Latvia & nearby
Smiltene Secondary School Students Bring Mēri Manor Characters to Life on Legend Night
On 31 October, the Smiltene Regional Museum hosted the Legend Night “From Darkness to Light”, where students of the secondary school's advanced culture and arts course staged contemporary performances of Mēri Manor characters.
Ziemeļlatvija · 4 Nov, 08:08
NGO representatives invited to apply for free civic dialogue training
Representatives of associations and foundations across Latvia can apply until 6 November for free civic dialogue training run by RISEBA university. The programme will accept 80 participants.
Zemgales Ziņas · 4 Nov, 07:11
Latvian regional journalists meet Latvia's MEPs in Strasbourg
At the end of October, during a European Parliament plenary session in Strasbourg, regional media journalists from Latvia met several MEPs elected from Latvia. The lawmakers said they can cooperate regardless of party affiliation.
Stars (Madona) · 4 Nov, 07:10
Gaujiena New Castle passes to new owner, company Matex financial group
Smiltene Municipality reports that the purchase agreement for Gaujiena New Castle has been signed and the property has officially been handed to its new owner. The company Matex financial group won the castle in a repeat auction with a bid of 173,500 euros.
Ziemeļlatvija · 4 Nov, 07:10
Latvian Cultural Capital Foundation backs 448 projects with nearly €1.8 million in third funding round
The State Culture Capital Foundation closed its third project competition of the year in late October, awarding funding to 448 projects. The list of supported projects has drawn public attention after criticism from Katrīna Iļjinska, a former adviser to the economy minister.
NRA · 4 Nov, 07:10
Cert.lv Blocked Nearly 5,000 Fraud Campaigns Before They Reached Latvians in Nine Months
Latvia's cyber incident response body Cert.lv has blocked almost 5,000 fraudulent campaigns this year before they reached residents. The number of incidents is rising, and attackers increasingly use artificial intelligence.
Bauskas Dzīve · 4 Nov, 07:09
Jelgava Municipality to Accept Used Car Tyres Free of Charge on 23–27 November
Residents of Jelgava Municipality in Latvia can hand in used passenger car tyres free of charge at eight locations. The “Give Tyres a Second Life” campaign runs from 23 to 27 November.
Zemgales Ziņas · 4 Nov, 06:12
Clear, chilly morning in Latvia on Wednesday, rain expected in places later
Skies were mostly clear in Latvia on Wednesday morning, with temperatures below zero in many places, but clouds and light rain are expected from the northwest in the afternoon. Coastal gusts may reach 14 m/s in the evening.
Bauskas Dzīve · 4 Nov, 06:10
Weather Watcher Vilis Bukšs: Wet November Ahead for Latvia, With Wet Snow and Light Frost Late in the Month
Weather observer Vilis Bukšs forecasts an autumnal, cloudy and damp November in Latvia. Wet snow and slight night frost are possible in the second half of the month.
Jauns.lv · 4 Nov, 06:09
Former politician Panteleyev explains how factions and committees work in the Saeima
Andrejs Panteleyev, a former Supreme Council deputy and head of the Latvian Way faction, explains in an interview how Latvia's parliament works in practice and how independent a deputy really is. The talk took place on 30 October, as the newly elected parliament began work without a coalition.
LV portāls · 4 Nov, 05:11
Bomb threats disrupt about 10 flights across Europe
About 10 passenger flights were disrupted across Europe on Tuesday by bomb threats, many of them Ryanair services. No explosives were found and all aircraft landed safely.
Bauskas Dzīve · 4 Nov, 05:10
Changeable Weather Ahead in Latvia: Cold Nights and Possible Wet Snow on Friday
Latvia's Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre forecasts cloudy weather with light local rain through the middle of the week. On Friday, wet snow is possible in the northeast of the country.
BNN · 4 Nov, 05:09
Waste collector Elvijs starts his workday at 3 a.m.
Latvian news portal TVNET profiles waste collector Elvijs, whose workday begins around 3 a.m. With a colleague he empties hundreds of containers a day, sometimes finding lost rings and money.
TVNET · 4 Nov, 04:12
Mirbahs: Defence Needs Bolder Decisions and Combat Capability, Not Just Perfect Accounting
Aivis Mirbahs, deputy chief of staff of the NATO Multinational Division, urges Latvian society to decide whether flawless expense tracking or battlefield effectiveness matters more in defence. He also warns against rushing to create new units.
Latvijas Avīze · 4 Nov, 04:11
Latvian police complete investigation into case of girls solicited for sexual acts in Riga
The State Police have finished a criminal investigation into a Uzbek national born in 1998, suspected of inciting two underage girls to engage in sexual acts at a Riga shopping centre. The case has been proposed to prosecutors for criminal charges.
NRA · 4 Nov, 00:12
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Police find missing 83-year-old Vilhelmīna Kaplāne
Latvia's State Police put out a search notice on 18 May 2025 for 83-year-old Vilhelmīna Kaplāne. She was found the next day, 19 May, at around six in the evening.
TVNET · 4 Nov, 00:08
Smiltēns Considers Reforming Saeima Subcommittees and Sustainable Development Committee
Newly elected Saeima Speaker Edvards Smiltēns told Latvian Television he may propose changes to how parliamentary subcommittees and the Sustainable Development Committee work. He wants committees to start work on 18 November.
Jauns.lv · 3 Nov, 23:11
Truck Veers Into Ditch Near Koknese, Cargo of Canned Goods Left by Roadside for Days
A truck driver drove into a ditch near Koknese on Saturday morning. The canned goods the vehicle was carrying were only collected on Tuesday.
