Latvia & nearby
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Lithuania dismisses border guard service commander Rustamas Liubajevas
Lithuania's government on Wednesday removed Rustamas Liubajevas from his post as commander of the State Border Guard Service. The decision was made during a government session.
Apollo.lv · 19 Aug, 23:03
Lithuania to vet new airport operator board member over Russia links
Lithuania's State Security Department is launching an in-depth check into a newly appointed board member of state-run "Lithuanian Airports" following concerns about his past business ties to Russia and Belarus.
LSM · 19 Aug, 22:58
Lithuanian Transport Minister: Latvia's government should solve airBaltic's problems
Lithuania's Transport Minister Jūras Taminskas has said Lithuania should not buy shares in Latvia's national airline airBaltic. He argued the matter falls under Latvia's own authority.
LSM (rus) · 19 Aug, 22:58
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Ogre: Woman on trial over death of common-law husband found stabbed
A court in the Zemgale region has begun hearing a case against a woman suspected in the death of her common-law husband, whose body was found in an Ogre apartment last November. He had died of stab wounds.
TVNET · 19 Aug, 22:03
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Trial begins in Ogre over man's fatal stabbing in his apartment
A first-instance court hearing has opened in Zemgale District Court against a woman suspected of killing her common-law husband in Ogre. The man's body, showing multiple stab wounds, was found in a Bērzu Alley apartment last November.
Apollo.lv · 19 Aug, 22:03
Thunderstorms possible in Estonia on Thursday, temperatures up to +20C
Estonia will see partly cloudy weather overnight with rain in the south and west, while Thursday's forecast includes thunderstorms and daytime temperatures reaching +20 degrees Celsius.
ERR (rus) · 19 Aug, 21:59
Three suspects detained in Latvia over arson attack on Estonian defence company building
Three people have been detained in Latvia on suspicion of setting fire to a building belonging to Estonian defence firm Milrem Robotics in Tallinn, Estonian public broadcaster ERR reports.
LSM (rus) · 19 Aug, 21:58
Three people detained in Latvia over arson at Milrem Robotics building in Tallinn
Three individuals have been detained in Latvia on suspicion of setting fire to a building belonging to Estonian defense company Milrem Robotics in Tallinn, Estonian public broadcaster ERR reports.
LSM · 19 Aug, 21:58
Salaries for top Latvian officials may rise next year
Latvia's State Chancellery says salaries for top state officials, including ministers and MPs, could increase next year, after base pay was frozen in 2026 at 2025 levels.
Delfi · 19 Aug, 21:00
CEC: No signs CSDD data leak threatens Saeima election process
Latvia's Central Election Commission says it currently has no information suggesting that a data leak at the Road Traffic Safety Directorate (CSDD) could affect or endanger the upcoming Saeima elections. The commission shared this assessment with the LETA news agency.
Apollo.lv · 19 Aug, 20:03
Kihnu Veeteed ferry workers to strike after failed pay talks, seamen's union says
Estonia's Seamen's Independent Union (EMSA) has decided that Kihnu Veeteed ferry workers serving the Kihnu, Vormsi and Sõru-Triigi routes will go on strike. The move follows unsuccessful negotiations over pay raises and a collective agreement.
ERR (rus) · 19 Aug, 20:00
Film industry opposes requirement to dub Russian-language content into Latvian
Amendments awaiting a third reading in the Saeima would require all Russian-language TV content to be dubbed into Latvian, a move the film industry opposes while politicians defend it as necessary to strengthen the Latvian language.
LSM (rus) · 19 Aug, 19:58
Two suspects held over suspected arson at Estonia's Milrem Robotics plant found in Latvia
Estonian prosecutors say two of three suspects in the arson attack on defense manufacturer Milrem Robotics' building in Tallinn have been detained in Latvia, with sabotage among the lines of investigation.
ERR News · 19 Aug, 19:05
Minister Valainis orders Tet to deliver full report on CSDD cyber incident by end of week
Economy Minister Viktors Valainis has ordered telecom operator Tet to conduct an audit and submit a detailed report by the end of the week on the circumstances of a cyber incident at Latvia's Road Traffic Safety Directorate (CSDD).
Latvijas Avīze · 19 Aug, 19:05
Minister Valainis orders Tet to deliver detailed report on CSDD cyberattack by end of week
Economy Minister Viktors Valainis has demanded that telecom company Tet submit a full, fact-based report on the cyberattack affecting the Road Traffic Safety Directorate (CSDD) by the end of this week. Tet has confirmed the attack was targeted and professional, and says it has already implemented several security upgrades.
Jauns.lv · 19 Aug, 19:04
Kuldīga to resume culture centre reconstruction after three-year halt
Reconstruction of the Kuldīga culture centre, halted three years ago when the building contractor went insolvent, will now resume in stages. Changes have been made to the project and funding will be secured gradually.
LSM · 19 Aug, 18:58
CSDD Cyberattack: How to Check if Your Personal Data Was Affected
Following a cyberattack on Latvia's Road Traffic Safety Directorate (CSDD), everyone has the right to find out whether their personal data was compromised and which categories of data were affected. This information can be requested directly from the agency.
LSM (rus) · 19 Aug, 18:05
Tet: CSDD cyberattack was targeted and professionally executed
Telecom company Tet has launched an investigation into the CSDD cyberattack and already implemented additional security measures, saying the breach appeared highly targeted and professional.
