Latvia & nearby
Warmer Weather Expected in Latvia After Frosts, With Highs Up to +15°C
Latvia's Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre forecasts dry, sunny weather at the start of the week, followed by warmer and wetter conditions in the second half.
BNN · 19 Oct, 06:33
Public Meeting in Birzgale on Planned “Stelpe 1” Wind Farm
A public hearing is being held today at the Birzgale community centre on the local plan and environmental report for the planned “Stelpe 1” wind farm. The park is to have up to 11 turbines with a combined capacity of about 77 megawatts.
Bauskas Dzīve · 19 Oct, 06:32
Environment Expert: Traffic Calming Is Not a Car Ban but a Step Toward Public Transport
Līga Stokmane-Blaua of the Baltic Environmental Forum says city planning aims to change habits, not ban private cars. She adds that municipalities can also cut emissions through heating choices and green spaces.
Jauns.lv · 19 Oct, 06:31
Greens' Sagitov: Merger With Eesti 200 Would Not Have Guaranteed Riigikogu Seats
Estonia's Eesti 200 party decided against merger talks with the Estonian Greens. Greens board member Timur Sagitov said a merger would not have solved the 5% electoral threshold problem anyway.
ERR (rus) · 19 Oct, 05:34
How to Cut Heating Costs in a Home With a Boiler: Three Tips
Homeowners can lower heating costs by properly tuning their existing system rather than replacing the boiler. Key steps are adjusting water temperature, thermostat settings and how much each room is heated.
Latvijas Avīze · 19 Oct, 05:33
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Saeima subcommittee urges stricter rules for car repair shops in Latvia
The Saeima's subcommittee on combating the shadow economy has turned its attention to car repair shops and proposed stricter order in the sector. Small garage owners could be affected, as customers there often pay in cash.
TVNET · 19 Oct, 05:32
Saeima sends amendments on land use fees in forced divided ownership to committees
On 15 October the Saeima referred to committees a bill changing how land statutory use fees are set, following a Constitutional Court ruling; building owners would also have to compensate property tax. Amendments on MP compensation, national security companies and ports were also referred.
LV portāls · 19 Oct, 05:32
Prices of Series-Built Apartments Rise in Jelgava in September
A report by real estate company Arco Real Estate shows that prices of series-built apartments rose in Jelgava and Salaspils in September 2026, while they were unchanged in Ogre and in Kauguri, Jurmala.
Zemgales Ziņas · 19 Oct, 05:31
Fraudsters have tricked Latvian residents out of more than €16 million this year
According to State Police data, scammers took over €16 million from Latvians in the first nine months of this year, and real losses may be higher. A report by the TV programme "Nekā personīga" shows how phone-fraud schemes work and how police tried to trace money mules.
NRA · 19 Oct, 03:34
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Construction Waste From Augstsprieguma tīkls Site Ends Up at Illegal Dump
The Latvian TV programme "Nekā personīga" filmed construction debris from a site of the state-owned company Augstsprieguma tīkls being taken to an illegal dump. The headline says the place is linked to a once-planned murder of Mārtiņš Bunkus.
Apollo.lv · 19 Oct, 03:34
AI Is Reshaping Estonia's Job Market, but Experts Decline to Predict the Outcome
Estonian telecom company Telia announced this week that it will cut about 100 jobs, with artificial intelligence taking over. Experts say the long-term effects on the labour market are very hard to forecast.
ERR (rus) · 19 Oct, 03:33
Evidence of Everyday Life of Riga Residents 500 Years Ago Found at Dome Square
While repairing heating pipelines on Dome Square in Old Riga, archaeologists found a previously untouched cultural layer with traces of everyday life from about 500 years ago. Earthworks in the historic centre can be delayed by unexpected obstacles.
LSM (rus) · 19 Oct, 02:33
United List Caucus Includes Anti-Homosexuality Campaigner and a Defendant
The United List achieved its largest-ever number of Saeima seats in the elections. That also brings surprises in the make-up of its parliamentary group.
LSM · 19 Oct, 02:33
Baltic Volleyball League: Tartu's Bigbank beats Latvia's Ezerzeme, Pärnu wins in Tallinn
In the opening round of the new men's Baltic Volleyball League season, Tartu's Bigbank beat Latvian side Ezerzeme 3-0. Defending champions Pärnu won 3-1 away at Selver/TalTech in Tallinn.
ERR (rus) · 19 Oct, 01:33
Grey Hare Named Pelēcis Garausis Finds a New Home at Līgatne Nature Trails
A grey hare named Pelēcis Garausis, found helpless in April, has settled permanently at the Līgatne Nature Trails in Gauja National Park. He could no longer survive on his own in the wild.
NRA · 19 Oct, 01:33
Ombudsman's Deputy: Patient Privacy Often Insufficiently Protected at Pharmacies and Clinics
Deputy Ombudsman Laura Šāberte said on TV24's programme "Uz līnijas" that healthcare facilities and pharmacies in Latvia must pay more attention to patient data protection. Other visitors may learn a customer's personal ID number, name and details of purchased medicines.
Latvijas Avīze · 19 Oct, 01:32
Poll: 46% of Latvians Satisfied With 15th Saeima Election Results
In a poll by the TV3 programme "900 sekundes", 46% of Latvian residents aged 18 to 65 said they are satisfied with the results of the 15th Saeima election, while 38% are not.
