Latvia & nearby (55)

Holmi Quarter Planning in Tartu Delayed by Archaeological Surveys

In the Estonian city of Tartu, preliminary archaeological surveys must precede the Holmi quarter's detailed plan, pushing its completion to 2027. The area is intended for new buildings with public recreation zones.

ERR (rus) · 18 Oct, 18:31

Serious and fatal workplace accidents rise in Latvia

Data from Latvia's State Labour Inspectorate show 18 people have died in workplace accidents so far this year, up to the end of September. Last year's full-year toll was 21.

LSM · 18 Oct, 18:31

Estonia's Eesti 200 Rules Out Merger With Greens Ahead of 2027 Election

Eesti 200, a governing coalition party in Estonia, decided on Sunday not to enter merger talks with the non-parliamentary Estonian Greens ahead of the 2027 general election. A party spokesman said the two parties' policies differ and a merger would add nothing.

ERR News · 18 Oct, 17:34

Ukraine's Foreign Ministry: Drone Incident in Lithuania Likely Caused by Russian Electronic Warfare

Ukraine's Foreign Ministry said the drone incident in Lithuania on 18 October may have resulted from Russian electronic warfare. Ukraine says it is ready to share information with Lithuania.

Pravda — ziņas · 18 Oct, 17:32

Arson attempt on warehouse with Starlink equipment in Lithuania

An attempt was made in Lithuania to set fire to a warehouse holding equipment for the Starlink satellite communications system. Prime Minister Mindaugas Sinkevičius announced it on Sunday.

TVNET · 18 Oct, 17:32

Estonian ministry: schools must tell teachers about automatic checks of their data

Estonia's Ministry of Education and Research says teachers should be better informed about automatic checks in the penal register. A newspaper report found that many educators were unaware of them.

ERR (rus) · 18 Oct, 17:31

Drone crashes in northern Lithuania, debris damages a civilian car

A drone that entered Lithuanian airspace from Poland came down in the Pasvalys district on Sunday morning. Its debris damaged a passing car, and nobody was hurt.

Latvijas Avīze · 18 Oct, 16:32

Estonia's RMK Removes Love Locks and Renovates Area Around Kaali Crater

Estonia's State Forest Management Centre (RMK) is renovating the infrastructure around the Kaali meteorite crater on Saaremaa island. Love locks that newlyweds had attached to the fencing by the shore were cut off, as RMK does not support the tradition.

ERR (rus) · 18 Oct, 16:31

Lithuanian army to guard government and parliament buildings under martial law

Lithuania's parliament, the Seimas, has passed amendments requiring the Armed Forces commander to provide military protection for top state institutions if martial law is declared. A separate change defines the work of the president, parliament and government as vital state functions.

NRA · 18 Oct, 16:31

Latvia plans stronger drinking water monitoring and disinfection notices

Latvia's Ministry of Health and Ministry of Climate and Energy have prepared amendments to the drinking water rules. They would tighten water monitoring and require suppliers to warn consumers about planned disinfection of the supply system.

TVNET · 18 Oct, 15:32

Latvian pensioners can top up their income with light side work

Latvijas Avīze looks at ways retirees in Latvia can earn extra money when their pension does not cover daily expenses. Options mentioned include helping neighbours, babysitting, selling home-grown produce and part-time work.

Latvijas Avīze · 18 Oct, 15:32

Sworn advocate charged over obtaining free asbestos slate disposal by deception in Dobele municipality

Prosecutors have sent a case to the Zemgale District Court against a sworn advocate accused of deceiving staff to dispose of 2,720 kg of asbestos-containing slate free of charge. The municipality's alleged loss is 1,197 euros.

NRA · 18 Oct, 15:31

Estonia's Eesti 200 rejects merger with the Greens

Eesti 200, a member of Estonia's governing coalition, has decided not to open talks on merging with the Estonian Greens before the next parliamentary election. The party's poll ratings are very low.

ERR (rus) · 18 Oct, 15:31

Fuel station workers fear winter price surge; companies do not confirm it

The Latvian daily Latvijas Avīze received unofficial claims that fuel prices could approach 3 euros per litre in winter. Representatives of major fuel retailers do not confirm such a scenario.

Latvijas Avīze · 18 Oct, 14:33

In Cēsis Region, Raivis Apsītis Runs Six Fish Ponds to Feed His Family

Raivis Apsītis has been raising fish for ten years at the Lejnieki farm in Dzērbene Parish, Cēsis Region. He also advises other fish farmers and grows microalgae.

LSM (rus) · 18 Oct, 14:32

Estonian teacher: Speaking Estonian is not the same as teaching Estonian

In an ERR opinion piece, Estonian teacher Janno Jakobson argues that the shift to Estonian-language schooling depends on daily classroom practice, and that students need chances to speak and linguistically accessible tests.

ERR News · 18 Oct, 14:32

Attempt to set fire to Starlink equipment warehouse foiled in Lithuania

Lithuania foiled a sabotage attempt overnight into Sunday against a logistics facility storing Starlink satellite communication equipment. An emergency meeting of the National Security Commission has been called for Monday.

