Latvian police forces could introduce daily alcohol testing
Following the tragedy in Priekule, the State Police might introduce alcohol tests at the start of…
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Ukrainian aid organisation continues work after warehouse fire
The “Tavi draugi” association is continuing its work, despite a potentially malicious fire last…
Read at the original source →Latvia's eastern border to be reinforced until end of 2027
On Tuesday, the Government took note of a report from the Ministry of the Interior on the…
Read at the original source →Pitbull Rīga show cancelled last minute due to 'technical issues'
Due to technical issues that arose during the set-up for the concert, the scheduled Pitbull concert…
Read at the original source →News in simple Latvian: 28th July, 2026
Every evening at 21:00, Latvian Radio 1 broadcasts a five-minute summary of the day's news stories…
Read at the original source →Latvia is an EU hepatitis blackspot
Data on viral hepatitis published by Eurostat to mark World Hepatitis Day, observed each year on 28…
Read at the original source →Latvian government approves hospital reform
On Tuesday 28 July, following lengthy discussions, the Government endorsed the hospital network…
Read at the original source →Foreign students could be subjected to stricter admission rules in future
In preparation for the new academic year, some higher education institutions are promising to…
Read at the original source →Expect jams on Rīga-Liepāja highway this weekend
This coming weekend, on 31 July and 1 August, the “Summer Sound 2026” festival will take place on…
Read at the original source →Rain damaged 53 road sections in Talsi vicinity last week
Last week’s heavy rain in Talsi Municipality has caused damage to 53 sections of road, Ansis…
Read at the original source →Woman steals thousands from neighbour's bank account
In Kuldīga municipality, a woman unlawfully took more than 3,000 euros from a bank account from…
Read at the original source →Farmers in western Latvia struggle to harvest grain
For the most part, Latvia has good potential for a grain harvest this year, although in many places…
Read at the original source →Mere no more: discount chain falls foul of sanctions
Until recently here were 12 "Mere" stores in Latvia, in Rīga, Liepāja, Tukums, Jēkabpils and other…
Read at the original source →Latvia's largest landfill will be full within 10 years
In Latvia, over the last ten years, the amount of household waste per capita per year has increased…
Read at the original source →Twenty Rīga schools still have spots for high schoolers
A total of 4,869 applicants – or 91 per cent of those wishing to enrol – have been accepted to…
Read at the original source →Oil contamination found in river in Jelgava
Following a complaint from the public regarding possible contamination by petroleum products in the…
Read at the original source →Latvia's farms are mostly plugged into the internet
In 2023, about 43% of EU farms reported having internet access. Some northern and central European…
Read at the original source →Donations sought to support work of Latvia's destroyed consulate in Ukraine
As previously reported, the building of the Latvian Honorary Consulate in Sloviansk was severely…
Read at the original source →Charity donation drive will help kids get equipped for return to school
For many Latvian families, the start of the new school year in September brings not only the…
Read at the original source →Gaisa Bridge in Rīga to be reconstructed
Rīga City Council has signed a contract with SIA ‘Projekts 3’ for the reconstruction of the Gaisa…
Read at the original source →Coach arrested for alleged sexual abuse of child in Latvia
The police have launched criminal proceedings against a coach at the “Ogres novada Lāči” children’s…
Read at the original source →German DHL to buy Venipak in Baltics
The German postal and logistics group DHL is to acquire Venipak, a parcel delivery company…
Read at the original source →Police officer claims to not remember killing man in Priekule, Latvia
The State Police officer arrested in connection with the murder of a man in Priekule has claimed…
Read at the original source →News in simple Latvian: 27th July, 2026
Every evening at 21:00, Latvian Radio 1 broadcasts a five-minute summary of the day's news stories…
Read at the original source →Young theatre performers are keeping the Livs alive across Latvia
Staging a theatrical performance in a small village, at 6 p.m. on a Monday evening, while a storm…
Read at the original source →Young theatre performers are keeping Liv life alive across Latvia
Staging a theatrical performance in a small village, at 6 p.m. on a Monday evening, while a storm…
Read at the original source →Health and law fields popular among future students in Latvia
As in previous years, the most popular degree programmes among young people this year are medicine,…
Read at the original source →Illegal cigarette factory uncovered in Grobiņa, Latvia
An illegal cigarette factory, capable of producing around 1.5 million cigarettes a day, has been…
Read at the original source →Migrant smuggler using a fake Latvian Postal Service car stopped
On Friday, 24 July, in Krāslava District, a people-smuggler was arrested; he had used a replica of…
Read at the original source →Migrant smuggler stopped using fake Latvian Postal Service car
On Friday, 24 July, in Krāslava municipality, a people smuggler was arrested; he had used a replica…
Read at the original source →Rīga slides into top spot in trombone world
Starting from July 29, for four days, Riga will become the trombone capital of the world by hosting…
Read at the original source →Don't necessarily rush to go swimming after heavy rain
After a dry spring, Latvia has been hit by frequent and sometimes very heavy downpours this summer…
Read at the original source →Life returning to normal on Latvian pig farm following outbreak
Following a devastating outbreak of African swine fever (ASF) at the beginning of this year, SIA…
Read at the original source →Ready meal producer to build new factory in Rumbula, Latvia
The fresh food production company SIA ‘Latvijas pārtikas ražotājs’ has begun construction of a new…
Read at the original source →When ants fly... Do not spray them
On Sunday, 26 July, Riga City Council received numerous enquiries from residents regarding an…
Read at the original source →Drunk off-duty police officer kills man in Priekule, Latvia
Over the weekend in Priekule, a drunk police officer killed a man whilst off duty, State Police…
Read at the original source →Roadworks continue across Latvia
Construction work is taking place at 70 locations on national roads, where speed limits are in…
Read at the original source →NATO drone training taking place in Ķekava district
From July 27th to 31st, the NATO Multinational Brigade in Latvia will be doing some drone training…
Read at the original source →No hot water in half of Rīga on 30th July
On Thursday, 30 July, the thermal company “Rīgas siltums” will be carrying out checks on the…
Read at the original source →Universities see rising number of conscripts taking state-funded seats
Applications to the country’s largest universities have now closed. Among the prospective students…
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