Latvia & nearby
Nutritionist shares tips on protecting children's digestion while travelling
Nutritionist Olga Ļubina explains how parents can maintain healthy eating habits for children during summer travel and reduce the risk of digestive upset. She advises sticking to familiar foods, being cautious with drinking water, and packing a small first-aid kit.
Ziemeļlatvija · 8 Aug, 09:18
NBS: none of Latvia's four female colonels yet nominated for general rank
Latvia's National Armed Forces currently have four female colonels on active duty, but none has been promoted to general. The military says the decision depends not only on tenure and education but also on the availability of posts designated for that rank.
Latvijas Avīze · 8 Aug, 09:17
Climate minister Vitenbergs visits Bauska region – heating season, floods and river pollution
Climate and Energy Minister Jānis Vitenbergs visited Bauska municipality to discuss heating season readiness, flood risk reduction and pollution in the Mūsa river, while also touring several local businesses.
Bauskas Dzīve · 8 Aug, 09:16
Rinkēvičs to take week-long vacation, will skip Aglona festival this year
Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs will be on his annual vacation from August 8 to 15 and will not attend this year's Aglona religious festival, which he has attended in previous years.
Delfi · 8 Aug, 09:15
Public renews push to scrap Saeima MPs' transport and housing compensation
In under four years, Latvia's 14th Saeima has drawn more than one million euros from the state budget to cover lawmakers' transport and housing costs. A petition on Manabalss.lv is again seeking signatures to abolish these payments.
LSM (rus) · 8 Aug, 09:14
Several Kuldīga council members among Saeima election candidates
With less than two months until Latvia's 15th Saeima elections, several sitting Kuldīga municipal councillors are running for parliament, while former pro-Russian party candidates have shifted to other lists.
Kurzemnieks · 8 Aug, 08:20
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Latvia to see brief rain and thunderstorms on Saturday
Meteorologists forecast brief rain across much of Latvia on Saturday, with thunderstorms expected in some areas.
Apollo.lv · 8 Aug, 08:19
Entire leadership team of Bauska town primary school resigns weeks before new school year
Weeks before the new school year, the entire leadership team of Bauska town primary school — the director and both deputies — has left, a move the local municipality calls unexpected.
Delfi · 8 Aug, 08:17
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Brief rain expected Saturday in many areas of Latvia
Meteorologists forecast short spells of rain across much of Latvia on Saturday, with thunder expected in some locations.
TVNET · 8 Aug, 08:16
Not just flowers – Latgale municipalities battle thieves who steal shrubs and topsoil too
Municipalities in Latgale invest annually in public flower beds, but regularly face people who dig up and take plants, shrubs and even topsoil; a recent case in Rēzekne has drawn wide public attention.
LSM · 8 Aug, 08:15
Omniva sends nearly 2,000 parcels a day to the wrong location due to overfilled lockers
Overcrowded parcel lockers in Estonia force Omniva couriers to redirect thousands of packages daily to other lockers or post offices, sometimes sending customers to a different town. The company says the practice prevents delivery delays.
ERR (rus) · 8 Aug, 07:21
Latvians debate what belongs in a 72-hour emergency bag
A discussion on the platform Threads has residents sharing what they pack in their 72-hour emergency bags, with officials clarifying the kits are meant for self-sufficiency at home, not for fleeing.
Latvijas Avīze · 8 Aug, 07:19
Blome village holds its first-ever community festival, uniting locals in celebration
The village of Blome held its first community festival on August 1, drawing locals and visitors to a festive procession and activities for all ages. Attendees called the event a success that strengthened pride in their local municipality.
Ziemeļlatvija · 8 Aug, 07:19
Farmers near Sece and Skrīveri begin harvest season
In early August, combines are running from morning to night in the Sece and Skrīveri areas as farmers harvest wheat and winter rapeseed, while oats, peas and beans still need more time.
Staburags · 8 Aug, 07:18
New pedestrian and cycling path being built along A7 between Iecava and Zorģi
Construction of a new pedestrian and cycling path along the A7 highway between Iecava and Zorģi is progressing rapidly, with part of the route already paved. Local residents say they are eagerly awaiting completion, as it will let them travel safely away from the busy road.
Bauskas Dzīve · 8 Aug, 07:16
Saturday, August 8: brief rain showers and thunderstorms expected
Meteorologists forecast short-lived rain in many parts of Latvia on Saturday, with thunderstorms possible in some areas.
LSM (rus) · 8 Aug, 07:14
Liepāja police detain intoxicated mother after TikTok livestream showing crying infant
Police in Liepāja detained an intoxicated woman after viewers reported a TikTok livestream showing a crying baby in the background. Two children were placed with a crisis foster family.
LSM (rus) · 8 Aug, 06:19
Gerontologist Jānis Zaļkalns: an active retirement is a choice, not fate
Ahead of the "Zelta ritmi" senior festival, professor and gerontologist Jānis Zaļkalns explains why passivity in retirement is dangerous and what keeps later life meaningful. The festival takes place on August 9 in Riga's Esplanāde park.
