Latvia & nearby (240)

Commemorative Plaque for Baltic Way Unveiled in Paris

A plaque commemorating the 1989 Baltic Way human chain was unveiled last week on Île aux Cygnes in Paris. The ceremony was attended by Baltic and French officials, who highlighted the importance of unity and peaceful resistance.

LRT English · 20 Jul, 13:37

To the Olympics without state funding? Government evades answer

Latvian athletes are prohibited from using state funding for competitions involving athletes from Russia and Belarus, but the government avoids clarifying whether this means they must self-fund their participation in the Olympic Games.

LSM (rus) · 20 Jul, 13:36

Lithuania sees no major disruption from EU's Entry/Exit System, despite problems elsewhere

Lithuania reports that the EU's new Entry/Exit System (EES) is operating without significant disruption, unlike several other EU countries where long queues and technical issues have been observed.

LRT English · 20 Jul, 12:38

Tavars: Merging Ministries into a Single Economy Ministry Not Possible at This Time

Minister of Smart Administration and Regional Development Edgars Tavars says there are currently no viable options for merging several ministries into one Ministry of Economy, as it would disrupt and paralyze their work.

TVNET · 20 Jul, 12:37

Tavars: Merging Ministries Currently Impossible Without Paralyzing Their Work

Minister of Smart Administration and Regional Development Edgars Tavars believes that merging several ministries into one Ministry of Economy is currently not feasible without disrupting their operations.

Apollo.lv · 20 Jul, 12:37

Estonian hunters deploy drones to keep African swine fever from farms

Estonian hunters in Rapla County have started using drones to detect wild boar near pig farms to prevent the spread of African swine fever to domestic herds. No domestic pigs have contracted the disease this year, but over 100 infected wild boar have been found in the wild.

ERR News · 20 Jul, 12:37

Tallinn asks state to change funding model for civil registration services

The Tallinn city government has proposed to the Ministry of Interior to revise the funding model for civil registration and population register services, citing that the current system no longer covers actual costs.

ERR (rus) · 20 Jul, 12:36

Lithuania's Migrant Accommodation Reaches 60% Capacity as Migration from Latvia Rises

Lithuania's Reception and Integration Agency has filled 60% of its accommodation capacity, as secondary migration from Latvia continues to increase.

LRT English · 20 Jul, 11:37

I Land Sound Festival Day Three: Fire Show and World Cup Final

The ninth I Land Sound festival in Orisaare concluded with its third day featuring performances on eight stages, a traditional Non Grata fire spectacle, and a joint viewing of the World Cup final.

ERR (rus) · 20 Jul, 11:36

PM: Negotiations on investments in airBaltic ongoing with three investors

Latvian Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs has stated that negotiations with three investors regarding investments in national airline airBaltic are currently underway.

LSM (rus) · 20 Jul, 11:36

Man stabbed in brotherly dispute in Staiceles parish; victim was wanted by police

On Sunday, a drunken quarrel between two brothers in Staiceles parish ended with one stabbing the other. The victim was taken to hospital and found to be wanted by police.

Apollo.lv · 20 Jul, 10:37

Man Wanted by Police Stabbed in Staicele Parish

On Sunday, July 19, during a conflict between brothers in Staicele Parish, one stabbed the other, who was intoxicated and wanted by police. A criminal investigation has been launched.

TVNET · 20 Jul, 10:37

Narva College Receives Over a Thousand Applications for 300 Study Places

Narva College of the University of Tartu has received 1,118 applications for about 300 places. Competition for several programs is among the highest at the university.

ERR (rus) · 20 Jul, 10:37

Six Countries Back Lithuanian-Led Plan for Brussels Memorial to Victims of Totalitarianism

At least six countries have pledged political and financial support for a Lithuanian-led initiative to build a pan-European memorial in Brussels for victims of 20th-century totalitarian regimes.

LRT English · 20 Jul, 10:36

Estonia's Drone Defense System on Eastern Border Still in Early Development

Estonia has installed initial drone detection equipment on its southeast border, but the full system remains in early development and testing.

ERR News · 20 Jul, 09:37

Rainy start, sunny end: weekend temperatures may reach +26°C

This week in Latvia will be cooler and wetter than usual for July, but Sunday could bring temperatures up to +26°C. The heaviest rainfall is expected on Monday and early Tuesday.

Apollo.lv · 20 Jul, 09:37

International youth camp “Baltic Guard 2026” starts in Liepāja

From July 20 to 24, the international Youth Guard camp “Baltic Guard 2026” will take place in Liepāja, gathering young people from Baltic states and other partner organizations.

Jauns.lv · 20 Jul, 09:36

New Southern Part of Riga Central Station to Get Exterior Finish by Year’s End, but Trains Won’t Run Until Mid-2028

The exterior of the new southern section of Riga Central Station will be completed by the end of this year, but passengers will have to wait until mid-2028 for the first trains to run on the new platforms.

