Latvia & nearby
Riga mayor: temporary bridge during Vanšu Bridge repairs could be placed on the sea side
Riga mayor Kleinbergs says a temporary bridge during the reconstruction of the Vanšu cable-stayed bridge is a very realistic option, and it could be located on the sea side of the existing bridge. The structures could be manufactured by next autumn.
Diena · 27 Oct, 09:10
Five killed on Latvian roads since Friday, two of them in Salnava
Five people have died in road accidents in Latvia since Friday, two of them in Salnava in Ludza municipality. The Road Traffic Safety Directorate says this year stands out for tragedies caused by very fast driving.
LSM (rus) · 27 Oct, 09:10
Estonian business confidence improves while consumers turn more pessimistic
Statistics Estonia reports that business confidence edged up in October, while consumer confidence fell sharply to -32.4 points.
ERR News · 27 Oct, 09:09
Temperatures in Latvia to reach +13°C on Tuesday, gusty winds in Ventspils
On Tuesday, 27 October, Latvia can expect partly clear weather with no significant precipitation and daytime highs of +9 to +13°C. Wind gusts in Ventspils are forecast to reach 16 metres per second.
Jauns.lv · 27 Oct, 08:12
Sunny and dry weather expected in Latvia on Tuesday
Forecasters say temperatures in Latvia will reach +9 to +13 degrees on Tuesday, with sunshine across most of the country and no significant precipitation. Winds will be slightly stronger along the coast.
OgreNet · 27 Oct, 08:12
Nigerian in Lithuania: Learning the Language, Facing Racism and Missing Africa
Nigerian software developer Olugbenga Adewuyi has lived in Lithuania for seven years, reaching A2 Lithuanian and obtaining permanent residency. In an interview with LRT, he discusses language difficulties, the search for housing and hostile online comments.
LRT English · 27 Oct, 08:11
Border guard official: in a crisis, everyone should be able to survive at least 72 hours
Mārcis Krams, deputy head of the State Border Guard's Vidzeme service in Latvia, urges residents to stay calm, prepare essentials and practise emergency routines. He also described the service's work in Vidzeme.
Ziemeļlatvija · 27 Oct, 08:10
Bārbele Community Centre Marks 100th Anniversary with Concert
The Bārbele community centre in Bauska municipality closed its centenary celebrations on Saturday, 24 October, before a full hall. The event honoured amateur groups and the people who look after the building.
Bauskas Dzīve · 27 Oct, 08:10
Estonia's Supreme Court rejects appeal over eastern border bunker tender
Estonia's Supreme Court on Monday declined to hear Nordic Shield Group AB's cassation appeal against the tender for concrete bunkers. The decision allows procurement for the bunkers planned along Estonia's eastern border to continue.
ERR News · 27 Oct, 08:09
Ceramicist Una Gura on learning Latgalian through ceramics
Una Gura, a Daugavpils ceramicist whose “Pumpunella” brand is known in Europe, talks to the portal LaKuga about her path in ceramics, her teaching job and learning the Latgalian language. She works at the “Omotu sāta” workshop and runs ceramics masterclasses.
LaKuga · 27 Oct, 08:09
Education Ministry plans family values and health literacy module, critics want more health content
Latvia's Ministry of Education and Science plans to develop a new school module on family values and health literacy without creating a separate subject. Deputies and health organisations criticised it as ideological at a Saeima committee, but the request was rejected.
Diena · 27 Oct, 07:12
Smiltene councillor and sports board head co-owned a firm with a Ukrainian businessman under tax fraud investigation
A TV3 programme reports that a Smiltene municipality councillor and the head of its Sports Board had a joint company with a Ukrainian businessman who is under investigation in Ukraine. The newspaper Ziemeļlatvija has launched its own inquiry since the broadcast.
Ziemeļlatvija · 27 Oct, 07:12
Mother reports violence against her child at Riga State Classical Gymnasium primary school
The mother of a primary pupil at Riga State Classical Gymnasium told the programme "Bez Tabu" about a classmate's aggressive behaviour. She says the school administration is not resolving the problem, so she has turned to supervisory authorities.
NRA · 27 Oct, 07:11
Latvian Restaurants Receiving MICHELIN Recognition to Be Named on 5 November
The Latvian restaurants that will receive MICHELIN recognition are to be announced on 5 November. Ieva Jāgere, director of the Investment and Development Agency of Latvia, says such recognition can attract foreign travellers and strengthen the country's image.
Jauns.lv · 27 Oct, 07:11
28th Guitarists' Session ends in Madona with a joint choir singing “Čiekuri”
The five-day 28th Guitarists' Session in Madona, Latvia, ended with participants and mentors performing together as a choir. The concert host, Kristaps Rasins, said young talents can grow into outstanding performers.
Stars (Madona) · 27 Oct, 07:11
Winners of Jelgava’s Young Singers’ Contest “Jelgavas Cālis 2026” Announced
The children’s vocal contest “Jelgavas Cālis 2026” took place at the Jelgava Cultural House. Adele Lankovska won the main prize and title, and the top three places were also decided in both age groups.
Zemgales Ziņas · 27 Oct, 07:10
Bauska Municipality Sees Rising Demand for Youth Support
Bauska Municipality's Social Service has helped 43 young people so far this year, and demand continues to grow. The association "Laiks jauniešiem" assists about 100 young people each year.
Bauskas Dzīve · 27 Oct, 07:09
Drinking water systems to be disinfected across Bauska municipality through 29 October
The utility Bauskas novada komunālserviss will disinfect water supply systems in Bauska and several rural parishes this week. Short interruptions and reduced water pressure are possible.
