 1 Sept, 09:25

Nine of 18 candidates advance in contest for State Chancellery director post

Nine out of 18 applicants have been shortlisted for the second round of the open competition for director of Latvia's State Chancellery. The post has been vacant since May, when Raivis Kronbergs left it.

Delfi · 1 Sept, 09:24

Estonia to pay September pensions and benefits on September 7

Estonia's Social Insurance Board will pay September pensions and benefits for people with special needs on September 7, since the usual payment date of the 5th falls on a Saturday this year. Recipients will therefore receive their payments two days later than usual.

ERR (rus) · 1 Sept, 09:24

Heavy downpours expected as Latvia's school year begins

Latvia's Knowledge Day on September 1 will bring changeable weather with rain and possible very heavy downpours, while unsettled, cooling conditions are set to continue through the following days.

BNN · 1 Sept, 08:31

President marks Knowledge Day with message to students, teachers and parents

Latvia's President Edgars Rinkēvičs addressed students, teachers and parents on Knowledge Day, with special words for first-graders. He urged everyone to learn to seek help and stressed that education must always serve children's future.

Ziemeļlatvija · 1 Sept, 08:30

Riga public transport free of charge on September 1

On the first day of the school year, all passengers can ride Riga's buses, trolleybuses and trams for free without needing to register the trip. At the same time, public transport is switching to autumn timetables.

Jauns.lv · 1 Sept, 08:29

Drones cross into Estonian airspace overnight, alerts also near Latvian border

Overnight, Estonia issued air raid alerts in several counties after drones entered its airspace, prompting NATO fighter jets to scramble. Similar warnings were also issued in Latvia's border districts of Ludza and Alūksne.

OgreNet · 1 Sept, 08:28

Accident in Pārdaugava halts tram route 1 towards Imanta

A traffic accident near the "Kurzemes prospekts" stop on Tuesday morning stopped tram route 1 service towards Imanta, Rīgas satiksme has reported.

Delfi · 1 Sept, 08:27

Nearly 14,700 children start first grade in Estonia this year

The new school year has begun in Estonia, with almost 14,700 children entering first grade and about 160,000 pupils overall in general schools. Education Minister Kristina Kallas urged students and teachers to embrace curiosity and creativity.

ERR (rus) · 1 Sept, 08:25

President Rinkēvičs urges students and parents to listen to each other on Knowledge Day

On Latvia's Knowledge Day, President Edgars Rinkēvičs urged students, parents and teachers to listen, talk and seek solutions together. About 224,000 students are starting the new school year.

Delfi · 1 Sept, 07:30

Jelgava to hold last night lantern walks of the season to see wild horses

The Jelgava Regional Tourism Centre will host the season's final night lantern walks through Pilssala on September 12 and 26, letting visitors observe wild horses grazing in the Lielupe floodplain meadows. Spots are limited, so early registration is advised.

Zemgales Ziņas · 1 Sept, 07:29

CSDD receives around 2,000 claims after data breach, including compensation demands

Following a cyberattack on Latvia's Road Traffic Safety Directorate (CSDD) that leaked customer data, the agency has received about 2,000 related complaints, including compensation claims. CSDD is urging people to wait for the results of the State Data Inspection's review before filing claims.

LSM (rus) · 1 Sept, 07:28

Latvia braces for severe thunderstorms and possible flooding on September 1

Meteorologists warn that heavy thunderstorms will sweep across much of Latvia on September 1, with hail and flooding risks in some areas. Riga is expected to see the worst weather in the afternoon.

Jauns.lv · 1 Sept, 07:26

Heavy thunderstorms with downpours expected across Latvia on Tuesday

Meteorologists warn that on September 1, thunderstorms with heavy rain are expected in many parts of Latvia, with some areas seeing particularly intense downpours.

Apollo.lv · 1 Sept, 07:26

Latvia braces for stormy weather with heavy thunderstorms on Tuesday

Meteorologists warn that thunderstorms with heavy rain will sweep across much of Latvia on September 1, mainly in the afternoon, bringing risk of local flooding. Hail and gusty winds are possible in some areas.

Latvijas Avīze · 1 Sept, 07:25

Harvest Festival to be held at Ausekļi Mill in Bārbele

On September 5, the Ausekļi Mill museum in Bārbele will host its traditional Harvest Festival, featuring demonstrations of old farm work and craft skills alongside a cultural program. The event starts at 11 a.m. and runs into the evening.

Bauskas Dzīve · 1 Sept, 07:24

Trial begins in Jõhvi over bribery case against Kohtla-Järve council member Zaur Abbasov

A court trial opened Tuesday in Jõhvi against Kohtla-Järve city council member Zaur Abbasov, accused of accepting a bribe from a businessman who died in 2024.

ERR (rus) · 1 Sept, 07:24

Estonia lifts drone threat warning after NATO jets scrambled

Estonian Defense Forces scrambled NATO fighter jets early Tuesday after drones were detected in the country's airspace, but the threat warning was lifted within hours. The alert also extended to Latvia's Alūksne district and Finnish airspace.

ERR News · 1 Sept, 06:30