Jauns.lv · 19 Aug, 18:01
Weapons stolen in break-in at Tartu store
Police have opened a criminal case after a break-in at a shop in Tartu, Estonia, where several air guns and starter pistols were stolen.
ERR (rus) · 19 Aug, 17:59
Investigation into CSDD cyberattack to review contract with Tet as well
Transport Minister Rihards Kozlovskis has ordered an expedited internal investigation into the cyberattack on Latvia's Road Traffic Safety Directorate (CSDD) and the resulting data breach, which will also examine CSDD's contract with Tet. Tet has not denied bearing some responsibility.
LSM · 19 Aug, 17:58
Jõks: next chancellor of justice could come from among judges or lawyers
Former chancellor of justice Allar Jõks says suitable candidates to succeed Ülle Madise exist both among judges and lawyers, should Madise be elected Estonia's president.
ERR (rus) · 19 Aug, 17:04
Police seek to charge another person over attempted murder of border guard officer
The State Police is proposing charges against another individual in connection with an attempted murder of a State Border Guard officer, according to police spokesperson Simona Grāvīte.
TVNET · 19 Aug, 17:01
Cybersecurity expert advises caution after CSDD data leak in Latvia
Following a major data leak at Latvia's Road Traffic Safety Directorate (CSDD), cybersecurity expert Elviss Strazdiņš warns that scammers could use the stolen data to make phishing attempts more convincing, urging people never to approve unsolicited Smart-ID requests.
Jauns.lv · 19 Aug, 17:01
Scientists again warn of political interference in academic freedom
At a Saeima committee session where the Latvian Council of Science reported on five years of research funding, scientists once again pointed to attempts by politicians to interfere with academic freedom. The controversy centers on several specific studies singled out by lawmakers.
LSM · 19 Aug, 16:58
Riga plans to build 732 rental flats for specialists by 2030
By 2030, Riga plans to build 732 affordable rental apartments in the Pļavnieki, Ziepniekkalns and Bolderāja neighborhoods as part of a public-private partnership programme.
LSM (rus) · 19 Aug, 16:58
Estonian teacher defends multiperspectival history lessons, citing Narva students' views
Estonian history educator Kersti Kivirüüt argues that multiperspectival history teaching is not relativism, drawing on an anonymous survey of Narva students about World War II and Victory Day.
ERR News · 19 Aug, 16:03
Police seek witnesses after road surface and barrier damaged in Vecāķi
Riga Municipal Police are asking for witnesses' help in identifying people who painted over a road surface and damaged a safety barrier in Vecāķi. The incident took place on the evening of August 6.
Jauns.lv · 19 Aug, 15:59
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ZZS opposes proposal to let government invest more funds in airBaltic
The Greens and Farmers Union (ZZS) faction in the Saeima has rejected a proposal to give the government the right to invest additional funds in national airline airBaltic. This was announced by faction leader Harijs Rokpelnis after a Budget and Finance (Tax) Committee meeting.
TVNET · 19 Aug, 15:58
Traffic restrictions expected in central Riga for Home Guard's 35th anniversary events
Central Riga will see traffic and parking restrictions around events marking the Latvian Home Guard's 35th anniversary on August 23. Restrictions begin as early as August 22.
Jauns.lv · 19 Aug, 15:03
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Latvia's data inspectorate: no single universal retention period for personal data
Latvia's State Data Inspectorate says there is no single universal retention period for personal data, commenting on a cyber incident at the Road Traffic Safety Directorate that exposed data dating back to 2008.
TVNET · 19 Aug, 15:01
Resigning CSDD board declared incomes over €100,000 and multiple properties
The board of Latvia's Road Traffic Safety Directorate (CSDD) has decided to step down following a major data breach, with State Revenue Service declarations for 2025 showing each member earned over €100,000 and owns several properties.
Delfi · 19 Aug, 14:04
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PM Kulbergs calls for debate on public access to officials' declarations
Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs, speaking after a meeting with President Edgars Rinkēvičs, said the issue of free public access to officials' asset declarations deserves serious reconsideration.
Apollo.lv · 19 Aug, 14:00
Cybersecurity expert warns of new real estate fraud scheme in Latvia
On TV24, cybersecurity blogger Elviss Strazdiņš described a case where a woman sold an apartment, later claimed she had been deceived, and the property was then seized, leaving the buyer in a difficult legal situation. He noted police had failed to act on information reported earlier by residents.
Latvijas Avīze · 19 Aug, 13:59
Mykola from Donetsk devotes his life to caring for animals after fleeing to Latvia
Mykola Fedorchenko, who evacuated from Donetsk, now lives in a rural home in Augšdaugava municipality caring for eleven cats and five dogs, some of them partially paralyzed. He began rescuing abandoned animals back in Donetsk when war forced residents to leave them behind.
LSM · 19 Aug, 13:58
Rinkēvičs: alongside operation Vilkatis, long-term solutions needed to curb illegal migration
President Edgars Rinkēvičs said at a joint press conference with Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs that long-term solutions are needed in addition to operation Vilkatis to limit illegal migration. Rinkēvičs also briefed the prime minister on his Monday visit to Latvia's eastern border.
LSM (rus) · 19 Aug, 13:58
TalTech Rector drops out of Estonian presidential race, leaving Madise as sole candidate
Tallinn University of Technology Rector Tiit Land has conceded the Estonian presidential race, leaving Chancellor of Justice Ülle Madise as the only realistic candidate ahead of the Riigikogu vote on September 2-3.
ERR News · 19 Aug, 13:03