Latvia & nearby
Tallinn Honors Graduates Who Scored 100 Points on State Exams
Tallinn celebrated 81 graduates who achieved the maximum 100 points on state exams.
ERR (rus) · 27 Jun, 02:38
Liepāja Resident Refuses to Pay Bills, Vacate Common Storage Room; Conflict Reaches Supreme Court
A dispute between a Liepāja apartment owner and the building association "Dzintars 97" over a storage room has escalated to the Latvian Supreme Court Senate. The resident failed to vacate the room after the agreed period and stopped payments, leading to a legal case that highlights a significant legal nuance.
Apollo.lv · 27 Jun, 02:37
Experts comment on LVM cyber incident: risks to third parties and questions about election systems
After the LVM cyber incident, experts point to potential risks to third parties and explain why the attack has raised questions about election systems.
Delfi · 27 Jun, 01:38
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Apollo.lv invites you to test your knowledge: Can you recognize Latvian cities from their first three letters?
The website Apollo.lv has published a new quiz where participants must guess Latvian cities based on the first three letters of their names.
Apollo.lv · 27 Jun, 01:37
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Video: Latvian driver killed in crash in Estonia
A Latvian citizen died in a traffic accident near Valga, Estonia, on Wednesday, June 24 (Midsummer Day). The crash was captured by a witness's dashcam.
Apollo.lv · 26 Jun, 23:37
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Dombrava-criticized Allika removed as head of asylum seeker center "Mucenieki"
Andželika Allika, head of the Mucenieki asylum seeker accommodation center, will be removed from her post next week following criticism from Interior Minister Jānis Dombrava, but will remain at the Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs in a different role.
Apollo.lv · 26 Jun, 22:38
On Saturday, air temperature in Estonia could reach 27°C
On Saturday, Estonia will experience variable cloudiness, occasional rain and thunderstorms, with temperatures rising to 27°C, cooler on the coast.
ERR (rus) · 26 Jun, 22:37
New Details Emerge in Fatal Head-On Crash Near Baltezers: BMW Driver Killed, Truck Suddenly Changed Course
A 38-year-old woman died in a head-on collision on the Baltezers–Saurieši road after a truck suddenly changed its trajectory. The woman was ejected from her BMW; the truck driver was hospitalized with multiple injuries.
Jauns.lv · 26 Jun, 22:36
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Expert: Hacker Used Seven-Year-Old Vulnerability in LVM Cyberattack
Cybersecurity expert Elvis Strazdiņš revealed that the attacker breached Latvia's state forest company servers using a long-unpatched software vulnerability and is demanding a ransom.
Apollo.lv · 26 Jun, 21:37
Nameless Graves of Migrants in the Borderlands
More than ten people who died after illegally crossing the Latvia-Belarus border have been buried in cemeteries in Augšdaugava and Krāslava regions. Very little information is known about them.
LSM (rus) · 26 Jun, 21:36
Vilnius public transport rolls out AC tracker as heatwave grips the Baltics
To help residents and visitors cope with extreme heat this weekend, Vilnius public transport operator JUDU has introduced a feature that shows which buses and trolleybuses have working air conditioning.
LRT English · 26 Jun, 20:37
45-year-old ATV driver dies in Pärnumaa crash
On Friday, June 26, a 45-year-old ATV driver died in Tõusi village, Pärnumaa County, after losing control and ending up in a ditch where the vehicle landed on him.
ERR (rus) · 26 Jun, 20:36
LSM.lv airs episode of talk show 'Обсудим вечером'
On June 26, 2026, LSM.lv published an episode of the program 'Обсудим вечером'.
LSM (rus) · 26 Jun, 20:36
Exam results cause portal slowdowns; enrollment for secondary schools starts tomorrow
On Monday morning, June 26, portals 'Latvija.lv' and 'eksameni.gov.lv' slowed down due to high traffic after the release of basic education exam certificates. Meanwhile, electronic enrollment for Riga's 10th grade classes will begin on Saturday, June 27.
Delfi · 26 Jun, 19:37
Jānis Sildniks: I have statistics on why some politicians are disliked, but I won't name them
Media expert Jānis Sildniks reveals he has data on politicians' unpopularity, but he won't disclose names due to fear of repercussions and a previous KNAB fine.
Delfi · 26 Jun, 18:38
Border Guards Intercept Estonians with Fake Army Plate Carrying 11 Illegal Migrants
Latvian border guards in Skaista parish stopped a minibus driven by Estonian citizens, carrying 11 people without documents, using a fake Latvian army license plate.
Apollo.lv · 26 Jun, 18:37
Riga court sentences two Latvian residents for espionage in favor of Russia
On Friday, June 26, the Riga City Court sentenced Svetlana Nikolajeva and Sergejs Sidorovs to prison terms for collecting classified information in the interests of Russia.
ERR (rus) · 26 Jun, 18:36
Especially Magnificent ‘Rose Day’ to Be Held in Salaspils on July 4
The National Botanical Garden invites visitors to Rose Day, dedicated to honoring the achievements of Latvian rose breeders, as part of the garden's 70th anniversary event cycle.
