Latvia & nearby
No significant precipitation expected in Latvia on Martinmas
Latvia is forecast to have dry, partly sunny weather on Tuesday, 10 November, with air temperatures of +2 to +6 degrees Celsius. The weather is influenced by an area of high pressure.
Bauskas Dzīve · 10 Nov, 06:11
Viskaļi residents raise pedestrian safety concerns with Jelgava mayor over Platones Street
At a meeting with Jelgava City Council chairman Mārtiņš Daģis, Viskaļi residents discussed traffic calming measures and the lack of a pavement on Platones Street. The mayor said the street would not be forgotten, but the nearby reconstruction is planned for Viskaļu Street.
Zemgales Ziņas · 10 Nov, 06:11
Kučinskis Says Rail Baltica Could Be Frozen if Latvia Cannot Afford It
Māris Kučinskis told the news agency LETA that the Rail Baltica railway project could be frozen if Latvia cannot cover its costs. He said the state can contribute about 150 million euros a year, and no more than 200 million.
NRA · 10 Nov, 06:11
Local choirs to join staging of rock story "Ei, jūs tur!" in Jēkabpils
This month Jēkabpils will host a performance of the rock story "Ei, jūs tur!" by Imants Kalniņš and Viks, with local singers joining the Jasmīna choir. Only two joint rehearsals are planned before the concert.
Delfi · 10 Nov, 06:10
Cultural sector workers to march in Riga over pay concerns
On Tuesday, participants of the “Kultūra (iz)dzīvo” campaign will march in Riga to urge decision-makers to draw up a long-term plan for cultural workers' pay. A concert by Latvian professional music ensembles will take place at the Riga Congress Centre in the evening.
Bauskas Dzīve · 10 Nov, 05:10
Frost, wet snow and slippery roads expected in Latvia as weather shifts
The Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre forecasts temperature swings, rain and locally wet snow this week. Roads in the east may become slippery in places.
BNN · 10 Nov, 04:10
Tartu joins Lviv-led Unbroken Cities crisis preparedness network
Tartu, Estonia's second-largest city, has joined the international Unbroken Cities network created by Ukraine's Lviv to share wartime experience in handling crises. The mayors of both cities signed a memorandum of understanding in Tartu.
ERR News · 10 Nov, 01:12
Latvian Rescue Service Chief Concerned That 12% Ignore Cell Broadcast Alerts
Mārtiņš Baltmanis, head of Latvia's State Fire and Rescue Service, called it alarming that 11.7% of residents would not act on a cell broadcast alert because they believe the threat will not affect them. A psychologist links this to information overload and recommends a personal action plan.
NRA · 10 Nov, 01:11
Latvia's Civil Law Amends Animal Status and Adoption Rules
From 11 November, amendments to Latvia's Civil Law take effect, declaring that animals are not things and replacing an absolute adoption ban for people convicted of violence with a time-limited one.
LV portāls · 10 Nov, 01:11
Estonian Defense Ministry review finds documentation and risk-check gaps in Datasel contracts
A working group at Estonia's Ministry of Defense reviewing contracts with ammunition supplier Datasel found shortcomings in background checks and record-keeping, but no evidence that documents were deliberately hidden or deleted.
ERR News · 10 Nov, 00:12
Funeral costs in Latvia have risen, more families choose cremation
Mārtiņš Bandenieks, head of the funeral companies "Tāle" and "Pauzers", says a funeral that could be arranged for 600 euros a few years ago now costs considerably more. Cost is one reason cremation is chosen more often.
Delfi · 10 Nov, 00:11
Bergholcs: Tvaika Street Fire Exposed Gaps in Riga's Civil Protection
Edgars Bergholcs, chair of the Riga City Council's Urban Development Committee, says the 2 November fire at Tvaika Street 4 revealed problems in municipal crisis management. He calls for a clear course of action when incidents hit major traffic arteries.
Jauns.lv · 10 Nov, 00:11
Social services to request clients' bank statements directly from July 2027
From 1 July 2027, municipal social services in Latvia will be able to request clients' account statements directly from banks and other payment service providers when deciding on social assistance. People will no longer have to submit these statements themselves.
LV portāls · 10 Nov, 00:10
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Restaurant Week to be held at Latvian castles and manors from 11 November
From 11 to 22 November, the Latvian Castles and Manors Association is organising a Restaurant Week with special menus at several castles and manors. The event coincides with the week of Latvia's national holidays.
TVNET · 10 Nov, 00:10
Culture Minister Proposes Handing Chekhov Theatre to Riga City
Latvian Culture Minister Nauris Puntulis has suggested transferring the Riga Russian Theatre named after Mikhail Chekhov to municipal control to cut state spending by 2.4 million euros. The theatre's director, Dana Bjorka, calls the idea a "death sentence".
LSM (rus) · 9 Nov, 23:12
Kulbergs ends second round of government talks, to present financial vision tomorrow
Prime minister candidate Andris Kulbergs of the Unified List concluded the second round of government-formation talks on 9 November with New Unity, the Progressives and the National Alliance. He will present his view on state finances at the Cabinet of Ministers tomorrow at midday.
LSM · 9 Nov, 23:11
Tartu prison director: inmate asked when she would die
Merle Ulsta, director of the prison in Tartu, Estonia, talks in an interview about her work and an incident in which an inmate sent her a written request asking when she would die.
Delfi · 9 Nov, 23:11
Driņķe: Rising Cost of Living Is Gradually Changing Everyday Habits in Latvia
On TV24's “Preses klubs” programme, Zane Driņķe, rector of the Turība Business University, said higher prices lead families to attend fewer events and travel less. A survey by Citadele bank shows 44% of Latvian residents are not ready to cover unexpected expenses.
