Latvia & nearby (192)

Violeta Brenčeva: Textbook quality depends on the entire system

In an opinion piece, Violeta Brenčeva argues that the quality of teaching materials cannot be ensured by demands alone – it requires time, stable funding, timely changes and professional reviewing.

Delfi · 14 Aug, 10:05

Warmer Weather to Give Way to Cooler, Rainier Week in Latvia

Saturday will be mostly warm and dry across Latvia, but from Sunday temperatures will start to drop and rain will appear in places. Next week daytime highs will mostly be +18..+23°C, with local heavy rain and thunderstorms possible.

Bauskas Dzīve · 14 Aug, 10:02

KNAB reminds: administrative resources banned in pre-election campaigning before 15th Saeima elections

Latvia's Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau (KNAB) has reminded that during the pre-election campaign for the 15th Saeima elections, administrative resources of institutions must not be used for carrying out or supporting campaign activities.

TVNET · 14 Aug, 09:05

Playground renovated in Vietalva

The outdoor play structures at the “Zīļuks” branch of Pļaviņu Preschool Education Institution “Jumītis” in Vietalva have been renovated during a volunteer work bee organized by parents.

Staburags · 14 Aug, 09:04

Friday to Bring Warm Weather in Latvia, Up to +26°C in Riga

Weather forecasters predict a warm Friday in Latvia, with temperatures ranging from +19°C near the Russian border to +26°C in Zemgale, and Riga reaching +25 to +26°C.

Jauns.lv · 14 Aug, 09:03

Ogre man ordered to 200 hours community service for breaching protection order

A prosecutor in Austrumzemgale has closed a criminal case against Kārlis F., who stayed within 42 metres of a residence he was banned from approaching, imposing 200 hours of community service.

OgreNet · 14 Aug, 09:03

Kulbergs: downed drone proves Latvia's airspace is protected

The prime minister thanked the National Armed Forces and NATO allies for shooting down the drone overnight and said the incident highlights the need to strengthen border surveillance in the east.

Delfi · 14 Aug, 09:02

Woman who dodged prison sentence gets extra 50 days in Jelgava

A court in Jelgava has found Sintija K. guilty of evading a prison sentence for theft and ordered an additional 50 days behind bars.

Zemgales Ziņas · 14 Aug, 09:00

Cyberattack on CSDD: no signs yet that obtained data have been used

After the weekend cyberattack on CSDD's information system, the attackers' motives remain unknown, and so far there are no signs that the obtained personal data have been used. The volume of data is large and is still being clarified.

LSM (rus) · 14 Aug, 08:58

NATO jets shoot down drone over eastern Latvia after airspace breach

NATO fighter jets shot down a foreign drone that entered Latvian airspace near the Balvi region early Friday, triggering a temporary air alert in eastern municipalities. Latvian officials said the unmanned vehicle may have been a Ukrainian drone affected by Russian electronic warfare.

LRT English · 14 Aug, 08:11

From Ēdole primary school to a professorship at the University of Latvia

Geologist and geomorphologist Normunds Stivriņš has come a long way from a small rural primary school to a professorship at the University of Latvia. In an interview he recalls his school years, describes his research routine and shares memories of expeditions.

Kurzemnieks · 14 Aug, 08:10

Lawyer Asks to Probe Email Data Requests Without Court Approval

An Estonian lawyer has asked the prosecutor's office to examine whether investigators have been obtaining private email content without a court order, citing a Supreme Court ruling that suggests such practice may have been common.

ERR (rus) · 14 Aug, 08:08

Taxi driver shares unpleasant surprise after drunk passenger wets car while sleeping

A taxi driver in Riga has recounted on the social media platform Threads how a heavily intoxicated passenger fell asleep during a ride and, after he helped her home, he discovered she had urinated in his car. The driver says it was the third time such an incident occurred.

Latvijas Avīze · 14 Aug, 08:07

Scammers defraud Estonians of €13.2 million in six months

Estonian police recorded 1,816 reports of phone and online fraud in the first half of the year, with victims losing €13.2 million. Authorities highlight multi-stage phone schemes and fake investment platforms as the most common tactics.

ERR News · 14 Aug, 08:06

Kulbergs says Rinkēvičs could serve second term as president

Andris Kulbergs from the United List has suggested that President Edgars Rinkēvičs could be re-elected for a second term. The alliance has not yet discussed its own candidate.

Jauns.lv · 14 Aug, 08:04

Agnese Lepse appointed as director of Skrīveru secondary school

Aizkraukle County Council has approved Agnese Lepse as the new head of Andrejs Upītis Skrīveru Secondary School; she will take up the post on 17 August.

Staburags · 14 Aug, 08:03

Jelgava's milk-carton boat regatta ends after 20 years; motorsport takes its place

After two decades, the milk-carton boat regatta in Jelgava will no longer be held as part of the annual Milk, Bread and Honey festival. The tradition concluded with a 20th-anniversary event in 2022, and the programme now features a water motorsport championship.

