Latvia & nearby (191)

Riga honours golden wedding couples in continuing tradition

On Friday, Riga continued its tradition of honouring city families celebrating golden weddings this year. The event pays tribute to couples whose lasting relationship is built on love, trust and care.

LSM · 14 Aug, 19:59

Lithuania's Foreign Ministry launches probe into ambassador's conduct in US

Lithuania's Foreign Ministry has set up a commission to look into allegations that the ambassador in Washington mistreated embassy staff. The case has also drawn attention from opposition politicians.

Jauns.lv · 14 Aug, 19:11

Nine injured in central Riga collision involving trolleybus and several cars

A traffic accident at the intersection of Brūnīnieku and Avotu streets in Riga on Friday evening, August 14, involved several cars, a State Police vehicle and a Rīgas satiksme trolleybus. Nine people were injured.

LSM (rus) · 14 Aug, 19:00

Multi-vehicle crash in central Riga involving public transport and police car

A serious collision took place today at the intersection of Bruņinieku and Avotu streets in central Riga, involving a public transport vehicle, a police car and at least two passenger cars, according to eyewitness video.

TVNET · 14 Aug, 18:07

Serious multi-vehicle crash in central Riga disrupts traffic

A collision involving a public transport vehicle, a police car and at least two passenger cars occurred at the intersection of Bruņinieku and Avotu streets in Riga on August 14; emergency services are at the scene.

Latvijas Avīze · 14 Aug, 18:06

Belobrovtsev, Kovalenko-Kylvart and Ismailova extend absence from Tallinn City Council

The Tallinn city electoral commission has extended the suspension of three city council mandates by another three months, as the politicians focus on their Riigikogu duties.

ERR (rus) · 14 Aug, 18:02

Camp for Children of Ukrainian Soldiers Ends in Limbaži Region

A week-long camp for 80 children of Ukrainian soldiers, organized by the Youth Guard Centre in Limbaži Region, has concluded; participants spent time with Latvian youth guards and saw the sea for the first time.

LSM · 14 Aug, 18:01

Inkēns: Illegal migrants akin to occupiers; border guards should use deterrent weapons

Policy expert Edvīns Inkēns told the TV24 programme "Nedēļa. Post scriptum" that illegal migrants are the same as occupiers and argued that border guards should use deterrent weapons, including tear gas and water cannons.

Latvijas Avīze · 14 Aug, 17:06

ZZS wants meeting with PM before decision on airBaltic financing

Before deciding on possible state participation in additional funding for airBaltic, the Greens and Farmers Union wants to meet with the Prime Minister and review relevant documents.

TVNET · 14 Aug, 17:04

Honor Guard training leaves Freedom Monument and Riga Castle without ceremonial posts

From August 16 to 23, the Honor Guard Company will hold its annual military exercises at the Mežaine training area, so from August 15 to 26 no guards will be posted at the Freedom Monument and Riga Castle.

Delfi · 14 Aug, 17:01

Iceland's President to Make State Visit to Estonia

Icelandic President Halla Tómasdóttir will pay a state visit to Estonia from 19 to 21 August, holding talks with Estonian leaders and joining events marking the 35th anniversary of the restoration of Estonia's independence.

ERR (rus) · 14 Aug, 17:00

Police seek public help to locate missing mother and daughter

Latvian State Police are searching for Liene Janševska and her two-and-a-half-year-old daughter Elīza, last seen in Cēsis on 12 August. Anyone with information is asked to call 112 or 29150012.

Delfi · 14 Aug, 16:11

Meeting with non-faction MPs boosts Land's chances of presidential bid

University of Tartu rector Tiit Land considers his meeting with Riigikogu non-faction members successful and says his prospects for being nominated as presidential candidate have improved. Several MPs have indicated support, though some will decide after hearing the other candidate.

ERR (rus) · 14 Aug, 16:09

Traffic restored on Ventspils–Grobiņa road after tragic accident near Jūrkalne

Latvian State Police says traffic has been restored, though only one lane is currently open, on the Ventspils–Grobiņa road near Jūrkalne after Friday's tragic accident.

Apollo.lv · 14 Aug, 16:09

Police search for missing woman with her 2.5-year-old daughter

State Police are looking for Liene Janševska, born in 1995, and her 2.5-year-old daughter Elīza, who have been reported missing.

TVNET · 14 Aug, 16:07

Latvian mayor criticizes ministers after overnight air alert in Latgale: 'They were sleeping while we worked'

Daugavpils mayor Andrejs Elksniņš took to social media after an overnight air raid alert in Latgale, criticizing ministers responsible for regional funding for sleeping during the emergency. He also slammed the distribution of Latgale's money, comparing it to a game where the 'mafia' divides the funds among themselves.

