Latvia & nearby
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
Live camera captures drama: young goshawk gets more than it bargained for at snake eagle nest
Ornithologists in Lithuania witnessed a tense encounter in a snake eagle's nest, when a young goshawk tried to drag out the eaglet but was forced to retreat empty-handed after a fierce struggle.
Latvijas Avīze · 4 Aug, 23:51
Researchers: Saeima plenary sessions sometimes resemble a show; deputies should meet voters more often
Experts studying the work of Saeima deputies urge politicians to meet voters more often and explain their work outside the parliamentary chamber in order to increase public trust in the Saeima.
Delfi · 4 Aug, 22:57
Police in Riga search for Daniil Pravdin missing after leaving institution on Tvaika Street
Latvian State Police are searching for Daniil Pravdin, born in 2001, who left an institution on Tvaika Street in Riga on 4 August and whose whereabouts are currently unknown.
Apollo.lv · 4 Aug, 22:51
Iidla Basic School renovation: pool and sports hall funding still to be resolved
Kohtla-Järve continues preparations for the renovation of Iidla Basic School; the building is set to open in autumn 2029, but the city still has to find money for the pool and sports hall.
ERR (rus) · 4 Aug, 21:51
Latvian PM reprimands Interior Minister over unsanctioned letter to Spain
Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs has instructed Interior Minister Jānis Dombrava to coordinate future foreign communications with the Foreign Ministry, after Dombrava's letter to Spain regarding the Ceuta border crisis was met with resentment in Madrid.
Latvijas Avīze · 4 Aug, 21:51
Kulbergs rebukes Dombrava: letter to Spain should have been coordinated with Foreign Ministry
Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs said Interior Minister Jānis Dombrava should have coordinated the content of his letter to Spain with the Foreign Ministry, as Madrid perceived it as arrogant.
Jauns.lv · 4 Aug, 20:53
Police assistant fires at aggressive dog in Raasiku parish
On Tuesday, a police assistant in Kulli village, Raasiku parish, fired a service weapon at an aggressive dog to prevent an attack. The animal fled but was later found wounded and taken to a veterinarian.
ERR (rus) · 4 Aug, 20:51
Latvia Partially Resumes Border Checks at Pāternieki; Entry from Belarus Allowed Again
The State Border Guard has announced that border checks at the Pāternieki crossing point have been partially restored, allowing entry from Belarus again. Departure from Latvia to Belarus remains suspended for now.
Delfi · 4 Aug, 20:50
Man with hammer smashes windows and glass doors in central Narva
A man with a hammer broke shop and restaurant windows and glass doors of a shopping centre in central Narva around 11:30. Police arrested the 29-year-old suspect and opened a criminal case.
ERR (rus) · 4 Aug, 19:55
Renovation of Durbe Manor servants' house to cost two million euros
Tukums Municipality will spend two million euros on renovating the servants' house at Durbe Manor and will create new services, according to information obtained by LETA.
Apollo.lv · 4 Aug, 19:55
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Construction Debris Found in Kalnciema Pond in Jelgava Municipality; Swimming Discouraged
The Jelgava Municipality has reported construction waste in Kalnciema Pond and is asking residents not to swim there.
Apollo.lv · 4 Aug, 18:56
Pabriks: No room for illusions — hybrid threats on Latvia's border will continue
After the Estonian foreign minister warned about peak pressure on the Latvia–Belarus border, expert Artis Pabriks says Latvia must keep fortifying the border, involve national defence conscripts, and criticises the EU's restrictive approach.
Latvijas Avīze · 4 Aug, 18:54
Jelgava school principal disciplined over centralized exam irregularities
A school principal in Jelgava has been disciplined after irregularities were found during a centralized mathematics exam, including unauthorized handwriting in students' papers. Police did not open a criminal case due to the absence of a criminal offense.
Delfi · 4 Aug, 18:54
Latvia plans to send up to 20 troops to Strait of Hormuz operations
Latvia's Defence Ministry has prepared a draft Saeima decision allowing up to 20 soldiers to join multinational operations in the Strait of Hormuz. The contingent would focus solely on mine clearance and coordination.
Delfi · 4 Aug, 17:53
Nature observer reveals mystery circles in grain field are made by roe deer rut
Nature observer Aivars Liepkalns shared a video of trampled circles in a grain field on social media; the answer turned out to be the roe deer rut.
Latvijas Avīze · 4 Aug, 17:49
Latvia’s government puts off closing Pāternieki border point, plans allied exercises near border
The Latvian government has not decided to suspend the Pāternieki road crossing on the Latvia-Belarus border; in August, it plans enhanced preventive measures and military exercises involving allied forces near the eastern border.
Delfi · 4 Aug, 16:52
Latvia won't close Paternieki checkpoint; NATO forces to be deployed near border during drills
The government will not consider an Interior Ministry proposal to suspend operations at the Paternieki border crossing; instead, allied military forces will be deployed near the eastern border during exercises to address illegal migration.
LSM (rus) · 4 Aug, 16:50
Tallinn City Government Press Conference Highlights Social Assistance Issues
At a press conference following the Tallinn city government meeting, officials raised concerns about excessive bureaucracy in issuing special parking permits and the financing of specialised assistance institutions.
