Latvia & nearby
Liepāja pays political repression victims a single annual benefit
Politically repressed people in Liepāja now receive one 175-euro benefit per year instead of two separate payments. Applying has been simplified, and more than 140 people have already received it this year.
Jauns.lv · 23 Oct, 04:56
Man found dead with signs of violent death in a house in Jelgava
A man has been found dead in a house in Jelgava, a city in Latvia, with signs of a violent death. The "Degpunktā" programme reported it, and the headline of its piece links the death to a dispute between spouses.
Apollo.lv · 23 Oct, 04:56
Džimba Guest School Runs for Four Days in Limbaži
From 13 to 16 October, a Džimba guest school operated at the Limbaži culture house, with more than 300 children from the municipality attending, mostly of preschool age.
Auseklis (Limbaži) · 23 Oct, 04:55
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Chef Mārtiņš Sirmais: Soup Season Has Begun in Latvia
Chef Mārtiņš Sirmais confirms that soup season has begun in Latvia as the weather turns colder. He says Latvians have had a talent for making soup since time immemorial.
TVNET · 23 Oct, 04:55
Two Limbaži bailiffs have built up substantial wealth over the years
Income declarations of Līga Krima and Vineta Riseva, sworn bailiffs working in Limbaži, show savings, investments and annual income above 100,000 euros. The regional newspaper Auseklis concludes that the post is one of the most lucrative legal jobs in the Vidzeme District Court area.
Auseklis (Limbaži) · 23 Oct, 03:56
Buying a Riga flat in instalments without a bank ends in losses and eviction
A Riga resident tried to buy an apartment on an instalment plan without a bank's involvement. It ended in significant financial losses and a court ruling ordering her eviction from the home.
Apollo.lv · 23 Oct, 02:55
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Riga Crematorium Clerk: Death Is Part of Life
Ilze Verpakovska, a clerk at the Riga crematorium, has worked for more than 20 years in a place where the deceased are cremated every day. In an interview she says there is nothing supernatural about the work.
Apollo.lv · 23 Oct, 01:55
Lato Lapsa: Formation of Latvia's New Government Is Unusually Quiet
Commentator Lato Lapsa said on TV24 that the post-election government formation has had no information leaks, and offered two possible explanations. He also warned Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs about the consequences of bringing New Unity into the cabinet.
Latvijas Avīze · 23 Oct, 01:55
Liepāja launches new website to attract entrepreneurs and investors
Liepāja municipality has created the website investinliepaja.lv, bringing together information on the city's business environment, investment sites and support schemes. It aims to help local and foreign investors make data-based decisions.
Jauns.lv · 22 Oct, 23:53
Video: «Nu i Nedelya» Show Discusses Riots in France, Winter Time Switch and New State Chancellery Head
In LSM's Russian-language weekly show «Nu i Nedelya», three journalists and a business representative discussed the week's news. Topics included riots in France, the switch to winter time and the new head of the State Chancellery.
LSM (rus) · 22 Oct, 21:56
Tartu Light Festival Presents More Than 30 Works
A light festival is under way in Tartu, Estonia, with antimatter as its main theme. More than 30 light installations are on show in the University of Tartu Botanical Garden.
ERR (rus) · 22 Oct, 21:55
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Elderly driver loses control in Riga and crashes into café wall
In Riga's Krišjāņa Barona Street, an elderly driver lost control of his car, clipped an oncoming vehicle and hit a building façade. The incident was reported by TV3's programme "Degpunktā".
TVNET · 22 Oct, 21:53
LSM.lv publishes the 22 October episode of «Обсудим вечером»
The Russian-language programme «Обсудим вечером» («Let's Discuss in the Evening») released a new episode on the LSM.lv platform of Latvia's public media on 22 October 2026.
LSM (rus) · 22 Oct, 20:55
Fire service: prams and bicycles must not be left in apartment building stairwells
Latvia's State Fire and Rescue Service reminds residents that prams, bicycles, furniture and other items are banned from stairwells. In 2024, such violations were found in 14.83% of inspections in the residential sector.
Latvijas Avīze · 22 Oct, 20:54
Rain expected across Latvia on Friday, with highs up to +13°C
Forecasters say rain will arrive in Latvia from the west and south on Friday, lasting for long periods in some places. Daytime temperatures will reach +10 to +13°C.
NRA · 22 Oct, 19:53
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RAKUS assesses losses linked to violations found in funeral service procurements
Riga East Clinical University Hospital is checking whether violations found by the Competition Council in funeral service procurements caused it financial losses. It is also assessing whether there is a legal basis to seek compensation.
Apollo.lv · 22 Oct, 18:56
Mego stores run October promotion: buy two ice creams, get a third free
From 2 to 31 October, Mego stores offer a free "EKSELENCE" ice cream with the purchase of two "POLS" ice creams. A user on the social network Threads spotted the deal, prompting other shoppers to share their comments.
Latvijas Avīze · 22 Oct, 18:56
Journalists' association warns Saeima ban on merging news services may breach Constitution
The Latvian Journalists' Association says the law passed by the Saeima on 22 October, banning a merger of the Latvian Radio and Latvian Television news services, is political interference in a public broadcaster. It warns of possible conflict with the Satversme and the European Media Freedom Act.
