Latvia & nearby
Valka Municipal Council to Decide on Starting Financial Stabilisation
The Valka Municipal Council in northern Latvia is meeting today to decide whether to begin a financial stabilisation process. The Finance Ministry has described the municipality's finances as critical.
Ziemeļlatvija · 29 Oct, 09:11
Record Number of Pupils Join Latvia’s “Sporto visa klase” School Sports Project
The Latvian Olympic Committee’s “Sporto visa klase” project has begun its 13th season with its largest-ever participation, over 9,700 pupils. Teachers at schools near Aizkraukle say it has made children fitter and more disciplined.
Staburags · 29 Oct, 09:10
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Kulbergs: Shape of the Next Coalition Still Unclear
Andris Kulbergs, who is tasked with forming Latvia's next government, says the outline of the coalition is not yet visible after his first talks with the National Alliance and New Unity. He says all cooperation options remain open.
TVNET · 29 Oct, 09:10
Kulbergs sees no reason for Brencis to give up parliament seat after KNAB searches
Latvian Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs says his former adviser Mārtiņs Brencis need not give up his seat in the Saeima, even though the anti-corruption bureau KNAB took procedural steps at his premises. The case concerns suspected misuse of EU funds in Alūksne municipality.
BNN · 29 Oct, 09:10
Ogre councillor Helmanis, back from Ukraine, urges Latvia to unite and wants an authoritative foreign minister
Egils Helmanis, a councillor in Ogre municipality and former mayor of Ogre, has posted warnings about security after a trip to Ukraine. He also urged incoming government head Kulbergs to pick a foreign minister with international authority.
Latvijas Avīze · 29 Oct, 09:10
Court Orders Liquidation of Latvia's "Action Party"
The winding-up of the political party "Rīcības partija" (Action Party) has begun in Latvia following a Riga City Court ruling. The step was disclosed in the official gazette "Latvijas Vēstnesis".
NRA · 29 Oct, 09:10
Police in Riga seek help finding missing Iveta Liepiņa, born 1965
The State Police are searching for Iveta Liepiņa, born in 1965, who left her address on Klusā Street in Riga on 26 October. Anyone who knows where she may be is asked to call 112.
Jauns.lv · 29 Oct, 09:09
Kuldīga cyclist Ģirts Vēvers ends amateur road season with European Championships bronze
Ģirts Vēvers from Kuldīga finished his amateur road cycling season in the M50–54 age group with bronze in the individual time trial at the European Championships in Italy. Earlier he won bronze in the individual race at the World Championships in Japan and placed fifth in the group race.
Kurzemnieks · 29 Oct, 09:08
Aizkraukle Municipality Teachers Spend Three Days Learning New Teaching Methods
Aizkraukle Municipality in Latvia held three days of teacher development events, with seminars, workshops and exchange trips for teachers, preschool educators and school leaders. Art teachers tried out artificial intelligence in lessons.
Staburags · 29 Oct, 08:11
Team Behind Family Detective Film “Mission: Find the Parents” to Visit Ogre on 15 November
The family detective film “Mission: Find the Parents”, a five-country co-production that is also a Latvian film, will be shown in special screenings across Latvia after its premiere. The film crew will visit Ogre on 15 November.
OgreNet · 29 Oct, 08:10
Stradiņš Hospital's negative budget impact to reach €36.7 million over five years
The Latvian government has noted a report on the fiscal impact of Pauls Stradiņš Clinical University Hospital on the state budget for 2026–2030. The total negative impact is estimated at €36.7 million, while the Latvian Hospitals Association warns of a risk to funding for other medical institutions.
Diena · 29 Oct, 08:10
Life goes on in Lithuanian border town of Vištytis as troops join border patrols
In Vištytis, a town in southwestern Lithuania beside Russia's Kaliningrad region, residents say daily life is unchanged despite soldiers helping border guards since early October. Officials call it a precaution against a possible new mobilisation wave in Russia.
LRT English · 29 Oct, 08:10
Kuldīga Municipality Official Discusses Rural Management, School Buses and Empty School Buildings
Agnese Buka, deputy chief executive of Kuldīga Municipality, explained in a podcast how rural parish administration works, how school transport is organised and what will happen to closed school buildings. She said the cultural worker model is not yet fully settled.
Kurzemnieks · 29 Oct, 08:09
Garisons: Drones have changed warfare, but NATO is adapting too slowly
Jānis Garisons, chairman of the board of naval drone maker Newt21, says NATO is lagging in adopting unmanned technology. Raimonds Bergmanis, chair of a Saeima committee, agrees and urges faster creation of drone units.
BNN · 29 Oct, 08:08
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Latvia's 14th Saeima to Hold Its Final Sitting, With 26 Items on the Agenda
Members of the 14th Saeima, Latvia's parliament, will gather on Thursday, 29 October, for the last sitting of this term. The agenda contains 26 items.
TVNET · 29 Oct, 07:11
RB Rail chief: Rail Baltica cannot be built on political statements alone
The chair of the RB Rail management board writes in the magazine Ir that Latvia must make concrete financing decisions on Rail Baltica to avoid risking EU support. He argues that delays add costs and also affect neighbouring countries.
Žurnāls Ir · 29 Oct, 07:10
Riga drivers wait minutes at a traffic light in a lane where it never turns green
At the Valmieras and Ģertrūdes street intersection in Riga, drivers in the left lane wait for minutes at a new traffic light because a left turn is not allowed there. Riga City Council says there are enough road signs.
NRA · 29 Oct, 07:10
School librarians from across Latvia meet in Rauna to share experience
School librarians from various parts of Latvia gathered at Rauna Primary School on 21 October to share experience and gather new ideas. The event was initiated by the school's librarian, Inga Cera.
