Latvia & nearby
Data inspectorate: Biggest risk arises when data stolen in CSDD cyberattack is combined with other databases
Latvia's Data State Inspectorate warns that people whose data was leaked in the recent cyberattack on the Road Traffic Safety Directorate (CSDD) should stay vigilant, as the greatest danger comes when fraudsters merge the leaked data with information from other sources. The warning was given by the inspectorate's deputy director on Latvian Television.
LSM · 28 Aug, 08:16
History reveals fatal Latvian Air Force crashes in Latgale between the world wars
Historical research uncovers several fatal crashes involving Latvian Air Force Regiment aircraft in the Latgale region during the 1930s, near the Daugavpils and Krustpils airfields. Between 1920 and 1940, 46 regiment servicemen died in total, ten of them in Latgale.
LaKuga · 28 Aug, 08:15
Opinion: Storm-caused power outages expose weaknesses in Latvia's energy grid
A heating engineer's opinion piece examines a recent storm that left over 280,000 customers in Latvia without electricity, arguing the outages reveal the grid's inadequate resilience. He calls for revised investment priorities and greater local energy production.
Žurnāls Ir · 28 Aug, 07:21
Retailers still tallying storm losses from spoiled food stock
Following a weekend storm that knocked out power to stores across several Latvian regions, including Bauska, major retailers are still assessing the volume of food products written off and total losses. Chains such as Lidl, Maxima, Rimi, Elvi and top! report dozens of closed stores and disposed goods.
Bauskas Dzīve · 28 Aug, 07:20
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Around 2,500 customers in Latvia still without power five days after storm
Five days after a powerful storm hit Latvia, power supply disruptions still affect around 2,500 customers, according to grid operator "Sadales tīkls", cited by the LETA news agency.
TVNET · 28 Aug, 07:20
Variņi parish's “Amberfarm” nominated for public vote in “Sējējs 2026” contest
SIA “Amberfarm” from Smiltene municipality has been nominated for the public recognition vote in the “Sējējs 2026” contest, in the “Organic Farm” category. The farm is currently harvesting sea buckthorn and inviting the public to pick their own berries.
Ziemeļlatvija · 28 Aug, 07:18
Without a helper: how Latvia's seniors cope with digital services
Many elderly Latvians still struggle with digital public and private services, relying on family, libraries or client service centres for help. The state offers free training and support points, but concerns about the burden digitalisation places on seniors persist.
Jauns.lv · 28 Aug, 07:16
EKRE lawmakers' complaint over Madise's registration referred to Supreme Court
Estonia's electoral commission has forwarded to the Supreme Court a complaint by nine EKRE lawmakers challenging the registration of sitting Chancellor of Justice Ülle Madise as a presidential candidate. The court must now decide whether her candidacy is constitutional.
ERR (rus) · 28 Aug, 07:15
Commentary: how Kulbergs allegedly promoted 'golden visas' for Šlesers' 'Waterfront' project
A commentary piece titled 'Lūsis Comments' examines how businessman Kulbergs reportedly promoted Latvia's 'golden visa' residence permit scheme, linking it to Ainārs Šlesers' 'Waterfront' real estate project and wealthy Arab investors.
TVNET · 28 Aug, 06:19
Daugavpils man sues CERT.LV over rejected cybersecurity job application
A Daugavpils resident who obtained a cybersecurity specialist qualification has filed a lawsuit against Latvia's CERT.LV, claiming his job application was unfairly rejected. He says the region offers virtually no IT vacancies despite officials publicly complaining about a shortage of specialists.
Latvijas Avīze · 28 Aug, 06:18
Riga to restrict traffic at Muitas and Eksporta street intersection through late October
Riga will adjust traffic arrangements at the Muitas and Eksporta street intersection through the end of October due to construction work, affecting both drivers and pedestrians.
