Latvia & nearby (185)

Didrihsone opens up about parenting struggles, admits turning to ChatGPT for advice

Businesswoman and influencer Elīna Didrihsone shared on social media the everyday challenges of raising her son Jason, admitting she has even asked ChatGPT for parenting advice during conflicts.

Latvijas Avīze · 17 Aug, 18:59

Mārupe municipality sees growing student numbers, seeks teachers and support staff

Unlike many Latvian municipalities forced to close schools due to declining pupil numbers, Mārupe municipality is experiencing continued growth in its child population, requiring an expanded network of schools and kindergartens.

LSM · 17 Aug, 18:58

A week after cyberattack, CSDD still assessing scale of stolen data

A week after a cyberattack, Latvia's Road Traffic Safety Directorate (CSDD) is still determining how much data was stolen and how many people's personal information was compromised. Historical payment receipt data — including names, vehicle license plates and addresses — was extracted from the agency's system.

LSM (rus) · 17 Aug, 18:58

Lithuania's border guard chief resigns amid cover-up claims over migrant attack

The head of Lithuania's State Border Guard Service, Rustamas Liubajevas, has stepped down following questions over how his agency reported a July attack on an officer by migrants near the Belarusian border. The interior minister said the decision was Liubajevas' own.

LRT English · 17 Aug, 18:05

Tallinn braces for traffic disruptions during Ironman weekend

Tallinn will host its annual Ironman triathlon this weekend, bringing road closures, parking restrictions and public transport diversions. The disruptions will mainly affect Haabersti, Põhja-Tallinn and southern parts of the city.

ERR News · 17 Aug, 18:01

Saudi Arabian trading giant buys Estonia's Paide cheese factory

Saudi Arabian company "BinDawood" has acquired the Paide cheese factory, the main asset of bankrupt Estonian dairy processor "E-Piim Tootmine". The deal follows the Estonian company's insolvency.

Apollo.lv · 17 Aug, 17:59

First underwater archaeological excavation in Latvia carried out at Lake Indzeris in Alūksne district

For the first time in Latvian archaeology, underwater excavations have been conducted at Lake Indzeris near Cepurīte Island in Alūksne district, uncovering ancient pottery shards, animal bones and a bone fish spear. Research on the island revealed a previously unknown type of ancient settlement in Vidzeme.

LSM · 17 Aug, 17:58

Ground-penetrating radar deployed to hunt for migrant tunnels on Belarus border

After the first known tunnel used for illegal border crossing was found in Augšdaugava municipality, Latvian authorities launched Operation "Werewolf," using ground-penetrating radar to scan soil along the Belarus border. The goal is to proactively detect possible tunnels rather than wait for further violations.

Delfi · 17 Aug, 16:59

Pärnu council ousts mayor, elects Isamaa's Siim Suursild as replacement

Pärnu's new ruling coalition passed a no-confidence vote against Mayor Kristel Voltenberg despite her earlier resignation announcement, then elected Isamaa's Siim Suursild as the new mayor.

ERR News · 17 Aug, 16:04

Riga Airport seizing growing volumes of banned food and medicines from travelers

Riga Airport is reporting a rising number of banned food products and medicines being confiscated from travelers arriving from non-EU countries, with authorities urging people to check import rules before buying souvenirs abroad. Nearly seven tonnes of food were seized and destroyed last year alone.

Latvijas Avīze · 17 Aug, 16:02

"Progressives" oppose government-tabled amendments on forest felling rules

Latvia's Cabinet of Ministers is set to review Agriculture Ministry amendments to forest felling and inventory regulations on Tuesday, but the "Progressives" party and several environmental groups say the changes would allow younger forests to be cut earlier and more extensively.

BNN · 17 Aug, 16:01

Latvia's Security Service seeks prosecution over Daugavpils separatism idea promotion

Latvia's State Security Service asked prosecutors on August 10 to launch criminal proceedings against a non-citizen resident accused of publicly supporting ideas against the country's territorial integrity. The case is linked to what has been described as a Daugavpils separatism idea.

LSM · 17 Aug, 15:58

Boxer Kristaps Zutis acquitted in case over youth's beating

Zemgale District Court in Jelgava has acquitted boxer Kristaps Zutis of charges over beating a young man in 2021, also leaving the victim's compensation claim unexamined.

Latvijas Avīze · 17 Aug, 15:03

Police Search for Missing Woman Jeļena Savkina, Born 1971, Near Riga

The State Police's Pierīga North precinct has received a report of a missing woman, Jeļena Savkina, born in 1971, whose current whereabouts remain unknown.

Apollo.lv · 17 Aug, 15:00

Body of diver missing since July found in sea near Roja

The body of a diver who went missing in mid-July has been found in the sea near Roja, Latvia's State Police reported on Monday.

LSM · 17 Aug, 14:58

Latvia's Home Guard marks 35th anniversary, nears goal of 12,000 members

Latvia's Home Guard (Zemessardze), now numbering around 10,000 volunteers, is celebrating its 35th founding anniversary as commander Aivars Krjukovs discusses the force's future plans and current challenges.