Bauskas Dzīve · 8 Aug, 06:15
Traffic bollards on Riga's Senču Street spark dispute between drivers and pedestrian safety advocates
Bollards installed on Senču Street in Riga have triggered a heated online debate, with some drivers calling the layout dangerous and illogical while a traffic expert warns the current setup genuinely poses accident risks and calls for a funding review.
Latvijas Avīze · 8 Aug, 06:15
“Mūsa Mežciems” aims to boost “Omoda” and “Jaecoo” car sales in the Baltics
After a successful public premiere of “Omoda” and “Jaecoo” cars in Riga, official dealer “Mūsa Mežciems” plans to increase sales of the brands across the Baltic states.
Zemgales Ziņas · 8 Aug, 05:21
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Liepāja police act after disturbing TikTok video showing crying infant
Police in Liepāja this week received a report about a TikTok video showing a woman apparently intoxicated while a crying baby could be heard in the background. The case was reported by Latvijas Televīzija and TV Kurzeme.
Apollo.lv · 8 Aug, 05:17
Abgunste Manor to host fairy-tale-themed festival in August
Abgunste Manor in Zaļenieki parish will hold its annual manor festival on August 14 and 16, themed “Once Upon a Wonderland,” featuring concerts, workshops and fairy-tale activities.
Bauskas Dzīve · 8 Aug, 05:15
Was there really a reason to close the border with Belarus?
The Paternieki border crossing point on Latvia's border with Belarus was closed for five days, and the interior minister's explanation about mobile network problems does not match what operators say.
LSM (rus) · 8 Aug, 04:20
New competition launched for State Chancellery director post with lowered requirements
The State Chancellery has launched a new competition for its director position after the first attempt ended without a result. Experts say the difficulty in finding a suitable candidate may go beyond the formal criteria.
LSM · 8 Aug, 04:19
Swedbank: Price growth in Estonia set to accelerate again this autumn
Swedbank economist forecasts that Estonia's inflation, which slowed over summer, will pick up pace again in autumn, bringing annual price growth to around 3.5%.
ERR (rus) · 8 Aug, 04:18
Two-car crash near Riga leaves one injured, second driver flees scene
A serious two-car collision occurred in Sauriešos, near Riga, on Thursday, injuring one driver while the other fled before police arrived. Authorities are investigating whether alcohol was involved.
Latvijas Avīze · 8 Aug, 04:18
Serious crash in Saurieši: one driver hospitalized, other flees scene
A severe two-car collision occurred in Saurieši, Ropaži municipality, leaving one driver hospitalized while the other fled the scene. Police are searching for the missing driver, suspected of being intoxicated.
Jauns.lv · 8 Aug, 04:17
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Latgale-Style Cucumber Salad: A Winter Preserve with Six Recipe Variations
Sliced cucumbers with onions and dill, known as Latgale salad, remain one of the most popular winter preserves in Latvian households, with several recipe variations letting cooks pick their favourite taste.
TVNET · 8 Aug, 04:17
Home Guard troops train near Garkalne to sharpen combat skills
Soldiers from the National Guard's 1st Riga Brigade are holding exercises in the Garkalne area of Ropaži municipality, practicing tactical scenarios both day and night.
Delfi · 8 Aug, 04:14
Man who went missing four months ago found dead on Vakarbuļļi beach
Kristers Rags, a 32-year-old resident of Kocēni parish who had been missing since March, was found dead in mid-July on Vakarbuļļi beach. His family says it has serious concerns about the circumstances of his death and about how police handled the search.
Jauns.lv · 8 Aug, 03:17
Carpenter Juris Budris opens 2,634-shrub hydrangea garden in his hometown of Nereta
A new hydrangea garden created over three years by local carpenter Juris Budris opened to visitors in Nereta, in the Selonia region, in mid-July. The garden spans four to five hectares and contains 2,634 shrubs of 130 varieties.
Delfi · 8 Aug, 02:19
Jõhvi's new social housing building to include first bomb shelter, demand down threefold in 20 years
Construction continues on a new social housing building in Jõhvi, Estonia, which will offer 45 apartments and the town's first bomb shelter, with completion planned for spring 2027.
ERR (rus) · 8 Aug, 01:23
Experts criticize PM's plan to limit remote work in public administration
Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs' proposal to review remote work practices in state institutions has drawn criticism from experts, who agree service accessibility problems need solving but warn against rushed decisions.
Delfi · 8 Aug, 01:22
New quiz tests knowledge of Latvia's nature
The portal kokteilis.lv has published a 12-question quiz asking readers to identify trees, berries, birds and animals found in Latvia from photographs. The quiz invites readers to test their visual memory and knowledge of local nature.
Latvijas Avīze · 8 Aug, 01:18
Migrant tunnels near Lithuania's border with Belarus point to Minsk's hand
Lithuanian border guards have uncovered 12 underground tunnels near the Belarusian border since the start of the year, used by migrants to enter illegally. Experts see the tunnels as a new phase of Belarus's hybrid pressure campaign.
Deutsche Welle · 8 Aug, 00:19
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New quiz tests knowledge of Latvian geography
Apollo.lv has published a quiz allowing readers to test their knowledge of Latvian locations and map-reading skills. The quiz's creators warn that the questions will not be among the easiest.
Apollo.lv · 8 Aug, 00:15