Ziemeļlatvija · 29 Oct, 07:10
14th Saeima Holds Final Session With 26 Items on Agenda
Latvia's parliament, the 14th Saeima, meets for the last time in this term on Thursday, 29 October. Lawmakers will vote on the Architecture Law and amendments to the Road Traffic Law and the Criminal Law, among others.
Delfi · 29 Oct, 07:09
Latkovskis: 14th Saeima's fatal mistake was failing to read the voters
On the day Latvia's 14th Saeima holds its final sitting, commentator Ben Latkovskis argues its biggest error was empty eloquence and mishandling the Rail Baltica problems. In the 3 October election, 60% of its deputies were not re-elected.
NRA · 29 Oct, 06:11
LMT Proposes Base Station on Juglas Secondary School Roof; Parents Ask About Radiation
Mobile operator LMT has offered to place a base station on the roof of Juglas Secondary School in Riga, paying the school 390 euros a month. The lease is unsigned and design work has not begun, while a pupil's mother asks whether children's health could be at risk.
Latvijas Avīze · 29 Oct, 06:11
Latvia's Dainis Upelnieks wins military world championship in trap and skeet shooting
Dainis Upelnieks from Iecava won gold at the CISM World Championship in skeet shooting, hitting all 36 targets in the final. It is his second major success in October, after becoming European champion.
Bauskas Dzīve · 29 Oct, 06:11
Jelgava Job Openings Offer Salaries of Up to 2,640 Euros a Month
Several municipal bodies, schools and companies in Jelgava are hiring. The highest advertised pay is 2,640 euros gross per month.
Zemgales Ziņas · 29 Oct, 06:10
Official e-address to become mandatory for a wider group in Latvia
The Latvian government has approved amendments to the Official Electronic Address Law. From 2027 the e-address will be mandatory for foreigners owning real estate in Latvia, and from 2030 for authenticated users of the Latvija.gov.lv portal.
Jauns.lv · 29 Oct, 05:09
New pension recalculation rules in Latvia: automatic in April or in a month of your choice
Latvia's State Social Insurance Agency (VSAA) now recalculates pensions of working pensioners automatically every April. A different month can be chosen by applying at least two months in advance.
LV portāls · 29 Oct, 03:11
Quiz: Can You Guess a Latvian Town From Three Associations?
The Latvian newspaper Latvijas Avīze has published a ten-question quiz on its la.lv site in which readers must identify Latvian towns from three associations each. The outlet says AI tools will be of little help.
Latvijas Avīze · 29 Oct, 01:11
Amendments to Latvia's Archives Law take effect: shorter access restrictions and new document transfer duties
Amendments to the Archives Law took effect in Latvia on 28 October, shortening access restrictions on historical records and widening obligations to hand documents over for state storage. The way the National Archives sets its fees has also changed.
LV portāls · 29 Oct, 00:09
Column examines why classic propaganda could not unite society in Latvia
In an opinion piece in issue 5 (2026) of the magazine Domuzīme, Māris Kūlis argues that classic propaganda methods could not unify society in present-day Latvia. He attributes this mainly to the structure of a liberal consumer society.
Žurnāls Ir · 29 Oct, 00:09
Can the tax authority go after a husband's property over his wife's tax debt?
When one spouse has a tax debt but has no funds or assets to cover it, Latvia's State Revenue Service can take action against property registered in the other spouse's name. The question also concerns cars.
TVNET · 29 Oct, 00:08
Smiltēns Eyed for Saeima Speaker, Vējonis for Deputy Speaker Post
The 41 deputies of the Unity List agreed on Monday that the group should hold two posts in the Saeima presidium. Edvards Smiltēns is slated for speaker and Raimonds Vējonis for the second deputy speaker's post.
LSM · 28 Oct, 23:10
Delivery robot causes bus collision in Tallinn and leaves the scene
A city bus and an autonomous delivery robot collided at a junction in Tallinn, Estonia's capital. Passengers were injured, and the robot drove away afterwards.
Pravda — ziņas · 28 Oct, 23:10
Tavars: AS Has Made No Decisions on Ministerial Posts in New Government
AS representative Tavars says the party has made no decisions on ministerial posts, as talks with potential coalition partners have only just begun. Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs is continuing government-formation talks with several parties.
Diena · 28 Oct, 22:11
Rēzekne Woman in Psychiatric Hospital Faces Auction of Her Apartment Over Debts
A woman in Rēzekne who is being treated in a psychiatric hospital may lose the apartment she has lived in since birth, after it was put up for auction over debts. Neighbours are worried, while the institutions involved point to the need for cooperation.
Latvijas Avīze · 28 Oct, 22:11
Cloudy Thursday with clear spells expected in Estonia, temperatures up to +12
Estonian forecasters expect cloudy weather with clear spells on 29 October. Rain is possible in places on the islands and western coast, fog on the mainland, and daytime temperatures will reach up to +12 degrees.
ERR (rus) · 28 Oct, 22:09
Cloudy Weather With Light Rain Expected in Latvia on Thursday
Forecasters say Thursday in Latvia will be mostly cloudy, with light rain in places. Daytime temperatures will reach +8 to +13 degrees Celsius.
NRA · 28 Oct, 22:09
Association Apeirons Points to Flaws in the Rebuilt Zemitāna Bridge Overpass
The association Apeirons inspected the Jorģis Zemitāns bridge overpass in Riga, rebuilt a month ago, and found several defects. The city council plans to commission an independent assessment.
LSM · 28 Oct, 21:11