Latvia & nearby (201)

Sunday brings sunny weather across Latvia, temperatures up to +25 degrees

Latvia is set for a sunny and dry Sunday with light wind, as temperatures climb up to +25 degrees. Riga will also see a mostly sunny day with no rain.

Latvijas Avīze · 9 Aug, 09:15

Riga residents seek fishing ban at Māras pond to protect birds

Riga residents have launched a signature campaign to ban fishing in the city's Māras pond, where abandoned fishing lines and hooks threaten a beloved swan family and other waterfowl. Latvian Television reports on the initiative.

LSM (rus) · 9 Aug, 09:15

New health and nutrition book for families launched in Kuldīga

Nutrition scientist Gita Ignace, who works at Kuldīga Hospital, has published a book teaching children and parents about diet, movement and sleep. The book was unveiled at the Kuldīga Art House.

Kurzemnieks · 9 Aug, 08:19

12 minor girls married in Latvia last year

According to Latvia's Central Statistical Bureau, 12 underage girls entered into marriage last year, while no minor boys did so.

Bauskas Dzīve · 9 Aug, 08:17

Mostly dry weather expected in Latvia on Sunday

Meteorologists forecast mainly dry weather for Sunday, with sunny skies in the morning giving way to increasing cloud cover by afternoon.

Apollo.lv · 9 Aug, 08:17

Artūrs Pastors crowned Baltic champion in the 400 metres

Latvian athlete Artūrs Pastors closed out the season with convincing wins at both the Latvian and Baltic championships in the 400 metres, despite having initially planned to focus on sprint distances. He also helped Latvia's team win the mixed 4x400m relay.

OgreNet · 9 Aug, 08:17

Attacks on Ukrainians rise in Poland as public support for refugees cools

A series of violent incidents against Ukrainians in Poland, including a beating in Wroclaw and an assault on teenagers in Plock, comes as surveys show declining Polish support for hosting refugees. Historical tensions between Warsaw and Kyiv are adding to the strain.

LRT English · 9 Aug, 08:16

Police chief: search for Rusiņš continues, case not shelved

More than three years after a shocking murder in Jēkabpils district, the main suspect Leons Rusiņš still has not been found, but State Police chief Armands Ruks says the investigation continues.

Delfi · 9 Aug, 08:15

Sunday to bring dry and warm weather to Latvia

Sunday will be mostly sunny and dry across Latvia, though cloud cover will increase later in the day. No precipitation is expected.

TVNET · 9 Aug, 08:15

Sunny, dry weather forecast for Latvia on Sunday

Meteorologists forecast dry and sunny weather across Latvia on Sunday, with temperatures reaching up to +25 degrees and no rain expected.

Jauns.lv · 9 Aug, 08:14

Centre "Marta" and Riga Social Service launch free support group for violence survivors

Centre "Marta", together with the Riga Social Service, is organizing free support group sessions for people who have experienced or are currently experiencing violence.

Apollo.lv · 9 Aug, 07:19

Grain harvest season begins at a farm in Ērģeme parish

The “Labārti” farm in Ērģeme parish has begun threshing winter wheat as August opens, marking the start of this year’s grain harvest in the Latvian countryside. Early yield expectations are described as promising.

Ziemeļlatvija · 9 Aug, 07:17

Latvia's postal company rebrands and reshapes its network as parcel locker demand surges

State-owned Latvijas Pasts is rolling out a new brand identity and shifting in-person service points into shopping centres, while demand for its parcel lockers, including in Bauska municipality, grows sharply.

Bauskas Dzīve · 9 Aug, 07:16

Invasive slugs increasingly spreading in Aizkraukle's urban areas

Invasive Spanish slugs are increasingly appearing not just in garden plots but also in Aizkraukle's town areas, including a walking trail, bike park and church. The municipality and Nature Conservation Agency are urging residents to help control their spread.

Staburags · 9 Aug, 07:16

Average age of mothers giving birth in Latvia keeps rising

Latvia's Central Statistical Bureau reports that the average age of mothers at childbirth reached 30.6 years in 2025, continuing a years-long upward trend, while births among younger mothers have declined sharply.

Bauskas Dzīve · 9 Aug, 06:19

Missed road sign triggers three-car crash in Andrejosta

A driver's failure to notice a road sign in Riga's Andrejosta area caused two consecutive collisions involving three vehicles in total.

TVNET · 9 Aug, 06:16

Shoppers puzzled by store price tag where buying more costs extra

A photo of a store price tag showing that buying three items costs more than buying them individually has gone viral on social media, amusing shoppers.

Latvijas Avīze · 9 Aug, 05:18

Latvia's Education Ministry plans to award primary school certificates even to students who fail exams

Starting next year, Latvia's Ministry of Education plans to issue primary school completion certificates to students who have not passed their final exams, but experts warn this could lower education quality.

