Latvia & nearby (209)

Drunk driver with CityBee rental car overturns in Riga's Sarkandaugava

A Volkswagen driver under the influence of alcohol crashed a CityBee rental car into a roadside barrier and tipped onto its side in Sarkandaugava, Riga, according to the TV program 'Degpunktā'.

TVNET · 5 Aug, 09:54

Stranger pays parking fee for unknown driver to surprise controller

A man on Threads described how he paid for a stranger's parking spot to see the controller's reaction. The gesture won praise online, and Rīgas satiksme jokingly invited him to become a colleague.

Latvijas Avīze · 5 Aug, 09:53

Three fires extinguished in Vidzeme over past day; dog rescued from culvert

Over the past 24 hours, firefighters in Vidzeme responded to three fires and three rescue operations, with one call being a false alarm. A dry grass fire, a car engine compartment fire, and a burning tree were extinguished, while a dog stuck in a culvert was freed in Madona municipality.

Valmieras Ziņas · 5 Aug, 09:52

Estonia secures €2.34bn EU loan for defence investment

Estonia has signed a financing agreement with the European Commission for a long-term loan of up to €2.34 billion under the SAFE programme, aiming to boost defence spending above 5% of GDP while easing budget pressure.

ERR (rus) · 5 Aug, 09:52

Police Seek Charges Against Four in Kārsava Extortion and Assault Case

The Latgale Regional Police have completed their investigation and are recommending that four individuals be charged with extortion and other serious crimes in Kārsava, Ludza Municipality.

LSM · 5 Aug, 09:50

Hundreds of teacher assistants leave Estonian kindergartens due to language requirements

Language requirements have forced hundreds of kindergarten teacher assistants in Tallinn and Narva out of their jobs, leaving institutions with a difficult task of recruiting and training new staff.

ERR (rus) · 5 Aug, 08:57

Tallinn Airport sets new passenger record in July

Tallinn Airport served over 384,000 passengers in July, its best-ever monthly result, with growth of nearly 20 percent year on year.

ERR News · 5 Aug, 08:55

New paid parking rules at Jelgava's new market: two free hours, then €1 per hour

Starting 5 August, the parking lot at Jelgava's new market allows free parking for the first two hours, after which drivers must pay €1 per hour. The municipality has also introduced day, night and monthly tickets.

Zemgales Ziņas · 5 Aug, 08:55

Weekend to bring cooler weather to Latvia as heatwave eases

After several hot days, temperatures in Latvia are expected to drop over the weekend, staying between +19 and +24 degrees. Some places will see showers and thunderstorms.

Jauns.lv · 5 Aug, 08:54

Vitenbergs to visit Bauska municipality in regional working visit

Climate and Energy Minister Jānis Vitenbergs will travel to Bauska municipality on Thursday, 6 August, for a working visit, meeting local authorities and visiting several companies to discuss biomethane, energy efficiency, support programmes and heating season readiness.

Bauskas Dzīve · 5 Aug, 08:51

Notaries propose easing legal hurdles for families of severely ill patients

Severe illness often forces families to handle urgent legal matters, but patients may be unable to express their will. Latvia's Sworn Notaries Council plans to submit proposals to the Justice Ministry to simplify the process.

LSM (rus) · 5 Aug, 08:50

Hunting Festival “Minhauzens 2026” Draws 67 Teams in Koknese

The hunting festival “Minhauzens 2026” was held in Koknese on July 31 and August 1, bringing together 67 teams from across Latvia, including several local clubs.

Ziemeļlatvija · 5 Aug, 07:59

Inga Šīna: more full-time lecturers needed to strengthen Latvia's higher education

Latvia needs to increase the share of full-time academic staff in higher education, argues Inga Šīna. She stresses that lecturers now act more as mentors and that their role is crucial for graduates and the country's future.

Delfi · 5 Aug, 07:57

How to successfully combine work with high school studies

More people are balancing work and high school education. Flexible scheduling and distance learning are becoming reliable ways to manage both.

Bauskas Dzīve · 5 Aug, 07:53

Data Protection Inspectorate blocks access to private sex offender registry site

Estonia's Data Protection Inspectorate (AKI) has blocked public access to ettevaatust.ee, a website listing people convicted of sexual and domestic violence crimes. The site's founders dispute the decision.

ERR (rus) · 5 Aug, 07:51

Mass fish death in Ventspils County; service blames heavy rain

Hundreds of dead fish have been spotted in the Stende and Irbe rivers in Ventspils County, prompting fears of wastewater contamination. The State Environmental Service rejects this and links the die-off to the consequences of heavy rainfall.

LSM (rus) · 5 Aug, 07:49

Latvia to see up to 30°C midweek before cooldown

Temperatures in Latvia are set to reach 30°C in the middle of the week, but a cooler air mass will bring temperatures down to no higher than 23°C during the weekend.

BNN · 5 Aug, 06:52

Speed bumps installed on Jāņa Street in Jelgava; limit set to 20 km/h

Two speed bumps have been installed on a section of Jāņa Street in Jelgava between Pasta Street and Zemgale Avenue, with the maximum speed limit set at 20 km/h. The measures aim to improve pedestrian safety near the church and the Junda creative house.

