Latvia & nearby
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Ķekava heating tariff to rise by 23.3% from September
Heating utility SIA "Ķekavas nami" will raise its heat energy tariff by 23.3% starting September 1, bringing the price to 104.16 euros per megawatt-hour. The change is confirmed in the company's publicly disclosed tariff information.
TVNET · 21 Aug, 11:02
Traffic light and turning lane to be built at Liepāja highway junction in Brocēni
Construction work has begun at the junction of the Liepāja highway and Lielcieceres and Liepnieku streets in Brocēni, Saldus municipality, aimed at improving traffic safety with a new traffic light and turning lane. Traffic is currently being directed using road signs.
LSM · 21 Aug, 10:58
Another Secret Tunnel from Belarus Discovered on Latvia's Border
Border guards in Kraslava found an underground tunnel used by 28 people to illegally cross from Belarus — the second such tunnel discovered on Latvia's eastern border this month.
BNN · 21 Aug, 10:03
Riga may face its most destructive storm in recent years this weekend
According to data from the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts, wind gusts in Riga and the Vidzeme region could reach 30 meters per second on Saturday evening, marking what may be the region's most destructive storm in recent years. Emergency services have already logged hundreds of storm-related calls today.
Jauns.lv · 21 Aug, 10:02
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Weekend storm expected to hit Vidzeme and Riga hardest
Latest data from the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts show the coming weekend's storm will most strongly affect Latvia's Vidzeme region, especially its western part and Riga.
Apollo.lv · 21 Aug, 10:00
District heating to cost more this winter in Estonia than last year
District heating tariffs across Estonia will rise this coming winter compared with last year, largely due to more expensive wood chips, the main heating fuel in most district heating areas. Exact new prices will become clear in the coming months.
ERR (rus) · 21 Aug, 10:00
Heavy rain and strong wind forecast for Latvia on Saturday, local flooding possible
Weather in Latvia is set to deteriorate sharply on Saturday, with forecasters warning of heavy downpours and strong winds that could cause local flooding and damage.
LSM · 21 Aug, 09:58
Riga restaurant's cocktail with a live fish as decoration sparks ethics debate
A video posted by a content creator showing a cocktail decorated with a live fish at Riga restaurant "Popcorn" has triggered debate over animal welfare. Delfi has asked the Food and Veterinary Service and Riga Zoo for clarification.
Delfi · 21 Aug, 09:05
Kuldīga resident weighs in: Old Town Festival vs. legendary Kuldīga Feast
A Kuldīga local reflects on why today's Old Town Festival shouldn't be compared to the once-legendary Kuldīga Feast, arguing each was simply the best fit for its own era. He admits he once wanted the old name restored, but changed his mind.
Kurzemnieks · 21 Aug, 09:02
Estonia to make key decision on long-range air defense in September
Estonia's government plans to reach a fundamental decision during September's state budget talks on the scope and supplier of a long-range air defense system, Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur said. The purchase could cost more or less than €1 billion.
ERR News · 21 Aug, 09:01
Gardeners advise against sealing greenhouses at night too early
A gardening specialist recommends keeping tomato greenhouse doors open at night throughout summer, since sudden temperature swings stress the plants. Greenhouses should only be closed once cold night fogs set in.
Latvijas Avīze · 21 Aug, 08:59
Powerful summer storm to hit Latvia with heavy rain and strong winds
An unusually powerful cyclone will cross Latvia from Saturday into Sunday, bringing intense rainfall and wind gusts of up to 32 meters per second. Meteorologists warn of possible fallen trees and infrastructure damage.
Staburags · 21 Aug, 08:58
Heavy rain and destructive storm forecast across Latvia this weekend
Meteorologists warn that an unusually powerful summer cyclone will move across Latvia from the south on Saturday and into Sunday night, bringing heavy downpours and destructive winds.
LSM (rus) · 21 Aug, 08:58
Iecava's Freedom Monument turns 90
On August 23, Iecava's Freedom Monument will mark its 90th anniversary, with residents invited to a festive church service and a historical talk at the monument.
Bauskas Dzīve · 21 Aug, 08:05
Liepāja to offer €30 grant for children starting first grade
All children starting school in Liepāja's general education institutions this year will be able to receive a €30 grant after September 1, the city's Social Service told LETA.
TVNET · 21 Aug, 08:00
109 attempts to illegally cross Latvia's border with Belarus stopped in one day
Latvia's State Border Guard reports it prevented 109 attempts to illegally cross the border with Belarus over the past 24 hours, bringing this year's total past 10,000.
Delfi · 21 Aug, 08:00
From Kuldīga to Tokyo: printmaker Guntars Sietiņš on the art of mezzotint
Guntars Sietiņš, long-time head of the Latvian Academy of Art's printmaking department and native of Kuldīga, has shared his artistic journey and his mastery of the mezzotint technique. His works have been exhibited worldwide, including this spring in Poland, while he spends his summers near Cēsis.
Kurzemnieks · 21 Aug, 08:00
U16 basketball team's gold — a moment of pride that fades fast
After Latvia's U16 basketball team's decisive win at the European Championship, a commentator urges not to forget the young athletes once public attention moves on to the next topic.
