Latvia & nearby (32)

Estonia's Elron wants to lease trains from the Tartu–Riga route to Latvia

Elron, Estonia's state-owned railway company, plans to modernise the trains currently running between Tartu and Riga. Where possible, it intends to lease them to Latvia's Pasažieru vilciens.

LSM (rus) · 28 Oct, 10:11

Police detain 11 "money mules" and couriers in October amid recruitment of young people

Latvia's State Police detained 11 people in October who acted as "money mules" or couriers for fraudsters. Several were young people recruited via the messaging app Telegram.

OgreNet · 28 Oct, 10:09

Latvia to turn cooler at the start of November

Forecasters expect the air in Latvia to cool gradually at the beginning of November.

LSM (rus) · 28 Oct, 09:11

Latvia debates raising bottle deposit fee, but questions arise over funds already collected

Latvia has begun discussing an increase of the bottle and can deposit above the current ten cents. A commentary notes that unreturned packaging brings the operator millions of euros and that the system's turnover is considerable.

Staburags · 28 Oct, 09:10

Apartment sales begin in Stiga RM's new building in Kuldīga

Stiga RM, a birch plywood manufacturer in Kuldīga, is offering 33 of the 65 apartments in its new residential building at Lapegļu iela 1a for sale. The company will keep the rest while it works out terms for employees to buy or rent them.

Kurzemnieks · 28 Oct, 09:09

Latgale museum "Ondrupinis lauku sāta" publishes small book on its history and recipes

The "Ondrupinis lauku sāta" museum, a unit of the Krāslava municipality museum in Latgale, presented a new publication on 25 October with its history and ten recipes. A hundred copies have been printed.

LaKuga · 28 Oct, 08:11

Nikita Lumijõe replaces Aleksei Yashin on Estonia's Integration Foundation council

Estonian Culture Minister Heidi Purga has approved a change on the Integration Foundation's council, with Nikita Lumijõe taking the seat of former Tallinn deputy mayor Aleksei Yashin. The swap was made on the initiative of the Eesti 200 party.

ERR (rus) · 28 Oct, 08:11

First wet snow and icy roads expected in Latvia in early November

Forecasters say Latvia will turn colder in November, with wet snow more likely from 4 November and night temperatures possibly falling to -5 degrees.

OgreNet · 28 Oct, 08:09

Valka agrees to begin financial stabilisation process

The local government of Valka in Latvia has acknowledged it cannot manage its debt obligations on its own, and its council will consider starting a financial stabilisation process. This would place the municipality's work under the supervision of the Finance Ministry.

LSM (rus) · 28 Oct, 08:09

Second wind farm planned in Kabile as residents demand guarantees

The first public hearing on the planned Kabile wind power station has been held in Kabile, in western Latvia's Kuldīga area. Residents raised concerns about the landscape, birds, roads and dismantling of the turbines after use.

Kurzemnieks · 28 Oct, 08:09

Passenger train fatally strikes young woman on tracks near Riga

A passenger train struck and killed a young woman on the Riga–Jelgava line on Monday evening. Police have opened a criminal case and have not officially named the victim.

Jauns.lv · 28 Oct, 08:09

Pozņaks: Latvia should not change Ukraine support because of Trump

Reinis Pozņaks, a Latvian member of the European Parliament, argues that Latvia should not scale back support for Ukraine to avoid upsetting US President Donald Trump. He says US politics is broader than the president and that Europe has not changed its stance.

BNN · 28 Oct, 08:08

Cooler Weather, Wet Snow and Icy Roads Expected in Latvia in November

Forecasters say Latvia will turn colder at the start of November. The chance of wet snow rises from 4 November, and roads may ice over at night.

Auseklis (Limbaži) · 28 Oct, 08:08

Olympians visit Jelgava schools event as part of the "Olympians in Schools with Rimi" project

The fourth regional event of the "Olympians in Schools with Rimi" project takes place on Wednesday at the Zemgale Olympic Centre in Jelgava for pupils in grades 5–8, including students from three Bauska municipality schools. The initiative aims to encourage physical activity, balanced nutrition and enough sleep.

Bauskas Dzīve · 28 Oct, 07:11

Wednesday in Latvia: dry weather and highs of up to +12°C

Latvia is expected to see cloudy but largely dry weather on 28 October. Daytime highs will range from +8 to +12 degrees Celsius.

LSM (rus) · 28 Oct, 07:11

Leak of Smiltene council head's Ukraine visit programme prompts internal inquiry

The programme of a visit to Ukraine by Ervins Labanovskis, chairman of the Smiltene municipality council in Latvia, appeared on social media although it was meant to stay unpublished. The municipality has opened an internal service inquiry.

Ziemeļlatvija · 28 Oct, 07:10

Unusual pedestrian crossing near Vanšu Bridge in Riga leads into sand

Riga resident Maija noticed a pedestrian crossing near Vanšu Bridge where following the road markings means stepping into sand. Many pedestrians cross next to the zebra instead.

NRA · 28 Oct, 07:10

Cloudy and Foggy Weather Expected on Wednesday

Latvijas Avīze reports that Wednesday's weather in Latvia is expected to be cloudy and foggy.

