Latvia & nearby
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Experts: Kulbergs-led minority government is a plausible scenario
Sanda Liepiņa, director of the public policy centre Providus, and political scientist Juris Rozenvalds consider a United List minority government under Andris Kulbergs a plausible scenario for forming the next government.
Apollo.lv · 12 Oct, 07:57
Motorcyclist injured in road crash in Tartu
A BMW car collided with a motorcycle on the evening of 11 October in Tartu, Estonia, and the 26-year-old rider was taken to hospital. Police say the car driver ignored a "Give Way" sign.
ERR (rus) · 12 Oct, 07:56
Roadworks in Ikšķile and elsewhere in Latvia mean delays for drivers
Roadworks on the Daugavpils highway (A6) in Ikšķile have slowed traffic. In total, work is under way on 58 sections of state roads, according to the state company Latvijas Valsts ceļi.
Jauns.lv · 12 Oct, 07:56
Safety Week begins in Latvian schools and other educational institutions
Latvia's Ministry of Education and Science and its partners are urging schools to use the week to practise how to act in emergencies. The event is planned to become annual.
Diena · 12 Oct, 07:56
Man Stuck in Car in Ogre Checked for Drug Influence
The driver of an Audi that got stuck in mud in Aizupe, Ogre, on 3 October showed no alcohol in his breath test, but his behaviour raised suspicion of drug influence. A bag of plants resembling marijuana was found on him, and the State Police opened a criminal case.
OgreNet · 12 Oct, 07:56
Traffic closed on Žagaru Road in Jelgava for roadworks
From 12 to 14 October, a section of Žagaru Road in Jelgava between Miezītes Road and 6 Vangaļu Road will be closed to vehicles because of roadworks. Drivers should use nearby streets, while pedestrians can pass along the roadside.
Zemgales Ziņas · 12 Oct, 06:59
Public procurement in Latvia now bars Russian and Belarusian goods and services
Since 9 June 2026, suppliers in any Latvian public procurement must ensure that contract performance includes no goods or services of Russian or Belarusian origin. The ban also covers items not subject to EU sanctions.
Žurnāls Ir · 12 Oct, 06:57
Latvia's week to begin with changeable weather
Changeable weather is expected in Latvia at the start of the week, beginning Monday, 12 October. The Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre forecasts more sunshine and drier conditions in the second half of the week.
LSM (rus) · 12 Oct, 06:57
Changeable Weather Expected in Latvia as Cyclone Gives Way to High Pressure, Then a New Cyclone
Latvia's Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre forecasts changeable weather: a cyclone over the Baltic Sea on Monday, 12 October, a high-pressure area on Tuesday and a new cyclone approaching on Wednesday. Winds will strengthen midweek, with drier weather toward the end of the week.
BNN · 12 Oct, 06:57
Roadworks in Ikšķile on the Daugavpils Highway Slow Down Traffic
On the A6 Daugavpils highway in Ikšķile, the carriageway towards Riga is closed and a 50 km/h speed limit applies. Road works are currently under way at 58 sections of Latvia's state road network.
Delfi · 12 Oct, 06:56
Expert: Glacier Changes May Force Relocation of People and Infrastructure in Europe Too
Kristaps Lamsters, a glacier researcher at the University of Latvia, says retreating glaciers and unstable mountain slopes may require moving people and infrastructure in the Alps as well. He spoke in the context of August floods in Nepal.
Bauskas Dzīve · 12 Oct, 06:56
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Latvia's Next Government Must Find About €450 Million in Budget Savings
Latvia's state budget needs roughly €450 million in savings next year, and the gap between spending and revenue could reach €1.5 billion by 2030. This was reported by the TV3 programme "Nekā personīga".
Apollo.lv · 12 Oct, 05:58
Cloudy, damp and misty weather expected in Latvia on Monday
The Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre forecasts mostly cloudy weather with some rain across the country overnight into 12 October and during Monday. Daytime temperatures will rise to +9...+13 degrees.
NRA · 12 Oct, 05:58
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Theologian Juris Cālītis: People Today Are "Ground Down" Badly
Theologian and pastor Juris Cālītis speaks about the present day in an interview in TVNET's "No otras puses" (From the Other Side) series. It was published just after Latvia's latest Saeima elections.
TVNET · 12 Oct, 05:58
Jelgava teacher on the Latvian language and the path to her profession
Ahead of State Language Day, the regional paper Zemgales Ziņas interviewed Velga Launaga, a Latvian language and literature teacher at Jelgava Technology Secondary School. She spoke about choosing her profession and her more than 40 years of experience.
Zemgales Ziņas · 12 Oct, 05:56
Woman Shot Near Military Site Challenges Closure of Criminal Case
Latvia's Military Police have closed the criminal case over a woman being shot in the back in the Rītabuļļi forest in Daugavgrīva, near a military base. The victim has appealed to the prosecutor's office and asked a medical risk fund for compensation.
LSM · 12 Oct, 04:58
Toro: Some Voters Could Repeat the Mistake of the Last Election
Arigo Toro, a candidate for the 15th Saeima formerly known as Aldis Gobzems, told the portal nra.lv that voters may repeat a past mistake. He believes some voters are ready to back the current policy course.
NRA · 12 Oct, 04:56
Bauska Municipality to Auction 15 Properties, Including Former Stelpe Parish Office Building
Bauska Municipality will hold oral auctions for 15 real estate properties on 14 October, including nine apartments and four plots of land. The priciest lot is the Stelpe parish property "Ceļmalnieki", with a starting price of 22,000 euros.
