Latvia & nearby (22)

Fire in Riga's Sarkandaugava District Cuts Two Public Transport Routes Short

A fire in an unmanaged building at 4 Tvaika Street in Riga has disrupted traffic, and trolleybus route 3 and bus route 49 are running only as far as the Sarkandaugava terminus.

Delfi · 2 Nov, 08:11

Kulbergs Continues Government Formation Talks with LPV

In government formation talks, Kulbergs is meeting the party LPV today, whose leader Šlesers backs changes to public administration. The next round of talks is planned for after 4 November.

OgreNet · 2 Nov, 08:11

Fire in Riga's Tvaika Street Closes Road and Halts Trolleybus Service

A fire broke out in an unmanaged building on Tvaika Street in Riga on Monday morning. Traffic has been closed at the start of the street, and trolleybus service there has been halted.

Apollo.lv · 2 Nov, 08:10

Lithuania seeks consular access to two citizens detained in Iran as travel warnings come under scrutiny

Lithuania is trying to gain consular access to two women detained in Iran, but with no embassy there, assistance is difficult. Iran is marked black on the Foreign Ministry's travel map, meaning citizens are urged to leave immediately.

LRT English · 2 Nov, 08:10

Kuldīga Seminar Looks for Ways to Extend the Tourism Season

A seminar for entrepreneurs in Kuldīga, Latvia, addressed how to reduce tourism seasonality. Industry expert Andris Klepers urged focusing not only on visitor numbers but also on benefits for the local economy.

Kurzemnieks · 2 Nov, 08:09

Former Lithuanian President Valdas Adamkus to Turn 100 on 3 November

Valdas Adamkus, a former president of Lithuania, turns 100 on 3 November. A Latvijas Avīze column by commentator Kārlis Streips marks the anniversary alongside the US congressional elections and the first sitting of Latvia's new parliament.

Latvijas Avīze · 2 Nov, 08:09

Valka begins financial stabilisation as cooperation with Valga ends

The council of Valka, a Latvian town on the Estonian border, has agreed to start a financial stabilisation process because the town is insolvent. Cooperation with neighbouring Valga Parish in Estonia has ended.

ERR (rus) · 2 Nov, 08:08

Cloudy and moderately warm weather expected in Latvia on Monday

The Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre forecasts that Latvia will see autumn-like cloudy but moderately warm weather on Monday, 2 November.

LSM (rus) · 2 Nov, 07:11

Police search for Džesika Cimermane, a girl born in 2010 who went missing in Ventspils

The Kurzeme regional department of the State Police is searching for Džesika Cimermane, born in 2010, who left an address in Ventspils on 1 November and has not returned. Police are asking anyone who knows her whereabouts to come forward.

Delfi · 2 Nov, 07:10

Home Fire Safety: Advice from Latvia's State Fire and Rescue Service

Sandra Vējiņa, a senior inspector at Latvia's State Fire and Rescue Service, told the newspaper Ziemeļlatvija about the most common causes of home fires and how to reduce the risk. By 27 October, more than 5,000 fires had been put out in Latvia this year, and 47 people had died.

Ziemeļlatvija · 2 Nov, 07:10

Vilce hunter recalls his path into hunting as drive-hunt season opens in Jelgava municipality

The driven-hunt season has begun in Latvia in October, including in the forests of Jelgava municipality. Kaspars Duge of Vilce parish, who hunts with two clubs, recalls his first hunts as a child with his father.

Zemgales Ziņas · 2 Nov, 07:09

Relatively Warm Monday Ahead in Latvia, With Some Sunshine in Places

Forecasters expect mostly cloudy but relatively warm weather in Latvia on Monday, with temperatures of +6 to +11 degrees Celsius. Light rain is possible in some areas, mainly in Kurzeme.

Jauns.lv · 2 Nov, 07:09

Traffic restrictions on Būriņu Road until 5 November due to asphalting

Traffic will be restricted on certain sections of Būriņu Road until 5 November while it is being asphalted. The Jelgava municipal agency Pilsētsaimniecība announced the restrictions.

Zemgales Ziņas · 2 Nov, 06:10

Vītolu Foundation Scholarships Go to 22 Young People from Bauska Municipality This Year

The Vītolu Foundation is supporting 843 students across Latvia in the 2026/2027 academic year, including 22 from Bauska Municipality. Scholarship payments total more than two million euros.

Bauskas Dzīve · 2 Nov, 06:09

Latvia's climate is warming: experts explain how the changes are felt in daily life

Researchers from the Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre and the University of Latvia explain how climate change affects Latvia's weather, nature, agriculture and infrastructure. Average temperature has risen by 1.2 degrees and precipitation by 4%.

Jauns.lv · 2 Nov, 06:09

Estonia debates buying light combat aircraft as Russia uses jet-powered drones

Estonian Defence Minister Martin Herem says light trainer-combat aircraft could help counter Russia's jet-powered drones. Critics point to the high cost, the need to cut other defence programmes and the risk of the technology becoming obsolete.

ERR (rus) · 2 Nov, 05:11

Quiz on Latvian towns: can you name at least four that begin with "A"?

The news portal Apollo.lv has published a quiz about Latvian town names. Participants must identify towns whose names begin with the letter "A".

