In the sector

The forest sector can become a powerful support for Europe on the path towards independent sustainability and economic growth, especially if the countries richest in forests agree on a shared vision and course of action for the future.zm.gov.lv

On behalf of the Forest Certification Council of Latvia, a letter was also drafted to Laura Anteina, Director General of the Nature Conservation Agency, calling on the agency to help resolve the matter and preserve the future Skrīveri row of veteran trees for generations to come.lmsp.lv

A work placement at the company has become a solid foundation for a future career. It has given confidence in the chosen field and helped show how important it is to work with representatives of many different specialities – from welders to engineers and technologists.finieris.com

This autumn, Malnava College of the Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies launched a new short-cycle professional higher education programme, “Woodworking Technologies”, and the first 10 study contracts have already been signed. zm.gov.lv

The technology company LMT, together with the woodworking company “Kurekss”, has installed the first private 5G network in the Baltic states at a manufacturing company of this kind. db.lv

Survey

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Officially

...it is not acceptable that the EC plans to fold the reduced support for farmers and fishers into – in effect, to hide it within – a single plan alongside other sectors, leaving agriculture and fisheries without clear and protected EU funding.zm.gov.lv

Only the Saeima may decide on the disposal of property assets of significance to Latvia's national economy, namely the state joint stock company “Latvijas dzelzceļš”, the joint stock company “Latvijas valsts meži”, the joint stock company “Latvenergo”, the joint stock company “Sadales tīkls”, the joint stock company “Augstsprieguma tīkls”, the state joint stock company “Starptautiskā lidosta “Rīga”“ and the state joint stock company “Latvijas gaisa satiksme”.cvk.lv

kem.gov.lv · melnis informacija par strauju degvielas cenu pieaugumu sais…
Reports of a sharp rise in fuel prices in connection with yesterday's amendments to the law “On Pollution” are untrue, because no increase in payments linked to climate regulations is planned either this year or next. The forecasts that have been voiced are misleading the public.

varam.gov.lv · varam pasvaldibu kapacitate atslega klimatnoturigas nakotnes…
It is important that every project and decision is assessed in two ways – as a contribution to meeting climate targets and, at the same time, as a contribution to people's safety and quality of life.

Transport

db.lv · atvers satiksmi uz lorupes viadukta un jaunaja rotacijas apl…
Near Sigulda, the Lorupe viaduct and the rebuilt section from the Sigulda office of the Road Traffic Safety Directorate (CSDD) to the railway overpass will be opened to traffic.

Education, science and knowledge

To stay competitive, companies must be able to create high value-added products – and that is only possible in close cooperation with science.finieris.com

Brewer's spent grain contains lignocellulose, proteins and biologically active substances, which make it a valuable but so far underused raw material for green chemistry and bioeconomy products.kki.lv

The Latvian State Institute of Wood Chemistry has joined the European cooperation network ForestValue2, which brings together public funding organisations from several countries to promote research and innovation in the forestry bioeconomy.kki.lv

The aim of the campaign is to deepen pupils' understanding of environmental protection, the sustainable use of natural resources and the circular economy by offering 20 interactive excursion programmes in all regions of Latvia.finieris.com

Changes at LTRK

db.lv · par ltrk valdes priekssedetaju ieveleta katrina zarina 52359…
...Katrīna Zariņa, until now a member of the board, has become the new chair of the LTRK board.

delfi.lv · birokratijas mazinasanu valsti uztic janim endzinam
...the coalition has agreed that Endziņš will take over the leadership of the working group on reducing bureaucracy. Raivis Kronbergs, Director of the State Chancellery, will meanwhile continue the work he began, as his deputy.

Hunting

Sustainable management of hunting resources, taking economic interests into account, is an important support for forest management. lvm.lv

The talking point of the week

Do hunters have the right to shoot dogs? A tragedy that most likely could have been avoided.youtube.com

The municipal police have also opened two administrative proceedings – over the killing of a roe deer by the dogs, and over the fact that the animals were allowed to roam free.lsm.lv

It is important not to fall ill!

The largest numbers of leptospirosis cases this year were recorded in August (six cases) and September (14 cases), which points to a marked seasonal rise in late summer and autumn. lsm.lv

How come?

It was the Riga Regional Court that began looking into the state of the property five years ago, but it chose a different approach. The court ordered the property held by Meroni to be handed over to the state and later prompted an investigation against him for failing to comply with the ruling. lsm.lv

Property

The Ministry of Defence plans to expropriate up to 2000 hectares of land in the border area in order to strengthen Latvia's security and build counter-mobility obstacles. This will also affect residents of the border area in Alūksne municipality.ziemellatvija.lv

On 11 October 2025, more than 100 local residents from the parishes neighbouring the bog visited Laflora at Kaigu bog in Jelgava municipality, at the future Latvenergo wind farm Laflora Energy.laflora.lv

Pensions

The changes will not apply to people in service-pension occupations who, at the moment the planned amendments to the law enter into force, already receive a service pension or have acquired the right to one under the legislation currently in force.lsm.lv

Environment

All work to improve the quality of the habitat, including the lighting of bonfires outside the fire-hazard period, has been agreed with the responsible authorities.lvm.lv

“Latvijas valsts meži” is starting preparatory work in the “Paņemūnes meži” nature reserve for the restoration of Lunkiču bog. One of the first tasks in the area will be the demolition of the ruins of a masonry building that is degrading the environment.lvm.lv

Green sea turtles are one of seven sea turtle species, two of which are still classed as critically endangered.delfi.lv

It was not simply a rabbit – it was the Omiltemi rabbit, a species that had been considered extinct for more than 120 years.
This discovery marks a dramatic return of a long-forgotten species and opens a new chapter in conservation science.jauns.lv

About bears

The video story was made at the event “How to live alongside a bear? Expert accounts and a conversation about coexistence”/daba.gov.lv

Miscellaneous

Naukšēni manor is one of those manor complexes where many historical buildings have survived. From the road, only an impressive roof can be seen of one of them, and this building is the manor's former ice cellar.lsm.lv

The sector is export-capable and has great potential, but it lacks young people.lsm.lv

zz.lv · jelgava godina vesturiska latviesu biedribas nama pieminu fo…
The Jelgava Latvian Society unveiled a memorial plaque to its historic building, which once stood on the site of the present-day shopping centre at 7 Katoļu Street.

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