Latvia & nearby
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Secrets of Cloudberry Picking and Cultivation: Expert Advice
Berry pickers guard their cloudberry spots jealously, but experts reveal which regions to explore and whether these northern berries can be grown in home gardens.
TVNET · 14 Jul, 01:37
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Woman from Bauska seeks compensation from Interior Ministry after 15-year case with 966 intercepted phone calls
A woman from the Bauska region, who endured 15 years of criminal proceedings, is now demanding compensation from the Interior Ministry for the illegal interception of 966 phone calls, including conversations with her lawyer.
Apollo.lv · 14 Jul, 00:37
Tuesday: Variable Cloudiness, Possible Short-Term Rain, +21 to +26
Estonia will experience variable cloudiness with occasional short-term rain on Tuesday, July 14. Night temperatures range from +14 to +19, daytime from +21 to +26, with north winds.
ERR (rus) · 13 Jul, 22:37
American Finds Peace in Kuldīga – City with Europe's Widest Waterfall
26-year-old Karla Maiden Vazquez from Maryland moved to Kuldīga for studies and shares her experience living in a small town with a unique natural landmark.
Delfi · 13 Jul, 22:37
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Six people killed on Latvian roads over the weekend
Six people died in multiple traffic accidents across Latvia during the past weekend, including three Turkish nationals.
Apollo.lv · 13 Jul, 21:38
Joint viewing of the 2026 World Cup final to take place in Lasnamäe's Pae Park
On Sunday, July 19, the final match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be shown in Pae Park in Tallinn's Lasnamäe district. The event starts at 7 p.m. with sports games and activities, followed by the match at 10 p.m.
ERR (rus) · 13 Jul, 21:36
Russia prepares lawsuit against Baltic states; Latvia sees it as hybrid warfare
Russia accuses Baltic states of violating the rights of Russian-speaking residents and is preparing a lawsuit at the International Court of Justice. Latvia views this as part of hybrid warfare and political pressure.
LSM (rus) · 13 Jul, 20:36
Forecasting Local Thunderstorms Most Difficult in Latgale
Meteorologists struggle to accurately predict the timing and location of local thunderstorms, especially in Latgale, which has the fewest weather observation stations.
LSM · 13 Jul, 20:36
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Latvian Railways worker still missing after falling into Daugava; Labour Inspectorate launches probe
A worker from Latvian Railways has been missing since falling into the Daugava River during bridge repairs in Riga, and the State Labour Inspectorate has started an investigation into the incident.
Apollo.lv · 13 Jul, 19:38
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State Labour Inspectorate Investigates LDz Worker's Fall into Daugava
The State Labour Inspectorate has launched an investigation after a Latvian Railways employee fell into the Daugava River on Friday, July 10, while repairing the Railway Bridge in Riga, and remains missing.
TVNET · 13 Jul, 19:38
Former Wisbech Mayor Aigars Balsevics to Be Deported to Latvia After Rape Conviction
A London immigration court has ordered the deportation of former Wisbech mayor Aigars Balsevics, a Latvian-born convicted rapist, to Latvia after his sentence.
Jauns.lv · 13 Jul, 19:37
Over 6,000 Apply to Latvian Universities in First Five Days
In the first five days of the unified electronic application for bachelor studies at eight Latvian universities, 6,065 applications were received, with 55.3% confirmed. The University of Latvia received the most applications.
Jauns.lv · 13 Jul, 18:37
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UK to deport Latvian-born former mayor convicted of rape
A London immigration court has ruled that Aigars Balsevics, the former mayor of Wisbech, England, who was convicted of rape, will be deported to Latvia after serving his sentence.
Apollo.lv · 13 Jul, 18:37
State Police College marks 20th anniversary with ceremony at Brothers' Cemetery
The State Police College (VPK) celebrated its 20th anniversary, honoring fallen police officers and freedom fighters while reaffirming its commitment to training officers with courage, honesty, and justice.
Delfi · 13 Jul, 18:37
Lithuania expands polygraph testing to foreign nationals applying for residence permits
Lithuania's parliament has approved amendments allowing polygraph tests to be required from foreign nationals applying for or renewing residence permits if the Migration Department has reasonable suspicions of a threat to national security. Refusing the test will automatically be considered a security threat.
Meduza · 13 Jul, 18:37
Transliteration of Foreign Surnames into Latvian Causes Dissatisfaction
In a globalized world, more families face the issue where members have different surname versions in official documents due to Latvian transliteration rules. A Latvian Radio program highlights this absurd situation.
LSM (rus) · 13 Jul, 18:36
Entrepreneurs Lõhmus and Kirjanen donate €30,000 each again to Right party
In the second quarter, the Estonian Right party received €120,739 in donations, with main sponsors Rain Lõhmus and Raul Kirjanen each donating €30,000 again.
ERR (rus) · 13 Jul, 17:37
Latvian Culture Minister Halts €249,000 Project Over Audit Violations
Culture Minister Nauris Puntulis has suspended a project funded by the Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund, run by the Latvian Women's NGO Cooperation Network. An audit revealed serious irregularities, including unclear selection criteria and artificially inflated participant numbers.
