Latvia & nearby
Bogs as part of national defence? Scientists explain their military relevance
Latvian researchers say that bogs, long known as a natural treasure that protects against floods, may also carry significance for the country's military defence. Researchers from the University of Latvia and the Latvian National Defence Academy discussed this on Latvian Radio.
LSM (rus) · 23 Aug, 05:43
Storm batters Latvia: about 254,000 households lose power, transport disrupted in Riga
A powerful storm swept across Latvia on Saturday evening, felling trees and cutting power to roughly 254,000 customers, while emergency services logged over a thousand storm-related calls by 11 p.m. Public transport in Riga was also disrupted.
Delfi · 23 Aug, 05:40
New square in Kallaste links town centre to Lake Peipus shore
Estonia's smallest town, Kallaste, has unveiled a new central square connecting the town centre with the shore of Lake Peipus. Final finishing works are due to be completed in September.
ERR (rus) · 23 Aug, 05:40
Storm damage in Latvia: hundreds of emergency calls, about 185,000 households without power
On Saturday evening, strong wind and rain triggered more than 660 calls to Latvia's 112 emergency line, mostly in Latgale and Zemgale, while roughly 185,000 households across the country lost power.
Latvijas Avīze · 23 Aug, 05:39
Storm aftermath in Melluži: flooded yards, fallen trees, a split roof
A week after one of the most destructive storms to hit Latvia in 2024, residents of Melluži are still dealing with the damage — from flooded yards to a house whose roof was split open by a fallen oak.
TVNET · 23 Aug, 05:38
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One dead in Jelgava building collapse as storm causes injuries elsewhere in Latvia
A storm swept across Latvia on Saturday evening, killing a person in Jelgava when a building's structure collapsed and injuring several others elsewhere in the country.
Apollo.lv · 23 Aug, 05:38
Tartu launches €97 million tender for Siuru culture centre construction
The city of Tartu has opened a three-stage tender worth €97 million for building the Siuru culture centre and its surrounding area. Construction is scheduled to finish in 2030.
ERR (rus) · 23 Aug, 04:41
Storm intensifies in Latvia: gusts reach 31 metres per second in Daugavgrīva
An unusually powerful storm, described as the worst since January 2005, hit Latvia on Saturday evening, with the strongest gusts of 31 m/s recorded in Daugavgrīva near Riga. Riga firefighters received around 300 calls about fallen trees.
Jauns.lv · 23 Aug, 03:38
Storm hits Latvia: over 20% without power, transport disrupted, minister urges caution
Latvia was hit by its strongest storm in 20 years on Saturday night, leaving more than a fifth of the country without electricity and disrupting air, rail and public transport. Smart Administration Minister Edgars Tavars urged residents to prepare and warned of major, costly damage.
Latvijas Avīze · 23 Aug, 02:39
Devastating storm hits Latvia: building collapse in Jelgava kills one, two others injured
A storm described as the strongest to hit Latvia since January 2005 struck on Saturday evening, killing one person after a building collapsed in Jelgava and injuring two others.
Jauns.lv · 23 Aug, 02:38
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Sisters from "Zutiņi" farm share their tomato-growing know-how
Santa and Rūta, sisters who run the "Zutiņi" farm and have extensive experience growing tomatoes, share their knowledge about caring for and enjoying this popular vegetable. The piece was first published in the TVNET+ archive in August 2025.
TVNET · 23 Aug, 02:36
Latvia's anti-corruption bureau issues four warnings over illegal campaign activity
While monitoring the pre-election campaign, Latvia's Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau (KNAB) has issued four warnings over unauthorised campaigning, following an active flow of public reports.
LSM · 23 Aug, 01:40
Person dies as building collapses in Jelgava during storm
A person died on Saturday evening in Jelgava after part of a building's structure collapsed, while storm-related incidents also injured people elsewhere in Latvia. Emergency services say fallen trees are severely hampering rescue efforts across the country.
Delfi · 23 Aug, 01:39
A week after the storm: Melluži still shows heavy damage
A week after Latvia's most destructive storm of 2024, the seaside village of Melluži is still dealing with its aftermath — flooding and fallen trees, with one house on Dārzu Street having its roof split open by a massive oak.
Apollo.lv · 23 Aug, 01:39
Storm aftermath in Latvia: one dead after building collapse in Jelgava
A person died on Saturday evening in Jelgava after part of a building's structure collapsed, while storm-related incidents were also reported in the Aizkraukle and Bauska regions.
LSM (rus) · 23 Aug, 01:35
Heavy rain floods Riga streets, garages and basements, even disrupts a wedding ceremony
Heavy rain today flooded several streets and road sections in Riga, including underpasses, causing traffic disruptions across many parts of the capital. Once the rain eased in the afternoon, crews began pumping out the accumulated water.
LSM (rus) · 23 Aug, 00:41
Estonia's car fleet grew 3.7-fold since 1993, but road accidents rose 7-fold
Data from Estonia's Traffic Insurance Fund shows road accidents have increased twice as fast as the number of vehicles since independence was restored.
