Latvia & nearby
Spanish Slugs Spread Across Estonia – Complete Eradication Unlikely
Invasive Spanish slugs have spread across Estonia; experts say total eradication is impossible and manual collection remains the most reliable control method.
ERR (rus) · 22 Jul, 05:38
Liepāja to host 20th national session of the European Youth Parliament Latvia
From July 22 to 26, Liepāja will host the 20th national session of the European Youth Parliament Latvia, gathering 60 young people from Latvia, Ukraine, Finland and Lithuania.
irLiepāja · 22 Jul, 05:37
Liepiņš: Analyzing Mountain Tragedies Is Not About Destroying Reputations
Latvian mountaineers Kristīne and Kristaps Liepiņš advocate for thorough analysis of mountain accidents to learn from mistakes, rather than just expressing condolences or assigning blame. They stress that such analysis is common worldwide and helps future climbers avoid similar errors.
Bauskas Dzīve · 22 Jul, 05:37
NGO 'Tavi draugi' criticizes state for failing to leverage the non-profit sector
Ulvis Noviks, founder of the charity 'Tavi draugi', argues in an interview that Latvia does not know how to use NGOs effectively and calls for better collaboration during crises.
LV portāls · 22 Jul, 05:37
Section of Romas Street in Jelgava Closed for Two Days Due to Gas Pipeline Repair
From July 22 to 23, a section of Romas Street in Jelgava is closed for traffic due to gas pipeline repair work, according to the municipality.
Zemgales Ziņas · 22 Jul, 05:36
Exhibition “Closer to Home” by Glass Artist Anda Munkevica Opens at Liepāja Museum
On July 31, Liepāja Museum will open the glass art exhibition “Closer to Home” by Anda Munkevica, exploring the sense of home, identity, and family memories.
irLiepāja · 22 Jul, 04:38
Drunk Driver, Gas Pistol Incident, and Speeding Motorcyclists Recorded in Kurzeme
Over the past day, police in Kurzeme region dealt with multiple incidents, including a man driving with 3.23‰ blood alcohol level, a confrontation involving a gas pistol, and two motorcyclists caught speeding excessively.
irLiepāja · 22 Jul, 03:37
Vecumnieki celebrates 90th birthday of Antoņina Zālīte, Ukrainian-born local icon
Antoņina Zālīte, born in Kharkiv, Ukraine, who worked in Kazakh mines and later moved to Latvia, was honored on her 90th birthday in Vecumnieki.
Jauns.lv · 22 Jul, 02:37
Psychiatrist Explains Zoophilia in Connection with Animal Pornography Case in Latvia
An investigation revealed that since at least 2021, one animal holding facility in Latvia hosted pornographic performances involving sexual acts with animals, which were filmed. Psychiatrist Māris Taube explains that zoophilia is classified as a paraphilia, a sexual behavior disorder.
Apollo.lv · 22 Jul, 01:37
Wednesday: Cloudy with Clear Spells, Brief Rain in Many Areas
Estonian weather forecasters predict that on July 21, cloudy weather with clear periods will bring brief rain to many places, with the heaviest precipitation in eastern Estonia.
ERR (rus) · 21 Jul, 22:37
After Floods in Dursupe, Water Recedes but Damage Emerges – Roads Closed, Ordnance Found
Following Monday's heavy rains, the water level in Dursupe has dropped, but rescue operations have shifted to damage assessment. Several roads remain closed, including a section of regional road P128, and an explosive ordnance was found in the floodwaters.
Jauns.lv · 21 Jul, 22:36
Tartu Starts Building Natural Rainwater Management System
As periods of heavy and prolonged rain become more frequent in Estonia, the city of Tartu has begun constructing a natural rainwater management system to help mitigate flood risks.
ERR (rus) · 21 Jul, 21:36
MEP Paet criticizes OTP bank for continuing operations in Russia
Estonian MEP Urmas Paet has condemned Hungarian bank OTP, which is set to acquire Luminor, for its ongoing business in Russia, calling it cynical and criminal.
ERR (rus) · 21 Jul, 20:36
Longtime LTV News Director Ivars Falks Passes Away
Ivars Falks, a longtime director of Latvian Television news broadcasts, has died at the age of 84.
LSM · 21 Jul, 20:36
Floods Damage Talsi District Museum Collections in Two Buildings
Floods have damaged collections of the Talsi District Museum at two locations – a temporary storage in Pastende and a repository building in Talsi. The full extent of damage will be assessed after the items dry.
TVNET · 21 Jul, 19:37
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Latvian Security Service Warned Officials About OTP Bank's Russia Operations Last Year
The State Security Service had already in March 2025 alerted senior officials about risks related to OTP Bank's continued presence in Russia, as the Hungarian bank seeks to acquire Luminor Bank.
Apollo.lv · 21 Jul, 19:36
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Kulbergs: Current Government Cannot Reverse Previous Cabinet's Decisions on Wood Industry Support
Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs stated that the government cannot legally rescind the previous cabinet's decisions on support for wood industry, responding to a protest from the Prosecutor General's Office which deemed those decisions unlawful.
