LATVIA BREAKING NEWS

Latvia plays Germany in an international volleyball match on September 9th. Watch live, courtesy of Latvian Television's coverage.

The Latvian government has completed 26% of the work it set as priorities, according to its own reckoning.

The Latvian diaspora community is looking forward to the Saeima elections on October 3 as if it were a holiday, because it is a moment when, in addition to fulfilling one's civic duty, it is possible to meet long-lost friends and acquaintances, reports LSM's correspondent in the United Kingdom.

In 2025, EU countries issued 3.9 million first residence permits to non-EU citizens, a 10.1% increase (+355 350) compared with 2024.

From 10 to 13 September, the Latvian National Museum of Natural History is hosting the exhibition “Dahlias 2026”, featuring hundreds of dahlias – including both classic varieties that have become favourites over the years and new breeds, the museum announced.

Another weekend is here, and we have made another selection for you.

A family tragedy has given borth to something positive – an annual festival dedicated to mental health. The "Ogle" (Coal) festival has become a tradition, and this year, on September 11th and 12th, will be held for the sixth time in Rīga.

The Lielupe Bridge on the Liepāja highway will be closed at night next week and the week after, according to “Latvian State Roads” (LVC).

Due to the heavy rains experienced in the summer, the harvest of large-berry cranberries in the Nida bog will be delayed by at least two weeks, reports Latvian Radio.