Latvia & nearby
TV Show: Kulbergs' Adviser Sought New Investors for His Business in India
Latvian Television's "DeFakto" reports that Didzis Dejus, a freelance adviser to prime ministerial candidate Andris Kulbergs, looked for foreign investors for his business in Delhi in August. The opposition sees a possible conflict of interest, as he backs granting residence permits for investments in private funds.
Delfi · 1 Nov, 21:09
Latvia to review structure of its Artificial Intelligence Centre
Latvia's Artificial Intelligence Centre (MIC) is again discussing structural changes. The centre was founded last April and now has its second head.
LSM · 1 Nov, 21:09
Bauska decides to bring back a natural Christmas tree in its main square
Residents of Bauska have decided that a natural Christmas tree will again be put up in the town's Rātslaukums square after a break of several years. The change will only come in a year.
LSM · 1 Nov, 20:12
Airspace Threat Over Krāslava and Ludza Districts Ends as Object Leaves for Russia
An airspace threat was declared in Latvia's eastern Krāslava and Ludza districts for roughly an hour and a half in the evening. An unidentified flying object left the country by crossing the border into Russia.
Delfi · 1 Nov, 20:11
Latvia to see cloudy weather next week, with frost in places at night
Latvia's Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre forecasts no significant weather changes for the first week of November. Daytime highs will mostly be +5 to +11°C, while night temperatures will drop below zero in places.
NRA · 1 Nov, 19:10
"Keis" programme examines how divided Latvian society really is
The Russian-language service of Latvia's public broadcaster LSM has released a new episode of its video programme "Keis". It looks at what Latvians and Russian speakers think of each other and whether the divide is as deep as it is often said to be.
LSM (rus) · 1 Nov, 19:09
Tree-shaped natural pattern spotted in the sand on Ventspils beach
A woman photographed a branching, tree-like pattern in the sand on the beach in Ventspils, Latvia. Known as a dendritic pattern or “sand tree”, it forms when water runs over wet sand.
Latvijas Avīze · 1 Nov, 19:09
Latvian Armed Forces Declare Possible Airspace Threat in Krāslava and Ludza Municipalities
Latvia's National Armed Forces have declared a possible airspace threat in the Krāslava and Ludza municipalities in the east of the country. The initial announcement gave no further details.
LSM · 1 Nov, 19:08
Outgoing MP Ābrama plans to rest and read after leaving the Saeima
Skaidrīte Ābrama, who left the Progressives party during the 14th Saeima, plans to rest and travel once her term ends. She will decide on her next occupation in about three months.
NRA · 1 Nov, 18:10
Woman in Ventspils area forgets card PIN and faces weeks without access to her money
A woman named Inga, from the Ventspils area, had her Swedbank card blocked after entering a wrong PIN three times at an ATM. The bank branch offered her neither a temporary card nor cash, and she is voicing dissatisfaction.
Latvijas Avīze · 1 Nov, 18:10
Study: Loss of Trust Paves the Way to Russian Propaganda in the Baltics
Researchers from the universities of Tartu, Latvia and Vilnius surveyed 1,218 people in Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. They found that susceptibility to Russian propaganda narratives is tied less to which platforms people use than to how much they trust their sources.
ERR (rus) · 1 Nov, 18:10
Estonian Social Democrats Endorse Jonatan Vseviov as Prime Minister Candidate
The council of Estonia's Social Democratic Party on Sunday approved former Foreign Ministry secretary general Jonatan Vseviov as its prime minister candidate for the 2027 parliamentary elections. He will lead the party's list in Harju and Rapla counties.
ERR News · 1 Nov, 17:10
Limbaži Municipality Sports School Accredited for Six Years
The Limbaži Municipality Sports School in Latvia has been accredited for six years after an evaluation by the State Education Quality Service. Eleven of the 12 quality elements were rated "Very good".
Jauns.lv · 1 Nov, 17:09
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Cloudy but Fairly Mild Weather Expected in Latvia on Monday
Latvia is set for autumn-like cloudy but moderately warm weather on the first day of the new working week. This is the forecast of the Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre.
TVNET · 1 Nov, 16:12
Latvia joins one of the protocols to the Hague Convention on protecting cultural property
The Hague Convention on the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict was adopted in 1954. Latvia is only now acceding to one of its protocols.
LSM (rus) · 1 Nov, 16:11
Latvia's week to start calmly, with cyclones bringing rain and wind later
At the start of the first week of November, an anticyclone will dominate the weather in Latvia, but in the second half of the week cyclones will bring more precipitation and stronger wind. Fog is expected in places at night, and on Wednesday temperatures may fall below zero in the east.
Jauns.lv · 1 Nov, 16:11
Three-car collision occurs on the Ventspils highway in Spunciems
A road accident involving three cars took place on Sunday on the Ventspils highway in Spunciems, Latvia. Rescuers are working at the scene and traffic is hindered.
Delfi · 1 Nov, 16:11
Estonian man told probation officer of murder-suicide plan three days before deadly crash
On 30 October in Tartu, Estonia, 39-year-old Tarmo Otsing stabbed his former partner and hours later caused a head-on crash that killed him and another driver. Three days earlier he had told his probation officer about his plan, but police were not informed.
NRA · 1 Nov, 16:09
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Mieriņa says she will spend time with family after leaving Saeima
Daiga Mieriņa, the outgoing speaker of Latvia's 14th Saeima, plans to devote the coming period to her family. Her decisions on future political work will depend on the ZZS congress in January.
