Latvia & nearby (262)

Central Election Commission removes candidate from 'Harmony' Riga list who is not a Latvian citizen

The Central Election Commission (CEC) has decided to remove Yuri Esipenko from the candidate list of the political union 'Harmony' for the Saeima elections in the Riga electoral district, as he is not a Latvian citizen.

LSM (rus) · 9 Jul, 15:36

Kulbergs dissatisfied with first month's results – only three of 61 priorities fully implemented

Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs says only three of 61 government priorities were fully completed in the first month, expressing dissatisfaction with the pace.

BNN · 9 Jul, 14:38

New Government Completes Only Three of 61 Priority Tasks in First Month

Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs acknowledged that the government has fully implemented just three out of 61 priority tasks in its first month, but noted that groundwork has been laid for the rest.

TVNET · 9 Jul, 14:37

Court to Re-hear Magnum's Lawsuit Against Äripäev in Light of New EU Directive

The Harju County Court has decided to re-examine the lawsuit of Magnum Medical against the newspaper Äripäev over alleged price manipulation, as a new EU directive protecting the press from SLAPP lawsuits was transposed into Estonian law after the initial hearing but before the judgment.

ERR (rus) · 9 Jul, 14:37

Tallinn Seeks EU Funds and Investors for €150–200 Million Linnahall Project

Tallinn Mayor Peeter Raudsepp announced the city aims to secure EU structural fund financing and private investors for the renovation of Linnahall, estimated to cost between €150 and €200 million. Decisions about the building's future are expected by autumn.

ERR News · 9 Jul, 14:37

Man arrested for stealing fuel from gas stations using Porsche and Mercedes

Police have arrested a 26-year-old man who, since March, had been stealing fuel from at least six gas stations in Riga and Pieriga using luxury cars.

Delfi · 9 Jul, 14:36

Kulbergs government fulfills 3 of 61 priorities in first month; PM not fully satisfied

Latvian Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs admits he is not fully satisfied with the government's first month performance, as only three out of 61 priority tasks have been completed.

LSM (rus) · 9 Jul, 14:36

Two elderly residents in Ida-Virumaa lose over €40,000 to scammers

Two elderly people in Ida-Virumaa fell victim to scammers, losing a combined total of more than €40,000.

ERR (rus) · 9 Jul, 13:37

Latvian Guard Organization Plans to Patrol Riga Center; Police Deny Authorization

The association 'Latvian Guard Organization' announced plans to patrol parks in central Riga, citing immigrants' disrespect for local traditions. Riga Municipal Police state the organization has no authority to perform law enforcement duties.

Delfi · 9 Jul, 13:37

Estonia plans new marine reserves to safeguard reef and bird habitats

Estonia proposes creating the first marine protected areas in its exclusive economic zone at Kolgi and Irbe shoals to protect reef habitats, fish spawning grounds, and bird wintering and migration sites.

ERR News · 9 Jul, 13:36

Kulbergs’ government implements only 3 of 61 priorities in first month; PM expresses dissatisfaction

After one month, Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs' government has fully implemented only three of its 61 priorities, with the PM admitting the pace is too slow.

LSM · 9 Jul, 13:36

Estonian Defense Forces reduce conscript intake for one year to focus on training

The Estonian Defense Forces will admit only 700 conscripts this year, three times fewer than usual, to allow for updated training of professional service members.

ERR News · 9 Jul, 12:37

Police seek public's help to identify man suspected of extremely serious crime

The State Police's Riga Eastern Department is searching for a man suspected of committing an extremely serious crime and asks the public for assistance in identifying him.

Apollo.lv · 9 Jul, 12:36

Seven Estonian Creative Industry Projects Receive Nearly One Million Euros for Export Development

The Estonian Enterprise and Innovation Foundation, with EU support, is allocating nearly one million euros to seven creative industry projects to boost their international expansion and exports.

ERR (rus) · 9 Jul, 12:36

Unified university admission applications begin

Starting July 9, eight Latvian universities open unified admission for bachelor's programs – online until July 20, in-person from July 14, first results on July 27.

LSM · 9 Jul, 12:36

Estonian Ministry of Climate Leads in Lobbyist Contacts

In the second quarter of 2026, the Estonian Ministry of Climate held the most meetings with lobbyists—62 out of 272 government meetings. Contacts decreased by 35% compared to the first quarter.

ERR (rus) · 9 Jul, 11:37

Unusual Sturgeon Washed Ashore at Miķeļbāka

On Wednesday, July 9, an unusual sturgeon was found washed ashore on the Baltic Sea coast near Miķeļbāka, a fish that once inhabited the Baltic Sea.

Apollo.lv · 9 Jul, 11:37

Biting Midges Now Rival Mosquitoes as Estonia's Summer Scourge

While mosquitoes are scarce this summer in Estonia, tiny biting midges have emerged as a major nuisance, causing itchy welts and proving difficult to repel.