Apollo.lv · 3 Nov, 23:10
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Former Employees of Saldus Municipality Farm Accuse Manager of Abuse
Several former employees of the "Brūzilas AV" farm in Latvia's Saldus municipality accuse its manager, Vilnis Štencelis, of emotional and sometimes physical abuse. The claims were reported by the TV3 programme "Bez tabu".
TVNET · 3 Nov, 23:10
Social media users complain about litter near fast-food outlet in Riga Old Town
A resident's post on X about mess near a Hesburger restaurant in Riga's Old Town has sparked a discussion about the city's cleanliness. Other users say the problem also affects Grēcinieku and Audēju streets.
Latvijas Avīze · 3 Nov, 22:09
Cloudy Wednesday in Estonia, temperatures up to +10 degrees
Estonia's weather forecast for Wednesday: patchy rain overnight, then increasing cloud and light rain spreading from the northwest during the day. Daytime temperatures will reach 4–10 degrees above zero.
ERR (rus) · 3 Nov, 22:09
Woman goes missing in Riga after being discharged from a medical facility
State Police are searching for Dace Neimane, born in 1976, who was discharged from a medical facility on Tvaika Street in Riga on 2 November. Her whereabouts have been unknown since then.
Delfi · 3 Nov, 21:10
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Political scientist: JV's absence from Saeima Presidium may hint at coalition makeup
Juris Rozenvalds, a University of Latvia professor and political scientist, says the failure to elect representatives of the New Unity party to the Saeima Presidium may point to the likely composition of the governing coalition.
TVNET · 3 Nov, 21:10
Several phone thefts reported in Liepāja, including from a seven-year-old child
Police in Liepāja have received reports of several phone thefts from different parts of the city. The victims include a woman and a seven-year-old boy whose phone was snatched from his hands.
Latvijas Avīze · 3 Nov, 21:09
15th Saeima Begins Work: United List Forms the Largest Faction
Latvia's 15th Saeima, the national parliament, held its first session on 3 November. Almost half of the deputies are newly elected, and the United List formed the largest faction.
LSM (rus) · 3 Nov, 21:08
Estonian writer Katrin Pauts: everyone is equal before the law, Mutt should not have published Viiding's farewell letters
Estonian writer Katrin Pauts says author Mihkel Mutt acted wrongly by publishing poet Juhan Viiding's farewell letters in full in his book. The dispute over the book has continued in Estonia since September.
ERR (rus) · 3 Nov, 20:11
Man detained in Vērmanes Garden on suspicion of selling drugs
Riga municipal police detained a man in Vērmanes Garden on suspicion of drug dealing. Surveillance cameras recorded him taking a bag of tablets from his underwear and handing them to others in exchange for money.
Delfi · 3 Nov, 20:09
Police Search for Missing Riga Woman Dace Neimane, Born in 1976
The State Police are searching for Dace Neimane, born in 1976, whose whereabouts have been unknown since the evening of 2 November, when she was discharged from a medical facility in Riga. Police are asking the public to report anything that could help find her.
Jauns.lv · 3 Nov, 20:09
Drone that entered Latvian airspace turned out to be a Russian Geran
Latvia's National Armed Forces concluded that the drone that entered the country's airspace on Sunday, 1 November, was a Russian Geran. The finding rests on analysis of sensor and interceptor-drone data and consultations with Ukrainian partners.
Pravda — ziņas · 3 Nov, 19:11
“Staro Riga 2026” light festival to run in Riga on 15–18 November
During Latvia’s national holiday period, Riga will host the “Staro Riga” light festival for four evenings, with 52 light objects in its main programme. The route spans both banks of the Daugava and is almost five kilometres long.
NRA · 3 Nov, 19:10
Usma Church Turns 90: Congregation's Building Was Once Almost Moved Elsewhere
The small Usma congregation in Renda parish, Latvia, has marked 90 years since its church was built. The building's history is eventful: the earlier church was moved to a museum, and the current one was narrowly saved from relocation in the 1930s.
LSM · 3 Nov, 19:10
Five things to do in Tallinn this week: from a concert to Diwali celebrations
Between 2 and 8 November, the Estonian capital Tallinn hosts five events: a concert, a language exchange evening, two stand-up comedy shows and a Diwali festival. The selection was compiled by Estonian World together with the events platform Gamma.
Estonian World · 3 Nov, 19:09
ETV+ "Horizont" Show: Politician Kaljulaid Leaves Politics for Private Sector, Home Generators, Fashion Week
A new episode of the current affairs programme "Horizont" airs on ERR's Russian-language channel ETV+ in Estonia on Tuesday, 3 November. Politician Raimond Kaljulaid will explain his decision not to run in the upcoming parliamentary elections.
ERR (rus) · 3 Nov, 18:11
Latvian Army: Likely Russian Drone Entered Latvia on Sunday, Ukrainian Aircraft on Monday
Latvia's National Armed Forces say the unmanned aircraft detected in Latgale on the evening of 1 November was most likely a Russian Geran-type drone. A drone that fell in the Balvi municipality overnight into Monday was probably Ukrainian.
Diena · 3 Nov, 18:09
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Latvia's Defence Ministry Warns Cyberattacks Could Also Hit Heating and Water Supply Systems
Latvia's Ministry of Defence has warned on the social network X about the risk of cyberattacks on operational technology systems. The warning follows attacks on supermarket refrigeration systems in Europe and similar attempts in Latvia.
Apollo.lv · 3 Nov, 17:10
Man detained in Riga's Vermanes Garden on suspicion of drug dealing
Video surveillance operators of the Riga Municipal Police spotted a man in Vermanes Garden who appeared to be selling pills. Officers detained him, and the State Police are handling the case further.
NRA · 3 Nov, 17:08