Jauns.lv · 18 Oct, 14:31

Exit from Cable-Stayed Bridge to Pils Square to close from Monday

Because of reconstruction work on Torņa Street in Riga, the exit from the Cable-Stayed Bridge to Pils Square and part of the square will be closed to vehicles from 19 to 28 October.

LSM (rus) · 18 Oct, 13:32

Young Man Climbs onto Riga Trolleybus Roof with a Grave Candle

A woman spotted a young man clinging to a trolleybus on Vienības gatve in Riga and placing a grave candle on its roof. Public transport company Rīgas satiksme warns that such stunts endanger lives.

NRA · 18 Oct, 13:32

Seniors in Latgale are reluctant to leave their homes despite growing care needs

Elderly residents of Rēzekne and Augšdaugava municipalities, whose health makes daily life harder, want to stay in their own homes. LSM's Latgale newsroom has gathered their stories in a series on old-age care.

Jauns.lv · 18 Oct, 13:32

Former court building site on Tallinn's Liivalaia Street put up for open sale after three failed auctions

Estonia's state real estate company RKAS, after three unsuccessful attempts to auction a plot with a former court building on Liivalaia Street in Tallinn, is now offering it for open sale at €4.14 million.

ERR (rus) · 18 Oct, 13:31

Kulbergs Criticises Kariņš's VIP Flights as a Choice, Not a Necessity

Latvian Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs has sharply criticised the special flights used by his predecessor Krišjānis Kariņš, writing on X. He says that in four months in office he has not seen a single situation requiring a private aircraft.

BNN · 18 Oct, 13:31

Lithuania Investigates Reports of Possible Drone Crash Near Latvian Border

Lithuanian police are checking reports of a possible drone crash in the Pasvalys municipality area near the Latvian border. The information was released on Sunday by Lithuania's National Crisis Management Centre.

Apollo.lv · 18 Oct, 12:32

Eesti 200 Debates Its Future and Possible Merger With Estonian Greens

The council of delegates of Eesti 200, a party in Estonia's ruling coalition, met in Tallinn on 18 October to discuss its future. One item is a possible merger with the Estonian Greens.

ERR (rus) · 18 Oct, 12:31

Latvian military: No drone entered Latvian territory on Sunday

A spokesman for Latvia's National Armed Forces says no drone entered Latvian territory on Sunday. It may have detonated in Lithuania's Asvale district.

TVNET · 18 Oct, 11:34

Around Half a Million People Join Cost-of-Living Protests in France

About 550,000 people took part in protests across France on Saturday against the high cost of living and fuel prices, according to the Interior Ministry. Clashes with police broke out in several cities, and 1,200 people were detained.

Bauskas Dzīve · 18 Oct, 11:33

Readers report "112.lv" problems; Interior Ministry centre finds no disruption

On the morning of Sunday, 18 October, readers reported that the emergency information site "112.lv" would not open and that its app showed no threat warning. The Interior Ministry's Information Centre has found no system disruption.

Delfi · 18 Oct, 11:33

Yellowed Curtains Are Usually Caused by Mineral Deposits, Not Ordinary Dirt

A household-tips article in the Latvian magazine Stars says that sheer curtains most often turn yellow because of mineral deposits. These can be removed with a suitable oxygen-based product, without harsh bleaching.

Stars (Madona) · 18 Oct, 11:32

Estonian Sports Photojournalist Lembit Peegel Celebrates His 90th Birthday

Estonian sports photojournalist Lembit Peegel turns 90 on 18 October. His archive holds about a million images, and he is still taking photographs.

ERR (rus) · 18 Oct, 11:31

Air alert in three Latvian municipalities: drone did not enter Latvia, may have detonated in Lithuania

On Sunday morning an alert about a possible airspace threat was sent to residents of the Bauska, Ogre and Aizkraukle municipalities. Latvia's National Armed Forces say the drone did not enter Latvian territory and may have detonated in Lithuania.

Jauns.lv · 18 Oct, 11:31

Lithuanian Defence Ministry: Drone Was Not Shot Down Due to Bad Weather

Lithuania's Defence Ministry has explained why an object that entered the country's airspace on Sunday morning was not shot down. Difficult weather conditions hampered its visual identification.

Ukrainska Pravda · 18 Oct, 11:31

Parents in Lithuania report a cool reception for children in public life

Lithuanian researchers and parent advocates say children are highly valued in principle, yet families often meet reluctance to accommodate them in daily life. How widespread this is has not been studied, and experts call for closer attention.

LRT English · 18 Oct, 10:34

Robotic lawn mowers in Bauska area: owners' experience and environmental impact

The local paper Bauskas Dzīve surveyed robotic lawn mower owners, who say the devices save time and effort but sometimes get stuck. The robots use little electricity and produce fewer emissions than petrol mowers.

Bauskas Dzīve · 18 Oct, 10:33

Drone Possibly Detonates in Lithuania Near Latvian Border; Alerts Issued in Three Latvian Municipalities

On the morning of Sunday, 18 October, an unidentified drone possibly detonated in northern Lithuania, close to the Latvian border. Alerts were issued in Latvia's Bauska, Aizkraukle and Ogre municipalities.

Delfi · 18 Oct, 10:32