Latvia & nearby (61)

BAC Expert: Teachers Are Often Left Alone to Deal With Violence in Schools

BAC expert Cekulis says reports from teachers about violence in educational institutions are increasing. He says many places lack a clear system and support, and parents often fail to distinguish conflict from violence.

OgreNet · 16 Oct, 09:31

Free play on discrimination to be staged in Madona on 2 November

The play “Diskri… Kas?”, about prejudice and discrimination, will be performed at the Madona Municipality Cultural Centre on 2 November. Admission is free, but an invitation collected in advance is required.

Stars (Madona) · 16 Oct, 09:31

Two criminal cases over concealed company profits in Riga sent to prosecutors

In September, the Tax and Customs Police sent two criminal cases against officials of Riga-based companies to prosecutors. The officials allegedly hid nearly two million euros in profit using fictitious transactions, causing the state €823,240 in losses.

Apollo.lv · 16 Oct, 08:58

Dog trainer: understand a dog's motivation before teaching it

Ginta Lešinska, founder of the Good Behaviour School for Dogs in Saldus and Liepāja, says behaviour problems can be solved by understanding a dog's nature and teaching emotional control. She also advises choosing a breed carefully.

Diena · 16 Oct, 08:58

Latvian Television's "Rīta panorāma" Taken Off Air for 40 Minutes by Technical Fault

Latvian Television's Friday morning show "Rīta panorāma" was interrupted by a sound problem and returned to air about 40 minutes later. LTV apologised for the disruption.

OgreNet · 16 Oct, 08:57

Estonia's planned €50m electric island ferry passes first model tests

A scale model of Estonia's planned electric ferry reached 14 knots in tests in Germany, against a contract requirement of 12 knots. Ice tests follow in Finland in late November.

ERR News · 16 Oct, 08:57

Tallinn expands eligibility for education scholarships

Tallinn's city council has widened the circle of people eligible for education scholarships. Teachers studying in a preschool teacher master's programme at Tallinn University can now apply too.

ERR (rus) · 16 Oct, 08:57

Officials of two Riga companies face proposed charges over concealed profit and tax evasion of €823,240

Charges are being proposed in Riga against officials of two companies for hiding true profit and avoiding €823,240 in corporate income tax. VAT declarations listed fictitious transactions with foreign firms.

LSM · 16 Oct, 08:56

First stage of Valmiera's Gauja riverbank promenade completed

Valmiera municipality has finished the first section of the Gauja right-bank promenade, from Ziedu gravas to Gaujas iela 7. Construction of the next section, toward the Valmiera Music School, has begun.

Valmieras Ziņas · 16 Oct, 08:55

About 100 people begin studies at Jelgava's university for seniors

Nearly one hundred seniors in Jelgava, a city in Latvia's Zemgale region, have started a new academic year this autumn. They are studying foreign languages, computer skills and artificial intelligence.

LSM (rus) · 16 Oct, 08:55

Chrysanthemums in Bloom at the “Puķu sēta” Nursery Greenhouses

Chrysanthemums are now flowering in the greenhouses of the “Puķu sēta” nursery, run by SIA “Jaunzemnieki Z”. The three gardeners there learned their trade through experience rather than formal study.

Stars (Madona) · 16 Oct, 07:57

Parents Get a Look at the Canteen at Jelgava Technology Secondary School

Jelgava Technology Secondary School held a canteen open day where parents could see how meals are prepared and try the food. The nationwide initiative is run for the third year in a row by school caterer Baltic Restaurants.

Zemgales Ziņas · 16 Oct, 07:57

Estonia: 20-year-old who wiped his shoes on the national flag gets suspended sentence

The Viru County Court in Estonia has convicted a 20-year-old Ukrainian citizen of desecrating the Estonian national flag at an adult school in Narva. He received a two-month prison term, suspended for a one-year probation period.

ERR (rus) · 16 Oct, 07:57

Sunny and Dry Weather Expected in Latvia on Friday

Forecasters say clouds will partly cover the sky in Latvia on Friday, 16 October, with the sun shining through. Afternoon temperatures are expected to reach +11 to +16 degrees Celsius.

Latvijas Avīze · 16 Oct, 07:56

Dzintra Nikiforova Celebrates 90th Birthday in Vecumnieki

Dzintra Nikiforova, a resident of Vecumnieki in Latvia, turned 90 on 14 October. In an interview with the regional paper Bauskas Dzive she recalled her childhood and school years.

Bauskas Dzīve · 16 Oct, 07:56

Time capsule laid in foundations of new “Miita” residential quarter in Jelgava

A capsule was walled into the foundations of the first building of the new “Miita” residential quarter in Jelgava on 15 October. The project envisages five six-storey buildings with 250 apartments, with the developer investing €30 million.

Bauskas Dzīve · 16 Oct, 06:58

Woman Shot at Vakarbuļļi Beach Disputes Police Finding Linking Bullet to Military Training

A woman wounded on Riga's Vakarbuļļi beach in early March has learned that the criminal case was closed, with police concluding the bullet most likely came from nearby National Armed Forces live-fire training. The Ombudsman has outlined the legal remedies available to her.

Latvijas Avīze · 16 Oct, 06:57

Friday, October 16, in Latvia: Variable Cloudiness and No Precipitation Expected

The Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre forecasts a relatively warm Friday, October 16, with variable cloudiness and no precipitation.

