Community notices and news from Latvia.
On the morning of Lāčplēsis Day, the eleventh convoy for the defenders of Ukraine – jointly organised by the State Police and the “Entrepreneurs for Peace” foundation – set off from Rīga, Latvian Television reported.
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Seven animal protection associations have appealed to the Latvian Union of Local Governments, calling on them to ensure that pet owners have clarity about when and where they can let their dogs off the leash.
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On the night of 4 to 5 November, a crisis simulation exercise organised by the State Police in collaboration with the state-owned company “Latvian Railways” and the passenger rail operator Vivi will take place at Riga Central Railway Station.
11/4/2026 · Read at LSM English →
What can you learn about the habits of Rīga residents by looking into their sewers? Perhaps too much, according to Latvian Television.
11/4/2026 · Read at LSM English →
‘A drone for Latvia, a drone for Ukraine.’ This is the slogan for the latest fundraising campaign. Throughout November, everyone is invited to support the purchase of drones for both the Ukrainian army and the Latvian National Guard, Latvian Radio and Latvian Television reported.
11/2/2026 · Read at LSM English →
The naming of the “Vivi” electric trains has been completed – the last four have now been given their names. Passengers will be carried by Lūsis (Lynx), Dzenis (Woodpecker), Kļava (Maple) and Alnis (Moose). This means that all 32 electric trains have now been named.
11/2/2026 · Read at LSM English →
On October 28th, at the Splendid Palace cinema in Rīga, the Entrepreneurs for Peace Foundation (Fonds “Uzņēmēji mieram”) and microsurgeon Olafs Libermanis were awarded the Order of St. Panteleimon of Ukraine for their significant contribution to supporting Ukraine.
10/29/2026 · Read at LSM English →
Tactile guide strips that come up against a post, gaps in the handrails, and lift doors that cannot be closed – this was the scene that greeted the disability association “Apeirons” when they visited the Jorģis Zemitāns Bridge, the reconstruction of which was completed just a month ago, Latvian Tele
10/29/2026 · Read at LSM English →
Compared with last year, the number of teenagers who have consumed intoxicating substances and been admitted to hospital has doubled this autumn, according to information published by the Children’s Clinical University Hospital (BKUS) on October 27.
10/27/2026 · Read at LSM English →
Blood stocks in Latvia have once again fallen significantly. The National Blood Donor Centre (VADC) is calling on anyone who is able and willing to donate blood to come forward. In order to reach as many donors as possible, mobile blood collection units are also scheduled to visit many towns and set
10/27/2026 · Read at LSM English →