Latvia & nearby (184)

Latvia to sound special alert signal today urging drivers to buckle up

Latvia's Road Traffic Safety Directorate (CSDD) launches a seatbelt awareness campaign today at 11:00, broadcasting a special alert signal nationwide across radio stations and media. The initiative follows last year's toll of 20 deaths in severe crashes where seatbelts were not used.

Jauns.lv · 18 Aug, 08:01

Rain and thunderstorms expected across Latvia this week

Latvia will see intermittent, at times heavy rain and local thunderstorms on Tuesday and Wednesday, with cyclone influence keeping rain chances elevated through the rest of the week.

BNN · 18 Aug, 07:59

Columnist Armands Puče sharply criticizes New Unity and the Progressives ahead of Saeima elections

News portal La.lv has published an opinion piece by columnist Armands Puče criticizing the parties New Unity and the Progressives over their record in power ahead of the upcoming Saeima elections.

Latvijas Avīze · 18 Aug, 07:02

Latvia sees 4.5% drop in newborn registrations in first half of 2026

Provisional data from Latvia's Central Statistical Bureau show 4.5% fewer newborns were registered in the first half of 2026 than a year earlier, while deaths continued to outnumber births.

Bauskas Dzīve · 18 Aug, 06:59

Tuesday to bring mostly cloudy skies, sunnier in Kurzeme

Meteorologists forecast mostly cloudy weather across Latvia on Tuesday, August 18, with sunnier conditions expected in the Kurzeme region.

LSM (rus) · 18 Aug, 06:57

Drone shot down in Latvia had entered from Belarus, ministry says

Latvia's Defence Ministry confirmed that a drone shot down on Friday crossed into Latvian airspace from Belarus. The decision to down it was based on the same reasoning as a previous similar case.

ERR (rus) · 18 Aug, 06:06

Why some households pour salt into the toilet bowl before bed

A home trick combines coarse salt with baking soda and essential oil to fight odors and grime in the toilet bowl overnight. Experts note it does not replace regular plumbing cleaning.

Jauns.lv · 18 Aug, 05:59

Latvia's first homegrown watermelons ripen

The first watermelons of the season have ripened in Latvian fields, with growers reporting a much better harvest than last year. The industry has grown fast in recent years, though weather swings and cheap imports remain risks.

LSM (rus) · 18 Aug, 05:05

Fifth annual corgi races held in Vilnius

The Lithuanian capital Vilnius has hosted its fifth annual corgi races, drawing around 150 participants.

LSM · 18 Aug, 05:05

State schools' summer seminar opens in Narva, focuses on AI in education

A two-day summer seminar for Estonian state schools, "Narva Without Borders," has opened in Narva to discuss challenges in education, including the use of artificial intelligence. The event was opened by Education and Research Minister Kristina Kallas.

ERR (rus) · 18 Aug, 05:05

Lithuania's border guard chief Lubajevas resigns after border scandal

Lithuanian State Border Guard Service (VSAT) chief Rustamas Lubajevas has resigned following an incident in which migrants attacked border guards and fled back to Belarus. Interior Minister Martynas Kateliauskas called the decision a responsible step.

Jauns.lv · 18 Aug, 05:04

Elenger launches new battery park in Liepāja worth two million euros

Energy company Elenger has launched a new battery energy storage system in Liepāja, investing two million euros to expand its green energy infrastructure in Latvia.

irLiepāja · 18 Aug, 05:03

Tuesday to bring mixed weather in Latvia — rain in the southeast, sun in the west

Latvia will see mostly cloudy weather on Tuesday, with sunny spells in the west and center while the southeast faces rain; temperatures will reach up to +20 degrees.

Delfi · 18 Aug, 05:02

Ogre Municipality continues plein-air painting series – August session in Mazozoli, September in Krape

Ogre municipality is running a series of free plein-air painting events that let residents explore the region through art; the next sessions take place on August 22 in Mazozoli parish and September 5 at Krape manor park.

OgreNet · 18 Aug, 04:06

Rinkēvičs: Latvia–Belarus border infrastructure improved, but border guards lacking

President Edgars Rinkēvičs, visiting the border village of Piedruja, said Latvia's border infrastructure with Belarus has significantly improved, but a serious shortage of border guards remains. The future of the Pāternieki border checkpoint is still undecided.

LSM · 18 Aug, 04:05

National Guard commander: ammunition shortage forces training rethink

Latvia's National Guard commander Aivars Krjukovs says ammunition availability issues, worsened since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, are affecting how the Guard plans its training. Balancing live-fire drills with building reserves has become a challenge.

Delfi · 18 Aug, 04:04

Liepāja's “Tavā un manējā Liepājā” music festival closes to standing ovations

Liepāja's concert garden “Pūt, vējiņi!” hosted the music festival “Tavā un manējā Liepājā” on August 14–15, held for the third year running and, for the first time, spread over two days.

irLiepāja · 18 Aug, 04:03

Daugavpils regional hospital repeatedly left without on-duty gynecologist

Daugavpils regional hospital had no on-duty gynecologist on several holidays and weekends this spring and summer, including when a bleeding patient sought help. Hospital officials say the absences were pre-planned.