Jauns.lv · 14 Aug, 16:04

Journalist: Sex ad platforms in Estonia can make big money, pimping hard to prove

Journalist Olesja Lagašina's investigation reveals that sex service ad platforms in Estonia can earn millions, while proving pimping remains a challenge.

ERR News · 14 Aug, 15:11

Saturday may be the last hot day of summer, forecasters say

Temperatures in Latvia are expected to reach up to +29°C on Saturday, likely marking the final hot day of this summer.

Latvijas Avīze · 14 Aug, 15:07

Woman and toddler missing in Cēsis; police seek public assistance

Police in Cēsis are searching for Liene Janševska, born in 1995, and her 2.5-year-old daughter Elīza, last seen on 12 August; authorities ask anyone with information to call 112 or 29150012.

Jauns.lv · 14 Aug, 15:00

Migrants tried to drag Lithuanian border guard into Belarus, investigation under way

A fight broke out between Lithuanian border guards and migrants who emerged from a tunnel under the Belarus border; the guard was injured and several investigations were launched.

Delfi · 14 Aug, 14:10

NBS: reports of soldiers killed in Baltic Trust 26 drills are disinformation

The National Armed Forces have denied reports about soldiers being killed during the Baltic Trust 26 exercise, calling them false.

LSM (rus) · 14 Aug, 13:58

Melnis: Drone shot down to protect residents from danger

Latvia's Defense Minister Raivis Melnis says the drone shot down on Friday morning was destroyed to prevent it from endangering residents; the incident occurred near Rugaji and no one was injured.

BNN · 14 Aug, 13:08

Rugāji administration head: 'Rather bad feeling' after drone downing, but no panic

A drone was shot down overnight in Balvi Municipality, Latvia; Sandra Kapteine, head of the Rugāji association administration, says the incident leaves an unpleasant feeling, residents are not panicking, and upcoming celebrations in Aglona cause concern.

Delfi · 14 Aug, 13:07

Abundant Apple Harvest: What to Do With the Fruit and Where to Sell It?

Latvia is seeing a good but not record apple harvest this year; wet weather has brought scab, and small growers have limited options for selling their fruit.

Latvijas Avīze · 14 Aug, 13:03

Defense Minister: Drone shot down to protect Latvian residents

NATO Baltic Air Policing fighters shot down a drone that had entered Latvian airspace in Rugāji parish on Friday morning. Defense Minister Raivis Melnis said the decision was made to prevent harm to residents.

LSM · 14 Aug, 13:00

Drone shot down over Latvia for security reasons, says defence minister

A drone that entered Latvia's airspace on Friday was shot down, with Defence Minister Raivis Melnis saying the move was aimed at preventing a possible threat to residents.

LSM (rus) · 14 Aug, 12:58

Grobiņa vendor sells fly agaric and bites off a piece to prove his point

A man in Grobiņa has been selling red fly agaric mushrooms alongside honey and chanterelles, claiming they are medicinal. Medical information warns that eating them can cause serious poisoning.

Latvijas Avīze · 14 Aug, 12:06

Talsu Municipality implements nationally significant coastal management project

In 2026, Talsu Municipality is implementing a project of national significance covering coastal stretches in Kolka, Mērsrags, Upesgrīva and Roja. Two changing cabins will be installed at Mērsrags beach.

Jauns.lv · 14 Aug, 12:03

Family in Nereta Creates Impressive Hydrangea Garden

The Budris family in Nereta has created a vast hydrangea garden with 2,634 plants, originally just an idea to decorate the area near a sauna.

LSM (rus) · 14 Aug, 11:58

Cooler and wetter weather to return next week in Latvia

Saturday will still be warm and mostly dry, but from Sunday temperatures will start to drop and some rain will move in. Next week highs are expected to stay between +18 and +23 degrees, with slightly more rain than usual.

Zemgales Ziņas · 14 Aug, 11:12

Estonia's unemployment falls to 6.6% in Q2

Statistics Estonia reports that the unemployment rate dropped to 6.6% in the second quarter, while employment remains slightly below last year's level. Youth unemployment is still high at 22.4%.

ERR News · 14 Aug, 11:11

Construction of new US embassy buildings in Tallinn to begin next autumn

Tallinn's mayor said after meeting with the US ambassador that construction of the new US embassy complex could begin next autumn and may be completed faster than previously planned.

ERR (rus) · 14 Aug, 11:09

Popular children's toy 'Squishy Dumpling' under scrutiny in Latvia

Latvia's Consumer Rights Protection Center has launched checks on the popular toy 'Squishy Dumpling' over chemical safety concerns; no violations have been found so far.

Bauskas Dzīve · 14 Aug, 11:06

Cooler and rainier weather expected in Latvia next week

Meteorologists forecast that from Sunday the air temperature in Latvia will begin to drop, with localised rain expected.

LSM (rus) · 14 Aug, 11:01