Latvia & nearby (81)

Case Against Two Men Over Car Arson in Rēzekne Sent to Prosecutors

The State Police have completed their investigation into the deliberate burning of a VW Sharan in Rēzekne and passed the case against two men to prosecutors. One of the suspects is being held in custody.

Delfi · 7 Oct, 09:55

Number of zero-packaging shops falls in Latvia

A few years ago, shops selling goods without packaging were developing rapidly in Latvia, but their number has now fallen almost fourfold. One shop that has found a way to keep going is in Kuldīga.

LSM (rus) · 7 Oct, 08:57

Wind Parks Around Kuldīga: Balancing Energy Needs and the Landscape

Officials in Kuldīga municipality say some of the nearly 15 proposed wind parks are no longer active, while the remaining ones raise concerns about landscape and cultural space. They call for national spatial planning of energy projects and for siting parks on degraded land.

Kurzemnieks · 7 Oct, 08:56

Estonia's inflation picks up to 3.5% in September on fuel costs

Estonia's consumer price index rose 3.5% year on year in September, faster than in recent months. Fuel and housing costs pushed prices up, while cheaper food held the increase back.

ERR News · 7 Oct, 08:55

Forecasters: No First Snow Expected in Latvia in the Near Term

Forecasters say the first snow in Latvia is not expected in mid-October. A cyclone with stronger winds is due this week, while relatively mild weather will continue next week.

Jauns.lv · 7 Oct, 08:55

17-Year-Old Girl Dies After Fall From 16th-Floor Balcony in Zolitūde

A teenager born in 2009 fell from a 16th-floor balcony of an apartment building on Anniņmuižas Street in Zolitūde and died despite medical efforts. Police have opened a criminal case, but current information does not point to a crime.

Latvijas Avīze · 7 Oct, 07:57

Jelgava Museum Continues Duchy Story Series with a Lecture and Concert

On 11 October, the Ģederts Elias Jelgava History and Art Museum will host “Stories from the Era of the Duchy – Dorothea and Elisa”. The programme features a researcher's lecture and a concert by the Mītelis ensemble, with free admission.

Zemgales Ziņas · 7 Oct, 07:56

Jelgava Begins Flushing City Water Networks, Cloudy Water and Pressure Changes Possible

The company Jelgavas ūdens is starting scheduled flushing of the city's centralised water supply networks this month. Residents should expect temporary cloudiness and pressure changes.

Jauns.lv · 7 Oct, 07:55

Riga residents split over green flowerbeds on rebuilt Dzirnavu Street

A social media debate has erupted over new flowerbeds on the rebuilt section of Dzirnavu Street in Riga. The city council says the beds are at intersections, not mid-street, and promises snow removal in winter.

Latvijas Avīze · 7 Oct, 06:58

A Couple of Calm Days Ahead of Autumn's First Storm

Wednesday and Thursday will be dry and fairly warm in Latvia, but a new cyclone arrives on Friday with rain and gusty winds. The Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre expects the precipitation to continue into early next week.

BNN · 7 Oct, 06:57

Wednesday to Be Sunny With No Precipitation

The Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre forecasts a sunny Wednesday, 7 October. Clouds will pass over from time to time, but no precipitation is expected.

LSM (rus) · 7 Oct, 06:56

Dry, Mostly Sunny Weather Expected in Latvia on Wednesday, Up to +17°C

Forecasters predict dry and mostly sunny weather across Latvia on Wednesday. Daytime temperatures could reach +17 degrees Celsius.

TVNET · 7 Oct, 06:56

Preiļi and Rēzekne to mark composer Jānis Ivanovs' 120th anniversary in October

Events for the 120th birth anniversary of composer Jānis Ivanovs will be held in Preiļi on 9 October and in Rēzekne on 16 October. A new album featuring his Symphonies No. 19 and 21 has also been released.

LaKuga · 7 Oct, 06:55

Economics Ministry Sees No Grounds to Cancel Planned Procurements

After a review, the Ministry of Economics has concluded that the large procurements planned or started by it and its subordinate bodies are justified. It therefore sees no reason to drop any of them.

Delfi · 7 Oct, 06:55

Residents' councils begin work in Limbaži Municipality

Residents' councils in Limbaži Municipality have started working. In the areas where they were set up, leaders have already been elected and working meetings are under way.

Auseklis (Limbaži) · 7 Oct, 05:58

Jelgava Offers Teacher Exchange Workshops During Autumn Break

Jelgava State Gymnasium will host teacher workshops on 21 and 22 October, with a strong focus on using artificial intelligence in education. Places are limited, so advance registration is required.

Zemgales Ziņas · 7 Oct, 05:56

Record 82 players take part in the Zelta rudens novuss tournament in Pociems

The traditional novuss tournament Zelta rudens was held at the Pociems culture house on 26 September, drawing a record 82 participants. Eighteen of them were women.

Auseklis (Limbaži) · 7 Oct, 04:58

Bird quiz: can you identify all 15 birds found in Latvia?

