Latvia & nearby (72)

Four people injured in road accidents across Latvia on Saturday

The State Police report that 93 road traffic accidents were registered in Latvia over the past day. Four people were injured.

Apollo.lv · 11 Oct, 09:58

Latvia's Food and Veterinary Service Finds Salmonella in Lithuanian Minced Pork

Latvia's Food and Veterinary Service has detected salmonella in Lithuanian-origin minced pork during laboratory testing. The product is past its expiry date and is no longer on sale.

Bauskas Dzīve · 11 Oct, 09:57

12 drunk drivers caught on Latvian roads in 24 hours, 93 accidents recorded

Latvian State Police data show that over the past 24 hours 12 drivers were caught under the influence of alcohol and 93 road accidents were recorded. Four people were injured in the crashes.

Jauns.lv · 11 Oct, 09:57

Exhibition on science fiction "At the Edge of Time, Light Rings" opens at Tartu Art House

An exhibition in which seven artists explore science fiction and its link to reality has opened at the Tartu Art House in Estonia. It runs until 8 November.

ERR (rus) · 11 Oct, 09:57

Riga tenant upset after waste bill includes a person who does not live in the flat

A woman renting a flat in Riga received a Rīgas namu pārvaldnieks bill that charged waste collection for two people after she declared her residence there. She asked on social media whether she must pay for someone who does not live in the flat.

Latvijas Avīze · 10 Oct, 18:57

Expert: No Reason for Panic Over Europe's Gas Reserves for Now

Estonian energy expert Igor Krupenski says falling gas storage levels in Europe are no cause for panic. Still, Estonian residents may face higher heating and electricity costs this winter.

ERR (rus) · 10 Oct, 17:58

Riga Satiksme Releases Video of Trolleybus Dispute Over Crying Baby

Riga municipal transport company Rīgas satiksme denies that the driver of a route 4 trolleybus told a mother with small children to get off. The company released onboard video and apologised for the upset caused by the conversation.

Jauns.lv · 10 Oct, 17:56

Elistvere Park bear Ursula skipped hibernation last year thanks to regular meals

Ursula, a female bear living in Elistvere Park in Estonia, did not hibernate last winter because she was fed every day. Park keeper Kairi Hermits says the animal enjoys visitors' attention.

ERR (rus) · 10 Oct, 16:58

Stendzenieks: Voter disappointment with other parties drove Kulbergs' force's result

Riga City Council member Ēriks Stendzenieks believes many voters in the Saeima election chose out of disappointment with previous parties rather than for a specific platform. He warns that big euphoria is often followed by a heavy hangover.

Latvijas Avīze · 10 Oct, 16:57

Fire breaks out in boiler room of residential building on Vecāķu prospekts in Riga

On Friday evening a fire started in the boiler room of a two-storey residential building on Vecāķu prospekts in Riga. Firefighters rescued one person, while two others had evacuated on their own.

NRA · 10 Oct, 16:56

What to Do When You Meet a Dog With No Owner: A Timely Question After the Carnikava Incident

After a recent attack by dogs on children in Carnikava, Latvia, children and adults are reminded how important it is to know how to act when meeting a dog with no owner nearby.

LSM (rus) · 10 Oct, 16:56

Estonia's Central Bank Installs Stone Barrier After Repeated Vehicle Crashes

Eesti Pank, Estonia's central bank, is installing a barrier of dolomite blocks outside its Tallinn building after about 20 vehicles, mostly driven by intoxicated motorists, struck its wall over roughly 20 years. Work is due to finish by the end of next week.

ERR News · 10 Oct, 15:58

Citskovskis Backs Gorkšs for State Chancellery Director

Former State Chancellery director Jānis Citskovskis says Kaspars Gorkšs, head of the Latvian Employers' Confederation, is suited to lead the State Chancellery, though not yet fully ready. Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs will put Gorkšs forward for government approval on 13 October.

NRA · 10 Oct, 15:56

Elron train ridership in Estonia up almost 6% in third quarter

Estonia's state-owned railway company Elron recorded more than 1.966 million trips in the third quarter of 2026, 5.9% more than a year earlier. The company credits fewer repair works, cheaper season tickets and faster trains on the Tallinn–Tartu line.

ERR (rus) · 10 Oct, 15:56

Volunteering: a way to help others and feel good yourself

On Latvian Radio's programme "Kā labāk dzīvot", guests said volunteering can bring great satisfaction to everyone involved, provided the volunteer feels it has meaning.

LSM (rus) · 10 Oct, 14:58

Cloudy night with occasional rain expected across Latvia ahead of Sunday

Latvia's Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre forecasts a cloudy night into Sunday, 11 October, with rain in many places. Air temperatures will fall to between +6 and +11 degrees Celsius.

Latvijas Avīze · 10 Oct, 14:56

Valsts kanceleja director nominee Gorkšs pledges to combine enthusiasm with practical experience

Kaspars Gorkšs, director general of the Employers' Confederation of Latvia, has been nominated for director of the State Chancellery and says he wants to make public administration more efficient. The government will consider his appointment on 13 October.