LSM (rus) · 20 Jul, 09:36

Lielvārde Council Spends Hour Debating Human Error in Café Lease

An extraordinary municipal council meeting in Lielvārde, called to fix a procedural error in the lease of the Spoon Cafe, turned into hour-long debates about procedures and interpersonal conflicts.

OgreNet · 20 Jul, 08:37

Retailers: Alcohol License Fee Would Increase Prices for Customers

Estonian retailers warn that a proposed fee for alcohol sales licenses would push up prices for consumers and may reduce the number of stores selling alcohol.

ERR News · 20 Jul, 08:36

Nautrāni Cultural Organizer Inga Vigule: Getting to Know Her Parish Anew with Every Event

After seven years as a cultural events organizer in Nautrāni parish, Inga Vigule shares her work, challenges, and joys, highlighting the Nautrāni cultural space recently added to Latvia's intangible cultural heritage list.

LaKuga · 20 Jul, 08:36

Family Traditions Take Center Stage at "Ielīcas" Event

On August 16, the ethnographic farmstead "Ielīcas" in Valka region will host an event where families from different cultures showcase the transmission of traditions.

Ziemeļlatvija · 20 Jul, 07:37

Prāta Vētra in Kuldīga: Pre-concert anxiety never disappears, but group support helps

In an interview with Kurzemnieks, the band Prāta Vētra (Brainstorm) reveals that stage fright is a constant companion, but mutual backstage encouragement helps overcome it. They also share Kuldīga anecdotes and name the collaboration album with Gustavo, “Tur kaut kam ir jābūt,” as the most difficult to produce.

Kurzemnieks · 20 Jul, 07:37

New Methodological Material for Teachers on Latvian Language Issues

The Zemgale Regional Competence Development Centre has created a methodological resource covering 40 common Latvian language questions to help teachers improve their professional communication.

Zemgales Ziņas · 20 Jul, 07:36

Six-month Euribor rose to 2.688% by the end of last week

The six-month Euribor, to which most housing loans in Estonia are tied, increased to 2.688% by the end of last week.

ERR (rus) · 20 Jul, 07:36

Book about Kaucminde Manor to be Presented in Saulaine

On July 23, the book "Kaucmindes pakavs" by publicist Andris Grīnbergs will be unveiled at Kaucminde Manor, celebrating the history and revival of this cultural heritage site.

Bauskas Dzīve · 20 Jul, 07:36

Orange Warning for Heavy Rain in Kurzeme and Northern Vidzeme on Monday

An orange warning will be in effect for most of Kurzeme and Northern Vidzeme on Monday, July 20, due to heavy rain, while the rest of Latvia will have a yellow warning.

LSM (rus) · 20 Jul, 07:36

High number of workplace accidents persists in Estonia

Estonia's Labour Inspectorate reports 1,562 workplace accidents by mid-year, with most occurring in metalworking, trade, and healthcare.

ERR (rus) · 20 Jul, 06:37

Murder of 15-year-old Olga: Father recalls the crime scene in Jaunciems

The father of Olga Kozlova, murdered in 2009, recounts the details of her killing by four minors, including her classmates, and the subsequent discovery of her body.

Apollo.lv · 20 Jul, 06:37

Mother Loses Custody Three Times, Promises to Change; Child Welfare Cites Alcohol and Aggression

A woman who lost custody of her child three times in a short period told the court she does not need social services and can handle everything herself. However, child welfare authorities and police provided evidence of regular alcohol use, aggression, and a formal attitude toward the child's needs.

TVNET · 20 Jul, 06:37

Bauska Castle and Raudondvaris Manor Cross-Border Project Reaches REGIOSTARS 2026 Finals

The joint cross-border project 'Historical Road: Raudondvaris–Bauska' by Bauska Castle Museum and Raudondvaris Manor in Lithuania has been shortlisted for the prestigious European regional development competition REGIOSTARS Awards 2026.

Bauskas Dzīve · 20 Jul, 06:36

Two 16-Year-Old Girls Fly to Portugal Without Parental Consent; Travel Rules for Minors Reviewed

Two 9th grade graduates went to Riga for entertainment, met a foreigner, and flew to Portugal without their parents' permission. Relatives are puzzled, and Apollo.lv has compiled the rules for minors traveling from Latvia.

Apollo.lv · 20 Jul, 05:37

42,011 Persons with Poor Status in Latvia at End of May; Numbers Unchanged

At the end of May, Latvia had 42,011 persons with poor status and 18,085 with low-income status, the same numbers as in April. Income thresholds for 2026 have also been published.

Bauskas Dzīve · 20 Jul, 05:36

Jelgava Painters' Plein Air in Kuldīga: Nature and History Inspire

Members of the Jelgava Folk Painting Studio have been going on plein air trips across Latvia every summer for over a decade. This year, from July 6 to 11, they stayed in Kuldīga near the Ventas rumba waterfall, creating works featuring the town's landscapes.

Zemgales Ziņas · 20 Jul, 05:36