Staburags · 21 Aug, 07:59
August in history: how independence was restored in 1991, and why 1939 must be remembered
August, often seen as a quiet holiday month, has repeatedly been a turning point in world history — from the collapse of the USSR to the Black Ribbon Day commemoration.
LSM (rus) · 21 Aug, 07:58
Krāslava residents face document services only twice a month after bank and migration office closures
Over the past five years Krāslava has lost its only bank branch and its Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs (PMLP) department, forcing residents to travel to Daugavpils or rely on limited local service.
LSM · 21 Aug, 07:58
Growers: Latvian apple prices could be lower this year than last
Latvian apple growers expect a good harvest in many orchards this year and say prices could end up lower than last year, though winter frost has damaged yields in some areas.
Bauskas Dzīve · 21 Aug, 07:04
Latvian Samaritans head: state funds paid to NGOs are payment for social services, not gifts
Following public debate over NGO funding in Latvia, the head of the Latvian Samaritan Association explains that money his organisation received from the State Treasury is payment for delivered social services rather than a state handout. He stresses NGOs' role in developing social services and warns against judging the whole sector by dishonest outliers.
Žurnāls Ir · 21 Aug, 07:02
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Friday to bring rain in places but temperatures rising to +25°C in Latvia
Latvia's weather on Friday will be changeable, with brief rain and isolated thunderstorms expected in parts of the country, while temperatures climb to as high as +25°C. Meteorologists report mostly clear skies in the morning across much of the country.
TVNET · 21 Aug, 07:01
Social media debate erupts over letting Latvians withdraw pension contributions early
A Latvian resident's social media post calling for certain age groups to be allowed to reclaim their pension contributions before retirement age has sparked a heated online debate.
Latvijas Avīze · 21 Aug, 07:00
Bauska municipality invites medical residents to apply for family doctor scholarship by September 20
Bauska municipality is inviting residents training to become family doctors to apply for a municipal scholarship by September 20. Recipients must commit to working as a family doctor in the municipality for five years after finishing their studies, or register on the national waiting list for primary care providers.
Bauskas Dzīve · 21 Aug, 06:00
Fraudsters send fake emails and texts posing as Latvia's road traffic agency after data breach
Latvia's road traffic safety directorate (CSDD) warns that scammers have begun sending fake emails and text messages in its name to steal money and personal data. The warning follows a major data breach at the agency in early August.
Latvijas Avīze · 21 Aug, 05:08
Cybersecurity expert: CSDD lawyers' stance echoes the Skurul case
Following a cyberattack on Latvia's road traffic agency CSDD, experts recall the case of inventor Raimonds Skurul, who faced criminal prosecution after reporting a security flaw. Cybersecurity researcher Kirils Solovjovs sees the main parallel in the agency's legal department's attitude.
Delfi · 21 Aug, 05:08
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Quiz: Can You Tell a Pike From a Perch — Even From a Fragment?
A new online quiz challenges readers to distinguish pike from perch, two of the most common and recognizable fish found in Latvian waters, based on just a glimpse of the fish.
TVNET · 21 Aug, 05:05
LATO Head: Russia's Hybrid Pressure on the Baltics Set to Intensify
Sigita Struberga, Secretary General of the Latvian Transatlantic Organisation, warns that Russia will keep increasing pressure on the Baltic states, even though hybrid warfare conditions are already a reality. She says building resilience at all levels is the key countermeasure.
Jauns.lv · 21 Aug, 04:58
Friday to bring sunnier, warmer weather to Latvia
Latvia will see somewhat sunnier and warmer weather on Friday, though short spells of rain and localized thunderstorms are expected in many areas. Forecasters warn of a major weather shift over the weekend as an active cyclone approaches from the south.
Bauskas Dzīve · 21 Aug, 04:58
Estonian President Alar Karis: home chores await after term ends
Estonian President Alar Karis says a long list of household tasks awaits him once his presidential term ends, though several foreign visits still lie ahead. First lady Sirje Karis says she won't fully give up her duties.
ERR (rus) · 21 Aug, 04:07
Basketball federation official: free education in Latvia is a myth
Latvian Basketball Association Secretary General Kaspars Cipruss says his family had to pay for private tutoring after a shortage of teachers left his daughter without proper preparation for her biology exam. He argues claims of free education and healthcare in Latvia don't match reality.
Latvijas Avīze · 21 Aug, 02:02
35 years since Latvia's de facto independence recognition
Friday, August 21, marks 35 years since the constitutional law was adopted that de facto restored Latvia's independence from the USSR. Commemorative ceremonies are planned at the Freedom Monument and in the Saeima.
Delfi · 21 Aug, 02:01
Riga council backs over one million euros for bike path link to Carnikava
Riga City Council's Finance and Administrative Affairs Committee has approved allocating more than one million euros for a bicycle path connection to the Carnikava bike path. The decision still needs full council approval.
TVNET · 21 Aug, 00:01
Friday to bring brief showers, thunderstorms in places
Friday's weather will be changeable, with rain and thunderstorms expected overnight and brief showers continuing into daytime hours.
ERR (rus) · 20 Aug, 23:04
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PM Kulbergs Proposes Authentication Requirement for Access to Officials' Income Declarations
Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs has proposed evaluating the introduction of an authentication system for accessing income declarations of state officials.
Apollo.lv · 20 Aug, 23:01