LSM · 22 Oct, 18:54
Latvian Food Authority Recalls Polish Chicken Fillet Over Salmonella
Latvia's Food and Veterinary Service found salmonella in Polish-origin chicken fillet during laboratory testing, and the product is being withdrawn from sale. The agency urges consumers to cook it thoroughly or avoid eating it.
NRA · 22 Oct, 18:54
Narva's Ro-Ro music club faces closure over unpaid rent
The Estonian city of Narva has begun terminating the lease of the independent music club Ro-Ro, whose debt exceeds 7,000 euros. The city is demanding the arrears be settled by the end of the month.
ERR (rus) · 22 Oct, 18:54
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Māris Kučinskis Likely to Lead United List Faction in Next Saeima
The political alliance United List (AS) will most likely be led in the next Saeima term by its current finance minister, Māris Kučinskis.
Apollo.lv · 22 Oct, 17:55
Personal data of Lithuanian tourists found on Russian black market
The Lithuanian news portal Delfi.lt has found that personal data of tourists from Lithuania is openly available on a Russian black-market data platform. It includes names, birth dates, phone numbers, passport details and travel information.
LSM (rus) · 22 Oct, 17:54
Latvia's Emergency Medical Service Introduces International System for Mass Casualty Incidents
Latvia's Emergency Medical Service is continuing to roll out MIMMS, an internationally recognised system for managing mass casualty incidents. The first national-level training for its medics is taking place this week.
Delfi · 22 Oct, 16:56
Two prison officials arrested on suspicion of dealing banned substances
Latvia's Internal Security Bureau detained two officials of the Prison Administration in October on suspicion of bringing banned substances and items into a prison. Both have been remanded in custody.
BNN · 22 Oct, 16:54
State Police Uses Cinematic Video to Recruit Forensic Investigators in Kurzeme
Latvia's State Police has posted a dynamic video on X to attract inspector-criminalists to work in Liepāja, Ventspils and Kuldīga. The offered monthly salary ranges from 1,421 to 1,549 euros.
Jauns.lv · 22 Oct, 16:54
Lithuania Launches Service With New Swiss-Made Stadler Trains
Lithuanian rail passenger operator LTG Link began commercial service on Thursday with new Stadler Flirt trains. The first one ran from Vilnius to Kaunas, with more routes to follow by year-end.
NRA · 22 Oct, 16:53
Two Latvian Prison Administration Officials Detained Over Smuggling Banned Items Into Prison
Latvia's Internal Security Bureau has detained two officials of the Prison Administration. They are suspected of abusing their official position and of bringing prohibited substances and items into a place of detention.
LSM · 22 Oct, 16:53
Riga Maternity Hospital Welcomes Twins Emīlija and Oliver as Its 3,000th and 3,001st Babies of the Year
Twins, a girl named Emīlija and a boy named Oliver, were born at the Riga Maternity Hospital and became the 3,000th and 3,001st babies born there this year. The births come as Latvia's birth rate keeps falling.
Latvijas Avīze · 22 Oct, 16:53
Latvia's food agency finds salmonella in Polish-origin chicken fillet
Latvia's Food and Veterinary Service has detected salmonella in chicken fillet of Polish origin. The agency has ordered the product to be withdrawn from sale.
LSM · 22 Oct, 15:56
Batņa: Twitter users and lawmakers owe an apology to scientist Ivars Kalviņš
On 22 October the Saeima reversed its own decision to grant Latvian citizenship to Divya Vishwanatha. In the debate, Batņa said an apology was due to Latvian Academy of Sciences president Ivars Kalviņš.
Delfi · 22 Oct, 15:55
Unidentified object in Latvian airspace was not a drone, armed forces say
An unidentified object spotted in Latvian airspace on Thursday was not an unmanned aircraft. The National Armed Forces told the news agency LETA.
LSM (rus) · 22 Oct, 15:55
Latvian state websites being restored after cyber precautions, but some services still unavailable
State and municipal websites shut down over critical PHP vulnerabilities are gradually coming back online in Latvia. Resources such as "rindapiearsta.lv" and "likumi.lv" are still not fully available.
Jauns.lv · 22 Oct, 15:55
Salmonella Found in Chicken Fillet of Polish Origin
Latvia's Food and Veterinary Service has detected salmonella in chicken fillet originating from Poland and ordered the product withdrawn from sale.
Apollo.lv · 22 Oct, 15:54
Diesel spills at Virši fuel station in Riga's Sarkandaugava during delivery
A technical fault during a fuel delivery caused diesel to leak at a Virši filling station in Sarkandaugava, Riga. The State Environmental Service says the environmental impact is minor.
Latvijas Avīze · 22 Oct, 15:54
Estonia's state IT agency launches €4 million tender to develop eesti.ee portal and Eesti äpp app
Estonia's Information System Authority (RIA) is seeking a partner to develop the eesti.ee government services portal and the Eesti äpp app. The tender has a maximum value of four million euros.
ERR (rus) · 22 Oct, 15:53
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Rain expected in Latvia on Friday, starting in the west and south
Forecasters say clouds will cover Latvia on Friday, with rain in many places. The rain will begin in the west and south of the country.
TVNET · 22 Oct, 14:54