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Every evening at 21:00, Latvian Radio 1 broadcasts a five-minute summary of the day's news stories in a simplified language format called Ziņas vieglajā valodā ('News in simple language').

The National Armed Forces briefly issued a warning covering Bauska, Aizkraukle and Ogre municipalities on the morning of Sunday, October 18th, but withdrew it soon after.

Every evening at 21:00, Latvian Radio 1 broadcasts a five-minute summary of the day's news stories in a simplified language format called Ziņas vieglajā valodā ('News in simple language').

LSM was recently in Liepāja for the announcement of the city's programme during its time as a European Capital of Culture for 2027, as you may have already read.

On Friday, October 16, a memorial event was held at the Naval Patrol Ship Squadron in Daugavgrīva, honouring the British, French, and Irish sailors who fell while supporting Latvia during the War of Independence in 1919.

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October 16th saw the departure of yet another aid shipment organized by the volunteer organization “Entrepreneurs for Peace” (Uzņēmēji mieram).

The Baltic Assembly will discuss security of the Baltic States and strengthening defence cooperation when members and Speakers of the Parliaments and representatives of the governments of the Baltic States will gather in Tallinn, Estonia, for the 45th Ses…

From July 4 to September 13, the Home Café Days in Latvia proved more popular than ever, according to the Latvian Investment and Development Agency (LIAA).

At its meeting on Friday, the Central Election Commission (CEC) confirmed the official results of the 15th Saeima elections and the list of elected MPs.

In order to create a new railway connection between RIX Riga Airport and Riga Central Railway Station, which will serve as a section of Rail Baltica in the future, “Latvijas dzelzceļš” (Latvian Railways/LDz) has signed an agreement with the Central Finance

From October 16th to 18th, planned military exercises of the 19th Combat Support Battalion of the 1st Riga Brigade of the National Guard will take place in Ropaži and Bauska regions.

In 2025, the EU recorded 3.1 billion nights spent in tourist accommodation establishments, up from 3.0 billion in 2024 (+4.1%).

On the morning of Friday, 16 October, the broadcast of “Rīta panorāma”, the regular weekday morning programme on Latvian public media's television channel, was delayed by just under an hour due to technical issues, according to Latvian Television.

Inspectors from the State Environmental Service (VVD) removed 14 illegally set fishing nets, with a total length of 1,230 metres, from the coastal waters of the Gulf of Riga in Salacgrīva parish, the VVD said.

The Constitutional Court has ruled that the ban imposed by Daugavpils local authority on organising gambling in the vicinity of certain buildings is in accordance with the Constitution, the court announced on October 16.

The US decision to ease sanctions on Russian diesel fuel trade has no direct impact in Latvia.

The white cane ensures the safety of blind people on the streets, but unfortunately, simply raising it does not mean that all drivers will be prepared to stop.

Every evening at 21:00, Latvian Radio 1 broadcasts a five-minute summary of the day's news stories in a simplified language format called Ziņas vieglajā valodā ('News in simple language').

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Andrejs Judins, Chair of the Saeima Legal Affairs Committee and a member of the “New Unity” party, has come under fire for alleged emotional abuse of a committee staff member, Latvian Radio reported on October 14.

In 2025, there were 1.20 billion personal and professional trips made by residents in the EU, a 1.4% increase from 2024 (+17 million trips).

All of Latvia's western coastline in Kurzeme region has a severe weather warning in place for Friday afternoon and evening.

A species of lichen, Pseudothelomma ocellatum, has been recorded in Latvia for the first time, according to the Latvian Mycological Society.

Several airBaltic passengers have been informed that their pre-paid flights have been rescheduled or cancelled.

On 9 October, Indra Briķe (29 December 1957 – 9 October 2026), a long-time actress at the Dailes Theatre, passed away, as reported by ‘Kroders.lv’ and confirmed by the theatre.

A case has been referred to the Vidzeme District Court in which the director of a company and another individual are accused of offering a bribe – a bottle of cognac and 1,000 euros – to an official of the Valmiera Municipal Council, and of aiding and abe…

On Thursday, a three-year-old child once again wandered off unsupervised from the “Pasaulīte” kindergarten in Bauska; this is the second such incident this year, the Bauska Municipal Council told the LETA news agency.

If storm and rain don't scare you, here are a few things to do this weekend.

The Speaker of the 15th Saeima could be the current Minister for Justice, Edvards Smiltēns, of the United List, who already has experience in the role of Speaker of Parliament, according to sources at Latvian Television.

The Supreme Court has annulled the Rīga Regional Court’s ruling in a case in which the defendant was sentenced to three years’ imprisonment for publicly glorifying crimes against peace and war crimes by displaying various symbols associated with Russia and

A strong wind warning will be in force in Latvia on Friday afternoon, according to the Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre.

Every evening at 21:00, Latvian Radio 1 broadcasts a five-minute summary of the day's news stories in a simplified language format called Ziņas vieglajā valodā ('News in simple language').

Two men described as being Latvian were arrested on October 8th on suspicion of illegally entering a Royal Air Force (RAF) military base in Cambridgeshire, England which is used by the United States Air Force.

The Saeima has postponed the introduction of the so-called ‘two healthcare service baskets’ principle for a further year – until 31 December next year – as decided by parliament on Thursday during the second and final reading under an urgent procedure.

Central Statistical Bureau data, published on 8 October, show that compared with September 2025, the average level of consumer prices rose by 3.2 % in September 2026.

On Friday, 9 October, strong winds are expected in Latvia, which may cause damage in some areas, according to the Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre (LVĢMC).

Citizens of Russia and Belarus will not be able to acquire a significant stake or exert decisive influence in critical infrastructure facilities in Latvia, the Saeima decided on Thursday, 8 October, as reported by LSM.lv and LETA.

An exhibition dedicated to 500 years since the first book in Latvian was published was opened at the European Parliament (EP) building in Strasbourg this week.

The head of the New Riga Theatre, director Alvis Hermanis, has resigned from his duties as the leader of the "We Change the Rules" (MMN) party, he has announced on social media.

The post-playing careers of many former professional footballers often include punditry and coaching, but Latvia's former national football captain is in line to head the country's civil service.

This week, special attention is being paid to mental health, as World Mental Health Day will be observed across the globe on Saturday.

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In the recent 15th Saeima elections, out of the 444 postal votes received by the Latvian Postal Voting Commission, 118 were deemed invalid, the Central Election Commission (CVK) told the LETA news agency.

The 2026–2027 monitoring season for influenza and other acute respiratory infections has begun in Latvia, but so far, Latvia has only received the intranasal ‘Fluenz’ vaccine, which is intended for children who belong to specific health risk groups, accor…

Every evening at 21:00, Latvian Radio 1 broadcasts a five-minute summary of the day's news stories in a simplified language format called Ziņas vieglajā valodā ('News in simple language').

The first "Hunter" (“Mednieks”) infantry fighting vehicle adapted for Latvia has been handed over to the National Armed Forces (NBS), it was announced on October 7th.

Despite having a rather nice outdoors to explore, Latvians in general, including younger people, are not particularly outdoorsy or keen to get physically active, according to Eurostat data published on October 7th,

October 17th will see a special evening of Indian and Latvian culture at the K.

Forecasts indicate that strong winds are expected in Latvia on Friday, which may cause minor damage in some areas.