Latvia & nearby (56)

Drone debris found in Lithuania, may have flown in from Poland

Debris of a drone has been found, according to preliminary assessments, in the village of Juodžionys in Lithuania's Pasvalys district. The Ukrainian outlet says the drone may have entered from Poland.

Ukrainska Pravda · 18 Oct, 10:31

Radiators still cold? Expert tips for keeping homes warm this autumn

A representative of Latvian housing developer Bonava Latvija explains why heating in apartment buildings does not start immediately in autumn and gives advice on warmth, ventilation and humidity.

Ziemeļlatvija · 18 Oct, 09:33

Two people killed after car leaves road in Iecava parish

On Saturday, 17 October, a VW car left the road in Iecava parish, Bauska municipality, and two people died. The State Police have opened a criminal case.

Delfi · 18 Oct, 09:33

A third of Riga residents would not know how to report suspicious activity, study finds

A University of Latvia study suggests a third of Riga residents do not know how to report suspicious activity properly. Another 37% are unsure that reporting would be worthwhile.

LSM (rus) · 18 Oct, 09:33

Some Trains on the Aizkraukle Line to Run to a Changed Timetable Until 23 October

The timetable of selected passenger trains on Latvia's Aizkraukle railway line will change until 23 October. The carrier, AS Pasažieru vilciens, announced the change.

TVNET · 18 Oct, 09:32

Air Alert in Lithuania Over Unidentified Object; Possible Drone Crash Checked in Pasvalys District

On the morning of Sunday, 18 October, the Lithuanian armed forces lost an unidentified flying object on radar, which had triggered an air alert in several regions. Soldiers and police are checking the Birzai and Pasvalys districts near the Latvian border after residents reported a possible drone crash.

Bauskas Dzīve · 18 Oct, 09:31

Ogre Residents Name the Most Important Teacher in Their Lives

Local news site OgreNet asked four people in the Ogre area who has been the most important teacher in their lives. Their answers range from school teachers to life experience itself.

OgreNet · 18 Oct, 09:31

Possible Air Threat in Latvia's Zemgale Region Has Ended

Latvia's National Armed Forces announced on Sunday morning, 18 October, that the possible air threat in the Bauska, Aizkraukle and Ogre municipalities had ended. The warning was sent after Lithuania declared an alert over a possible drone.

Delfi · 18 Oct, 08:33

Orange alert over airspace threat briefly issued in Bauska, Aizkraukle and Ogre municipalities

On Sunday, 18 October, residents of the Bauska, Aizkraukle and Ogre municipalities received a cell broadcast alert on their mobile phones about a threat in Latvian airspace. The National Armed Forces reported at 8:15 that the threat was over.

Staburags · 18 Oct, 08:33

NATO Fighter Jets Scrambled in Lithuania Over Airspace Threat

Lithuania issued an air threat warning on the morning of 18 October after an unidentified object, most likely a drone, may have entered its airspace. NATO fighters were scrambled, and the greatest risk is considered to be around Panevėžys.

Bauskas Dzīve · 18 Oct, 08:32

Possible airspace threat over Bauska, Aizkraukle and Ogre municipalities has ended

On Sunday morning, Latvia's National Armed Forces announced that the possible airspace threat declared for the Bauska, Aizkraukle and Ogre municipalities was over.

Apollo.lv · 18 Oct, 08:31

Ventspils Meža Cemetery Grave Keepers Given Three Years to Tidy Neglected Plots

The Ventspils municipality's grave site commission has declared several plots in Meža Cemetery neglected and marked them with warning signs. Those responsible for them have three years to tidy them, or the plots will be levelled.

Jauns.lv · 18 Oct, 08:31

Air Space Threat in Three Latvian Municipalities Has Ended, Army Says

Latvia's National Armed Forces announced on Sunday, 18 October, that the possible air space threat has ended. The warning had been issued that morning for the Ogre, Aizkraukle and Bauska municipalities.

OgreNet · 18 Oct, 08:31

Estonian hospitals see more unpaid patient fees

Since Estonia raised patient fees, more people are falling behind on payments to hospitals. At North Estonia Medical Center the number of debtors has doubled and the total owed has tripled.

ERR News · 18 Oct, 08:31

Kulbergs: Latvia Cannot Unilaterally Ban Russian Grain Transit

Latvian Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs says the country cannot currently halt the transit of Russian and Belarusian grain through its ports in full. He argues a ban could trigger legal disputes and strain ties with international partners.

ERR (rus) · 18 Oct, 07:33

Riga, Ogre and Rezekne were Latvia's most densely populated places

Data from Latvia's Central Statistical Bureau show that Riga, Ogre and Rezekne had the highest population density in the country at the start of 2026. Four rural parishes were the least populated, with one resident per square kilometre.

Bauskas Dzīve · 18 Oct, 07:33

Car covered in profanity spotted on Strēlnieku Street in Riga

A photo of a black car in Riga, on Strēlnieku Street, covered in white English-language inscriptions has spread on social media. The reason behind it is unknown.

Latvijas Avīze · 18 Oct, 07:32

Smiltene Library hosts Santa Sinka's photo exhibition on sport and balloon flights

An exhibition titled “Rising Above the Everyday”, featuring 23 photographs by Smiltene resident Santa Sinka, is on display at Smiltene Library until 8 November. The images capture sporting events and hot air balloon flights.

