Latvia & nearby (217)

Saturday, August 1: Warm but Scattered Showers Expected

On Saturday, temperatures across most of Latvia will reach +23…+28°C, with brief rain and possible thunderstorms in many areas. The northwest of the country is most likely to stay dry.

LSM (rus) · 1 Aug, 08:51

What to Consider When Planning Store Shelf Layout

A well-planned store shelf layout helps customers find products quickly and makes staff duties easier. This article outlines the key principles for floor planning, aisle width, product grouping, and safety.

Bauskas Dzīve · 1 Aug, 07:50

Estonian Opposition Awaits Madise's Reply as Presidential Election Looms

With a month left before Estonia's presidential election, the Center Party and Isamaa have yet to take a clear stance on Chancellor of Justice Ülle Madise's possible candidacy, while Madise herself remains silent. Coalition parties have already voiced support for her.

ERR (rus) · 1 Aug, 06:53

Dispute over causes of last year's damage at Jēkabpils Secondary School No. 2

After ceiling plaster fell at Jēkabpils Secondary School No. 2 last year, the municipality, builder and other parties are in legal talks over responsibility and compensation.

LSM · 1 Aug, 06:52

Heat record for July 31 broken at Jelgava observation station

On Friday, the air temperature at the Jelgava observation station in Staļģene reached 31.8 degrees Celsius, breaking the previous record for July 31. Dobele recorded the same temperature, while Bauska saw 32.0 degrees, but its record remained intact.

Zemgales Ziņas · 1 Aug, 05:59

Tree on overhead wires halts train service on Zasulauks-Priedaine section

Train services on the Tukums railway line were suspended on Friday evening after a tree fell on contact wires, closing the Zasulauks-Priedaine section, according to Latvijas dzelzceļš.

Apollo.lv · 1 Aug, 05:55

Bauska City Residents' Advisory Council gets four new members

Four new members were elected to Bauska City Residents' Advisory Council at a general meeting, bringing the council's total to six. Māris Skotelis has been chosen as the council's chair.

Bauskas Dzīve · 1 Aug, 05:50

Dobele Energy to raise heat tariff slightly from September

SIA Dobele Energy will increase its heat energy tariff by 0.5% to EUR 86.01 per MWh from September 1, 2026. The change is linked to fuel price movements.

Zemgales Ziņas · 1 Aug, 04:55

Video from Cēsis: ‘Summer snowfall’ turns out to be a swarm of mayflies

A video from Cēsis showing a dense white swarm in the air has gone viral on TikTok, with many viewers mistaking it for falling snow. The footage actually captures mayflies in their brief adult stage, gathering to reproduce.

Latvijas Avīze · 1 Aug, 04:52

Underground Cigarette Factory in Grobiņa Parish: Up to 1.5 Million Cigarettes a Day

An illegal cigarette production site operated for about a month on the territory of a former fur farm in Grobiņa parish, South Kurzeme region; 18 people, mostly Belarusian citizens, were detained.

LSM (rus) · 1 Aug, 03:54

Latvia's anti-corruption chief Jēkabs Straume steps down after nine years

Jēkabs Straume, head of Latvia's Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau (KNAB), has submitted his resignation; his last working day is 1 August. Ineta Cīrule will take over duties from 2 August.

BNN · 1 Aug, 02:55

Suspended EU-funded integration project may be challenged in court

The Ministry of Culture has suspended an EU-funded integration project worth almost 100,000 euros, citing the criminal proceedings against a board member of the implementing association. Authorities worry about reputational risks, while implementers suspect political interference and consider legal action.

LSM · 1 Aug, 01:55

Estonia steps up cooperation with neighbours amid illegal migrant influx

Estonia has detained 81 illegal migrants in ten days and is strengthening cooperation with neighbouring countries, including sending 12 police officers to the Latvia-Belarus border. Authorities expect migration pressure to remain high for the next two months.

ERR (rus) · 1 Aug, 00:55

New Sports Law Takes Effect in Latvia

Latvia's new Sports Law came into force on 1 August, modernising the sector's legal framework and introducing a State Sports Fund and a unified sports registry.

LV portāls · 1 Aug, 00:50

Cert.lv: Available information shows no external influence on border control systems

Latvia's cyber incident prevention institution Cert.lv says that currently available information does not indicate any external influence on the information systems at the Pāternieki border control point.

Apollo.lv · 31 Jul, 23:55

Train Traffic Suspended on Tukums Line After Tree Falls on Overhead Wires

A tree fell on overhead contact wires in the Zasulauks-Priedaine section of the Tukums line, damaging infrastructure and halting train services.

TVNET · 31 Jul, 22:55

Saturday in Estonia: local rain, possible thunderstorms in the afternoon, +21..+26

Estonia will see variable cloudiness on Saturday with local brief showers and a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Temperatures will reach +21 to +26 degrees, while coastal areas may stay around +18.