LSM (rus) · 16 Oct, 06:56

Investigation Resumes into Krustkalni Fire That Killed Two Children

A prosecutor at Latvia's Prosecutor General's Office annulled the decision to close the criminal case over the January fire in Krustkalni, which killed two children, on 21 September. The State Police say the investigation is continuing.

Jauns.lv · 16 Oct, 06:56

Employers' Confederation head Kaspars Gorkšs put forward as State Chancellery director

A single candidate, Kaspars Gorkšs, has been selected in the competition for director of Latvia's State Chancellery. Coalition partners have not yet given their final word, and details of the selection process are restricted.

LSM · 16 Oct, 06:55

Limbaži native Elīna Strautiņa fills her life with travel and dance

The Limbaži regional newspaper Auseklis has profiled Elīna Strautiņa, whose life is shaped by travel and dance. She lives in Ādaži but regularly visits her parents in her hometown of Limbaži.

Auseklis (Limbaži) · 16 Oct, 05:58

Riga Zoo Keeper's Death: Court Weighs Safety Contractor's Responsibility

The Administrative District Court has examined the responsibility of an outsourced occupational safety company in the late-2023 accident at Riga Zoo, where a camel killed an animal keeper. The news portal Apollo.lv is investigating the circumstances.

Apollo.lv · 16 Oct, 05:58

Journalist recounts three personal memories from trips to Ukraine

A Zemgales Ziņas author who regularly travels to Ukraine as a volunteer shares three recollections: about Ukrainian doctor Nadiya, soldier Ivan, and a book about Latvian resistance member Valentīne Lasmane.

Zemgales Ziņas · 16 Oct, 05:57

Political Scientist Auers: Cutting Red Tape Should Start with Reviewing Functions, Not Headcount

Daunis Auers, associate professor at the University of Latvia, argues that cutting civil servants mechanically without reviewing their functions would make public administration slower. He urges Latvia to follow Estonia's example and adopt omnibus legislation.

Jauns.lv · 16 Oct, 05:55

Latvia's air temperature ranges from -1 to +13 degrees, with another foggy morning in Zemgale

At 5 a.m. on Friday, air temperatures in Latvia ranged from -1 degree in Madona to +13.4 degrees at Liepāja port. Fog was reported in places, and visibility in Zemgale dropped to 100–400 metres.

Bauskas Dzīve · 16 Oct, 05:55

Limbaži/Liepupe floorball team plays third Latvian 2nd league game in Inčukalns

The Limbaži/Liepupe floorball team met Coyote/graanul.lv away in Inčukalns in the Latvian 2nd league championship. The team managed to strengthen its line-up compared with earlier games.

Auseklis (Limbaži) · 16 Oct, 04:58

2023 Death of Riga Zoo Keeper: Court Examines Responsibility of Workplace Safety Contractor

A camel killed an experienced animal keeper at the Riga National Zoological Garden in late 2023. Last week, the Administrative District Court assessed the responsibility of the outsourced workplace safety company in the case.

TVNET · 16 Oct, 04:58

Estonia has 20 professions paying 10,000 euros a month or more

In Estonia, earning more than 4,000 euros a month puts a worker among the best-paid. In 20 professions, monthly earnings reach 10,000 euros or more.

Apollo.lv · 16 Oct, 04:58

Linguist Ernštreits: Latvian Is in a Stable Position, but Action Is Needed on Artificial Intelligence

Valts Ernštreits, director of the Livonian Institute at the University of Latvia, says in an interview that the Latvian language's standing is strong, pointing to its status as the state language. He calls for decisions at state level on supplying quality Latvian content for AI training.

LV portāls · 16 Oct, 04:57

Lawyer charged over obtaining free disposal of asbestos slate in Dobele by deception

Prosecutors have sent to court a case against a sworn lawyer accused of deceptively obtaining free disposal of 2.7 tonnes of asbestos-containing slate meant for storm victims in Dobele. The municipality lost 1,197 euros as a result.

Bauskas Dzīve · 16 Oct, 04:56

Vidzeme Experts Discuss How to Improve Heat Supply

On 30 September, heat producers, municipal specialists and industry experts met at the Limbaži Municipality Main Library. The discussion, organised by the Vidzeme Planning Region, looked at making heat supply more efficient, safer and more sustainable.

Auseklis (Limbaži) · 16 Oct, 03:58

Banker Accused in Russia Invested Hundreds of Thousands of Euros in Government Bonds in Latvia

A former vice president of the Russian bank Klientskiy, who faces accusations in Russia, moved to Riga in 2014. In Latvia he invested hundreds of thousands of euros in government bonds through ABLV Bank and spent money in exclusive hotels.

Apollo.lv · 16 Oct, 03:58

Fact check: Šlesers talks up Latvia's national debt, but what do the facts say?

Rising national debt was one of the key topics ahead of Latvia's parliamentary (Saeima) elections. It is often raised by Ainārs Šlesers, leader of the party "Latvia First". TVNET's fact-checking section examines which of his claims hold up and which are exaggerated.

TVNET · 16 Oct, 03:58

No rain expected in Latvia on Friday, temperatures to reach up to +15°C

Forecasters at the Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre say Friday will be dry across Latvia, with highs of +10 to +15°C. Fog will linger in places during the first half of the day.

Delfi · 16 Oct, 03:56