NRA · 19 Oct, 00:34
Latvijas Avīze Offers a Quiz on Your Ideal Working Day Length
The website la.lv of the Latvian newspaper Latvijas Avīze has published an interactive quiz that helps readers work out how many hours a day suit them best. The quiz has 10 questions.
Latvijas Avīze · 19 Oct, 00:31
Vanšu Bridge Reconstruction in Riga: Replace All Stays or Only Half Still Undecided
Repairs of Riga's Vanšu Bridge could begin in a few months, but it is still unclear whether all the stay cables or only half should be replaced. The city is modelling traffic arrangements for the works.
LSM · 18 Oct, 23:33
Shiitake Grown Year-Round in Special Incubator in Jelgava Municipality
Jānis Volksons, owner of the "Trubenieki" farm in Lielplatone parish, grows exotic shiitake mushrooms all year round and has adopted strict hygiene after costly mistakes. His family has been growing shiitake for about four decades.
Delfi · 18 Oct, 23:32
Sunny and dry weather expected in Estonia on Monday, up to +11°C
Forecasters predict sunny and dry weather in Estonia on Monday, 19 October. Daytime temperatures should reach between +8 and +11 degrees Celsius.
ERR (rus) · 18 Oct, 22:33
Delfi Survey: How Readers Are Preparing for a More Expensive Heating Season
Most readers surveyed by the Latvian news portal Delfi expect heating to cost more this year. They are insulating homes, cutting costs and trying to secure warmth early.
Delfi · 18 Oct, 22:33
Rinkēvičs: EU competitiveness is a security issue, Europe must invest in defence
Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs told an informal meeting of EU leaders in Slovenia that European competitiveness is a strategic security matter. He called for stronger defence, continued support for Ukraine and less over-regulation.
NRA · 18 Oct, 21:33
"Keis" programme examines how hybrid war is waged and what it means for people in Latvia
A new episode of LSM's Russian-language programme "Keis" explains what hybrid war is, which methods it uses and whether such a war can end. The topic concerns Latvian residents, as politicians and security experts mention it more and more often.
LSM (rus) · 18 Oct, 21:32
Media Ethics Council guidance on migrant terminology sparks debate on social media
Riga deputy mayor Edvards Ratnieks drew attention on X to the Latvian Media Ethics Council's recommendations on how to talk about migrants. Commenters were split, with some fearing censorship and others reading the guidance as a call for more inclusive language.
Latvijas Avīze · 18 Oct, 21:32
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Fraudsters have taken over €16 million from people in Latvia this year
According to police data, victims of fraud in Latvia have lost more than €16 million so far this year. The real total may be higher, because not all victims report the crime.
TVNET · 18 Oct, 20:32
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Riga driver fined after letting rescuers pass by briefly entering a public transport lane
In Riga, a driver named Jānis was fined after he made way for rescuers and briefly drove into a public transport lane. He says he does not understand why he was punished.
Apollo.lv · 18 Oct, 20:32
Government pledge to curb Russian grain transit remains unfulfilled
Latvia's government has not raised the railway infrastructure fee by the 300% promised before the elections. European Union rules do not allow such a large tariff increase.
LSM · 18 Oct, 20:32
Cat-themed road sign spotted in Riga's Čiekurkalns district
A user of the social network Threads photographed a road sign in Čiekurkalns, Riga, that shows a cat with a raised tail where a pedestrian would normally be. Commenters said similar signs exist elsewhere, including in Purvciems.
Latvijas Avīze · 18 Oct, 20:31
Two weeks after election, Kulbergs has yet to meet Saeima factions
Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs has no meetings with the parties elected to Latvia's 15th Saeima in next week's schedule. He has said the meeting timetable will be published on 19 October.
NRA · 18 Oct, 20:31
Estonia's Rae Parish Considers Suing the State Over Lack of Support in Handling Migrants
Rae Parish in Estonia is considering legal action against the state because it lacks resources to work with migrants who claim to be minors. The parish hosts a temporary detention centre for foreigners, where numbers have risen sharply.
ERR (rus) · 18 Oct, 20:31
Police in Liepāja search for missing Aivars Muižnieks, 59, who has health problems
The State Police are searching for Aivars Muižnieks, born in 1967, who left a medical facility in Liepāja on 18 October and went missing. He has health problems, and police ask anyone who knows his whereabouts to call 112.
Jauns.lv · 18 Oct, 19:33
Train hits pedestrian in Salaspils, victim taken to hospital
On Sunday, 18 October, a train struck a pedestrian crossing a railway level crossing in Salaspils, Latvia. The victim was taken to hospital in serious condition.
LSM · 18 Oct, 19:33
Lithuania investigates attempted arson of a Starlink station
Lithuanian authorities are investigating an attempt to set fire to a Starlink satellite internet station. They regard it as sabotage linked to Russia and aimed at undermining Ukraine's defense.
Ukrainska Pravda · 18 Oct, 19:33
Lithuania calls attempted arson of Starlink station sabotage aimed at Ukraine
Lithuania is investigating an attempt to set fire to a Starlink satellite internet station. Authorities regard it as sabotage linked to Russia and intended to undermine Ukraine's defense.
Pravda — ziņas · 18 Oct, 19:32
Train hits pedestrian at level crossing in Salaspils, victim in critical condition
On Sunday in Salaspils, Latvia, a train on the Lielvarde–Riga route struck a person who was crossing a closed railway level crossing. The victim was taken to hospital in a critical condition.
Latvijas Avīze · 18 Oct, 19:31