ERR (rus) · 4 Aug, 16:49
Foreign minister gives activist a bike ride; online debate over traffic rules
A video showing Latvia's Foreign Minister Baiba Braže cycling with activist Beata Jonite on the rear rack has sparked discussion about whether public officials should set an example in following traffic rules.
Latvijas Avīze · 4 Aug, 15:52
Janitor dies at Ogre Kalna primary school; Labour Inspectorate probes circumstances
The State Labour Inspectorate has launched an investigation after a janitor died under unclear circumstances on Monday morning at Ogre Kalna primary school.
LSM (rus) · 4 Aug, 15:49
Latvian actor Mārtiņš Egliens reveals unexpected turn in battle with serious illness
Mārtiņš Egliens has spoken openly about his serious illness, the donations that arrived within hours, and a medical turnaround that doctors couldn't fully explain.
Latvijas Avīze · 4 Aug, 14:52
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Memorial site to honor world traveler Kārlis Bardelis in Jūrmala
A memorial site will be created in Kauguri, Jūrmala, in memory of world traveler Kārlis Bardelis, who passed away last year.
Apollo.lv · 4 Aug, 14:51
ETV+'s 'Summer Horizon' on Aug 4: heat, blood shortage and a self-built tractor
The next 'Summer Horizon' episode will look at how weather swings affect seniors, a critical shortage of blood donors, a local inventor's homemade tractor, and water from fruits and vegetables.
ERR (rus) · 4 Aug, 14:49
State Labour Inspectorate probes death of worker at Ogre Kalna Primary School
The State Labour Inspectorate is investigating the death of a maintenance worker at Ogre Kalna Primary School, seeking to establish whether it qualifies as a workplace accident.
Latvijas Avīze · 4 Aug, 13:54
Jakobson: Security without fried onions
Commentator Mari-Liis Jakobson writes that a meat advertisement and the ensuing debate have turned fried onions into a battle cry, blurring lines between enemy soldiers and Russian-speaking residents.
ERR News · 4 Aug, 13:53
Video: Three motorcyclists without license plates ride from Baltezers to Jugla on one wheel
A witness filmed three motorcyclists riding from Baltezers to Jugla without license plates, weaving between lanes and popping wheelies. The riders face fines and penalty points for the dangerous behavior.
Delfi · 4 Aug, 13:52
Eight men claiming to be from Ethiopia detained in central Tallinn in one day
On August 3, police in central Tallinn detained eight men who claimed to be from Ethiopia, on suspicion of illegal residence; they were taken to a temporary detention center for foreigners.
ERR (rus) · 4 Aug, 13:52
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Upleja-Jegermane Re-Elected as Head of SEPLP
Sanita Upleja-Jegermane has been re-elected as chair of the National Electronic Mass Media Council (SEPLP) for a term until 3 August 2027.
Apollo.lv · 4 Aug, 12:53
Latvia plans science exam for 9th graders; exam scores no longer decisive for basic school certificate
Education Minister Ilze Indriksone has announced planned changes from 1 September: ninth-graders may face a new science exam, while centralized exam results would no longer determine whether pupils receive their basic education certificate.
Delfi · 4 Aug, 12:52
Residents Call for Fishing Ban in Riga's Māra Pond After Cygnet Deaths
After two cygnets died in Māra Pond, residents of Āgenskalns are pushing for a fishing ban. Riga City Council says the ban requires regulatory changes and will consult experts in the coming days.
Latvijas Avīze · 4 Aug, 12:51
Lithuanian FM: Russia's strike on embassy in Kyiv may have been deliberate
Lithuania has not ruled out that Russia deliberately targeted its embassy in Kyiv, which was damaged by two Russian missiles over the weekend. Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys said the attack has only strengthened Lithuania's resolve.
LRT English · 4 Aug, 12:51
Swedish Football Fans Leave Up to €30,000 in Damage at Tallinn Stadium
Vandalism by IFK Göteborg supporters at A. Le Coq Arena is estimated to cost up to €30,000, but Thursday's Conference League qualifier will go ahead despite incomplete repairs.
ERR News · 4 Aug, 12:50
Estonia tightens border checks and monitoring as climate change boosts invasive pest threat
Estonia is stepping up surveillance at borders and along highways because milder winters and global trade are making it easier for alien pests to enter the country. The main worries include the emerald ash borer, Japanese beetle and fire blight bacterium.
ERR News · 4 Aug, 11:50
Lithuania moves to produce Ukrainian drones under bilateral defence agreement
Lithuanian Defence Minister Robertas Kaunas has announced plans to produce Ukrainian drones on Lithuanian soil under a bilateral defence industry cooperation agreement signed in May, with production to use Ukrainian technology and joint investments.
LRT English · 4 Aug, 10:56
Who Gets the 10-Cent Deposit When a Bottle Is Left at a Café? Latvia's PTAC Explains
A social media discussion has arisen over deposit fees being added to cafe bills. The Consumer Rights Protection Centre (PTAC) says that if the bottle reaches the customer's hands, they can take it back and claim the deposit, but if it remains at the cafe, the refund belongs to the business.
Latvijas Avīze · 4 Aug, 10:54