Zemgales Ziņas · 5 Aug, 06:52

Viewer complains about stuffy air at Alfa cinema; company explains what happened

A LA.LV reader reported an unbearably hot and stuffy screening at the cinema in the Alfa shopping centre. The cinema’s management apologised and explained that the ventilation system needs time to adapt to sudden temperature changes.

Latvijas Avīze · 5 Aug, 06:51

Pellet producers sign memorandum prioritizing domestic market

Three Latvian wood pellet producers have joined a voluntary initiative, pledging to secure sufficient supply for local households ahead of the heating season and adopt a transparent pricing policy.

Bauskas Dzīve · 5 Aug, 06:51

Estonia’s tourism sector shows growth in first half, but entrepreneurs remain cautious

In the first half of the year, more than half of Estonia's guests were foreign visitors, according to statistics. Although the figures are positive, entrepreneurs point to rising costs and changing visitor habits, so they do not expect significant growth.

LSM · 5 Aug, 06:50

Spain reportedly unhappy with Dombrava's letter on Ceuta crisis; PM calls for coordination

Latvia's Interior Minister Dombrava sent Spain a letter on the Ceuta border crisis, offering technical support but also warning against legalising irregular migrants. Spain has not officially replied, but unofficial sources say the tone was seen as arrogant, and the PM has told the minister to coordinate such correspondence with the Foreign Ministry.

Delfi · 5 Aug, 05:59

Kuldīga Hospital to become regional hospital from January

The government has approved amendments granting Kuldīga Hospital regional hospital status from 1 January. The hospital says it is ready, but stresses the need for additional funding.

Kurzemnieks · 5 Aug, 05:57

New overpass opens for traffic entering Riga from Jelgava direction

Riga has changed traffic flow on Jāņa Čakstes gatve from today, directing vehicles over a newly built overpass and opening a new roundabout beneath it. Several access routes and turning rules have also changed around the Aleja shopping centre and nearby streets.

Bauskas Dzīve · 5 Aug, 05:50

Ornithologist: large stork flocks in August are a natural sign of migration preparation

Residents across Latvia have reported unusually large flocks of white storks in early August. An ornithologist says the birds are gathering to feed before their long journey to Africa, and there is no reason for concern.

Latvijas Avīze · 5 Aug, 04:57

Experts: Estonia's presidential candidate search has dragged on

Political experts say this year's presidential election differs from previous ones because only one party has put forward a party member as a candidate, and no nationwide campaign aimed at the electoral college is being run. This could lead to a deadlock.

ERR (rus) · 5 Aug, 04:56

Jelgava Wind Tunnel: The Project Where Jackie Chan Flew

A unique wind tunnel built in Jelgava with LIAA funding more than two decades ago attracted Hollywood star Jackie Chan, who flew inside it.

TVNET · 5 Aug, 03:57

Tartu Prison seeks up to 300 new employees to receive inmates from Sweden

Tartu Prison, largely empty in recent years, will begin receiving inmates from Sweden within weeks. Recruitment is running ahead of schedule, with the first inmates expected in August.

ERR (rus) · 5 Aug, 03:56

Latvian singer Marija Naumova announces she has become a grandmother

Singer Marija Naumova has shared on Facebook that she became a grandmother, describing the new role as a new dimension of life.

Latvijas Avīze · 5 Aug, 02:56

Jackie Chan, a Two-Million Lawsuit, and the Jelgava Wind Tunnel: What Is Known?

More than 20 years ago, LIAA funded the construction of a wind tunnel in Jelgava, where Hollywood actor Jackie Chan flew. The article's headline mentions a lawsuit, but the provided text lacks details.

Apollo.lv · 5 Aug, 01:59

Kulbergs: State should not run aviation business alone; airBaltic needs strategic investor

Latvian Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs says the state should not bear the burden of the national airline alone, and that airBaltic needs a strategic investor, while also criticising the lack of independent oversight.

Latvijas Avīze · 5 Aug, 01:56

Wednesday to Bring Warm Weather up to +27°C in Estonia

Wednesday will be mostly dry and warm across Estonia, with temperatures reaching +27°C, though evening showers are possible on the islands.

ERR (rus) · 5 Aug, 00:57

Quiz challenge: Can you recognize Laima chocolates from a tiny package fragment?

The Latvian news portal LA.LV has published a quiz where readers must identify Laima chocolates by a small fragment of the package, promising that a true Latvian will recognize at least 80% of them.

Latvijas Avīze · 5 Aug, 00:51

Traffic restrictions in Preiļi center until August 14 due to reconstruction

Due to reconstruction works in the center of Preiļi, traffic restrictions will apply on Brīvības, Daugavpils and Aglonas streets until August 14. A section of Daugavpils Street will be closed until August 6, followed by a partial closure of Aglonas Street from August 6 to 14.

Jauns.lv · 4 Aug, 23:55