ERR (rus) · 23 Aug, 00:41
Brothers in Ceraukste clear road themselves after storm damage
After Saturday's storm, two brothers in Ceraukste cleared a fallen birch tree blocking a road that had caused a kilometers-long traffic jam. By evening, Latvia's fire and rescue service had already logged 668 storm-related emergency calls nationwide.
Delfi · 23 Aug, 00:38
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Storm claims several lives in Latvia, rescuer among the injured
On Saturday evening, a person died in Jelgava when building structures collapsed, another person was killed by a falling tree in Aizkraukles municipality, and a firefighter was injured while clearing storm damage in Bauskas municipality.
TVNET · 23 Aug, 00:37
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Wind gusts reach 29 m/s in Daugavgrīva
Data from the Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre show wind gusts in Daugavgrīva reaching a speed of 29 metres per second. The reading points to notably strong winds in the coastal area.
Apollo.lv · 22 Aug, 23:39
Storm forces several flights to Riga to divert to other countries
Due to an approaching storm with strong winds and heavy rain on Saturday evening, several flights bound for Riga Airport were redirected to airports in Poland, Finland and Sweden. Departing flights are also delayed.
Jauns.lv · 22 Aug, 23:38
Storm disrupts public transport, flights and trains in Riga
A powerful overnight storm on Saturday caused fallen trees and downed power lines that disrupted several tram, bus and trolleybus routes in Riga, while flights were diverted and some train services delayed or cancelled.
Delfi · 22 Aug, 23:35
Riga police search for missing 13-year-old Daniel Yefimov
State Police are asking for the public's help in locating a 13-year-old boy who went missing in Riga. He may be somewhere near the Central Station square.
LSM (rus) · 22 Aug, 23:35
Storm damage mounts across Latvia as trees fall on homes and cars
Latvia's emergency number 112 recorded a sharp rise in storm-related calls on Saturday, reaching 480 by 8 p.m., with Latgale hit hardest. Fire and rescue services have added extra crews and urged residents to stay cautious.
BNN · 22 Aug, 22:41
Rain expected Sunday, locally heavy with possible thunderstorms, +14..+18
Forecasters predict windy weather with heavy rainfall for August 23, with rain and possible thunderstorms both overnight and during the day.
ERR (rus) · 22 Aug, 22:39
Where to have lunch in Riga city centre: budget-friendly options
Riga's city centre offers several affordable lunch spots catering to different tastes, from pizza and burgers to home-style cooking. The list highlights two of seven recommended venues.
Delfi · 22 Aug, 22:38
Fallen trees halt tram traffic on routes 1 and 10 in Riga
Strong winds brought down trees onto tram tracks in Riga, halting traffic on tram routes 1 and 10. The disruption was reported by public transport operator Rigas Satiksme.
TVNET · 22 Aug, 22:37
Riga Airport warns of possible flight disruptions amid storm
Riga Airport says flight operations could be affected more as an intense storm gains strength, urging passengers to check for updates. Latvia has been hit by what is described as its most destructive storm since January 2005.
Jauns.lv · 22 Aug, 22:35
Fallen trees disrupt tram, trolleybus and bus traffic in Riga
Strong winds have caused trees to fall onto tram tracks and overhead power lines in Riga, halting traffic on several public transport routes, though some have since resumed operation.
LSM (rus) · 22 Aug, 22:35
Latvian police searching for missing 13-year-old Daniels Jefimovs
State Police have launched a search for 13-year-old Daniels Jefimovs, who left his home in Riga on August 22 and has not been seen since. He may be near Stacijas Square.
LSM · 22 Aug, 22:35
Saturday storm: rain to give way to strong winds, thousands left without power
An August 22 storm has already flooded streets, toppled trees and disrupted power supply to several thousand households in Latvia, with even stronger gusts expected in the evening.
LSM · 22 Aug, 21:39
Storm causes delays to several train services
Several train services are running behind schedule this evening due to bad weather, according to information released by AS "Pasažieru vilciens", which operates under the brand "Vivi".
Apollo.lv · 22 Aug, 21:37
Storm causes major train delays across Latvia
A powerful storm hitting Latvia on Saturday evening caused significant delays to several passenger trains, with one route running more than an hour and a half behind schedule.
Jauns.lv · 22 Aug, 21:37
Latvia's worst storm since 2005 leaves over 100,000 households without power
Latvia was hit on Saturday evening by its most severe storm since January 2005, cutting electricity to more than 100,000 households. Zemgale, Sēlija, Latgale and part of Kurzeme suffered the strongest impact.
BNN · 22 Aug, 21:37
Why a pumpkin planted in pure compost may struggle to grow
Gardening experts explain why pumpkins planted directly in pure compost can weaken, pointing to soil composition and weather as possible causes.
LSM (rus) · 22 Aug, 21:35
Latvia braces for one of its strongest storms in recent years tonight
Wind in Latvia is expected to intensify sharply on Saturday evening and overnight into Sunday, with gusts reaching up to 30 metres per second. Residents are urged to stay indoors and reconsider planned outdoor activities.
Jauns.lv · 22 Aug, 20:38