Latvia & nearby (40)

Drone found in Alūksne municipality as investigation begins

A drone that may have crashed on 18 October was found on Saturday, 24 October, in Liepna parish, Alūksne municipality. Latvia's National Armed Forces have opened an internal review of the incident.

Delfi · 24 Oct, 15:01

Mural with audio stories "Bird Garden" created in Zasulauks

A mural called "Bird Garden", paired with audio stories, has been created in Zasulauks, a neighbourhood of Riga. Riga City Council announced it.

TVNET · 24 Oct, 14:03

Latvian government may allocate €50,000 for memorial to victims of totalitarian regimes in Brussels

The Latvian government could grant €50,000 toward a memorial in Brussels dedicated to the victims of totalitarian regimes. The money would come from the state budget's contingency funds.

Apollo.lv · 24 Oct, 14:02

Dog obedience rally competition held in Estonia with 30 teams

A rally obedience competition, a sport judging cooperation between dogs and their owners, took place in Estonia with 30 teams. In the top, fourth class, Vivian Ainsalu with Kratt and Tatyana Pavlova with Belle won.

ERR (rus) · 24 Oct, 14:01

What Happens to Ballots After an Election

Latvia's Central Election Commission keeps one set of sample ballots from every election as a memento and historical record. What happens to the other ballots, both filled-in and unused, remains the open question.

LSM (rus) · 24 Oct, 14:01

Kossovics: Both Procurement Organisers and Businesses Can Be at Fault in Cartel Cases

Riga City Council deputy and entrepreneur Martins Kossovics said on a TV24 programme that the fight against cartels must examine both public-sector conduct in procurements and agreements among businesses. He believes technology could help spot suspicious tenders faster.

Latvijas Avīze · 24 Oct, 14:01

Narva River passenger ferry service at risk as riverboat Caroline proves too big for port

A passenger boat service launched on the Narva River in Estonia five years ago could end, because the riverboat Caroline is too large for the Port of Narva. The Estonian Transport Administration found the port is not registered to handle vessels of its size.

ERR News · 24 Oct, 13:02

Environmental Report on «Eleja» Wind Park Recommends Dropping Six Turbines in Bauska Municipality

An environmental impact assessment for the «Eleja» wind park in Zemgale, Latvia, recommends not building six of the 20 planned turbines in Bauska Municipality because of their effect on the Rundāle Palace landscape. The developer acknowledges it will have to give up those turbines.

Bauskas Dzīve · 24 Oct, 12:03

Autumn festival "Ghost Night Trails" under way at Botanical Garden in Salaspils

The autumn festival "Spoku nakts takas 2026" (Ghost Night Trails) is running at the Latvian National Botanical Garden in Salaspils until 25 October, organisers have said.

TVNET · 24 Oct, 12:03

Three trucks and a car collide on Tallinn highway in Latvia

Three trucks and one passenger car collided on the Tallinn highway in Latvia on Saturday morning. Nobody was injured, and traffic on the road section has resumed.

NRA · 24 Oct, 12:02

Horoscope through October 29: What the Stars Promise Each Zodiac Sign

The regional portal Ziemeļlatvija has published a weekly horoscope covering the period through October 29. Its predictions focus mainly on work, finances and relationships.

Ziemeļlatvija · 24 Oct, 12:01

21 people injured in road accidents across Latvia in one day

Latvia's State Police report that 21 people were injured in road accidents over the past 24 hours. On Friday, police also caught eight drunk drivers and one driver under the influence of drugs.

Apollo.lv · 24 Oct, 11:02

Art Exhibition About People and Time Opens at the Stroller Museum in Käru

The Stroller Museum in the Estonian village of Käru has opened the exhibition "Life With and Without Strollers", featuring portraits of the museum's volunteers. It will run until the end of December 2026.

ERR (rus) · 24 Oct, 11:02

Riga City Council Plans to Scrap Dog Ownership Fee and Tighten Rules on Off-Leash Dogs

Riga City Council plans to abandon a dog-keeping fee that has been in force for 30 years and to set stricter rules for walking dogs off-leash. The issue was pulled from the council meeting agenda so it could be prepared more thoroughly.

LSM · 24 Oct, 11:01

18th Photography Symposium “Egons Spuris’ Path” to Be Held in Ogre

The 18th photography symposium “Egons Spuris’ Path” will take place at Ogre Central Library, honouring the Latvian photographer Egons Spuris. Admission is free.

OgreNet · 24 Oct, 11:01

Latvia sets clocks back one hour overnight on Saturday to Sunday

Latvia switches to winter time in the night between Saturday and Sunday, 25 October, with clocks going back one hour. The next change, to summer time, is due on 28 March 2027.

Ziemeļlatvija · 24 Oct, 11:01

Estonia protects 15 more shipwrecks, including steamer Success sunk in 1885

Estonia has placed 15 more shipwrecks in the Baltic Sea under state protection, including the cargo steamship Success, which sank in 1885. Archival records allowed researchers to identify that vessel.

