Latvia & nearby (160)

Woman causes €70,000 damage to Lamborghini in central Tallinn stone-throwing incident

Police in Tallinn have opened a criminal case after a woman threw a stone at a Lamborghini, damaging the car. The damage is estimated at €70,000.

ERR News · 28 Aug, 17:20

Latvia's anti-corruption bureau fines former state railway board head over LMT position

Latvia's KNAB has fined the former interim board chairman of the state railway company EDzL €200 for illegally combining his post with a role at telecom operator LMT. During the overlap, he earned substantial income from both organizations.

Delfi · 28 Aug, 17:19

Germany proposes rapid-response unit to counter hybrid threats in the Baltic Sea

German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt announced on Friday a plan to create a rapid-response unit aimed at countering hybrid threats in the Baltic Sea region. The proposal comes amid growing security concerns in the area.

TVNET · 28 Aug, 17:18

Estonian ex-minister Sõerd: rapid growth of state debt poses major risk

Former Estonian finance minister Aivar Sõerd warns the government must try to keep next year's budget deficit at no more than 4%, saying spending cuts are unavoidable and fast-growing state debt poses a major risk to the country.

ERR (rus) · 28 Aug, 17:17

Traffic restrictions planned in Alūksne for Knowledge Day

On September 1, several streets in Alūksne will be closed or restricted for a few hours due to Knowledge Day celebrations and a student procession. The municipality is urging residents to walk to the event instead of driving.

Jauns.lv · 28 Aug, 17:15

Latvian schools must draft crisis continuity plans by October

Starting this school year, all Latvian educational institutions are required to create a business continuity plan for crisis or threat situations. The State Fire and Rescue Service stresses the plan must also be tested in practice.

LSM · 28 Aug, 17:15

Poland detains two Lithuanians in cigarette smuggling case involving weather balloons

Polish border guards detained nine people, including two Lithuanian nationals, on Friday over suspected cigarette smuggling from Belarus using weather balloons. The seized cigarettes were valued at more than 143,000 euros.

LRT English · 28 Aug, 16:21

Traffic to be restricted in Tallinn on Saturday for Siim Kallas's funeral

Tallinn will see temporary traffic and parking restrictions on Saturday, August 29, as former Estonian Prime Minister Siim Kallas is laid to rest with a state funeral. Police are urging residents to plan routes ahead and expect delays.

ERR (rus) · 28 Aug, 16:19

Insurers receive over 4,800 claims after recent storm in Latvia

Following the storm that hit Latvia over the weekend, insurance companies have already received more than 4,800 claims for compensation, according to data compiled by an industry association.

LSM (rus) · 28 Aug, 16:14

Vilnius drops plan to replace municipal company boards before new labour law takes effect

Vilnius city administration has abandoned a plan to prematurely replace the boards of several municipal companies, a move meant to avoid including employee representatives on them. The decision followed criticism from trade unions and political opponents.

LRT English · 28 Aug, 15:19

LHV analyst: Estonia's state budget deficit may become permanent

LHV analyst Triinu Tapver warns that Estonia's state budget deficit could become a lasting feature, as debt levels and debt-servicing costs keep rising. If spending outpaces revenue growth, authorities will eventually need to raise taxes or cut expenses.

ERR (rus) · 28 Aug, 15:16

New centre opens in Jūrmala to support informal caregivers

A Competence Development Centre has opened at the State Social Integration Agency in Jūrmala, offering training and support to people caring for relatives with functional disabilities. The centre was established with co-financing from the EU Recovery Fund.

TVNET · 28 Aug, 14:24

Police ask prosecutors to charge previously convicted man over plan to take hostage

Latvia's State Police has asked prosecutors to press charges against a previously convicted man for preparing to take a hostage. The police reported the case themselves.

LSM (rus) · 28 Aug, 14:21

Police foil planned hostage-taking; suspect already previously convicted

Latvian State Police, acting on operational intelligence, detained a man who was preparing to take at least two hostages in order to extort their finances. The case has been handed to prosecutors.

Apollo.lv · 28 Aug, 13:20

MP: Justice system must retain talent while raising ethical standards

Latvian MP Linda Liepiņa is calling for better pay and conditions to retain lawyers, judges and prosecutors, while also raising ethics concerns about officials already in office. She cited prosecutor Uldis Cinkmanis, whose bachelor's thesis was reportedly found to contain plagiarism, yet who remains in his post.

Latvijas Avīze · 28 Aug, 13:17

Police detain Kirils Lipatovs, suspected of serious crime, thanks to public tips

Latvia's State Police have detained Kirils Lipatovs, born in 1998, who is suspected of committing a serious crime, after residents provided information about his whereabouts.

Jauns.lv · 28 Aug, 12:16

Woman throws rock at Lamborghini in central Tallinn

A woman threw a rock at a Lamborghini car in central Tallinn, causing an estimated 70,000 euros in damage. Police have opened a criminal case over the property damage.

