Latvia & nearby
Woman caught at Narva border with sanctioned frying pan and hidden bracelet
Estonian customs officers at the Narva border crossing found a sanctioned aluminium frying pan and a roughly €1,500 bracelet hidden on a Finnish woman's toe as she headed to Russia; she was fined €560.
ERR (rus) · 19 Aug, 13:01
South Kurzeme to form business advisory council, calls for applicants
Municipality of South Kurzeme has approved regulations for a new Business Advisory Council and is inviting local entrepreneurs to apply from September 1 to 30.
Jauns.lv · 19 Aug, 13:00
President and PM propose limiting access to officials' declarations
President Edgars Rinkēvičs and Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs discussed making officials' income and property declarations accessible only to identifiable persons, citing national security concerns.
LSM · 19 Aug, 12:58
State clarifies procedure for suppliers to reclaim goods from “Mere” stores
Latvia's Ministry of Agriculture says food suppliers can now recover their goods from the sanctioned “Mere” retail chain under a permit issued by the Financial Intelligence Unit.
BNN · 19 Aug, 12:03
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Saeima committee conceptually backs state role in stabilizing airBaltic finances
The Saeima's Budget and Finance Committee on Wednesday gave conceptual support for possible state involvement in stabilizing airBaltic's finances, including purchasing bridge-financing bonds and capitalizing existing ones.
TVNET · 19 Aug, 11:58
CSDD board decides to resign
The board of Latvia's Road Traffic Safety Directorate (CSDD) has decided to step down, board chairman Aivars Aksenoks told the LETA news agency.
LSM (rus) · 19 Aug, 11:58
Lithuania's watermelon harvest withers under extreme weather
Erratic temperatures and heavy rains have devastated Lithuania's watermelon crops this year, pushing some growers toward near-total losses and prompting doubts about continuing cultivation.
LRT English · 19 Aug, 11:05
Latvia to see rain and thunderstorms this week, drier weather possible next week
Forecasters warn of rain and thunderstorms over the coming days as cyclones continue to shape Latvia's weather, with a possible anticyclone bringing drier conditions next week.
Latvijas Avīze · 19 Aug, 11:02
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Latvian police foil revenge plot organized from behind bars
State Police this summer detained two people who planned to rob and severely beat a man, armed with metal pipes. Investigators found the crime was organized by a third accomplice from prison.
Apollo.lv · 19 Aug, 11:01
Elviss Strazdiņš to become PM Kulbergs' unpaid security adviser
Elviss Strazdiņš will serve as an unpaid external adviser to Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs on security matters, with a cooperation agreement expected to be signed on Wednesday.
Delfi · 19 Aug, 10:05
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CSDD board resigns, minister calls on management to step down too
The supervisory board of Latvia's Road Traffic Safety Directorate (CSDD) has sent a resignation letter to Transport Minister Rihards Kozlovskis. The minister said he has in turn called on all CSDD management board members to resign as well.
Apollo.lv · 19 Aug, 10:04
CSDD supervisory board resigns after cyberattack, minister demands management board's resignation too
Following a major cyberattack and data breach at Latvia's road traffic agency CSDD, its supervisory board has submitted a resignation letter, and Transport Minister Rihards Kozlovskis has called on the entire management board to step down as well. An expedited internal investigation has been ordered.
Latvijas Avīze · 19 Aug, 10:02
ETV+ and Radio 4 to mark Estonia's Restoration of Independence Day with festive programming
On Thursday, August 20, Estonia marks the 35th anniversary of the restoration of independence, and broadcasters ETV+ and Radio 4 have prepared extensive holiday programming including live broadcasts and the president's speech. Rus.ERR will stream key events and publish photo galleries.
ERR (rus) · 19 Aug, 10:02
Rainy weekend expected, but drier weather may follow next week in Latvia
Forecasters say cyclones will keep bringing rain and thunderstorms to Latvia in the coming days, while an anticyclone could bring drier conditions next week.
Jauns.lv · 19 Aug, 10:00
CSDD supervisory board submits resignation letter to transport minister
The supervisory board of Latvia's Road Traffic Safety Directorate (CSDD) has sent Transport Minister Rihards Kozlovskis a letter announcing its resignation. In response, the minister called on all CSDD board members to step down as well.
LSM (rus) · 19 Aug, 09:59
Latvia's Security Police seeks charges over glorification of Russia's aggression against Ukraine
Latvia's State Security Service (VDD) has sought charges against a person who repeatedly praised Russia's war against Ukraine on Facebook and was found in possession of illegal weapons and explosives. The suspect faces non-custodial restrictions while the case proceeds.
Delfi · 19 Aug, 09:02
Ašeradens: Rail Baltica won't be finished by 2030, real costs must be faced
New Unity's prime ministerial candidate Arvils Ašeradens says Latvia must assess Rail Baltica realistically and with reduced costs, since the project won't be completed by 2030. He calls for the Baltic states to agree on a cheaper, lower-speed version.
BNN · 19 Aug, 09:01
Smiltene council to review 35 items at Thursday session, including 3x3 basketball court plan
On August 20, the Smiltene municipal council will hold its monthly meeting with 35 agenda items, including a plan for a 3x3 basketball court and a loan for a zero-emission transport project.
