Services notices and news from Latvia.
Although there haven’t been many cold and wet days so far this autumn, drivers should already be thinking about changing from summer tyres to winter tyres. Experts interviewed by Latvian Television recommend not putting it off until December and choosing the time to change tyres according to the wea
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Coach operator Lux Express said on October 23rd it is extending its Rīga–Liepāja–Palanga–Klaipeda route until 3rd January 2027 as passenger demand remains strong beyond the summer season.
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From 1 November, new European Union (EU) legislative requirements will come into force, providing for the application of a handling fee to all consignments from third countries. In future, a handling fee of two euros will be payable for each item of goods in a consignment, according to the State Rev
10/21/2026 · Read at LSM English →
In order to create a new railway connection between RIX Riga Airport and Riga Central Railway Station, which will serve as a section of Rail Baltica in the future, “Latvijas dzelzceļš” (Latvian Railways/LDz) has signed an agreement with the Central Finance and Contracts Agency on the implementation
10/16/2026 · Read at LSM English →
During the renovation works scheduled for next autumn, the Vanšu Bridge will remain partially open to traffic, Rīga’s mayor Viesturs Kleinbergs (Progressives) said in an interview on the Latvian Television programme “Morning Panorama”.
10/12/2026 · Read at LSM English →
Night buses in Riga have carried nearly 22,000 passengers in just under half a year. This is roughly twice as many as last year, when there were significantly fewer night routes. Most night routes ended their season at the end of September, but buses between the airport and the city centre will cont
10/12/2026 · Read at LSM English →
Several airBaltic passengers have been informed that their pre-paid flights have been rescheduled or cancelled. The national airline explained that one of the main factors is the rise in aviation fuel prices. Flights on several routes will resume during the summer season, but flights on the Riga–Inn
10/9/2026 · Read at LSM English →
Riga’s largest apartment block management company, “Rīgas namu pārvaldnieks” (RNP), plans to start the heating season at the beginning of next week, the company said in a release on October 5.
10/6/2026 · Read at LSM English →
The construction season is continuing on the national road network, with work taking place on 58 sections. From 7:50 pm on Monday 5 October until 5:50 am on 6 October, the bridge over the Lielupe River on the Liepāja highway will be closed to traffic, according to Latvian State Roads (LVC).
10/5/2026 · Read at LSM English →
The government on Tuesday approved the allocation of an additional 10 million euros to hospitals from the budget programme ‘Funds for unforeseen circumstances’.
9/29/2026 · Read at LSM English →