Delfi · 28 Aug, 06:17
Public vote opens for "Sējējs 2026" People's Choice Award, with three Bauska nominees
Until September 19, anyone can vote for the People's Choice winner of the "Sējējs 2026" competition across eight categories, with three businesses from Bauska Municipality among the nominees.
Bauskas Dzīve · 28 Aug, 06:15
Storm damages newly built Latvia–Belarus border fence in at least 25 places
Trees felled by last weekend's storm damaged Latvia's newly constructed border fence with Belarus in dozens of locations, a TV3 news survey found. Authorities suspect some trees may have been deliberately weakened beforehand.
BNN · 28 Aug, 05:22
Kesklinna District Deputy Elder Aleksandra Lorvi Joins Estonia's Centre Party
Aleksandra Lorvi, deputy elder of Tallinn's Kesklinna district, joined the Centre Party on August 26 after previously being unaffiliated. Kesklinna has been led by Centre Party elder Nikita Groznov since December 2025.
ERR (rus) · 28 Aug, 05:21
Latvian gardens face a common late-summer problem: plants have outgrown their beds
This year's strong growth of ornamental trees and shrubs has left many Latvian garden beds overcrowded, prompting gardener Indra Lielkāja to advise either pruning or transplanting.
Latvijas Avīze · 28 Aug, 05:21
Baltic, Polish and Finnish EU commissioners urge Brussels to boost funding over Russian threat
Five EU commissioners from the Baltic states, Poland and Finland have written to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen asking for increased EU funding for the Baltic states due to worsening security conditions caused by Russia, RFE/RL reported Thursday.
Bauskas Dzīve · 28 Aug, 05:16
Journalist: during storm crisis, battery radio was the only lifeline for many Latvians
After the recent destructive storm, Diena economics editor Magda Riekstiņa is calling for a review of how Latvia informs residents during crises, criticizing Latvian Radio for failing to provide timely updates during power outages. She also urged residents to take official warnings more seriously.
Latvijas Avīze · 28 Aug, 04:22
CSDD clients shocked by scale of stolen data after cyberattack — ID numbers, addresses, car plates exposed
After Latvia's Road Traffic Safety Directorate (CSDD) let clients check what data was stolen in a recent cyberattack, people have been sharing on social media how exposed their personal codes, addresses and vehicle details are. CSDD has refused free license plate changes, while an expert warns compensation claims will be hard to win in court.
Jauns.lv · 28 Aug, 04:16
Panemunė – Lithuania's smallest town reshaped by the border with Russia
Since 2022, when Russia halted vehicle traffic at the Panemunė–Sovetsk border crossing, the Lithuanian town of Panemunė can only be reached from Russia on foot. Delfi visited the small border settlement to see how it copes amid tense geopolitical circumstances.
Delfi · 28 Aug, 03:22
Colonel sues state for €5,000 after slipping on wet floor at work
A colonel from Latvia's Prison Administration has spent years in a legal dispute trying to secure a €5,000 compensation from the state after slipping on a wet floor at work and spraining his ankle. The case has now reached the Administrative Regional Court.
Apollo.lv · 28 Aug, 03:19
Prison Service Colonel Seeks €5,000 in Compensation After Slipping on Wet Floor at Work
A colonel with Latvia's Prison Administration who slipped on a wet floor at work and injured his ankle is seeking €5,000 in compensation from the state, with the dispute now before an appeals court.
TVNET · 28 Aug, 03:19
LSM show "Nu i nedelya!" discusses undecided voters, CIA director's Moscow visit and the new school year
In the LSM Russian-language program "Nu i nedelya!", journalists and experts discussed undecided voters ahead of Latvia's parliamentary elections, the CIA director's visit to Moscow, upcoming changes in the new school year, and how Latvia weathered a recent storm.
LSM (rus) · 27 Aug, 22:21
Dombrava reports to Prosecutor General's Office over costly flower bed at disaster management centers
Interior Minister Jānis Dombrava has flagged wasteful spending in the construction of disaster management centers, including a simple flower bed that reportedly cost nearly 3,500 euros. He has referred the matter, along with other suspected violations, to the Prosecutor General's Office.
