Latvia & nearby (308)

Beekeepers Welcome First Honey Harvest

After spring work, bees have collected nectar, producing new honey with fresh taste and rich aroma.

Ziemeļlatvija · 16 Jun, 07:21

Thunderstorms Expected in Parts of Latvia on Tuesday

Tuesday will bring rain and thunderstorms to most of Latvia, with maximum temperatures between 14 and 19 degrees Celsius.

TVNET · 16 Jun, 07:21

Heavy Rain and Thunderstorms Expected in Latvia on Tuesday

Rain and thunderstorms are forecast across most of Latvia on Tuesday, with locally heavy downpours. In South Kurzeme, afternoon wind gusts could reach up to 18 m/s.

Jauns.lv · 16 Jun, 07:20

Handmade Latvian flag from 1940 Latgale Song Festival returns to Latvia

A unique handmade Latvian flag that flew at the culmination of the 1940 Latgale Song Festival in Daugavpils has been preserved after the Soviet occupation, spent exile in the USA, and was returned to Latvia in 2017; it also participated in the 2023 All-Latvian Song Festival.

LaKuga · 16 Jun, 07:20

VUGD Hands Over 48 Firefighting Tankers to Municipalities; 30 Already Delivered

The State Fire and Rescue Service (VUGD) is completing the transfer of 48 firefighting tankers to municipalities, boosting cooperation in fire suppression and prevention.

Zemgales Ziņas · 16 Jun, 06:20

Road repair on Vītolu Street in Bauska begins today, traffic restrictions expected

Starting June 16, Bauska’s Vītolu Street will undergo road surface renewal, with temporary traffic restrictions in place. Local company SIA "Viona" is carrying out the work, which is expected to last until August.

Bauskas Dzīve · 16 Jun, 06:20

Ratnieks Refuses Saeima Deputy Mandate; Next Candidate Ķipurs

Riga Vice-Mayor Edvards Ratnieks (NA) has decided not to accept the Saeima deputy mandate left by Nauris Puntulis. The next candidate is history teacher Roberts Ķipurs.

Delfi · 16 Jun, 05:21

New Rock and Pop Music Competition 'Sound Revolution' to Take Place in Liepāja

On July 2, 2026, the Tipogrāfijas creative quarter in Liepāja will host 'Sound Revolution', a competition for emerging rock and pop bands from Latvia and the Baltics. Applications are open until June 25.

irLiepāja · 16 Jun, 05:21

Oil prices plunge after US-Iran agreement to end military operations

Oil prices fell nearly 5% on Monday after the US and Iran reached an agreement to immediately and permanently end military operations on all fronts, with WTI crude dropping to $80.16 per barrel, its lowest since early March.

Bauskas Dzīve · 16 Jun, 05:20

Riga's largest hospitals lack underground shelters; employ other safety measures

None of Riga's major hospitals have underground shelters, but they have developed alternative safety plans and are planning to build new shelters.

LSM · 16 Jun, 04:22

Narva's Paju School Seeks Director Again; Previous Competition Yielded No Result

The Narva city government has launched a new open competition for the position of director of Paju School, as the spring recruitment process ended with all four candidates deemed unsuitable.

ERR (rus) · 16 Jun, 04:22

Bruģa Bumba 2026 Season Opens with Record Participation in Grobiņa

The first leg of Liepāja's street basketball championship “Bruģa Bumba 2026” in Grobiņa gathered 46 teams—ten more than last year. Winners were determined in six age groups, along with individual contest champions.

irLiepāja · 16 Jun, 04:22

Prison psychologist recalls first encounter with correctional environment

Ilze Ušacka, one of the first prison psychologists in independent Latvia, shares her impressions of the terrifying environment and a threatening incident with an inmate who sharpened a pencil during a consultation.

TVNET · 16 Jun, 04:21

Liepāja Kickboxers Win Ten Medals at International Tournament in Poland

Six athletes from Liepāja's Ballistic Boxing Club won 10 medals (7 gold, 2 silver, 1 bronze) at the Polish Kickboxing Cup in Kielce, placing the club 5th among 149 clubs.

irLiepāja · 16 Jun, 03:22

Laura Londe Reveals Guntars Račs Is Her Father: Long-Hidden Truth

Influencer and “Mazo pavāru skoliņa” leader Laura Londe (formerly Grēviņa) has admitted that she long hid the fact that musician Guntars Račs is her father, until it became public in late 2024.

TVNET · 16 Jun, 02:20

NBS Assesses Mental Health: One-Third of Rejections Due to Psychological Issues

Latvian National Armed Forces reject candidates with mental health problems, accounting for about a third of all denials. A reservist recounts being turned away due to a doctor visit years ago.

Delfi · 16 Jun, 01:20

Missing Minor Andrejs Fedotovs Found Safe in Riga

The State Police have announced that Andrejs Fedotovs, born in 2013, who went missing in Riga on June 14, has been found. The boy is safe and unharmed.