ERR News · 9 Jul, 11:37

Police Search for Man Suspected of Very Serious Crime

The State Police are seeking public assistance to locate a man suspected of committing a very serious crime in Riga.

Delfi · 9 Jul, 11:36

Two People Lost in Forest Rescued This Week in Latvia

This week, rescue services in Latvia have saved two individuals who became lost in forests – one in Kuldīga region and one in Bauska region.

Apollo.lv · 9 Jul, 10:37

Car Overturns in Central Riga Accident; One Person Taken to Hospital

On Thursday morning, a car overturned at the intersection of Krišjāņa Valdemāra and Stabu streets in central Riga. Medical workers provided assistance to two people, with one transported to the hospital in stable condition.

Delfi · 9 Jul, 10:36

Accumulation of Vacation: Rights of Employees and Employers

LSM reports that during the summer vacation season, some employees postpone their leave, accumulating unused days. Latvian Television explains how long they can be accumulated, whether compensation is due, and if the accumulation can be lost.

LSM (rus) · 9 Jul, 10:36

Welfare Minister Urges Government to Decide on Base Pension Introduction

Latvia's Welfare Minister Reinis Uzulnieks calls on the cabinet to make a decision on introducing a base pension from 2027, starting with the oldest seniors. The reform would raise supplements for work years and require €13.4 million in its first year.

Bauskas Dzīve · 9 Jul, 09:38

Ogre residents debate new EU driver monitoring cameras

New EU regulations requiring cameras in new cars to monitor driver attention have sparked mixed reactions, from privacy concerns to irony about car affordability in Latvia.

OgreNet · 9 Jul, 09:37

Kohtla-Järve's June Coup Creates Controversial Governing Coalition

After removing Mayor Max Kaur, Kohtla-Järve's city council elected Evelyn Danilov as new mayor but approved her city government with only 12 votes, forming a minority administration backed by the pro-Kremlin Koos party, major party politicians, and associates of the late oligarch Nikolai Ossipenko.

ERR News · 9 Jul, 09:37

Three Rafting Events in Jēkabpils Region in July 2026

The association 'Sēlijas laivas' will hold three public rafting events on the Daugava River in July to highlight its natural uniqueness. The events take place on July 19, 25, and 26, catering to both beginners and experienced rafters.

Staburags · 9 Jul, 09:37

Saulkrasti Residents Outraged Over LDz Fence Blocking Historic Path

Saulkrasti Municipality has received a signed complaint from 62 residents against the fence erected by Latvijas dzelzceļš (LDz), which blocks a historically used path, causing significant daily inconvenience.

Jauns.lv · 9 Jul, 09:37

Maaleht: Estonian food board still not using lab tests to verify strawberry origin

Estonia's Agricultural and Food Board (PTA) is not using a database created in 2022 to determine the origin of strawberries, relying only on document checks, which allows imported strawberries to be sold as local.

ERR (rus) · 9 Jul, 09:37

NATO to Transform Baltic Air Policing Mission into Air Defense Mission

NATO leaders at the Ankara summit agreed to transform the current Baltic air policing mission into a full-fledged air defense mission.

LSM (rus) · 9 Jul, 09:36

Baltoscandal festival breaks attendance records in Rakvere

The international performing arts festival Baltoscandal, held in Rakvere from July 1 to 5, attracted 5,832 visitors, the highest figure in the past decade.

ERR News · 9 Jul, 08:38

Good news: forecasters say heavy rains to end, warmer weather ahead

Although the cyclone center will remain over Latvia on Thursday, the heaviest rains are over. A warmer air mass is expected on Sunday, and early next week temperatures could reach +20…+25°C.

BNN · 9 Jul, 08:38

Estonian Supreme Court Yet to Rule on Prosecutor's Appeal in Laanet Fraud Case

Estonia's Supreme Court has not yet decided on the prosecutor's cassation appeal seeking to overturn the acquittal of MP Kalle Laanet on fraud charges.

ERR (rus) · 9 Jul, 08:37

Ethnographic Ensemble “Rikava” Performs “Sastdiņš vokors” in Nagļi

On June 28, St. Peter's Day, the ethnographic ensemble “Rikava” presented the program “Sastdiņš vokors” at the fisherman's homestead “Zvejnieki” in Nagļi parish, focusing on bathhouse traditions. This was the second year the ensemble held an event there on St. Peter's Day.

LaKuga · 9 Jul, 08:37

Central Election Commission Halts Functional Improvements to Voting Systems; Some Solutions Postponed

The head of Latvia's Central Election Commission (CVK), Kristaps Zviedris, has announced that no further functional improvements are being made to the voting systems, with some planned solutions to be implemented only after the 15th Saeima elections. Meanwhile, the preparation of an online voter registry has been completed, and the CVK plans to hold training seminars for municipal election commissions starting in mid-July.

Delfi · 9 Jul, 08:37