Apollo.lv · 2 Nov, 05:10

Only 10 of 67 Narva Candidates Pass Estonian C1 Language Exam

In September's Estonian-language C1 exam, only 10 of 67 candidates in Narva passed, compared with 105 of 358 nationwide. Teachers and the exam authority Harno point to a lack of language environment and the exam's demands.

ERR (rus) · 2 Nov, 04:12

Costlier non-EU parcels and heating, higher benefits: what changes in Latvia in November

Several changes take effect in Latvia in November 2026: purchases from outside the EU get pricier, heating tariffs rise in several cities, and the housing benefit for low-income residents increases. A newly elected Saeima starts work, and Latvia chairs the UN Security Council for the month.

Delfi · 2 Nov, 04:11

Naukšēni Stadium Gets Refurbished With Help From Local Volunteers

Benches have been restored, the fire-fighting sport tower tidied and the running track cleaned at the Naukšēni stadium in Valmiera municipality this year. Local volunteers did the work with support from the Valmiera Municipality Foundation.

Jauns.lv · 2 Nov, 03:12

Martins Ritins Excellence Awards presented for the first time in Riga

The first Martins Ritins Excellence Awards were presented on the evening of 1 November at the Whitehouse restaurant in Riga. They were given in three categories, each with three nominees.

TVNET · 2 Nov, 03:12

Meet the New Deputies of Latvia's 15th Saeima

Latvia's 15th Saeima, the national parliament, holds its first session on Monday, 3 November. The news outlet Delfi has compiled a profile overview of the newly elected deputies, who include both seasoned politicians and newcomers.

Delfi · 2 Nov, 03:09

Faktomats fact-check examines two Russian propaganda pieces about Latvia

TVNET's fact-checking project "Faktomats" has analysed two Russian propaganda pieces about Latvia published this month. The project says such material is usually full of lies, fabrications and disinformation.

Apollo.lv · 2 Nov, 02:11

Estonian artist Anu Põder gets first solo show in Sweden at Moderna Museet Malmö

A solo exhibition of the late Estonian sculptor Anu Põder has opened at Moderna Museet in Malmö, Sweden. It is her first solo show in Sweden and will later travel to Stockholm and Finland.

Estonian World · 2 Nov, 02:09

Patient claims for treatment-related harm surge in Estonia under insurance system

Estonia's patient insurance system is in its second year, and the number of compensation claims has risen markedly. Most payouts are linked to medical errors.

ERR (rus) · 2 Nov, 01:12

Estonia's Honorary Consul: Each President Has Made the Country Heard in a Different Way

Jaak Treiman, Estonia's honorary consul for 40 years, assesses in an opinion piece how the country's five presidents have shaped its influence abroad. He argues that international visibility is a matter of survival for a small state.

Estonian World · 2 Nov, 01:10

EstLink 2 outage exposes gap in Europe's infrastructure resilience

The six-month outage of the EstLink 2 power link between Estonia and Finland shows that resilience depends on restoring services quickly, not only on holding spare equipment, argues fintech entrepreneur Amir Naser Hojati.

Estonian World · 2 Nov, 00:10

Unidentified object briefly enters Latvian airspace; army uses interceptor drone

On Sunday evening, an orange alert was issued in Latvia's Krāslava and Ludza municipalities for about half an hour over a possible airspace threat. An unidentified flying object left Latvia by crossing the border into Russia.

Diena · 1 Nov, 23:11

Four people taken to hospital in Narva on suspicion of carbon monoxide poisoning

In the Estonian city of Narva, a mother and her three children were hospitalised from an apartment building on suspicion of carbon monoxide poisoning. Rescuers believe the gas leaked from a gas boiler in the kitchen.

ERR (rus) · 1 Nov, 23:10

Saeima proposals would refine oversight of foreign students and university accreditation rules

Several proposals to amend the Higher Education Law have been submitted to the Saeima for second reading. They cover supervision of foreign students, checks that universities match their designated type, and what happens when accreditation is revoked.

Apollo.lv · 1 Nov, 23:10

Estonian employers gain right to test workers for intoxication

Amendments to Estonia's Occupational Safety Act, in force since 26 October, let employers check whether employees are intoxicated. Reasonable suspicion is normally required, but workers in hazardous jobs may be tested without it.

Jauns.lv · 1 Nov, 23:09

Fried pumpkin recipe at the start of the season: tips from a Neslinko gardener

The pumpkin season has begun in Latvia, and Saiva Pekusa from the Neslinko horticulture business has shared a recipe for fried pumpkin. According to LSM's Russian-language edition, it is a dish people rarely turn down.

LSM (rus) · 1 Nov, 22:11

More Clouds and Precipitation Expected in Latvia in the Coming Week

Latvia's Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre forecasts that weather in Latvia will become more unsettled in the coming week, as an anticyclone weakens and cyclones bring rain and stronger winds.

Diena · 1 Nov, 22:10

Rain in places in Estonia on Monday, temperatures up to +10

Estonia's forecast for Monday calls for cloudy weather with clearings and rain in places, spreading everywhere by evening. Daytime temperatures will be 6 to 10 degrees above zero.

ERR (rus) · 1 Nov, 22:09