Apollo.lv · 1 Nov, 15:11
Latvian MP Igors Rajevs leaves politics to go into business
Igors Rajevs, an outgoing member of Latvia's parliament, the Saeima, has decided not to continue in active politics because he sees no place for himself and no force to work with. He plans to work in the private sector.
NRA · 1 Nov, 14:11
After election defeat, "Gobzems List" says it does not plan to dissolve
The Latvian party "Gobzems List" has failed to enter the Saeima for a second election in a row and has lost its state funding. Board member Agris Freifalts says it will try to keep working and is not considering liquidation.
Jauns.lv · 1 Nov, 14:11
Collisions with wildlife on Latvian roads are rising, while residents say the required procedure is too complicated
Nearly 1,000 wild animals have been hit on Latvian roads this year, and three drivers have also died in such crashes. Residents say the recommended post-collision procedure is too complicated, which the authorities acknowledge.
LSM · 1 Nov, 14:09
Gobzems List Party Says It Will Carry On After Election Failure, No Plans to Disband
Latvia's Gobzems List party, which has again missed out on a seat in the Saeima and loses state funding, intends to continue. Board member Agris Freifalts said new statutes and a congress are being prepared.
Latvijas Avīze · 1 Nov, 14:08
Bauska Highway Stretch to Lithuanian Border to Be Rebuilt as Four-Lane Expressway
The state company Latvijas Valsts ceļi plans to rebuild a 14.3-kilometre section of the A7 road from the Bauska bypass to the Lithuanian border as a four-lane expressway. A public consultation meeting on the project will be held on 3 November at the Cerauksts community centre.
NRA · 1 Nov, 13:10
Tractor driver killed after boom hits power lines in Stalbe parish
In Stalbe parish, Cēsis municipality, a tractor driver died at the scene after the hydraulic manipulator boom caught power line wires. The State Police also reported 13 people injured in road accidents across Latvia on Saturday.
NRA · 1 Nov, 12:11
OpenAI Analysis: Islam Is the Most Asked-About Religion on ChatGPT
An analysis published by OpenAI shows ChatGPT receives about 70 million religion-related questions every week. Nearly half concern Islam and a third concern Christianity.
OgreNet · 1 Nov, 12:09
InnoMatrix to conduct €108,885 study on neighbours' alcohol purchases in Latvia
Latvia's Centre for Disease Prevention and Control has signed a contract with InnoMatrix for a study of how Estonian and Lithuanian residents buy alcohol in Latvia. The study costs €108,885 and is due by 30 December 2029.
NRA · 1 Nov, 11:11
Estonia's Chancellor of Justice Post: Supreme Court Justice Oliver Kask Nominated
Estonian President Ülle Madise, a former justice chancellor, has nominated Supreme Court Justice Oliver Kask for the post. He pledges to keep the office out of politics and to focus on social rights.
ERR News · 1 Nov, 11:10
Entries Open for Latvia’s National Film Award “Lielais Kristaps”
The Latvian Union of Cinematographers is accepting film entries for the annual National Film Award “Lielais Kristaps” until 20 November. The award ceremony is set for 20 February 2027.
Ziemeļlatvija · 1 Nov, 11:09
Meteorologist: Polar Vortex Collapse Will Not Bring Harsh Winter to Latvia in the Next Two Weeks
Meteorologist Martins Bergsteins says the polar vortex collapse and early sudden stratospheric warming will not bring lasting frost and snow to Latvia within two weeks. The processes could still change atmospheric circulation in the second half of November or in December.
NRA · 1 Nov, 10:12
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Linde and Hopstedters Linked to Companies With No Turnover but Foreign Investors Putting In €50,000
Ņina Linde, a doctor of science, and Gerald and Doris Hopstedter, whose possible role in selling temporary residence permits the interior minister has ordered checked, are linked to several companies with no turnover. Foreigners have invested at least €50,000 in the share capital of those firms.
Apollo.lv · 1 Nov, 10:11
Public toilets in several Jelgava locations become free of charge
Jelgava city council has abolished the fee for public toilets in Uzvaras Park, Ozolskvērs and next to the culture house. The fee remains at the bus station toilet, while the toilet by the Holy Trinity Church tower is being closed.
Jauns.lv · 1 Nov, 10:11
Enefit Power to start using shale oil in reserve boilerhouse at Narva's Balti Power Plant
Estonian company Enefit Power may begin burning shale oil at its Balti Power Plant from 1 November if Unit 11 is out of service or uncompetitive on the electricity market. It cited gas supply risks and the affordability of district heating in Narva.
ERR News · 1 Nov, 10:10
Lithuanian artist builds cornerless home in Dubysa Valley inspired by Gaudí
Rimas Navickas, a 61-year-old Lithuanian furniture maker, is building an oval house with no straight corners in the village of Padvarninkai, Kelmė district. He is using ferrocement, and the house is not yet fully finished.
LRT English · 1 Nov, 10:09
More young people live with their parents: how families can agree on house rules
In Latvia in 2025, 70.3% of people aged 18–24 lived with their parents, and similar trends appear in other countries. Experts advise parents to agree early with adult children on payments and duties.
Ziemeļlatvija · 1 Nov, 10:09
Halloween behaviour in Latvia sparks debate on social media
After Halloween on 31 October, a woman's Facebook post about children's behaviour while trick-or-treating prompted a wide discussion in Latvia. Commenters were split over politeness and the holiday's place in local tradition.
Latvijas Avīze · 1 Nov, 10:09