Jauns.lv · 15 Jun, 23:21

Riga Vice Mayor Edvards Ratnieks Refuses Saeima Deputy Mandate

Vice Mayor of Riga Edvards Ratnieks has declined the opportunity to become a Saeima deputy, choosing to continue his work at the Riga City Council.

Jauns.lv · 15 Jun, 22:21

Tuesday to bring rain and fog in places, temperatures up to +20°C

Estonia will see variable cloudiness on Tuesday, with local rain and possible fog. Daytime temperatures will reach +20°C, while overnight lows will be +5 to +10°C.

ERR (rus) · 15 Jun, 22:20

Smiltēns: Ministry of Justice Ready to Work on New Criminal Procedure Law

Minister of Justice Edvards Smiltēns has announced that the Ministry of Justice is prepared to develop a new Criminal Procedure Law to speed up court proceedings.

TVNET · 15 Jun, 22:20

Kristen Michal: Ukraine's position stronger, only Kyiv can negotiate with Russia

In an interview, Estonian PM Kristen Michal says Ukraine now has a stronger hand and negotiations with Russia must proceed on Ukraine's terms.

Postimees · 15 Jun, 20:21

Orphan Court Employees Question Ombudsman's Proposed Reform

The Latvian Association of Orphan Court Employees criticizes Ombudsman Karīna Palkova's proposed reform, stating it will not address fundamental problems in child protection.

Delfi · 15 Jun, 20:20

Intoxicated Drone Pilot Caught Near Riga Castle by Military Police

The Military Police detained an intoxicated individual for illegally flying a drone near Riga Castle on Saturday. The pilot faces a fine of up to 725 euros.

Delfi · 15 Jun, 19:21

Court Rejects Lawyer Vilemsons' Request for Closed Sessions in VAT Case

The Riga City Court rejected lawyer Didzis Vilemsons' request to hold his criminal trial for alleged VAT evasion in closed sessions, citing insufficient grounds. Vilemsons pleads not guilty; the next hearing is scheduled for October 26.

Jauns.lv · 15 Jun, 19:20

Īvande Congregation Celebrates 400th Anniversary with Concert and Exhibition

The Īvande Evangelical Lutheran congregation has marked 400 years of existence, while the church building is 210 years old. The church is a national cultural monument.

LSM · 15 Jun, 19:20

Intoxicated man illegally flies drone near Rīga Castle

Military Police caught an intoxicated person on Saturday for illegally flying a drone near Rīga Castle in a restricted zone. He faces a fine of up to 725 euros.

TVNET · 15 Jun, 19:20

Kulbergs sees no need for state funding for bridge championship

Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs has requested explanations about reallocating funds for international sports events, stressing that public money should only be used with proven economic returns.

TVNET · 15 Jun, 18:22

Mobilly Users Frustrated by Service Disruptions; Company Promises Compensation

Mobilly faced technical issues, leading to user complaints. The company apologized and pledged to reimburse affected users.

Jauns.lv · 15 Jun, 18:21

Prime Minister Questions State Funding for Bridge Championship

Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs (AS) does not see the need to allocate state funds for an international bridge championship, requesting detailed explanations from ministries about the planned reallocation of funds.

Delfi · 15 Jun, 18:21

Four bear cubs wandering without mother in Tartumaa forest

Four bear cubs found alone in Tartumaa; experts say survival chances are low after being returned to the forest.

ERR (rus) · 15 Jun, 17:21

Expert: Coalition agreements and roadmaps lack legal force, risk bypassing democratic process

Külli Taro finds that coalition agreements and roadmaps are not legally binding and, if used to circumvent the policymaking process in a rule-of-law state, lead to undemocratic outcomes and poor governance.

ERR News · 15 Jun, 17:21

NBS Brigadier General Leščinskis to Become Commandant of Baltic Defence College

Starting June 17, Brigadier General Egils Leščinskis of the National Armed Forces will take over as commandant of the Baltic Defence College, replacing Lithuanian Brigadier General Alvydas Šuparis.

Jauns.lv · 15 Jun, 17:20

How to Combat Strawberry Pests: Weevils, Aphids, and Spider Mites

LSM has published an article on common strawberry pests, the damage they cause, and how to eliminate them.

LSM · 15 Jun, 16:20

Lithuania Begins Unique Dismantling of Chernobyl-Type Reactor; Considers Tourism

Lithuania is preparing to dismantle the RBMK reactor core at Ignalina Nuclear Power Plant for the first time in the world. 45% of equipment has been removed, and after completion by 2049, the country plans to recycle the cleaned metal, while Visaginas aims to become a nuclear tourism hub.

BNN · 15 Jun, 15:21

Over €528,000 Scammed from Latvian Residents in One Week

From June 8 to 14, the State Police registered 191 fraud cases, 66 of which caused financial losses totaling at least €528,863. Phone scams accounted for €322,195, while investment fraud resulted in €132,610 in losses.

Jauns.lv · 15 Jun, 15:20