Latvia & nearby (66)

Rīga Resident Reports Object Attached to Vanšu Bridge to Police

A Rīga resident named Lāsma posted photos on the platform Threads showing an object fixed to the Vanšu Bridge in the Latvian capital and says she notified police. The post alone does not make it possible to say for certain what the object is.

Latvijas Avīze · 14 Oct, 10:57

Lithuania moves to have Russia's GRU military intelligence declared a terrorist organisation

Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys said his country will seek to have Russia's military intelligence agency, the GRU, designated a terrorist organisation. He also urged EU member states to act against the agency.

LRT English · 14 Oct, 10:57

Koknese apartment building at 16 Parka Street gets new roof and repaired balconies

A major renovation of an apartment building at 16 Parka Street in Koknese, Latvia, has been completed, including a new roof and repairs to balconies that were in an emergency condition. The building is managed by the association “Kokneses nami”.

Staburags · 14 Oct, 10:56

Daugavpils Night Shelter Switches to Winter Schedule

The Daugavpils night shelter at 23 Šaurā Street has operated on a winter schedule since 1 October. When temperatures fall below 0 °C at night, it stays open around the clock.

Latgales Laiks · 14 Oct, 10:56

Estonia: Center Party Leader Mihhail Kõlvart Now Top Choice for Prime Minister in Poll

Mihhail Kõlvart, chairman of Estonia's Center Party, has overtaken Isamaa leader Urmas Reinsalu as the most preferred prime minister candidate in an October poll. He is backed by 20 percent of respondents, Reinsalu by 16 percent.

ERR News · 14 Oct, 10:56

Nature Museum prepares autumn exhibition of pumpkins, peppers and exotic plants

The Latvian National Museum of Nature will host the exhibition "Pumpkins and Peppers 2026" from 21 to 25 October, closing the gardening season. Visitors will see hundreds of varieties and can join other events.

LSM (rus) · 14 Oct, 10:56

19 Attempts by Migrants to Illegally Cross Latvia's Border from Belarus Prevented on Tuesday

On Tuesday, 19 attempts by migrants to illegally cross the Latvian border from Belarus were prevented. The available source text gives no further details.

Diena · 14 Oct, 10:55

Jumprava pensioners host singer-songwriter Vita Krūmiņa

The Jumprava pensioners' association "Viedums" held an afternoon with singer-songwriter Vita Krūmiņa, featuring songs and poetry as well as shared music-making with toys and simple instruments.

OgreNet · 14 Oct, 09:58

Tax Authority Freezes Accounts of Drinks Maker Amber Latvijas balzams Again

Latvia's State Revenue Service has reinstated the freeze on the bank accounts of drinks producer Amber Latvijas balzams after its legal protection proceedings were terminated. The company's tax debt stands at 28.28 million euros.

BNN · 14 Oct, 09:58

Narva has not approved site for electricians' training ground

Narva's city government has told the Ida-Viru Vocational Education Centre that its planning for a training ground for outdoor-grid electricians must change. On both proposed plots, the current detailed plan does not allow electrical structures.

ERR (rus) · 14 Oct, 09:58

Little rain expected in Latvia this weekend and next week

Forecasters say Latvia will see little precipitation both this weekend and next week. Colder weather is expected at the end of October, although every day in the past month has been warmer than normal.

Bauskas Dzīve · 14 Oct, 09:57

Šadurskis: Those Who Retired Right After the Covid Period Benefited From the Pension Formula

Former education minister Kārlis Šadurskis said on TV24 that people who retired soon after the pandemic had more favourable pension calculation conditions. Latvia's annual pension indexation also takes place this October, raising pensions by 4.24% to 5.22%.

Latvijas Avīze · 14 Oct, 09:56

Estonian experts: most young people grow out of lawbreaking

Estonian criminologists and psychologists say most young people who break the law in adolescence abandon such behavior as they age. Support, family relationships and teaching responsibility work better than harsh punishment, they argue.

ERR News · 14 Oct, 09:56

Lidl to change store opening hours in Latvia from 26 October

Discount retail chain Lidl will change its store hours in Latvia from 26 October: some stores will open earlier, while all stores will open later on Sundays. The company cites shopper flow observations.

Jauns.lv · 13 Oct, 10:57

Bank of Lithuania Keeps 2026 Growth Forecast at 2.7%

Lithuania's central bank left its 2026 growth forecast unchanged, raised the 2027 outlook and cut the 2028 one. The economy is supported by pension withdrawals, while public debt costs are rising quickly.

Diena · 13 Oct, 10:57

Estonian presidential office head to earn 8,000 euros a month

Paavo Nõgene, the new director of Estonia's presidential office, will earn 8,000 euros a month, almost 2,000 euros more than his predecessor. New President Ülle Madise set the pay.

ERR (rus) · 13 Oct, 10:57

Former Lithuanian kickboxing champion shot dead in Vilnius, ex-policeman suspected

Former Lithuanian kickboxing champion Vincas Jašmontas was shot dead in Vilnius last Friday. Delfi reports that a former police officer, Roland Novickas, is the suspect and has been released under precautionary measures.

