In the sector

zm.gov.lv · zemkopibas ministrs armands krauze latvijas valsts mezi piln…
Minister of Agriculture Armands Krauze disagrees with the Ministry of Finance's proposal to sell part of the shares of AS "Latvijas valsts meži" in a public offering by 2029, which, in the minister's view, would effectively mean the privatisation of this strategically important company that is vital to the Latvian economy.

lmsp.lv · latvijas kokrupniecibas federacijas iebildumi latvijas valst…
The forestry sector as a whole, and the state-owned company AS "Latvijas valsts meži", carry not only economic significance, but also environmental, social and security significance. These companies manage national assets, ensure sustainable forestry, provide employment in the regions and support local processing.

lmsp.lv · latvijas meza nozares arodbiedriba bridina par sekam samazin…
The Latvian Forest Sector Trade Union expresses serious concern about the planned 1.8 million euro budget cut for the State Forest Service in 2026, which could substantially affect the sector's security, sustainability and employment.

zemeunvalsts.lv · stiga rm atbalsta iniciativu cina pret sankcioneta un kontra…
Legislation alone cannot prevent sanctioned plywood from reaching the market — targeted action is needed to curb this flow effectively.

finieris.com · iekartu rupnica inovativi masinbuves risinajumi sodien un ri…
The "Iekārtu rūpnīca" division of AS "Latvijas Finieris" is the group's technical support centre and a manufacturer of bespoke metalwork solutions. Its staff service most of the equipment at the plants of "Latvijas Finieris" and its subsidiaries on a daily basis, and also provide innovative mechanical engineering services to clients in Latvia and abroad. June marked 25 years since Iekārtu rūpnīca was founded.

zemeunvalsts.lv · izstrada inovativu risinajumu viedierici cinai ar astonzobu
Because of the bark beetle outbreak, economic activity has to be restricted across the whole country this year and protective measures taken for valuable spruce stands, but the new solution will make it possible to detect pest outbreaks in good time, optimise forest monitoring and reduce damage.

jauns.lv · 660993 izsludinats konkurss uz ogres tehnikuma direktora ama…
The Ministry of Education and Science has announced a competition for the post of director of Ogre Technical School.

Until 31 August, the exhibition "Photo installation of Latvian timber construction projects" at the LVM Customer Centre
lvm.lv · 7660 lvm rigas klientu centra skatama koka buvniecibai velti…

Until 30 July it is possible to submit a tender in the open competition "Provision of forest regeneration, tending and protection services in 2026-2028"
lvm.lv · 7654 izsludinats konkurss mezkopibas darbu veiksanai valsts…

Baloži peat narrow-gauge railway excursions in 2025
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The exhibition "What was rustling in the forest?" on the Līgatne nature trails
daba.gov.lv · ligatnes dabas takas atklata jauna ekspozicija kas meza brik…

From 21 June, the exhibition "From birch seed to betulin", created by AS "Latvijas Finieris" and its partners, is on permanent display at the environmental education centre of the National Botanic Garden of Latvia, "Botania" in Salaspils
finieris.com · izstade no berza seklas lidz betulinam turpmak bus skatama l…

From 28 June to 14 September, Home Café Days
delfi.lv · saksies ikgadejais latvijas garsu celojums majas kafejnicu d…
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From 12 April to 27 July, the photography exhibition "My Bird 2025" at the Latvian Museum of Natural History
dabasmuzejs.lv · fotoizstade mans putns 2025

From 28 May to 27 July, a solo exhibition by Prof. A. Barševskis "Peonies"
du.lv · atklata arvida barsevska fotografiju izstade peonijas

On 12 July, Night of the Creatures of Darkness in Ķemeri National Park
daba.gov.lv · iepazisti siksparnus un nakts kukainus kemeru nacionalaja pa…

On 12 and 13 July, Travellers' Days in Rāzna National Park
varam.gov.lv · raznas nacionala parka celotaju dienas aicina ienirt daba

The sector and the Song and Dance Festival

zemeunvalsts.lv · svetkos latvijas finieris aicina vermanes darza aplukot sidr…
The "Latvijas Finieris" team has also arranged a meeting point in Vērmane Garden during the festival week — a miniature of the Mežaparks Great Bandstand, or "Silver Grove".

finieris.com · mezaparka atklatas dziesmu un deju svetkiem veltitas steam z…
In one of the STEAM science workshops, a team from "Latvijas Finieris" and Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences will invite visitors to explore engineering and technology through a jointly organised activity, "Robot Battles".

finieris.com · kad darbs un sirds satiekas uz lielas skatuves as latvijas f…
The road to the festival has not been easy. A couple of years ago Elīza was already close to the chance to dance on the great bandstand, but the pandemic made its own adjustments: the festival was cancelled as an in-person event and held in a digital format, in which her ensemble did not take part.

Official

zm.gov.lv · zemkopibas ministrija lidz 2025 gada 31 julijam pagarina lie…
...the Ministry of Agriculture is extending the deadline for submitting information on agricultural land damaged by adverse weather conditions until 31 July 2025.

Economy

db.lv · lddk prasa atbildigaku ricibu valdibas izdevumu mazinasana 5…
...spending must be cut by at least 850 million euros, which would make it possible to allocate both the 500 million needed in additional defence funding and money for family support and education reform.

db.lv · ne visi eiropas problemu risinajumi latvijai der 522138
European requirements based on problems in the relevant European regions are neither applicable nor workable in Latvia, all the more so if their implementation substantially raises production costs, making production impossible in a whole range of places.

db.lv · upb vaditajs buvnieciba butu jaievies standartligums 522173
A standard contract should be introduced in construction, which would reduce the time and resources spent by both the client and the builder...