Bauskas Dzīve · 12 Oct, 03:59
Experts: Role of Estonia's President to Stay the Same, but Madise Will Shape It Her Way
Estonia's newly elected president, Yllä Madise, takes office on 12 October. Political commentators say the powers of the post will not change, but she will define her own style.
ERR (rus) · 12 Oct, 03:58
Kulbergs holds no party consultations as Šlesers pushes minority government idea
Andris Kulbergs, prime minister candidate of the election-winning United List, held no official consultations with other parties this week. Ainārs Šlesers, leader of Latvia First, has pledged to back a minority government of professionals formed by Kulbergs.
LSM · 12 Oct, 03:58
Changeable Weather Ahead in Latvia, With Sunshine Mostly Held Until the Weekend
Latvia's environment and meteorology agency forecasts cloudy, foggy weather at the start of the week beginning 12 October, with more sunshine toward the end. Sunday is expected to turn wetter and windier again.
NRA · 12 Oct, 03:58
Iranian man seeks Latvian citizenship through ballerina grandmother in Riga court case
The Administrative Court in Riga has heard a case in which a man from Iran asks to be recognised as a Latvian citizen. His grandmother was a ballerina born in Latvia in 1914.
Apollo.lv · 12 Oct, 03:57
Latvia's 2027 State Budget Faces a 469 Million Euro Gap
Latvia's new parliament and government will soon have to draw up the 2027 state budget. Existing commitments would require an extra 469 million euros next year, but the money is not there.
LSM · 12 Oct, 02:59
Estonian President Karis: Two "Superpowers" – Listening and Calm
Estonian President Alar Karis, whose five-year term is nearing its end, told ERR's "Aktuaalne kaamera +" about his approach to office. Journalists describe his presidency as one of conciliation, shaped by the war in Ukraine.
ERR (rus) · 12 Oct, 02:59
Grandson of a Latvian ballerina living in Iran seeks Latvian citizenship in court
An administrative court in Riga has heard a case about the grandson of a ballerina born in Latvia in 1914, who is asking to be recognised as a Latvian citizen. The woman's life had taken her as far as Iran.
TVNET · 12 Oct, 02:57
Plan to cut state funding for parties while easing spending limits
The distribution of state funding among Latvian parties will shift after the Saeima election. The ruling "United List" wants to cut funding by at least 15 percent and ease spending limits, but the anti-corruption bureau KNAB firmly objects.
LSM · 12 Oct, 01:59
Estonian Artists' Association auction raises record €2.3 million
An auction held by the Estonian Artists' Association brought in a total of €2.3 million. The money is meant to help the organisation recover from financial difficulties caused by fraudsters.
ERR (rus) · 12 Oct, 01:58
After the Election, the United List Must Prove Its Promises Are Achievable
Experts on TV24's “Kārtības rullis” discussed the challenges the United List faces in building a coalition after Latvia's 15th Saeima election. LPV's Ēriks Stendzenieks suggested Andris Kulbergs' conduct is driven by rivalry with Ainārs Šlesers, but historian Gatis Krūmiņš disagreed.
Latvijas Avīze · 12 Oct, 01:58
18 protected bats killed at Liepāja wind farm as operator keeps turbines running
Eighteen dead protected bats were found in two weeks at the Rapsoil wind farm in Liepāja, twice the permitted number. The Nature Conservation Agency ordered the turbines stopped, but the company has not complied and was fined €1,000.
Delfi · 12 Oct, 00:59
Autumn Sensory Bin for Kids: What to Use From What You Have at Home
A children's sensory bin can be assembled from rice or beans and autumn finds, with no purchases. The guide stresses safety, especially for children under three.
Zemgales Ziņas · 12 Oct, 00:58
How to Work Out How Large a Consumer Loan You Can Afford
A sponsored article on the Latvian news site Ziemeļlatvija explains how to assess your means before taking a consumer loan: start from a monthly payment budget, count all costs and keep a reserve for unexpected expenses.
Ziemeļlatvija · 12 Oct, 00:58
Buying Car Parts Online: Why Prices Differ and How to Choose the Right One
A guide from the online retailer TRODO explains why seemingly similar car spare parts cost different amounts. Its main advice is to select the specific vehicle in the catalogue first and only then compare prices.
Staburags · 12 Oct, 00:56
18 dead bats at Liepāja wind farm; operator keeps turbines running and gets maximum €1,000 fine
Latvia's Nature Conservation Agency has imposed the maximum €1,000 fine on the company Rapsoil for not halting wind turbines in Liepāja, where 18 protected bats were found dead in two weeks. The company denies a violation and will appeal.
Latvijas Avīze · 11 Oct, 23:59
Narva officials and energy firms discuss cutting heating costs as residents worry
The heating season has begun in Narva, Estonia, while ways to limit the cost of heat are still being sought. Local authorities and energy companies are weighing a switch from gas to shale oil, but no decision has been made.
ERR (rus) · 11 Oct, 23:59
United List Proposes Cutting State Funding for Parties While Easing Spending Restrictions
The Latvian party United List proposes cutting state funding for political parties by at least 15% from next year. It also wants to relax the limits on how the money may be spent, which the anti-corruption bureau KNAB opposes.
Apollo.lv · 11 Oct, 23:58
Riga's Repair Cafe Technicians: Fixing Often Makes More Sense Than Buying New
At the Repair Cafe workshop in Lastādija, Riga, visitors can try to fix electronics, textiles or bicycles on the first Sunday of each month. Two of its technicians explain why devices are getting harder to repair and how to choose longer-lasting products.
Diena · 11 Oct, 22:59