Apollo.lv is offering an interactive quiz that lets readers test how well they know the birds found in Latvia. The challenge is to identify all 15 birds featured in it.

Apollo.lv · 7 Oct, 04:58

Interior Ministry proposes temporary suspension of visas for Uzbek citizens

Latvia's Interior Ministry wants to suspend visa issuance to Uzbek citizens for a set period after several crimes committed by Uzbek nationals soon after arriving in the country. Coalition partners did not agree to put the issue on today's government agenda.

NRA · 7 Oct, 04:56

Limbaži Volleyball Players Compete in the Cēsis Cup

The U13 and U15 volleyball teams of the Limbaži Municipality Sports School took part in the Cēsis Cup on 26 September. Each age group had eight teams, split into two subgroups.

Auseklis (Limbaži) · 7 Oct, 03:58

Quiz: Can You Recognise a Latvian City from Its Place on the Map?

Apollo.lv has published an interactive quiz in which readers must identify Latvian cities from a highlighted spot on a map. It is a light way to test one's knowledge of the country's geography.

Apollo.lv · 7 Oct, 03:57

Armed masked men from Belarus threaten Latvian soldiers and steal surveillance cameras

Latvian Interior Minister Janis Dombrava says armed, masked people tried to push a group of 20 migrants across the Belarusian border and threatened soldiers. They later entered Latvia and took surveillance cameras.

Meduza · 7 Oct, 02:58

Zeltīts: New Party Criticises Debate Selection and Government Record on Election Night

Raivis Zeltīts of Rising Sun for Latvia thanked voters on TV24's election-night special, criticised rating-based debate invitations and expressed scepticism about the Kulbergs government's performance.

Latvijas Avīze · 7 Oct, 01:59

Latvia Moves to Expel Russian Journalist Leonid Ragozin

Foreign Minister Baiba Braže has announced the start of a process to add Russian journalist Leonid Ragozin to Latvia's persona non grata list. He has lived in Latvia for over a decade and previously worked for the BBC.

Politico Europe · 7 Oct, 01:57

Masked unknown individuals cross from Belarus into Latvia and damage border surveillance infrastructure

Latvia's Interior Minister Janis Dombrava has said that unidentified masked people entered Latvian territory from the Belarusian side. He said they carried out an act of sabotage and damaged border surveillance infrastructure.

Pravda — ziņas · 7 Oct, 01:55

Kulbergs: Tough Decisions Ahead in Both Government and Parliament

Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs said after the 15th Saeima elections that the next government will face tough decisions, a review of state functions and the need to promote economic growth. He has not yet disclosed his specific plans.

Latvijas Avīze · 6 Oct, 23:57

Kulbergs: Streaming Platform Levy Is Not in the National Interest

Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs says the planned streaming platform levy would endanger good relations with the United States. He said he would rather support the film industry from the state budget.

Delfi · 6 Oct, 22:56

Riga resident flags long-parked cars at Maxima store lot on social media

A Threads user drew attention to vehicles that have reportedly been parked for years at a Maxima store lot on Deglava Street in Riga, calling for their removal. Commenters and the retailer's response show differing views on how serious the issue is.

Latvijas Avīze · 6 Oct, 22:00

Riga hospital disputes labour inspectorate's finding on fatal door accident

Riga East Clinical University Hospital says it disagrees with the State Labour Inspectorate's conclusion that a failure to follow safety measures caused an employee's fatal door accident in April. The hospital argues its explanations were not fully considered.

Jauns.lv · 6 Oct, 21:56

PM Kulbergs criticizes rail company LatRailNet over delay on Russian grain transit fee

Latvian Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs expressed frustration that the Latvian Railway subsidiary LatRailNet has failed to introduce the planned triple infrastructure fee for Russian-origin grain transit, raising it by only 24% instead.

Apollo.lv · 6 Oct, 21:07

Latvian Armed Forces: Armed Belarusian escorts tried to push migrant group into Latvia

The National Armed Forces (NAF) reported that armed, masked escorts from Belarus this week attempted to force a group of illegal migrants across the border into Latvia. The incident was addressed by Latvian border authorities.

LSM · 6 Oct, 21:03

Latvia's Foreign Minister launches process to blacklist Russian journalist Ragozin

Latvia's Foreign Minister Baiba Braže has initiated a process that could place Russian citizen Leonid Ragozin, known as an independent journalist, on Latvia's list of undesirable persons. The decision follows consultations with the prime minister and interior minister after receiving security agency information.

NRA · 6 Oct, 21:02

Lithuania begins preparations for permanent US military base as Trump signals openness

Lithuanian PM Gintautas Sinkevičius has tasked the defense ministry with preparing proposals for a permanent US military base, after President Trump said Washington would consider the idea.

Delfi · 6 Oct, 20:58

Elenger: Estonia faces no gas shortage this winter, but heating bills may jump 50-60%

Elenger Grupp AS board member Raul Kotov says Estonia faces no gas shortage this winter, but price remains the main energy risk, with gas heating bills potentially rising 50-60%.

ERR (rus) · 6 Oct, 20:56