Latvijas Avīze · 28 Oct, 07:09

Latvia to raise housing benefit for low-income households from 1 November

From 1 November 2026 to 30 April 2027, Latvia will raise the coefficients used to calculate housing benefit. This will increase support for some recipients and widen the group of households that can apply.

Latvijas Avīze · 28 Oct, 06:11

Trump Announces Ban on the Term “Artificial Intelligence” in Official Documents

US President Donald Trump has said the term “artificial intelligence” will soon be officially banned, with “superintelligence” promoted instead. He cites the term’s inaccuracy as the reason.

Bauskas Dzīve · 28 Oct, 06:10

Jelgava Municipality Completes 26 Resident-Proposed Environment Improvement Projects

Under the “We for Our Environment 2026” contest run by Jelgava Municipality in Latvia, 26 projects proposed by residents have been completed with 50,000 euros of municipal funding. The money went to improving courtyards, parks, play areas and recreation sites.

Zemgales Ziņas · 28 Oct, 06:09

Limbaži council backs action plan on Soviet soldiers' graves at Livonian hill fort

At its 22 October meeting, the Limbaži municipal council agreed to support associations that will draft an action plan for the Soviet army soldiers' mass graves on Ķezberkalns, the Livonian hill fort. The plan is meant to clarify whether the burials can be relocated.

Auseklis (Limbaži) · 28 Oct, 05:11

Jauns.lv asks readers who is spreading reports of a possible Russian attack on Europe, and why

Latvian news portal Jauns.lv is asking readers who they think is spreading reports of a possible Russian attack on Europe, and why. The portal says "warnings" of a coming war between Russia and the West have been especially frequent in public discussion in recent months.

Jauns.lv · 28 Oct, 05:09

ALDA Cup fishing season ends at Lake Lāde in Limbaži municipality

The final stage of this season's ALDA silver challenge cup in angling was held at Lake Lāde in Limbaži municipality, with 19 teams taking part. Before the stage, the team Laimīgie no Limbažu auto led the overall standings after five rounds.

Auseklis (Limbaži) · 28 Oct, 04:12

Gang of fuel thieves from Aizkraukle municipality convicted over thefts from construction machinery

The Zemgale District Court in Aizkraukle has heard a criminal case against four men accused of systematically stealing fuel from construction machinery and trucks. According to the Apollo.lv headline, the group from Aizkraukle municipality has been convicted.

Apollo.lv · 28 Oct, 04:12

Limbaži basketball team battles RSU/VEF Rīga in National Basketball League

In the fourth round of the Ramirent National Basketball League, OC Limbaži hosted RSU/VEF Rīga, last season's league winners. Both teams were unbeaten beforehand, and the hosts took their first lead at 20:19 in the opening quarter.

Auseklis (Limbaži) · 28 Oct, 03:12

EU-Backed Programme to Promote Fresh Fruit Consumption in the Baltics Presented in Riga

The EU co-funded EUFreshBalt programme will run from 2026 to 2029 to boost fresh fruit and vegetable consumption in Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. Its press event took place in Riga on 10 September.

Zemgales Ziņas · 28 Oct, 03:12

In memory of world traveller Kārlis Bardelis: "Life is happening now!"

Latvian news portal Apollo.lv has published a tribute to world traveller Kārlis Bardelis, who rowed across three oceans and urged people not to put off their goals.

Apollo.lv · 28 Oct, 01:12

Estonia eases firearms rules as parliament amends Weapons Act

Estonia's parliament has adopted amendments to the Weapons Act that simplify how firearms are acquired, stored and used. Interior Minister Igor Taro called the changes the first step in a wider overhaul of the law.

Estonian World · 28 Oct, 01:11

Estonia expects variable cloud and +8 to +11°C on Wednesday

Estonia is forecast to have light, variable cloud on Wednesday, with daytime temperatures of 8–11°C. Brief rain is possible in the west in the afternoon, and chances of precipitation rise in the north by evening.

ERR (rus) · 27 Oct, 22:10

Latvian Academy of Sciences: Reform It or Let It Go?

Following events surrounding India-born Divya Vishwanath and her Latvian citizenship, Delfi has revisited the role of the Latvian Academy of Sciences. Historian Mārtiņš Mintaurs says the present body continues the Soviet-era academy.

Delfi · 27 Oct, 22:09

Supreme Court rejects challenge to Latvian parliamentary election results

Latvia's Supreme Court has rejected an application by Raimonds Lejnieks-Puķe, a candidate of the Harmony Centre alliance, challenging the results of the 15th Saeima election and seeking compensation for non-material damage. The court reviewed submissions from two people about the conduct and outcome of the vote.

Jauns.lv · 27 Oct, 21:11

Ex-minister Uzulnieks, caught drink-driving, can still legally drive

Former Latvian welfare minister Reinis Uzulnieks, detained in September for driving under the influence of strong alcohol, may still drive because no court verdict has taken effect. Prosecutors confirm no ban currently applies to him.

Latvijas Avīze · 27 Oct, 21:10

Rail Baltica: Tallinn–Pärnu Section Planned to Open by 2032

Rail Baltic Estonia has revised its schedule after the Estonian government pushed the project's completion from 2030 to 2034, planning to launch the Tallinn–Pärnu section by 2032. The delay and inflation will raise the cost of future contracts.

ERR (rus) · 27 Oct, 21:09