ERR (rus) · 31 Jul, 22:54

Fallen Tree Halts Train Traffic Between Zasulauks and Priedaine

Train service on the Tukums line was suspended Friday evening after a tree fell onto overhead wires between Zasulauks and Priedaine. Two trains are running late by 20 and 30 minutes.

Jauns.lv · 31 Jul, 22:53

Riga's 825th anniversary to be celebrated with month-long programme

This year's Riga birthday festivities will run for a whole month rather than a single weekend, with a strong focus on gastronomy and attracting visitors under the slogan 'Open Riga 825'.

Latvijas Avīze · 31 Jul, 22:52

Tallinn woman sells apartment after falling victim to fraudsters

Police in Tallinn have opened a fraud case in which a woman from the Kristiine district lost €40,000. She transferred money, sent cash to Latvia and sold her apartment on the instructions of scammers.

ERR (rus) · 31 Jul, 21:54

Latvia–Belarus border closed unexpectedly, minister explains situation

The Latvia–Belarus border has been closed for technical reasons, according to Interior Minister Dombrava, who urged people not to travel to Belarus. Estonia has promised to send additional border guards to reinforce Latvia's border.

BNN · 31 Jul, 21:52

Meteorologist Bergšteins warns: storm with very heavy rain approaching Riga

According to Latvijas Avīze, meteorologist Bergšteins has warned that a thunderstorm with very heavy rain is approaching Riga.

Latvijas Avīze · 31 Jul, 21:50

Latvia-Belarus border closed due to technical reasons

Latvia's Interior Minister Jānis Dombrava has announced on social media that the border with Belarus is closed due to technical reasons. No further details have been provided.

LSM (rus) · 31 Jul, 21:50

Rajevskis: alcohol restrictions may encourage buying in bulk

Political scientist Filips Rajevskis says alcohol sales time restrictions may produce the opposite effect – some buyers start purchasing more and stocking up, while occasional drinkers are the ones most inconvenienced.

Latvijas Avīze · 31 Jul, 20:53

LSM.lv Publishes 31 July Edition of 'Обсудим вечером'

The LSM.lv platform has released the 31 July episode of the programme 'Обсудим вечером'. The announcement gives no details about the topics discussed.

LSM (rus) · 31 Jul, 20:50

Latvia–Belarus border closed, interior minister says

Latvian Interior Minister Jānis Dombrava announced on social media that the border with Belarus is closed for technical reasons.

LSM · 31 Jul, 20:50

Turkey takes over NATO Baltic airspace protection mission from Ämari Air Base

On Saturday, August 1, a NATO airspace protection mission begins at Ämari Air Base, with Turkey providing the first rotation until November. The change follows a NATO summit decision in Ankara in July.

ERR (rus) · 31 Jul, 19:54

First self-igniting electric car in Latvia: Riga crossover fully burned out, firefighting took 14 hours

This week in Riga, an electric crossover was completely destroyed in Latvia's first recorded case of an electric car catching fire on its own. The extinguishing operation lasted 14 hours, and experts still regard electric vehicles as among the safest means of transport.

LSM (rus) · 31 Jul, 19:52

Lithuanian university to probe PM over possible academic ethics breach

ISM University of Management and Economics will review a complaint about Prime Minister Mindaugas Sinkevičius's doctoral thesis. A decision is expected by the end of September.

LRT English · 31 Jul, 17:57

Migrant group in Tallinn's Nõmme district no surprise for police

Estonian police detained 15 people in Tallinn's Nõmme district on Thursday on suspicion of lacking legal grounds to stay in the country. Authorities say such cases are not uncommon and urge residents to report responsibly.

ERR (rus) · 31 Jul, 17:52

KNAB Chief Straume Resigns, to Retire with Service Pension

Jēkabs Straume, the head of Latvia's Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau (KNAB), has submitted his resignation, confirmed the Prime Minister's communications adviser Elīna Šverna. He will be leaving for a service pension.

Apollo.lv · 31 Jul, 16:54

Finland to help Estonia intercept migrants, minister says

Estonia has agreed with Finland on assistance in detaining illegal immigrants crossing from Belarus via Latvia, with over 80 migrants caught in the past two weeks. Those detained will be returned to Latvia, and extra border guards will support Latvia's eastern border.

ERR News · 31 Jul, 16:50

Adults in Daugavpils Actively Learn Latvian for Free

In Daugavpils, the city with the lowest proportion of Latvians in Latvia, adults are taking advantage of free opportunities to learn the state language. Some have already passed the exam, while others are just beginning.

LSM · 31 Jul, 16:50

Nebius hiring push fuels speculation over Estonia data center plans

International tech firm Nebius is recruiting in Estonia, stirring assumptions about potential new data centers in the country.

ERR News · 31 Jul, 15:55