LRT English · 13 Oct, 09:59

Winning Design Chosen for Development at Pirita River Mouth in Tallinn

An architectural competition for the area near the Pirita River mouth in Tallinn has produced a winner: a residential, hotel and commercial complex by the firm Salto. The developer's next step is a detailed spatial plan.

ERR News · 13 Oct, 09:58

Stray horse disrupts traffic on Dzelzcela Street in Riga

On Tuesday morning, 13 October, a stray horse disrupted road traffic on Dzelzcela Street in Riga, near the Turiba business university. Law enforcement officers came to help drivers.

Latvijas Avīze · 13 Oct, 09:58

Legends Night in Jelgava Municipality: Events at Nine Sites

On Saturday, 31 October, Jelgava Municipality's eight manors and the Eleja manor park will host Legends Night, organised by the Latvian Association of Castles and Manors, with tours, concerts and workshops.

Zemgales Ziņas · 13 Oct, 09:58

Labour inspectorate checks 150 largest schools for teachers' workplace risks

Latvia's State Labour Inspectorate began a thematic inspection of the 150 largest general education institutions in October. It aims to identify psychosocial risks in teachers' working environment.

TVNET · 13 Oct, 09:57

Yoga class for beginners and enthusiasts to be held in Praulienas parish hall

A yoga class takes place today, 13 October, at 5 p.m. in the Praulienas parish hall at Kalna iela 2. Both complete beginners and those wanting to bring yoga into daily life are invited.

Stars (Madona) · 13 Oct, 09:56

Jānis Sproģis recalls childhood in Siberian exile

Opera singer Jānis Sproģis, who played Lielvārds in the Latvian awakening-era rock opera «Lāčplēsis», described his childhood in exile in the Omsk region in a 1996 interview. His family was deported in 1949 and returned to Latvia in 1956.

Diena · 13 Oct, 09:56

Nereta farmer found guilty over two felled oaks, ordered to pay €47,300

The Zemgale District Court in Aizkraukle has found farmer Juris P. guilty of cutting down two large oaks in Nereta parish and imposed two years of probation supervision. He must pay €47,300 in damages, but he denies guilt and the ruling is not yet in force.

Staburags · 13 Oct, 09:56

Christian Children's Magazine “AMEN” Refused Entry to Latvia's “Honorary Family” Programme

The publisher of Latvia's Christian children's magazine “AMEN” was refused participation in the state “Honorary Family” programme for large families. The refusal has sparked debate over whether the publisher was wrongly grouped with “esotericism representatives”.

OgreNet · 13 Oct, 08:58

Heating Network Works in Riga's Cathedral Square Uncover 16th–17th Century Household Finds

During heating pipeline reconstruction in Riga's Cathedral Square, archaeologists found an undisturbed section of cultural layer with items from the 16th–17th centuries. The finds reflect everyday life and Riga's trade links.

Latvijas Avīze · 13 Oct, 08:58

Estonia to Sound Nationwide Sirens in Emergency Alert Test on Wednesday

Estonia will hold a nationwide test of its EE-ALARM public warning system on 14 October, with sirens sounding from 3:00 p.m. to 3:10 p.m. It is the third and last such test this year.

ERR News · 13 Oct, 08:57

Rinkēvičs and Kulbergs hand over duties to deputies during trips abroad

Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs will be in Slovenia on 15–16 October, while Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs will attend a European Council meeting. Designated deputies will cover their duties.

Jauns.lv · 13 Oct, 08:56

Latvia Stops 14 Illegal Border Crossing Attempts from Belarus on Monday

Latvia's State Border Guard said it prevented 14 attempts by migrants to cross the Belarus border illegally on Monday. The year's total of people turned back has reached 12,097, above the figure for all of last year.

Diena · 13 Oct, 08:56

Madona Municipality Approves Ērgļi Primary School Development Plan for Three School Years

Madona Municipality has approved the development plan of Ērgļi Primary School for the 2026/2027–2028/2029 school years. The document sets the school's development directions, priorities and planned results.

Stars (Madona) · 13 Oct, 08:56

Latvia records 130 road accidents in one day, 14 people injured

Latvia's State Police report 130 road traffic accidents over the past 24 hours. Fourteen people were injured in them.

TVNET · 13 Oct, 08:56

Jelgava Begins Winter Storage of Driksa Bridge Pontoons

On Monday, 12 October, the city of Jelgava began preparing the pontoons beneath the Driksa River bridge for winter. Pedestrian access under the bridge is expected to return in spring.

Zemgales Ziņas · 13 Oct, 07:58

Daugavietis leaves the board of the Unity party

Saeima member Dāvis Mārtiņš Daugavietis has left the board of the Unity ("Vienotība") party. He announced it on the social network X.

LSM (rus) · 13 Oct, 07:58

Daugavietis Steps Down from the Board of the Vienotība Party

Saeima member Dāvis Mārtiņš Daugavietis has resigned from the board of the party Vienotība, taking responsibility for the poor Saeima election result of the Jaunā Vienotība alliance. He urged others to take responsibility too.

Delfi · 13 Oct, 07:57