Delfi · 17 Aug, 14:03

Saudi retail giant wins bid for bankrupt Estonian dairy plants

Saudi Arabia's BinDawood Holding has won a €135.25 million auction for two plants belonging to bankrupt Estonian dairy producer E-Piim. A third plant found no buyer.

ERR News · 17 Aug, 14:01

MP Ābrama criticizes lack of transparency on how state funding results are tracked

Latvian MP Skaidrīte Ābrama says publicly available data shows only how much state funding organizations receive, not what they actually achieve with it, and calls for clearer result tracking. She compared the issue to past transparency problems in public procurement.

Latvijas Avīze · 17 Aug, 13:04

Police raid on Lielupe and Driksa rivers finds five watercraft violations

Over the weekend, State Police recorded five violations by watercraft drivers during a raid on the Lielupe and Driksa rivers. The information was reported by the State Police to the LETA news agency.

TVNET · 17 Aug, 13:03

Court acquits boxer Kristaps Zutis of charges in youth beating case

The Zemgale District Court in Jelgava on Monday acquitted boxer Kristaps Zutis of charges that he had beaten a young man.

Apollo.lv · 17 Aug, 13:02

Valga's Military History Festival focuses on deportations and the 1941 Summer War

The Baltics' largest military history festival, held in Valga over the weekend, this year focused on those affected by deportations and the 1941 Summer War, featuring a theatrical performance and a mock battle.

ERR (rus) · 17 Aug, 13:01

Over 50 migrants detained in Estonia claim to be minors

Since July 21, Estonia has detained 109 foreign nationals who illegally crossed from Latvia, with more than half claiming to be unaccompanied minors. Border officials are treating these claims with caution due to inconsistent statements about age.

BNN · 17 Aug, 13:00

Estonian environment minister to form new forestry council amid deep policy divides

Estonia's Environment Minister Andres Sutt plans to launch a forestry council and a separate scientific council by end of August to help bridge disagreements over forest management, as reforms to the Forest Act remain stalled.

ERR News · 17 Aug, 12:03

65-year-old man arrested for recruiting women to work at Greek nightclub

State Police have completed an investigation into the trafficking of women to Greece for sexual exploitation under the guise of nightclub job offers. A 65-year-old man is the suspect and has been placed in custody.

Apollo.lv · 17 Aug, 12:03

Latvian State Roads: construction works continue on 50 sections

State company Latvijas Valsts ceļi has told the LETA agency that various types of construction works are currently underway on 50 sections of Latvia's state road network.

TVNET · 17 Aug, 12:02

Balvi spends €1.8 million to rebuild two streets; residents question the priorities

The Balvi municipality is investing more than €1.8 million to rebuild Daugavpils and Ziedu streets, but some residents and business owners question why these particular streets were chosen.

LSM · 17 Aug, 11:58

Fraudsters send fake emails posing as Swedbank

Swedbank customers have received fraudulent emails urging them to update their bank data, though the bank confirms it never sent such messages. Residents are urged to avoid the links and use only online banking.

Latvijas Avīze · 17 Aug, 11:02

Ministry proposes expanding heating support to include modern wood-fired boilers

Latvia's Economy Ministry wants to widen state support for household heating modernization, restoring the option to co-finance efficient wood-fired boilers alongside pellets and heat pumps. The move aims to reduce households' dependence on a single fuel type and strengthen energy security.

Bauskas Dzīve · 17 Aug, 11:01

Converting Tallinn's Linnahall ice rink into a shooting range could cost millions

Tallinn has proposed turning the disused Linnahall ice rink into a temporary shooting range for the Estonian Defense League, but experts warn the necessary repairs could run into millions of euros.

ERR News · 17 Aug, 10:58

Blood Donor Centre to hold 13 mobile donation events this week

Latvia's State Blood Donor Centre will run mobile blood donation events at 13 locations across the country this week.

LSM (rus) · 17 Aug, 10:58

Saudi food retail giant eyes investment in Lithuania's dairy sector

Saudi Arabian retail company BinDawood Holding is considering investing in Lithuania's dairy processing industry, Lithuanian public broadcaster LRT reports.

LSM · 17 Aug, 10:58

Polish teenager among two drowning victims in Lithuania over the weekend

Two people drowned in Lithuania over the weekend — a 17-year-old Polish citizen in the Baltic Sea near Palanga and a man in a pond in Telšiai district. Neither could be saved.

LRT English · 17 Aug, 10:04

Wiring fire in Valka apartment, 15 emergency calls in Vidzeme region over three days

On Friday, electrical wiring caught fire in a small area of an apartment in a three-storey building in Valka, though the fire was out before firefighters arrived. The Vidzeme region recorded 15 emergency calls over three days, including five false alarms.

Ziemeļlatvija · 17 Aug, 10:02

Ķuze finishes 40th at World Cup stage in Czechia, Sirmā sets two career bests

Latvian orienteers Elza Ķuze and Signe Sirmā, both representing Jelgava club "Alnis", competed at the third World Cup stage in Czechia, with Ķuze placing 40th in the long distance and Sirmā posting two career-best results.

Zemgales Ziņas · 17 Aug, 10:01