ERR News · 24 Oct, 10:03

Estonia to switch to winter time overnight on Sunday

Estonia will move to winter time in the night to Sunday, 25 October, and clocks must be turned back one hour. The change takes place at 04:00 local time.

ERR (rus) · 24 Oct, 10:03

Girl Born in 2010 Reported Missing in Ventspils

The State Police are searching for Ņikita Krjukovska, a girl born in 2010 who left an address in Ventspils and whose whereabouts are unknown. Police are asking anyone with information to come forward.

Jauns.lv · 24 Oct, 10:03

Researchers: Only a Combination of Methods Gives Lasting Results Against Invasive Species

Experts in the “Invago” project of Zemgale and Lithuanian municipalities conclude that no single universal solution exists for controlling invasive species. Lasting results come only from combining methods adapted to each site.

Bauskas Dzīve · 24 Oct, 10:02

Many undiagnosed people in Lithuania suffer from ADHD, experts say

A press conference at the Lithuanian parliament marked World ADHD Month and focused on recognition, diagnosis and support. Experts stressed that a diagnosis alone does not guarantee help.

LRT English · 24 Oct, 10:01

Sign-up for Latvia's July State Defence Service intake extended to 17 March

Latvia has extended the deadline for volunteers to apply for next year's July intake of the State Defence Service to 17 March. A random-selection draw for that intake is scheduled for 2 December.

LSM · 24 Oct, 10:01

Estonian Woman Loses €10,000 to Scammers Posing as Court and Bank Staff

A woman named Anna, who lives in Tallinn, believed phone scammers posing as court and Bank of Estonia employees and transferred thousands of euros to them. The case, described by Delfi, shows how fraudsters exploit a person's fear and vulnerability.

Delfi · 24 Oct, 10:01

Family Support Centre “Perepesa” Opens in Valga

A family support and prevention centre called “Perepesa” has opened in Valga, Estonia, the first of its kind in South Estonia. It will help expecting parents and families with children up to age seven.

Ziemeļlatvija · 24 Oct, 10:01

Only about 100 of Tallinn's 1,200 public transport stops have electronic displays

In Tallinn, the capital of Estonia, around 100 of 1,200 public transport stops have real-time information displays. The city is adding more gradually but does not plan to equip every stop.

ERR News · 24 Oct, 09:55

Police in Ventspils search for missing teenager Nikita Krjukovska

The State Police are searching for Nikita Krjukovska, born in 2010, who left an address on Saules Street in Ventspils and whose whereabouts remain unknown. Police are asking anyone with information about her possible location to come forward.

NRA · 24 Oct, 09:54

Cēsis Municipality to pay €100 holiday benefit to politically repressed persons in November

Cēsis Municipality in Latvia will pay a €100 holiday benefit in November to politically repressed persons and members of the national resistance movement. Recipients must have their residence declared in the municipality.

Jauns.lv · 24 Oct, 09:54

How car-sharing firms check that the account holder is the one driving

After two eyewitness reports about a publicly known person allegedly driving a Bolt Drive car in Riga, Latvijas Avīze asked Bolt Drive and CityBee how they verify identity and driving rights. The companies described different checks and penalties for passing accounts to others.

Latvijas Avīze · 24 Oct, 09:54

NATO Strengthens Its Presence in Eastern Latvia as Allies Plan to Stay in Latgale

The commander of the NATO Multinational Brigade in Latvia has confirmed that allied troops will remain in Latgale and that their presence is to be reinforced. From 26 October to 8 November, the brigade's largest exercise so far will take place in the border zone with about 3,000 troops.

LSM (rus) · 24 Oct, 09:53

Gabriela Elizabete Kareva of Aizkraukle completes bachelor's studies successfully

Gabriela Elizabete Kareva from Aizkraukle says her bachelor's thesis defence at the University of Latvia went better than she expected. She works in influencer marketing and still keeps up her interest in books.

Staburags · 24 Oct, 09:53

Saturday, 24 October: Variable Cloud Cover Without Precipitation Expected

Forecasters say clouds will alternate with sunshine during the day on Saturday, 24 October. No precipitation is expected.

LSM (rus) · 24 Oct, 08:54

Aizkraukle Residents Angry as Bill Downloads on “Bill.me” Platform Become Paid

Since 1 October, downloading a bill on the “Bill.me” platform has required a paid plan costing 1.49 euros a month. Utility providers in Aizkraukle are now emailing bills to customers and considering a platform of their own.

Staburags · 24 Oct, 08:54

Saturday in Latvia to bring mixed cloud and sun, no precipitation

Forecasters at the Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre say clouds will alternate with sunshine on Saturday, 24 October. No precipitation is expected.

LSM · 24 Oct, 08:54

First Rail Baltica passenger platform in Estonia to be finished in Kurtna this year

Construction of platforms at local stations along the Rail Baltica route in Estonia has begun, with the first one in Kurtna due this year. Train services are not expected to start for another six years.

ERR News · 24 Oct, 08:53