Ziemeļlatvija · 19 Aug, 09:00
CSDD cyberattack: what rights residents have after the data breach
An early-August cyberattack on Latvia's Road Traffic Safety Directorate (CSDD) exposed data of 1.2 million individuals and 200,000 legal entities, prompting the President to call it a major national security threat. Lawyers outline what rights data subjects hold under GDPR.
OgreNet · 19 Aug, 09:00
Latvian security service urges prosecution over systematic glorification of Russia's war against Ukraine
Latvia's State Security Service has asked prosecutors to launch criminal proceedings against a Latvian citizen accused of long-term, systematic glorification of Russia's war against Ukraine and incitement of hatred toward Ukrainians. The person is also suspected of illegally possessing a high-power air weapon and explosives.
LSM · 19 Aug, 08:58
CSDD launches campaign urging drivers and passengers to buckle up
Latvia's Road Traffic Safety Directorate has launched a campaign urging both drivers and passengers to always wear seat belts, citing statistics on deaths linked to not buckling up.
LSM (rus) · 19 Aug, 08:58
Jelgava's Spīdola gymnasium students win silver at international geography olympiad in Turkey
Two students from Jelgava's Spīdola State Gymnasium won silver medals at the international geography olympiad in Turkey, as Latvia's team took home four medals overall. Next year the olympiad will be held in Jelgava for the first time.
Zemgales Ziņas · 19 Aug, 08:04
Tallinn criticises government over organisation of Ukraine recovery conference
Tallinn's city government has raised concerns about the international Ukraine Recovery Conference planned for late January next year, citing snowy streets and a tight preparation timeline, while the Foreign Ministry insists the schedule was carefully coordinated with partners.
ERR (rus) · 19 Aug, 08:03
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PM calls for resignation of CSDD leadership and board after cyberattack
Following a cyberattack on Latvia's Road Traffic Safety Directorate, Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs has called for both its management board and supervisory board to resign. He made the appeal in a video statement posted on X.
Apollo.lv · 19 Aug, 08:01
PM calls on CSDD leadership and council to resign after cyberattack
Latvia's Prime Minister has demanded that the road traffic agency CSDD's board and council resign following a massive data breach, while the agency's board chairman says he sees no reason to step down.
Delfi · 19 Aug, 08:01
PM demands resignation of CSDD board and council after cyberattack
Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs has called on the leadership of Latvia's Road Traffic Safety Directorate (CSDD) to resign following a major cyberattack, though CSDD's chairman says he sees no grounds to step down.
Bauskas Dzīve · 19 Aug, 08:01
PM Kulbergs demands resignation of CSDD leadership after cyberattack
Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs has called on the leadership and supervisory board of Latvia's Road Traffic Safety Directorate (CSDD) to resign following a major cyberattack, criticizing their handling of the incident. The CSDD board chairman says he does not plan to step down.
Jauns.lv · 19 Aug, 08:00
CSDD cyberattack exposes personal data of 1.2 million people, PM does not rule out hostile state involvement
A cyberattack on Latvia's road traffic safety agency CSDD leaked data belonging to roughly 1.2 million people and companies, with Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs saying a foreign state operation cannot be excluded.
OgreNet · 19 Aug, 08:00
CSDD head Aksenoks to resign after cyberattack investigation concludes
The head of Latvia's Road Traffic Safety Directorate (CSDD), Aivars Aksenoks, has announced he will step down once checks into a cyberattack on the agency in early August are completed.
LSM (rus) · 19 Aug, 07:58
Liepāja to host choral concert honoring composers Engelmanis and Kalniņš
A choral music concert honoring Latvian composers Agris Engelmanis and Imants Kalniņš will take place in Liepāja on November 14. Ticket sales have already begun.
irLiepāja · 19 Aug, 07:04
Kuldīga hosts international contemporary jewellery exhibition "Jewellery Parade"
The Adatu Fabrika venue in Kuldīga is showing "Jewellery Parade," an international contemporary jewellery exhibition created alongside a summer school, exploring the theme of the jewellery box. Artists from Latvia, Australia, Switzerland, Belgium and other countries take part.
Kurzemnieks · 19 Aug, 07:03
Wednesday, August 19: brief rain showers, thunderstorms possible
On Wednesday, sunshine will alternate with brief rain showers across Latvia, with thunderstorms possible in some areas.
LSM (rus) · 19 Aug, 06:58
Liepāja and South Kurzeme residents invited to free digital skills programme
The association “Riga TechGirls” is inviting residents of Liepāja and the South Kurzeme municipality to join the free “Iepazīsti tehnoloģijas” (Get to Know Technology) programme, starting September 21. Registration is already open.
irLiepāja · 19 Aug, 06:05
Riga residents frustrated as paid parking on Tomsona Street stays closed with no repairs in sight
Residents of Tomsona Street in Riga complain that paid parking spaces they've subscribed to remain closed for repairs that weren't actually happening. After public attention on social media, the situation reportedly began to improve.
Latvijas Avīze · 19 Aug, 05:59
Road sign combination in Riga leaves drivers puzzled
A discussion has broken out on social media over an unusual combination of road signs and markings at a Riga intersection, which some drivers say is hard to understand. Opinions are split between blaming traffic planners and blaming drivers' lack of knowledge of the rules.
Latvijas Avīze · 19 Aug, 05:04
Thunderstorms expected in parts of Latvia on Wednesday
Latvia will see a mix of sunshine and brief rain on Wednesday, with thunderstorms possible in some areas. Air temperatures will reach +17 to +22 degrees.
Delfi · 19 Aug, 05:03