TVNET · 21 Jul, 18:37
Parents accuse police of negligence after teenager's death in fire; claim bones still at scene
More than 50 days after a fire killed a teenager in Smiltene region, the family blames police for inadequate search, saying their son's bones remain at the site.
LSM · 21 Jul, 18:36
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Latvian Government Approves Extension for Rail Baltica Riga Airport Connection Construction Until 2029
The Latvian government has approved amendments to the funding agreement for the Rail Baltica project, extending the deadline for building the Riga Airport station connection to Imanta station until the end of 2029.
Apollo.lv · 21 Jul, 17:37
Estonian Ministry Studies Suitability of Peatlands for Berry Cultivation
Estonia's Ministry of Regional Affairs and Agriculture has launched a €375,000 tender to assess the suitability of the country's peatlands for berry farming, including environmental and climate impacts. The study is due for completion by May 2028.
ERR (rus) · 21 Jul, 17:36
Estonian high school students want clear rules for using AI in education
Around 950 Estonian high school students from 18 schools discussed AI's role in learning and called for consistent agreements with teachers to ensure fairness and reduce uncertainty.
ERR News · 21 Jul, 16:37
Survey: Trust in Latvian courts grows, but awareness of legal aid remains low
According to a SKDS survey, trust in Latvian courts has increased by 13 percentage points over the past five years, reaching 45%. However, public awareness of state-provided legal aid and compensation schemes remains low.
TVNET · 21 Jul, 16:37
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€509,405 to Be Paid in Severance and Compensation After Government Change
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved €509,405 for severance and unused vacation compensation for former ministers and officials following the change of government.
Apollo.lv · 21 Jul, 16:37
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Rain and thunderstorms expected in many parts of Latvia on Wednesday
Meteorologists forecast cloudy weather with rain, locally thunderstorms, and temperatures between +10 and +20 degrees Celsius on Wednesday.
Apollo.lv · 21 Jul, 15:37
Estonian Ministry of Economy Aims to Conclude 35-Year Land Reform
Estonia's Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications has proposed legislative changes to finalize the land reform started in 1991, as nearly 10,000 plots still lack owners.
ERR (rus) · 21 Jul, 15:36
Rising insolvencies could threaten Estonia's internal security, agency says
Estonia's Competition Authority warns that the increasing number of insolvencies could pose a threat to internal security, as creditors lose millions and many companies fail to submit annual reports.
ERR News · 21 Jul, 14:37
Ain Kendra: Need for 2+2 Highways Will Only Disappear with Invention of Teleportation
In response to traffic lawyer Indrek Sirk's claim that Estonia doesn't need four-lane highways, expert Ain Kendra argues that wider roads remain essential and will only become obsolete with mass teleportation.
ERR (rus) · 21 Jul, 14:37
Sanctions Backfire: Russian Ports Profit as Baltic Ports Empty
EU sanctions against Russia have led to a situation where Baltic ports lose cargo while Russian ports profit from the same transit, especially Belarusian fertilizers, causing significant losses to Latvia's economy and infrastructure.
BNN · 21 Jul, 14:36
Fraudsters Swindled Nearly €8 Million from Latvian Residents in First Half of 2026
In the first six months of 2026, Latvian financial institutions prevented nearly 11,000 fraud attempts, but criminals still managed to steal almost €8 million from residents.
LSM (rus) · 21 Jul, 14:36
Share of Envelope Wage Recipients in Estonia Remains Stable
According to a survey, in 2025, 4% of Estonian employees regularly or occasionally received envelope wages, the same as in 2024 and down from 5% in 2022.
ERR (rus) · 21 Jul, 13:38
City Oasis: Riga Plans to Transform Grey Industrial Zone into Green Quarter
The architecture firm ARPLAN has developed the ambitious City Oasis project, turning an industrial area in Riga into a green, liveable urban quarter.
Jauns.lv · 21 Jul, 13:36
Kozlovskis Proposes Expanding Rail Baltica Company Board to Four Members
Latvian Transport Minister Rihards Kozlovskis suggests increasing the board of SIA 'Eiropas dzelzceļa līnijas' from one to four members to improve project management and attract experienced professionals.
Jauns.lv · 21 Jul, 12:37
Academic Freedom Under Threat? Saeima Committee Summons Researchers to Justify Projects
Latvia's Saeima Public Expenditure and Audit Committee has called three leaders of the Fundamental and Applied Research Programme to explain the usefulness of their projects, raising concerns about academic freedom in the country.
Delfi · 21 Jul, 11:37
Lithuanian military to guard LNG terminal amid warnings of Russian provocations
Lithuania has deployed military forces to protect its LNG terminal in Klaipėda and other critical infrastructure following warnings of possible Russian provocations.
LRT English · 21 Jul, 11:37
Man Stabbed on Street in Aizkraukle
State Police report that on July 10 in Aizkraukle, during a physical altercation on Lāčplēša Street, a man stabbed another with a knife. The victim was taken to hospital; the suspect was detained.
Jauns.lv · 21 Jul, 11:37
Lithuania expects additional NATO forces in case of Russian provocations
Lithuania's national security advisor said the country expects NATO to deploy additional forces and air defense if Russian provocations create a critical security threat.
Ukrainska Pravda · 21 Jul, 11:36