Bauskas Dzīve · 27 Oct, 06:11
Jelgava Considers Introducing Time-Based Bus Tickets and Reviewing Routes
Jelgava city authorities are evaluating a time-based ticket for public buses and a review of the route network. Mayor Mārtiņš Daģis said the route No. 30, launched in September, could become permanent.
Zemgales Ziņas · 27 Oct, 06:10
Limbaži's Ritma music school gets new instruments through LEADER funding
Ritma school in Limbaži, which brings together about 15 children and young people, has begun its seventh season. A LEADER project funded the purchase of drums, an electric bass guitar, a xylophone and sound equipment.
Auseklis (Limbaži) · 27 Oct, 05:12
Government weighs plan to turn orphan's courts into specialised child protection bodies
The Latvian government is reviewing a Welfare Ministry report proposing that orphan's courts become specialised child protection institutions, with courts deciding on suspending and restoring parental custody. No consensus on a single model has been reached, and several organisations demand clarity on funding.
Bauskas Dzīve · 27 Oct, 05:09
Vilzēni amateur theatre earns high praise at Valmiera region showcase
The Vilzēni community centre amateur theatre group «Man patīk» took part in the Valmiera municipality amateur theatre showcase at the Vaidava culture and crafts centre and received a very high rating. The group chose Valmiera because its lead actress was unavailable on the date of the Limbaži showcase.
Auseklis (Limbaži) · 27 Oct, 04:12
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Fact-check examines education and publications of Indian researcher Divya Vishvanath after Latvian citizenship
After Indian researcher Divya Vishvanath was granted Latvian citizenship, questions arose in Latvia about her education and scientific publications. The fact-checking project "Faktomāts" reviewed the publications and business records of her and her partner.
Apollo.lv · 27 Oct, 04:12
Former Fricis Bārda Pociems Primary School in Limbaži Municipality Sold
The Pociema Bērzi property in Limbaži Municipality, which once housed the Fricis Bārda Pociems Primary School, has been sold at an electronic auction for 32,000 euros. A municipal official has confirmed the sale.
Auseklis (Limbaži) · 27 Oct, 03:11
Drunk Spanish Driver Caught in Salacgrīva: Banned From Driving for Three Years
Latvia has notified Spain's competent authority about a violation committed in Salacgrīva in September by a Spanish citizen. The offender was banned from driving for three years and fined 2,250 euros.
Auseklis (Limbaži) · 27 Oct, 02:13
Estonia has the world's freest internet, Freedom House index finds
In Freedom House's Freedom on the Net 2026 index, Estonia scored 91 out of 100, the highest result for internet freedom. Myanmar, Iran, China and Russia have the least free internet.
Estonian World · 27 Oct, 02:11
Latvijas Avīze Offers a Quiz on Explaining Terms
The Latvian newspaper Latvijas Avīze has published a quiz on its la.lv website that lets readers test their knowledge. The article rates results from "smart" to "genius" depending on the share of correct answers.
Latvijas Avīze · 27 Oct, 01:08
Filming of international series wraps up on Liepāja's Oskars Kalpaks Bridge
Filming of an international series based on Stieg Larsson's novel has finished in Liepāja, where the Oskars Kalpaks Bridge was a key location. The bridge has returned to its regular operation.
Jauns.lv · 27 Oct, 00:10
Some Tukums Line Trains Rescheduled, Six Services Cancelled in Each Direction
Today and on Thursday, 29 October, train timetables on the Riga–Tukums line will change because of renovation work on a bridge over the Liepupe. The changes apply between 9:30 and 16:10.
Jauns.lv · 26 Oct, 23:10
Latvian Dialogues begin: 173 dialogue circles registered in 32 municipalities
From 26 October to 10 November, Latvia is holding Latvian Dialogues, a new annual tradition of public conversations. In total, 173 dialogue circles are registered in 32 municipalities, online and abroad.
TVNET · 26 Oct, 22:10
Complaints about youth behaviour rise in Mārupe municipality as local authority turns to parents
Mārupe municipality received 76 complaints in the first nine months of this year about young people's behaviour and their use of electric scooters and mopeds. The local authority is urging parents to talk with their children about behaviour and respect for others.
Jauns.lv · 26 Oct, 22:10
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Train pantograph and overhead line damaged on Riga–Jelgava service
On a Saturday train service from Riga to Jelgava, the train's pantograph and the overhead contact line were damaged during the journey. The incident alarmed several passengers.
Apollo.lv · 26 Oct, 21:11
Border guard conscripts to train in Rēzekne and serve on Latvia's eastern border
Soldiers of Latvia's State Defence Service earmarked for the State Border Guard will be trained in Rēzekne and posted to the eastern border. They will also be able to apply for the border guard's special operations unit "Sigma".
Delfi · 26 Oct, 21:11
Train passengers criticise lack of information after evacuation
About 140 passengers were evacuated from a train travelling from Riga to Jelgava on Saturday after damage to equipment. Some passengers called the experience terrifying and criticised the lack of information.
TVNET · 26 Oct, 21:10
Re-voting record at Latvia's Saeima election: some voters changed their minds five times
Latvia's Central Election Commission has compiled data on voters who cast a ballot for safekeeping during Saeima election week and later voted again. Re-voting reached a record level, with some voters changing their minds up to five times.
LSM · 26 Oct, 21:09
LSM.lv publishes the 26 October episode of «Обсудим вечером»
LSM.lv has posted a new episode of its Russian-language programme «Обсудим вечером» on 26 October. The source does not say which topics were discussed.
LSM (rus) · 26 Oct, 20:11