Delfi · 18 Aug, 03:04

Krauze: military should join border defense against migrant pressure

Latvian MP and Union of Greens and Farmers leader Armands Krauze says the army should help guard the eastern border, arguing that border guards alone are insufficient amid hybrid warfare. He also announced a draft law to deport illegal border-crossers within 48 hours.

Latvijas Avīze · 18 Aug, 03:01

Latvian surgeons help Ukrainian soldier regain movement

Ukrainian soldier Serhii Dzon, who suffered a severe spinal injury on the front line, has received microsurgical treatment and rehabilitation in Latvia that restored sensation and movement on his left side. A further operation is planned for September.

LSM · 18 Aug, 02:04

Tuesday to bring air temperatures up to 20 degrees

Tuesday's forecast for Estonia calls for variable cloudiness with scattered brief showers, as daytime air temperatures rise to 16–20 degrees.

ERR (rus) · 18 Aug, 02:04

NATO jets down drone that entered Latvian airspace

NATO fighter jets shot down an unmanned aerial vehicle that had entered Latvian airspace, which the Latvian military said resulted from Russian electromagnetic warfare, part of a wider pattern of drone incidents in the region.

Politico Europe · 18 Aug, 01:05

Estonia's Chancellor of Justice Ille Madise announces presidential bid

Estonia's Chancellor of Justice Ille Madise has officially announced her candidacy for the upcoming presidential election in September, becoming the fourth publicly declared contender.

LSM · 18 Aug, 00:02

ZZS to keep pushing objections to hospital network reform within coalition

Although the government has already approved a hospital network reform, coalition partner ZZS continues to object to the model and is demanding parliamentary oversight of the matter. Discussions within the coalition are set to continue.

TVNET · 18 Aug, 00:00

New episode of LSM.lv's "Let's Discuss Tonight" released on August 17

A new episode of the Russian-language LSM.lv program "Obsudim vecerom" ("Let's discuss tonight") was published on 17 August 2026. The source material does not specify the topics or participants covered.

LSM (rus) · 17 Aug, 23:01

Lithuanian president breaks silence on Church pedophilia scandal

Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda has publicly addressed the pedophilia scandal shaking the Catholic Church, saying prayer alone is not enough and calling for state and Church action. His statement follows nearly a week of silence that drew public criticism.

Latvijas Avīze · 17 Aug, 21:59

Latvia seeks €7 billion from EU to cover costs caused by Russia's war

Latvia's prime minister wants the European Union to allocate €7 billion to the country to cover military and economic costs caused by Russia's war, Politico reports.

LSM (rus) · 17 Aug, 21:58

Lithuanian border guard chief resigns over migrant attack on officers

The head of Lithuania's State Border Guard Service, Rustamas Liubajevas, has resigned following an incident in which migrants from Belarus attacked border guards. Interior Minister Martynas Kateliauskas (Katelīns) called the decision a responsible step.

Delfi · 17 Aug, 21:04

Estonia seeks new head for Language Department as Ilmar Tomusk steps down

Estonia's State Chancellery has launched a competition for the post of director general of the Language Department after longtime chief Ilmar Tomusk announced he will not seek a new term. Tomusk's last working day will be December 31, 2026.

ERR (rus) · 17 Aug, 21:00

Ukrainian soldiers with severe combat injuries receive treatment and rehabilitation in Latvia

Ukrainian soldier Serhii Dzon, who suffered a severe spinal injury on the front line, is recovering in Latvia, where microsurgeons have helped him partially regain his ability to move. This is already his second visit for continued treatment and rehabilitation.

TVNET · 17 Aug, 20:59

CSDD: Truck likely failed to notice left turn signal before fatal Ventspils highway crash

Latvia's Road Traffic Safety Directorate (CSDD) has outlined a preliminary scenario for Sunday's fatal crash on the Ventspils highway, in which the driver of the car that was struck likely was not at fault.

LSM · 17 Aug, 20:58

Wind farm developer K2 Ventum demands government decide on impact assessment by end of August

Wind farm developer “K2 Ventum” has sent a letter to Latvia's Cabinet demanding a decision by 31 August on approving its environmental impact assessment, arguing further delay would be unlawful. The company says it may otherwise seek damages in court.

Latvijas Avīze · 17 Aug, 20:03

Rinkēvičs: Border Guard needs up to 200 additional staff for rapid response

After visiting the Latvia-Belarus border, President Edgars Rinkēvičs said the State Border Guard needs more personnel to make full use of new technology and respond quickly to incidents.

Delfi · 17 Aug, 20:02

Madise: Estonia's foreign policy disagreements should not reach the international stage

Estonia's Chancellor of Justice and presidential candidate Ülle Madise said internal disagreements over foreign policy must never become public or reach other states. She formally announced her presidential bid on Monday.

ERR (rus) · 17 Aug, 20:01