A call to get involved

silava.lv · iedzivotaji aicinati iesaistities petijuma par invazivas sen…
...the aim of the study is to determine the distribution in Latvia of the North American fungus Aureoboletus projectellus, its possible impact on local soil fungal communities, and also to assess the nutritional value and chemical composition of the fungus's fruiting bodies.

Please do not disturb!

la.lv · briziem gribas lai valsts netrauce valmieras mers par pilset…
...there has also been inexplicable state interference, which has created serious obstacles and uncertainty in the business environment.

Roads

tvnet.lv · plano buvet celu ar atlauto atrumu 130 km h
A notification has been submitted to the Energy and Environment Agency concerning the environmental impact assessment for building the left-bank section of the Riga bypass (A5), from the Riga HPP-Jaunjelgava (P85)/New Daugava Bridge interchange to the Ķekava bypass, as an expressway.

db.lv · foto jaunajam tiltam par salacu uzbidits laidums 522161
By the end of July, the span beams are due to be joined to the bridge supports, after which permanent formwork will begin to be assembled for the carriageway and pavement structures. The bridge carriageway and pavements are planned to be concreted by the end of September.

santa.lv · video augsdaugavas novada appludis un slegts cels 75501
In Augšdaugava Municipality, after prolonged rainfall and a rapid rise in the water level, a section of the local state road Lipinišķi-Maskovskaja (V688) near the 9th kilometre has flooded and been closed to traffic.

Hunting

medibam.lv · tagad japiesaka visas medibas lai vmd turpinatu mednieku izs…
...we talk to Alīna Čestere, developer and maintainer of the Mednis app. In the conversation we find out how the app works, what the recent updates are, and which problems hunters most often notice.

Various environmental matters

varam.gov.lv · notiks eiropas padomes ainavas balvas pieteikumu vertesana
For the seventh time, Latvia is taking part in the Council of Europe Secretary General's competition for the "Council of Europe Landscape Award", which rewards practical initiatives that can serve as examples for improving landscape quality in the member states of the European Landscape Convention.

vaad.gov.lv · laika posma no 3006 lidz 07062025 veiktas 63 augu aizsardzib…
...between 30 June and 4 July, inspectors of the State Plant Protection Service carried out 60 checks on compliance with the regulations on the use of plant protection products and three on the use of fertilisers.

lvm.lv · 7665 zvirgzdes baltaja kapa izveidota jauna marketa pastaigu…
The walking trail can be followed in the direction indicated by the marker arrows. The circular route begins at the shelter and leads up wooden steps to the crest of the dune, from where it continues over varied terrain through different types of forest, taking in both natural tracks and forest paths already worn by earlier walkers.

lvm.lv · 7663 palsu purva atjaunos hidrologisko rezimu un ierikos tur…
The planned works involve damming drainage ditches and removing or diversifying the tree cover — mainly pines — because an unsuitable, overly dense stand of trees in the bog reduces the amount of water it needs to function normally, increasing evaporation through the trees and also changing the bog landscape for the worse.

inc-baltics.com · latvija zalais dzivesveids vien soctiklos eiropa tas ienes m…
At the start of the year, the company he heads opened the shop "Lab!", which sells electrical goods thrown out by their previous owners and repaired again by the company's technicians. Worldwide, this is a business worth billions.

lasi.lv · sandijs semjonovs zala apzina ir butiski augusi
A new informative and educational programme has been launched on the TV24 channel — "Eco-logic. For or against?" — in which experts, politicians and entrepreneurs meet to discuss environmental issues, share experience and seek common solutions.

satori.lv · eko nacionalisma prieksvestnesi latvija
Today, the environmental legacy left by the war and the Soviet occupation is still present: we encounter impersonal, standardised urban landscapes, abandoned rural regions, and also degraded and militarily contaminated areas.

lsm.lv · 03.07.2025 si diena vesture iznicina pedejo bezsparnu gargal…
The great auk was a large waterbird weighing up to five kilograms that once inhabited the whole of the North Atlantic. The bird did have wings, of course, but small ones — suited to diving, not flying. The great auk spent most of its life in the water, coming out onto the rocks only to mate and hatch an egg — one each year.

Bees and honey

db.lv · sogad maija un junija sarazots mazak medus neka videji citus…
...the cool, rainy spring and early summer have also affected the beekeeping sector this year. Although there were a few very hot days in April when plants became active, the first three weeks of May were too cold, so no honey or nectar was gathered. Pollen, however, could still be collected.

On this and that

lsm.lv · 05.07.2025 vairaki deputati noliek mandatu vel nesakusi darb…
Not even a month has passed since the local elections, yet several elected councillors have already given up the mandate granted to them by voters. How ethical is it to stand in an election, receive voters' trust and then turn down the work in local government?

satori.lv · parize ir kritusi
The inability to take a firm political stance, to grasp military developments, the reliance on security guarantees, along with moral cowardice and the search for "compromises", did not begin in 1940. They were the consequence of a chain of events that began as early as March 1938, when Germany annexed Austria, and October 1938, when the Sudetenland was torn away from Czechoslovakia.

ir.lv · kas notiek ar musu diasporu skatiens uz amerikas latviesiem…
American Latvians, like American society itself, have been influenced by trends in US politics, especially the radicalisation of the American right and support for Trump. A notable share of American Latvians have historically been long-standing supporters of the Republican Party.