Apollo.lv · 9 Aug, 05:18

Deportees gather in Ikšķile: "Grandfather died in the wagon, we left him by the river"

On Saturday, August 8, former Soviet-era deportees held their annual gathering in Ikšķile, once again sharing memories of their exile to Siberia. Their numbers shrink every year, but the stories they carry continue to be told.

LSM · 9 Aug, 04:19

State Employment Agency: not enough summer jobs for everyone, including minors

A family reports that their 16-year-old, despite applying early for summer work, has still not found a job, suspecting age may be a barrier. Latvia's State Employment Agency confirms there simply aren't enough vacancies for all who want to work.

Delfi · 9 Aug, 03:20

Ultra-cyclist Arvis Sprude completes week-long endurance ride for charity

Ultra-cyclist Arvis Sprude from Kuldīga has completed a seven-day endurance ride aimed at raising awareness and donations for an SOS Children's Villages program. He did not break the Guinness World Record he targeted, but the charitable goal was achieved.

LSM · 9 Aug, 03:19

Seasonal recipe roundup offers dinner ideas for week 33

With August bringing a peak harvest from gardens and forests, a collection of seasonal recipes has been compiled to help decide what to cook for dinner in week 33 of 2026.

TVNET · 9 Aug, 03:17

Who in Kulbergs' government travels abroad most often

Since Andris Kulbergs' government took office, the prime minister himself and Defence Minister Raivis Melnis have made the most foreign trips, while several ministers have not traveled abroad at all yet.

Delfi · 9 Aug, 02:20

Education sector warns of quality decline over Education Ministry's plan to ease exam requirements

After Latvia's education minister announced that primary school students may be allowed to graduate and receive a certificate even if they fail their exams, education sector representatives have raised concerns about a resulting drop in education quality.

LSM · 9 Aug, 01:20

Riga residents launch petition to ban fishing at Māra's Pond

Residents of Riga have started collecting signatures to ban fishing at Māra's Pond, where abandoned fishing lines and hooks threaten a beloved family of swans and other waterfowl. Activists say they are acting as a voice for the birds, who cannot speak for themselves.

LSM · 9 Aug, 00:19

Saaremaa waste stations: residents most eager to dispose of old asbestos roofing

Waste collection stations on the Estonian island of Saaremaa have been running a discounted bulky-waste campaign since February, but resident interest has been low. The biggest unresolved problem remains old roofing material.

ERR (rus) · 9 Aug, 00:19

"The only man in that choir": Estonian pensioner convicted of assaulting fellow singer

An Estonian court has found 70-year-old Lidija guilty of physically assaulting 91-year-old choir member Adelheid, whom she grabbed by the hair outside her home in 2023 after a rehearsal. Lidija had no prior criminal record before the incident.

Delfi · 8 Aug, 23:16

Unclear when Latvia's army will see its first female general

Four women currently hold the rank of colonel in Latvia's National Armed Forces, but it remains unclear when any of them might be promoted to general, as the military says the number of eligible positions is limited.

Jauns.lv · 8 Aug, 23:15

Sunday to bring variable cloudiness and up to +24 degrees in Estonia

Estonian meteorologists forecast warm weather with variable cloudiness and possible short-term rain for August 9. Temperatures will range from +9 at night to +24 during the day.

ERR (rus) · 8 Aug, 22:17

Fire in electrical panels injures one in Riga apartment block

A fire broke out in the electrical distribution panels of a ten-storey residential building on Pūces Street in Riga on Saturday, injuring one person.

Delfi · 8 Aug, 21:17

Narva-Jõesuu opens new sea pier

Narva-Jõesuu on Saturday officially opened a new sea pier protecting the river mouth and beach, with city officials hoping it will become a new tourist attraction.

ERR (rus) · 8 Aug, 21:16

Fire in ten-storey Riga apartment building injures one, two rescued

A fire broke out on Saturday in a ten-storey apartment building on Pūces Street in Riga, injuring one person, while firefighters rescued two other residents.

Jauns.lv · 8 Aug, 20:16

University of Latvia to assess KNAB's work for nearly €32,000

The University of Latvia will evaluate the work and results achieved so far by Latvia's Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau (KNAB) for a fee of 31,858 euros, according to data published by the Procurement Monitoring Bureau.

Apollo.lv · 8 Aug, 20:15

Rats increasingly spotted in Tallinn's Põhja-Tallinn district

Authorities in Tallinn's Põhja-Tallinn district are collecting resident reports about rats and other rodents to identify problem areas and begin pest control, with the issue also affecting the Kesklinn district.

ERR (rus) · 8 Aug, 20:15