ERR (rus) · 28 Aug, 12:14

Estonia selects new operator for four small-island ferry routes

Estonia's Ministry of Regional Affairs and Agriculture has picked a new company through public procurement to run ferry services to several small islands for the next five years. Tuule Liinid OÜ will take over connections to Kihnu, Vormsi and between Saaremaa and Hiiumaa.

ERR News · 28 Aug, 11:21

Rēzekne murder investigation concludes, two people detained

Latvian police have concluded their investigation into a man's murder in Rēzekne and handed the case to prosecutors. Suspects include an arrested man, a detained woman, and two men suspected of failing to report the crime.

Apollo.lv · 28 Aug, 11:17

Estonia's construction volume grows for second consecutive quarter

Estonia's construction companies built 3.8% more in the second quarter of 2026 than a year earlier, with local market activity up 4.6%, statistics agency data show.

ERR (rus) · 28 Aug, 11:17

Singer Elīna Fūrmane's brother missing after floods in Nepal

Contact has been lost with a group of about 30 Latvian travelers in Nepal following devastating floods, among them the brother of singer Elīna Fūrmane. Relatives are appealing for public help in locating them.

Jauns.lv · 28 Aug, 11:16

Estonia's EKRE Opposition Party Challenges Madise's Registration as Presidential Candidate

Estonia's opposition Conservative People's Party (EKRE) has contested in court the registration of Chancellor of Justice Ülle Madise as a presidential candidate. The complaint was forwarded to the court by the Electoral Committee.

LSM · 28 Aug, 11:15

Smiltene municipality teachers gather for annual conference ahead of new school year

On Tuesday, August 25, teachers from Smiltene municipality schools met at Smiltene Technical School for their annual conference to prepare for the 2026/2027 school year.

Ziemeļlatvija · 28 Aug, 10:19

Former Sputnik editor: welcoming of Latvian pensioners at Russian border was staged propaganda

Former Sputnik Lithuania editor Marats Kasems says the ceremonial welcoming of Latvian pensioners at the Russian border, involving the Pskov region governor, was a pre-planned propaganda stunt. Kasems was previously fined €15,500 for assisting Russia.

Latvijas Avīze · 28 Aug, 10:18

Police recommend charges against neurologist over sexual misconduct with nine patients

Latvia's State Police have recommended pressing charges against neurologist Leonīds Viškers over alleged sexual misconduct involving nine patients. News agency LETA obtained the information from case materials.

TVNET · 28 Aug, 10:18

New private children's playground "Rančo R" to open in a Jelgava apartment courtyard

A new children's recreation and play area called "Rančo R" will open in Jelgava at the start of the new school year, set in a courtyard between apartment buildings. The opening event is scheduled for September 1 and will include workshops and farm animals.

Zemgales Ziņas · 28 Aug, 10:16

Wall collapse at Tartu school adds millions to renovation costs

A wall collapsed during renovation work at Tartu's Miina Härma High School, pushing the repair bill several million euros above the planned budget. City officials say other school renovation projects will not be delayed as a result.

ERR News · 28 Aug, 10:15

Political scientist: CIA director's Moscow trip via Riga benefits Latvia

Political scientist Andis Kudors says the CIA director's secret visit to Moscow, made on a flight routed through Riga, works in Latvia's favor by drawing attention to the Baltic states and NATO's role in defending them.

LSM · 28 Aug, 09:20

Ogre municipality police report theft, axe attack and sauna fire

Police in the Ogre municipality have logged several recent incidents, ranging from a shop theft to a sauna fire in Tome parish.

OgreNet · 28 Aug, 09:19

Bank of Latvia raises concerns over OTP Bank's planned acquisition of Luminor Bank

Bank of Latvia Governor Mārtiņš Kazāks said the central bank will voice concerns about Hungary's OTP Bank seeking to acquire Estonia's Luminor Bank, though the final decision rests with Estonia's banking regulator and the European Central Bank.

TVNET · 28 Aug, 09:17

Estonia sees around a hundred road accidents every day

Nearly 18,000 traffic-related insurance claims were filed in Estonia in the first half of 2026 — an average of 99 per day, up 14% year on year, with the Jüri roundabout remaining the accident hotspot.

ERR (rus) · 28 Aug, 09:15

Rain and thunderstorms expected this weekend, mild weather with showers on Knowledge Day

Latvia will see dry weather on Friday, but rain is forecast across most of the country over the weekend, with thunderstorms in some areas. Early next week, as Knowledge Day arrives, temperatures will be mild but rain is still likely in many places.

BNN · 28 Aug, 08:19

President visits Kurzeme Brigade military bases

President Edgars Rinkēvičs visited National Guard 4th Kurzeme Brigade bases in Kuldīga and Mežaine to see soldiers' daily routine and National Defence Service training. During the visit he met with guardsmen and service members and toured military infrastructure.

Kurzemnieks · 28 Aug, 08:19

US intelligence chief warns Moscow against attacking the Baltics

America's CIA director traveled to Moscow on August 25 to warn Russia against attacking the Baltic states, echoing a similar 2021 warning before the invasion of Ukraine. Lithuania is meanwhile bolstering air defence and shelters around Vilnius.

LRT English · 28 Aug, 08:18