Jauns.lv · 26 Jun, 18:36
Seagull attacks become daily issue in Liepāja; Nature Protection Board calls for prevention
In Liepāja and other coastal towns of Latvia, silver gulls are increasingly aggressive, snatching food from people and damaging property. The Nature Protection Board stresses that dealing with consequences is not enough and preventive measures are needed.
LSM · 26 Jun, 18:36
Mari-Liis Jakobson: Estonia is searching for a Schrödinger's president
After Alar Karis announced he would not seek a second term, Estonia has begun searching for a new president. Political scientist Mari-Liis Jakobson argues the country does not need a president who can be everything at once, but rather an institution that keeps the constitutional order in balance.
ERR News · 26 Jun, 17:37
Gripen Fighters Circle Over Riga Ahead of Airshow
Hungarian Air Force Gripen fighters, participants of the upcoming airshow at Spilve airfield on Saturday and Sunday, circled over Riga for several minutes on Friday.
LSM (rus) · 26 Jun, 17:36
Largest Airshow in the Baltics to Take Place in Riga
On June 27–28, the largest airshow in the Baltics will be held at Spilve airfield in Riga, featuring participants from 12 countries. The program includes a Hungarian Gripen fighter, a Canadian Hercules, and stunt performances.
ERR (rus) · 26 Jun, 16:36
Archaeologist Urges Visit to Grebu Hillfort in Late July: Possible Site of Metsepole Castle
Archaeologist Mārcis Kļaviņš recommends visiting Grebu hillfort and Grebu bowl hill in late July, when an archaeological excavation may reveal the location of Metsepole Castle.
LSM · 26 Jun, 16:36
Ukrainian Week in Latvia: Events from June 27 to July 5
A selection of events for the Ukrainian community has been published, running from June 27 to July 5 in Latvia.
LSM (rus) · 26 Jun, 16:36
Chancellor of Justice Urges Better Prison Suicide Prevention After Inmate Deaths
Estonia's Chancellor of Justice Ülle Madise calls for stronger suicide prevention measures in prisons, including safe calming rooms and improved monitoring, after recent inmate deaths revealed systemic gaps.
ERR News · 26 Jun, 15:37
Cyber Attack on Latvijas valsts meži – Attributed to Foreign Ransomware Group
A foreign financially motivated ransomware group has claimed responsibility for the cyber attack on Latvijas valsts meži (LVM). Cert.lv is investigating and supporting the company, while LVM gradually restores its systems.
Jauns.lv · 26 Jun, 15:36
Hoopoe - The Hunter of Mole Crickets
Mole crickets are serious agricultural pests that spend most of their lives underground. However, the hoopoe bird is able to successfully locate them.
LSM · 26 Jun, 15:36
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Quiz: Can you tell a Latvian village from a Lithuanian city?
Apollo.lv has published a quiz where participants must identify whether a given name is a village in Latvia or a city in Lithuania.
Apollo.lv · 26 Jun, 14:37
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State Police Launch Criminal Investigation into Cyberattack on LVM
Latvia's State Police have initiated criminal proceedings over a hacker attack on AS "Latvijas valsts meži", where the attacker gained control of IT systems and data.
TVNET · 26 Jun, 14:37
Orange Warning: Latvia Braces for Strong and Intense Heat
Latvia's Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre has issued an orange-level warning for strong heat on Saturday and very strong heat on Sunday and Monday.
Jauns.lv · 26 Jun, 14:37
Orange Heat Warning Issued by Latvian Meteorologists
The Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre has issued an orange warning due to an approaching heatwave, with a yellow warning on Saturday and orange on Sunday and Monday.
LSM (rus) · 26 Jun, 14:36
In Narva, votes of no confidence against Stalnukhin, Raik, and Kondrashova initiated again
The opposition in the Narva City Council, holding 16 out of 31 votes, submitted motions of no confidence against council chairman Mikhail Stalnukhin, his deputy Yana Kondrashova, and mayor Katri Raik. The votes will be considered at the nearest session, and the "Plan B Narva" faction has been re-established.
ERR (rus) · 26 Jun, 13:36
Latvijas valsts meži gradually restores internal IT systems
The IT team of Latvijas valsts meži is gradually restoring the company's internal systems to ensure business continuity.
LSM (rus) · 26 Jun, 13:36
Rare Estonian-made gramophones on display at Järva County museum
A temporary exhibition at the Estonian Bicycle Museum in Väätsa features dozens of crank-operated gramophones, including four restored Estonian-made models on public display for the first time.
ERR News · 26 Jun, 12:36
Police searching for man who left mental health center, may be dangerous
State Police ask for public help to find Pāvels Gordejevs, born in 2001, who left the National Mental Health Center at night and may be aggressive and dangerous.
BNN · 26 Jun, 11:37
Riga Municipality Auctions Two Land Plots in Šķirotava
The Riga City Council has announced an auction for two undeveloped land plots at Šķembu Street 20 and 22 in the Šķirotava neighborhood, with a combined starting price exceeding 379,000 euros.
Jauns.lv · 26 Jun, 11:36