Delfi · 10 Oct, 14:56

Latgale Should Have Enough Heat This Winter, but Many Will Pay More

As the heating season begins in Latgale, heat tariffs have risen in both the largest towns and smaller district heating systems. Supply should not be a problem this winter, but many residents will face higher bills.

LSM · 10 Oct, 13:57

Gorkss Explains Publicly Why He Is Suited to Head Latvia's State Chancellery

Kaspars Gorkss, director general of the Employers' Confederation of Latvia and a former footballer, defended his bid for the State Chancellery director post on X after public criticism. Reactions are split, while former chancellery head Janis Citskovskis considers him suitable.

Latvijas Avīze · 10 Oct, 13:57

Puče and Ēķis: Kulbergs' Election Success Is No Accident

On TV24's programme "Nedēļa. Post Scriptum", journalist Armands Puče and producer Andrejs Ēķis discussed the election results and Andris Kulbergs. They said his success reflects an era dominated by influencers and a speaking style voters find convincing.

NRA · 10 Oct, 13:57

Estonian Artists' Association auction raises nearly €786,000 on first day

The first day of the Estonian Artists' Association charity auction in Tallinn brought in €786,400 in total. A painting by Jaan Elken set a record at €205,000.

ERR (rus) · 10 Oct, 12:57

Seven aggressive drivers and four drunk drivers caught in Latvia in one day

Latvia's State Police recorded seven cases of aggressive driving and stopped four drivers under the influence of alcohol on Friday. In total, 457 administrative violation reports were drawn up over the day.

Delfi · 10 Oct, 12:57

Railway crossing in Lielvārde to be closed for several days for repairs

Repair work will restrict traffic over railway crossing No. 113 on Rembates Street in Lielvārde from 18 to 28 October. The crossing will first be fully closed, then open to vehicles in one lane only.

Jauns.lv · 10 Oct, 11:58

Seven aggressive driving cases recorded on Latvian roads in 24 hours

Latvia's State Police drew up seven administrative violation reports for aggressive driving over the past day. That is more than the usual daily average.

Apollo.lv · 10 Oct, 11:57

Border-area farmers draw up their own safety plans

Farmers living a few kilometres from Latvia's border with Russia say they must look after their own safety and are setting up shelters. They hear drones at night, but so far no damage has been caused.

LSM (rus) · 10 Oct, 11:56

Burger Place “Oak’A Burgers” Waives Payment After Sending Extra Food in Delivery Order

Staff at the Latvian burger restaurant “Oak’A Burgers” declined to charge a customer who mistakenly received full meal sets instead of two burgers. Other customers then shared their own positive experiences on social media.

Latvijas Avīze · 10 Oct, 11:56

Alexela chief: US–Russia diesel deal unlikely to affect fuel prices in Estonia

Tarmo Kärsna, head of Estonian fuel company Alexela, says the deal announced by US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin to increase Russian diesel supplies is unlikely to directly change pump prices in Estonia. He says it may ease tensions on the American market.

ERR (rus) · 10 Oct, 11:56

Rescuers receive 38 calls over strong wind in Latvia, most in Kurzeme

Latvia's State Fire and Rescue Service received 38 reports of wind damage between Friday morning and Saturday morning. Most requests for help came from the Kurzeme region.

Auseklis (Limbaži) · 10 Oct, 11:56

Riga Zoo invites first- to fourth-graders to themed days during autumn break

Riga Zoological Garden will hold themed days for pupils in grades 1–4 from 19 to 22 October. Participation costs 25 euros per child per day and requires prior registration and payment.

Ziemeļlatvija · 10 Oct, 11:35

Distance Learning in Latvia: Students, Parents and Teachers Weigh In

More than 13,000 pupils in Latvia are enrolled in distance-learning programmes this year, and lawmakers are considering limiting them in the lower grades. Regional newspapers report on the flexibility it offers, as well as concerns about self-discipline, socialising and artificial intelligence.

Bauskas Dzīve · 10 Oct, 11:34

Car makes U-turn on Ķekava bypass highway, police call it extremely dangerous

On the Ķekava bypass, a high-speed highway in Latvia's Ķekava municipality, a car driven by an Indian national turned around and drove against the traffic flow. Local municipal police say the situation was extremely dangerous and ended without a crash only by luck.

NRA · 10 Oct, 11:33

Shelter Upgrades in Vidzeme Municipalities: Work Under Way in Some Areas, Delays Elsewhere

More than 26 million euros from the state budget and EU funds have been allocated across Latvia to adapt and equip shelters. In several Vidzeme municipalities work is already under way, while elsewhere it is delayed.

LSM · 10 Oct, 11:32

Spanish jets leave Ämari, but the Baltic air policing mission continues

Four Spanish Air Force EF-18M Hornet fighters left Ämari Air Base in Estonia on October 9 after a five-week rotation in NATO's Baltic air defense mission. The mission goes on, as it is carried out by rotating air forces from different countries.

ERR News · 10 Oct, 11:32

Lithuania's rural regions bank on religious tourism

The first international religious tourism forum took place in Šiluva, a town in northern Lithuania. Organisers hope pilgrims will stay longer in the country and that its regions will gain more attention.

LRT English · 10 Oct, 10:35