TVNET · 13 Jul, 17:37
Estonian and UK service dogs hold joint training exercise to enhance cooperation
Service dogs from Estonian law enforcement agencies and the UK Armed Forces participated in a two-day joint exercise last week to strengthen cooperation and share expertise.
ERR News · 13 Jul, 17:36
Approval of Kulbergs' Government Action Plan Postponed Due to Financial Constraints
The Cabinet of Ministers will not decide on Tuesday on the approval of Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs' government action plan, as some measures are not financially feasible within the current budget, according to the Finance Minister.
LSM · 13 Jul, 17:36
Diver Missing Near Roja
The Latvian Naval Forces continue a search and rescue operation in the Baltic Sea after a diver went missing near Roja while diving to a sunken ship with companions.
LSM (rus) · 13 Jul, 17:36
Police Seek Victims of Hooliganism Incident in Jūrmala
The State Police is asking for victims and witnesses of a hooliganism incident that occurred on June 12 at Strēlnieku prospect 16 in Jūrmala.
TVNET · 13 Jul, 16:37
New 10th Grade Admission Algorithm Causes Dissatisfaction Among Riga Parents
The online admission algorithm introduced by the Ministry of Education for Riga's high schools has faced criticism as some children haven't received invitations despite good grades, while others got offers from schools not among their top choices.
Delfi · 13 Jul, 16:37
PTAC blocks suspicious online store luring customers with air conditioners during heatwave
The Consumer Rights Protection Centre (PTAC) has blocked an online store that offered goods in Latvian, including portable air conditioners, and used deceptive tactics to push purchases during hot weather.
Jauns.lv · 13 Jul, 16:37
Estonia wants free ETS emission credits to continue after 2040
Estonia calls for extending free EU emission allowances beyond 2040 and preserving member states' discretion over revenue use.
ERR News · 13 Jul, 16:37
Traffic Expert: Accidents Occur as Before, but Safer Cars Are Saving Lives
Estonia has seen a dramatic drop in road fatalities over 30 years, while injuries remain stable, mainly due to improved passive vehicle safety, not fewer accidents.
ERR News · 13 Jul, 15:38
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Tuesday to Bring Summer-Like Warmth Across Latvia
Tuesday will see partly cloudy skies with isolated showers and possible thunderstorms in Latvia. Temperatures will range from +22 to +27 degrees Celsius.
Apollo.lv · 13 Jul, 15:37
Two Lithuanian Tourists Stranded in Polish Mountains After Following AI Advice, Rescued by Helicopter
Two Lithuanian hikers were evacuated by helicopter in the Polish Tatra Mountains after they became stranded while following route advice from an AI chatbot.
LRT English · 13 Jul, 15:37
Estonia Not Planning to Introduce Tourism Tax for Now
Estonia is not currently considering a tourism tax, as the short-term rental market needs regulation first. Meanwhile, Riga will raise its tax to €2 per night, while Tallinn sees the absence of such a tax as a competitive advantage.
ERR (rus) · 13 Jul, 15:36
Olga Kambala surprises with a fake designer bag marked 'fake'
Reality TV star Olga Kambala attended the 'Kings of Air' event carrying a fake Louis Vuitton bag with the word 'fake' written on it. She bought it for about 10 euros and now openly admits her positive attitude toward counterfeits.
Jauns.lv · 13 Jul, 15:36
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Apollo.lv publishes a test on Latvian trees – are you a know-it-all?
On July 13, 2026, the portal Apollo.lv released a quiz testing knowledge of trees found in Latvia. Only those with very good knowledge will achieve a perfect score.
Apollo.lv · 13 Jul, 14:37
Prosecutor imposes penalty on Riga Education Department director for misuse of official car
The prosecutor's office has concluded a criminal case against Ivars Balamovskis, director of Riga's Education, Culture and Sports Department, for using a service car for personal trips and falsifying route sheets.
Delfi · 13 Jul, 14:36
Männiku Training Area to Shrink for Rail Baltic and Protected Species
Estonia's Ministry of Defense proposes reducing the Männiku training area by over 170 hectares to accommodate the Rail Baltic railway and protect habitats restored for endangered species.
ERR News · 13 Jul, 14:36
Over 7,400 Illegal Migrants Prevented from Entering Latvia from Belarus This Year
Latvian border guards have prevented 7,405 people from illegally crossing the border from Belarus this year, prompting the government to extend the enhanced border security regime until the end of the year.
Jauns.lv · 13 Jul, 14:36
Fictitious labor leasing and tax evasion discovered in construction company
The Tax and Customs Police have uncovered a scheme where a Latvian construction company used Polish-registered firms to evade large amounts of labor taxes.
LSM · 13 Jul, 14:36
Fatal crash in Estonia: unlicensed, intoxicated driver tried to flee; 18-year-old passenger killed
On Sunday evening, a fatal traffic accident occurred in Tapa municipality, Lääne-Viru County, claiming the life of an 18-year-old passenger. The driver, who lacked a license and showed signs of intoxication, attempted to flee the scene.
ERR News · 13 Jul, 13:37