Latvijas Avīze · 9 Nov, 23:10
Lithuanian PM says too early to discuss renaming Taiwanese office before talks with China
Lithuanian Prime Minister Mindaugas Sinkevičius said on Monday it is premature to discuss renaming the Taiwanese Representative Office in Vilnius ahead of planned talks with Chinese diplomats. He said Lithuania is open to dialogue with Beijing without preconditions.
LRT English · 9 Nov, 22:13
Estonian parliament's Finance Committee reviews half of 2027 budget amendments
The Finance Committee of Estonia's parliament, the Riigikogu, reviewed about half of the amendments to the 2027 state budget bill on Monday. It backed a government-prepared package that includes €200,000 for the national volleyball team.
ERR News · 9 Nov, 22:12
Latvia's rescue service fears residents are taking cell broadcast alerts less seriously
Latvia's State Fire and Rescue Service (VUGD) says a new survey shows some residents pay too little attention to cell broadcast alerts or do not act on them. The service chief and a psychologist urge people to follow warnings and prepare an action plan in advance.
Diena · 9 Nov, 22:12
Rescue ring stands installed along Riga's city canal
Riga City Council has installed stands with lifebuoys at five locations along the city canal. The step is part of civil protection measures taken after tragic accidents on the water in recent years.
NRA · 9 Nov, 22:10
Kulbergs still gives no clarity on next coalition after second round of talks
Prime minister candidate Kulbergs criticised the New Unity party and the Progressives for poor preparation after the second round of talks, while praising the National Alliance. A third round will most likely take place after the national holidays.
Diena · 9 Nov, 21:12
Child suffers severe head injuries after basketball hoop falls at Iecava skatepark
A basketball hoop fell on a child at a skatepark in Iecava, Latvia, and the child was taken to the Children's Clinical University Hospital for surgery. After reviewing CCTV footage, the municipality points to the child's own actions, but a check of the hoop's technical condition is continuing.
Jauns.lv · 9 Nov, 21:12
No working days to be shifted in Latvia in 2027
The Latvian government did not make a decision on shifting working days by the deadline, so none will be moved in 2027. The Latvian public broadcaster LSM reported this on Monday.
Delfi · 9 Nov, 21:11
Kulbergs Says National Alliance Was Well Prepared for Government Talks
Andris Kulbergs, the candidate for prime minister of Latvia's next government, said the National Alliance had prepared well for coalition talks. The make-up of the coalition remains unclear, and a third round of talks will most likely follow after the national holidays.
BNN · 9 Nov, 21:10
New Estonian party Generations aims to represent older voters
A new party called Generations (Põlvkonnad) held its founding meeting in Estonia on Saturday. It hopes to gather the 500 members needed for registration by the end of November and run in the March Riigikogu elections.
ERR News · 9 Nov, 20:12
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Indriksone: Growth and Austerity Measures Should Be Judged by Long-Term Impact
National Alliance chair Ilze Indriksone said after government-formation talks with the United List that economic growth and savings measures must be assessed by their effect on Latvia's long-term development. She described the meeting as productive and cooperation-oriented.
TVNET · 9 Nov, 20:11
National Alliance ready to join new government after talks with Kulbergs
National Alliance chair Ilze Indriksone said after talks with prime ministerial candidate Andris Kulbergs that the party sees a shared vision and is ready to work in the new government.
Jauns.lv · 9 Nov, 20:11
Court nearly halves prison term for woman convicted of abducting and killing granddaughter's newborn
The Zemgale District Court, retrying the case, sentenced a woman to nine years and 11 months in prison for abducting and killing her granddaughter's newborn. She had earlier received 18 years.
Delfi · 9 Nov, 20:11
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No working day to be moved next year in Latvia
Latvia's government did not adopt a decision on transferring working days by the deadline, so no working day will be moved in 2027. This was reported by the portal LSM.lv.
Apollo.lv · 9 Nov, 20:10
Šuvajevs: Next Coalition Must Not Depend on Šlesers' Votes
Šuvajevs of the Latvian party Progresīvie said after talks with Prime Minister-designate Andris Kulbergs that the next government must not rely on Šlesers' votes in parliament. He also addressed budget, green policy and forestry issues.
Diena · 9 Nov, 19:12
Kulbergs: National Alliance came better prepared for talks with AS than New Unity and Progressives
Prime minister candidate Kulbergs said that, after talks with three parties, only the National Alliance had come prepared to discuss budget savings. The makeup of the coalition remains unclear.
Delfi · 9 Nov, 19:11
Eight-Year-Old Boy Goes Missing in Cēsis, Police Ask Public for Help
The State Police are searching for Markuss Bērziņš, born in 2018, who was last seen in Cēsis on the afternoon of 9 November. Police urge anyone who knows where he might be to call 112.
Jauns.lv · 9 Nov, 19:11
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Eight-year-old Markuss Bērziņš, sought in Cēsis, has been found
Latvia's State Police said on 9 November that eight-year-old Markuss Bērziņš, who had been reported missing in Cēsis, has been found safe. Police thanked the media for helping to spread the appeal.
Apollo.lv · 9 Nov, 19:10
Kulbergs: Budget Needs At Least Three Billion Euros in Savings Over Three Years
Prime minister candidate Andris Kulbergs said after talks with potential coalition partners that New Unity has not yet given him sufficiently concrete budget-cut proposals. He believes savings of at least three billion euros should be achieved within three years.
NRA · 9 Nov, 19:10