Ziemeļlatvija · 18 Oct, 07:32

Windsurfing coach Jānis Preiss on why the Baltic Sea is dangerous in a storm

The nra.lv portal has published economist Gundars Bojārs's conversation with windsurfing coach and farmer Jānis Preiss about the dangers of the Baltic Sea for sailors and about starting farming without experience.

NRA · 18 Oct, 07:32

Māris Grigalis shares his recipe for crispy cutlets

The Latvian news site Jauns.lv has published a cutlet recipe by Māris Grigalis. It is described as simple and fairly classic, with a small trick that makes the cutlets crispy.

Jauns.lv · 18 Oct, 07:31

Lawyer: Deputy Status Is No “Free Pass” for Conduct, While Brēmanis’s Case Drags On for Seven Years

Sworn advocate Jānis Dzanuškāns explains why Latvian lawmaker Rūdolfs Brēmanis can run for office and sit in parliament despite being on trial since 2019, and where free speech ends. He stresses that immunity does not exempt anyone from responsibility.

Latvijas Avīze · 18 Oct, 06:32

Aizkraukle Property Manager Discusses Early Heating Start and Proposed Building Insurance

Andris Zābelis, board member of the building management company SIA Lauma A, explained in an interview how the heating season began in Aizkraukle, why bulky waste cannot be left at container sites, and how the insurance proposal is progressing. In a survey on insurance, 40% of respondents were in favour.

Staburags · 18 Oct, 06:31

Klooga residents collect one and a half tonnes of apples for school juice

Residents of Klooga, a settlement in Estonia, gathered at least 1.5 tonnes of apples in an autumn drive. They plan to make about 600 litres of natural juice to serve to schoolchildren in winter.

ERR (rus) · 18 Oct, 05:34

Experts: Same People Keep Reappearing in Management of State-Owned Companies

People whose careers span several companies and sectors often sit on the boards and councils of Latvian state and municipal companies. Experts say overly narrow candidate selection criteria contribute to this.

Apollo.lv · 18 Oct, 05:33

Latvia Moves to Winter Time: Pharmacist Advises How to Prepare the Body

Clocks in Latvia will go back one hour overnight on 25 October. Certified pharmacist Amanda Ozoliņa explains how to adjust sleep gradually to ease the change.

Bauskas Dzīve · 18 Oct, 05:31

26-year-old Māris becomes airBaltic first-year co-pilot: from a school expo to the cockpit

Māris Maikls Mitrevics, 26, a first officer at Latvia's national airline airBaltic, told the portal Jauns.lv how he got into aviation. He said a co-pilot earns several thousand euros, though training is expensive.

Jauns.lv · 18 Oct, 05:31

Campfire in Abandoned Building at Katoļu Street 25 in Riga Brings Firefighters

People lit a fire inside an abandoned four-storey building at Katoļu Street 25 in Riga, which has no official residents, and smoke began pouring from the windows. Firefighters put out the smouldering, and no evacuation was needed.

NRA · 18 Oct, 04:34

Valmiera police officers convicted over beating of detainee in forest

Three officers of the State Police's Valmiera precinct in Latvia have been convicted after taking a detained man to a forest and beating him. According to the source, they pulled down his underpants and hit him in the stomach.

Apollo.lv · 18 Oct, 04:32

Survey: How High Would Fuel Prices Have to Go for Latvians to Drive Less?

In a survey by TV3's programme "900 sekundes", 21% of Latvian drivers said they would use their car less if fuel reached 2.00 euros per litre. Meanwhile, 24% said the price would not change how often they drive.

NRA · 18 Oct, 03:34

Fog to form in central and eastern Latvia on Saturday evening and overnight

The Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre says fog will form in the central and eastern parts of the country on the evening of 17 October and overnight into 18 October. Visibility will drop to 100–500 metres in places.

Auseklis (Limbaži) · 18 Oct, 03:34

A Vietnamese Woman's View of Latvia: Her Move and First Impressions

Cecilia (Ngo Thi Kim Hien) moved from Vietnam to Latvia with her family seven years ago and now works at a fish processing company. In an interview with Delfi, she explains why she chose Latvia and how she has settled in.

Delfi · 18 Oct, 03:33

Storm Johannes pushed oxygen-free water from 90 metres deep onto the Baltic coast

A storm named Johannes, which hit Estonia late last year, lifted oxygen-free water from about 90 metres deep in the Baltic Sea into coastal shallows. Scientists have documented this for the first time in the Baltic.

TVNET · 18 Oct, 03:32

School Learning Materials May Lose Funding Next Year as Ministry Finds No Extra Money

Latvia's Ministry of Education and Science admits it has still not found extra money to prevent a cut in funding for pupils' learning materials next year. The per-pupil sum could fall from 35.20 to 21.80 euros a year.

LSM · 18 Oct, 02:33

Michal: Estonia's Reform Party Aims for Around 20 Seats in the Riigikogu

Estonian Prime Minister and Reform Party chairman Kristen Michal has said the party hopes to win roughly 20 seats in the parliamentary election in March 2027. He named security, economic growth and keeping the current pension system as priorities.

ERR (rus) · 18 Oct, 02:32