Latvijas Avīze · 27 Aug, 21:19
LSM.lv publishes new episode of "Let's Discuss Tonight" talk program
On August 27, 2026, LSM.lv published a new episode of its talk program "Let's Discuss Tonight." The show is part of the platform's regular content offering.
LSM (rus) · 27 Aug, 21:18
Tallinn schools and kindergartens see fewer children as new school year begins
Tallinn's city government reports a continued decline in the number of children in municipal schools and kindergartens, cutting kindergarten groups by 35 this year, while major road works will complicate the start of the school year.
ERR (rus) · 27 Aug, 21:16
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Jūrmala council postpones debate on officials playing golf during work hours
At a Jūrmala city council meeting, the opposition tried to raise the issue of Mayor Jānis Lediņš and his office head allegedly playing golf during working hours, but the majority of deputies voted to postpone discussion until the next session.
TVNET · 27 Aug, 21:16
Latvian TV launches pre-election debate series, first stop Latgale
Ahead of October's 15th Saeima elections, Latvia's public broadcaster LSM is launching a pre-election debate series titled "Choose Latvia's Future!", starting with a debate in the Latgale region.
LSM · 27 Aug, 21:15
Dombrava asks Prosecutor General's Office to review possible violations in disaster management centre construction
Latvia's interior minister has asked the Prosecutor General's Office to examine suspicious and wasteful spending in the construction of disaster management centres, while suspending the official responsible for the area.
Delfi · 27 Aug, 21:15
Rinkēvičs: Investment in national defence service infrastructure and training must continue
President Edgars Rinkēvičs, visiting the National Guard's 4th Kurzeme Brigade, stressed the need to keep investing in infrastructure and training quality for the State Defence Service (VAD). He also met with VAD service members.
TVNET · 27 Aug, 20:19
Rēzekne police detain aggressive teen who carried a knife and tried to flee
Police in Rēzekne detained a minor who behaved aggressively near a fast-food outlet while carrying a knife. He tried to run from officers but was caught.
Jauns.lv · 27 Aug, 20:18
Ventspils University of Applied Sciences PhD students gain experience at Young Scientists' summer school
From August 20 to 23, the Latvian Young Scientists' Association held its Summer School 2026 in Zvejniekciems, with four PhD students from Ventspils University of Applied Sciences taking part. The event focused on strengthening research, communication and collaboration skills.
Jauns.lv · 27 Aug, 19:15
Looking back 25 years: how Arnold Rüütel became Estonia's president
In 2001, Arnold Rüütel was elected Estonia's president after a drawn-out contest in both the Riigikogu and the Electoral College. His win was aided by a behind-the-scenes deal that secured him extra votes.
ERR News · 27 Aug, 18:20
Media watchdog: LSM board not to blame for storm coverage gaps, but processes need fixing
Latvia's public media council SEPLP found that LSM failed to provide adequate, timely information during recent storm recovery, but does not hold the LSM board responsible. The board has been ordered to review internal crisis-response procedures by set deadlines.
Delfi · 27 Aug, 17:22
Lithuania says it has prepared response to Trump's loyalty questionnaire
Lithuania's Defence Ministry says the country has prepared its answer to a US questionnaire assessing NATO allies' support for President Trump's foreign policy, though its contents remain confidential.
LRT English · 27 Aug, 17:21
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Media watchdog sees no grounds to dismiss LSM board member over storm coverage
Latvia's Council for Public Electronic Media has found that public broadcaster LSM failed to provide sufficient and timely information about a recent storm and its aftermath, but says this is not grounds to dismiss a board member.
TVNET · 27 Aug, 17:19
Latvia to see partial lunar eclipse Friday morning
A partial lunar eclipse will be visible in Latvia early Friday morning, 28 August, the Latvian Astronomical Society reports.
LSM (rus) · 27 Aug, 17:18