Zemgales Ziņas · 14 Aug, 08:02

Anita Brauna explains LSM’s approach to pre-election content

Latvian public media are set to intensify election-related programmes in the coming weeks. Anita Brauna explains the editorial rules and participant selection process, and why these rules may not always please politicians.

LSM (rus) · 14 Aug, 08:00

Weekend in Latvia to Stay Summery, Rain and Cooler Weather Expected Next Week

The weekend in Latvia will be mostly warm and dry, but from Sunday a cyclone will bring more clouds, rain and local thunderstorms, followed by cooler weather next week.

BNN · 14 Aug, 07:13

Drone shot down over eastern Latvia; air threat eliminated

An air threat was detected in eastern Latvia early Friday morning. Allied fighter jets successfully shot down an unmanned aerial vehicle that entered Latvian airspace, ending the danger.

Apollo.lv · 14 Aug, 07:07

New recreation center with outdoor pools to be built in Tallinn's Kalamaja district

Tallinn will get a new year-round recreation center with outdoor pools, saunas and public terraces on a vacant site between the Fish Port and Gorhall. Construction is expected to begin in late 2026, with opening in spring/summer 2028.

ERR (rus) · 14 Aug, 06:13

LSM.lv releases 13 August episode of 'Obsudim vecherom'

The 13.08.2026 episode of the programme 'Obsudim vecherom' has been published on LSM.lv. No details about the episode's content have been disclosed.

LSM (rus) · 14 Aug, 06:12

Drone shot down in Latvian airspace; threat to border regions declared over

Latvia's National Armed Forces said allied fighters shot down an unmanned aircraft that entered the country's airspace. Emergency alerts sent to residents in the eastern border districts have been lifted.

Delfi · 14 Aug, 05:04

Fighters down drone entering Latvian airspace in Balvi County; threat over

The National Armed Forces reported that NATO Baltic Air Policing fighters shot down an unmanned aerial vehicle that had entered Latvia due to Russian electromagnetic warfare, eliminating the threat.

LSM · 14 Aug, 05:00

NATO Fighter Jets Shoot Down Drone in Balvi Region; Air Alert Lifted

The air alert declared overnight in several eastern Latvian municipalities has been cancelled after NATO fighter jets shot down a drone in the Balvi region.

LSM (rus) · 14 Aug, 04:58

Operation "Vilkatis" in Silene: Border Activities Barely Change Local Routine; Success to Be Measured by Drop in Irregular Migration

Operation "Vilkatis" began on 11 August on Latvia's eastern border and will run until the end of the month. The responsible services plan to increase their presence and use more technology, while residents of Silene say their daily routine remains largely unaffected.

LSM · 14 Aug, 04:10

10,000 signatures collected in one day for initiative to abolish Saeima deputies' compensation

More than 10,000 Latvian residents have signed an initiative calling for the abolition of Saeima deputies' transport and rental compensation. The required number of signatures was collected within a single day, and the matter will now be placed on the Saeima agenda.

Latvijas Avīze · 14 Aug, 04:08

11-apartment building to be built in Voka with state support

A new apartment building with 11 units is planned in Voka, Jõhvi Parish, on the site of a former post office. The project has received around €300,000 in state support under the Ida-Virumaa housing development programme.

ERR (rus) · 14 Aug, 04:08

After 20 years in legal communications, Ksenija Vītola switches to teaching

Ksenija Vītola, former head of the Ministry of Justice communications department, is changing careers after nearly two decades to become a teacher at Salaspils 1st Secondary School through the "Mācītspēks" programme.

Delfi · 14 Aug, 04:06

Fact-check project to examine whether Latvia faces a pellet shortage

Although winter is still far away, social media has been flooded with claims about pellet prices rising to 400 euros per tonne and delivery queues extending into the next year. Faktomāts is checking whether these claims are true.

Apollo.lv · 14 Aug, 04:05

Warm and unsettled Friday in Estonia: variable clouds, possible brief showers

Estonia will experience a warm Friday with variable cloudiness and a chance of brief showers in the afternoon. Temperatures will range from +19 to +25 degrees Celsius, with a mild night ahead.

ERR (rus) · 14 Aug, 03:12

Assumption celebrations in Aglona reach their peak this weekend

Aglona will host the Feast of the Assumption this weekend, with the main Mass on Saturday led by the papal envoy to the Baltic states.

Delfi · 14 Aug, 03:04

MP Armaņeva: education problems can't be fixed with a single rule

Latvian MP Maija Armaņeva criticized the country's education policy on TV24, arguing that limits on grade corrections address only a small part of much bigger systemic issues. Meanwhile, the Education Ministry is preparing changes to grading and exam rules for schools.

Latvijas Avīze · 14 Aug, 02:01

Latvia's protected species list now includes 745 plants, animals and fungi

Latvia's Nature Conservation Agency notes that the country's list of protected species currently comprises 745 species across multiple groups. The reminder comes alongside a new public quiz about Latvia's protected nature.

Latvijas Avīze · 14 Aug, 01:01