Industry
Evaluating the number of sanitary assessments issued in the first three quarters of 2026, the State Forest Service concludes that damage caused by bark beetles has decreased significantly, while at the same time the volume of trees damaged and felled by wind has risen sharply.vmd.gov.lv
We can imagine that every biological system sooner or later reaches a culmination point. In the case of a forest, its future development is determined by a coincidence of circumstances.delfi.lv
The last two kilometres of the cycle path lead along the railway tracks. In order to ensure public safety and avoid the illegal crossing of railway tracks, the municipality also built a fence nearly two metres high, although it points out that this was a requirement of "Latvijas dzelzceļš".news.inbox.lv
This year, all the artwork for the competition was created at a specially organised plein air event held in early July at the Latvijas valsts meži Tērvete Nature Park.lvm.lv
In November
In November, to mark Lāčplēšis Day and the 108th anniversary of the proclamation of the Republic of Latvia, the Ministry of Defence invites residents to take part in events during this patriotic month, to honour the memory of Latvia's freedom fighters and to celebrate the country's independence.mod.gov.lv
Worth knowing! About upcoming and current events
Until 10 November, we invite you to vote for the European Tree of the Year in Latvia (a tree with a story)eiropasgadakoks.lv
On 12 and 25 November regional conferences Bioeconomy research results for regional developmentlatforin.lv
2-13 November exhibition “1956 – Hungary. Revolution and war for independence” in the Daugavpils University foyerdu.lv
26 November Forestry conference for forest ownersllkc.lv
3 December Conference on innovative, science-based solutions for soil improvement in agriculture, crop production and horticulturekki.lv
3 December at 13.00 defence of Mārtiņš Seržants' doctoral thesis “The impact of African Swine Fever spread and its control measures on the wild boar population in Latvia”du.lv
4 December Trust. 20 years (Conference for timber buyers and sellers)mezakonference.lv
19 December Kabile Battle commemoration event
Until 27 November sticker design competition “Let’s go to the forest!”lvm.lv
Daugavpils University at 105
This week, Daugavpils University is celebrating its 105th anniversary (...)du.lv
Officially
This year, 67 employees in agriculture, forestry, fisheries and the food supply chain will receive high awards.zm.gov.lv
The approved amendments to the Law on Environmental Impact Assessment apply not only to wind power station (WPS) projects, but also to other projects planned in the municipality.kem.gov.lv
In the autumn semester of 2026/2027, scholarship certificates were presented to 14 students across 12 LBTU Development Fund scholarship programmes (...)lbtu.lv
Economy
The number of job vacancies in 2026 is lower than during the Covid-19 pandemic, and in several months it has even been three times lower than it was before the pandemic in 2019.db.lv
The first house we manufactured ourselves was built more than 20 years ago.lasi.lv
db.lv · krievijas graudu tranzits nav latvijas zemnieku glabins bet…
db.lv · sankcijam jasap krievijai nevis latvijas ostam un zemniekiem
(...) the argument is actually simple – the ports are making money on Russian grain this year and do not want to lose it. The farmers are just a cover in this story.
In Malnava
(...) the goal is to develop the LBTU Malnava College into a significant competence centre for the bioeconomy, smart agriculture and vocational education in Eastern Latvia.lbtu.lv
In the forests. Well hidden
Most of these substances were found buried in the ground in barrels within forest tracts. Law enforcement officers from the 4th Bureau point out that this is the first case in the Riga region where such a large quantity of narcotic substances hidden in a forest has been identified.lasi.lv
Science
A team of researchers has developed a new foam material (vinyl urethane foam) based on vegetable oils, which does not require dangerous isocyanates for its production. One of the most significant achievements of this study is the efficiency of the production process: the foam material is obtained in approximately 60 seconds (...)kki.lv
Environment
On 17 November, the Nature Conservation Agency will present the inaugural Annual Award for Nature Conservation at a ceremony, honouring individuals and organisations whose work and contribution help to preserve Latvia's natural assets.daba.gov.lv
The wind farm is located between the sea and the Tosmare Lake nature reserve, and its territory is significant for the bat migration route.lsm.lv
Roads
The regional road Valdgale–Roja (P126) in the section from Valdemārpils to Rude (10.09–26.86 km) was asphalted in the late 1960s and had not been renovated until now (...)sam.gov.lv
Protest
lsm.lv · 02.11.2026 jekabpili plano plasu protestu pret krievijas gra…
radio1.lv · Nakamnedel Jekabpili notiks protesta akcija pret Krievijas g…
The initiator of the protest, farmer and social activist Gundars Kalve, together with like-minded people, is calling on the Latvian government to completely halt the transit of grain produced in Russia and occupied Ukrainian territories via the Latvian railway.
Hunting
Conference Hunting 2026youtube.com
(...) the time has come for the next step. From now on, you will find content created by the team of the magazine Medības on the portal Lasi.lv, in the section Mednieks Makšķernieks.medibam.lv
The campaign unites hunting organisations in different European countries, revealing both common values and regional differences. Every country has its own hunting traditions, favourite foods and cooking methods.latma.lv
In the regions
The aim of the law passed by the Saeima is to strengthen the security and resilience of Latvia's eastern territory, to promote its settlement, social and economic development, and the well-being of its residents. In total, 13 municipalities and two state cities have been included in the eastern territory.dzirkstele.lv
Miscellaneous
Since August last year, new restrictions on the sale of alcoholic beverages have been introduced in Latvia, and excise duty rates for various alcoholic beverages continue to rise.diena.lv
Current affairs in cartoons
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