What's new in football? Kreipāns speaks: The fateful last minutes
In the third round of Latvia's 'Tonybet' football league, RFS remains unbeaten while BFC 'Daugavpils' is yet to score any points, and the match between Ogre United and FK Liepāja ended with a narrow victory for the latter.
Summer Sound 2026 will be rocked by electronic dance music legend Hardwell and drum and bass duo Sigma
The Summer Sound 2026 festival in Liepaja, Latvia, will feature prominent EDM artist Hardwell and popular drum and bass duo Sigma, along with a variety of other local and international artists.
PHOTO ⟩ The electronic music duo "Grandbrothers" captivates the audience with their performance energy at the Liepaja concert hall
The electronic music duo Grandbrothers delivered an electrifying performance that mesmerized the audience in Liepaja as part of their European tour.
Gay scores a last-minute winner for "Liepāja" against "Ogre United"
Džibril Gej scored a last-minute goal, leading "Liepāja" to a 1-0 victory over "Ogre United" in the Latvian Football Virsliga.
Liepaja's Public Transport Fully Switches to Electronic Tickets
Liepaja has transitioned to an electronic ticket system for public transportation, enhancing convenience for passengers, especially those benefiting from state subsidies.
Celebrating Liepaja's 401st Birthday with Nature-themed Light Installations
Liepaja marks its 401st birthday with a series of nature-themed light installations that attract crowds and emphasize environmental awareness.
In Liepāja, medical professionals concerned about violence in schools
Medical professionals in Liepāja express growing concern over rising incidents of violence in schools, resulting in injuries among students.
Ilga Martinsone, long-time actress of Liepaja Theatre, has passed away
Ilga Martinsone, a notable actress at the Liepaja Theatre and a member of the folk ensemble 'Atštaukas', has died at the age of 87.
Ilga Martinsone, the long-time actress of the Liepaja Theatre, has died at the age of 87
Ilga Martinsone, a celebrated actress known for her long career at the Liepaja Theatre, has passed away at the age of 87.
Liepāja celebrates its 401st birthday with a broad event program
On March 18, the city of Liepāja celebrates its 401st anniversary with various events that promote civic pride among residents.
The missing teenager in Liepāja found dead in the city's canal
A missing 17-year-old girl, Evelīna, was discovered deceased in a canal in Liepāja after being reported missing days earlier.
Panter lost in the quarter-finals for the third time and was eliminated from the competition
Estonian ice hockey club HC Panter was eliminated from the Baltic League quarter-finals after losing to HK Liepaja for the third consecutive time.
Liepaja's hockey team qualifies for OHL semifinals
The Liepaja hockey team secured a spot in the semifinals of the Optibet Hockey League by defeating the Tallinn Panters 8-1 in the third quarterfinal game.
Evelīna who went missing in Liepāja may have fallen into the Commercial Canal
Authorities are searching for 17-year-old Evelīna Pocjus who went missing in Liepāja, Latvia, with reports suggesting she may have fallen into the Commercial Canal.
The House of the Blind Association in Liepāja Burned Down in Ziemupe; They Are Calling for Help
The Blind Association's center in Ziemupe suffered a fire that destroyed a significant building used for various activities, prompting a call for assistance from the community.
What's New in Football? Kreipāns Speaks: Spring in Football Too
The second week of Latvia's 'Tonybet' football league featured an unexpected and lively match, demonstrating the unpredictability of the early season.
Concert in the Great Amber concert hall: Imants Kalniņš' anniversary concert 'An Eternal Milk Road Overhead'
Legendary composer Imants Kalniņš will celebrate his 85th anniversary with a major concert in Liepāja honoring his extensive musical contributions.
HC Panter lost for the second time in the quarterfinals to a Latvian club
HC Panter fell to HK Liepaja 2-5 in the second match of their playoff quarterfinal series.
Panther, strong at the start, lost the second game in the quarter-finals
Estonian hockey club HC Panter lost their second quarter-final match against HK Liepaja with a score of 2-5.
Liepaja hockey players achieve second victory in the OHL playoffs
The Liepaja hockey team secured their second victory in the Optibet Hockey League playoffs by defeating the Tallinn Panthers 5-2.
PHOTO ⟩ The star festival in Liepāja has experienced a vibrant and emotionally charged culmination
The International Star Festival in Liepāja concluded with a rich orchestral concert featuring renowned musicians and original compositions.
Temperature Record Broken on March 14 in Latvia
Latvia experienced an unprecedented surge in temperatures, breaking records at all 25 observation stations with the highest recorded temperature reaching 17.1 degrees Celsius in Liepāja.
On Friday, several grass fires were extinguished in Latvia
On March 13, several grass fires were extinguished in Latvia, along with significant emergency responses to a person who fell through ice in Riga and a fire in Liepāja.
HC Panter lost the quarter-final series opener to HK Liepaja
HC Panter suffered a 4:1 defeat against HK Liepaja in the opening game of the quarter-final series of the Optibet hockey league.
Liepāja's hockey team wins in the OHL playoffs opener
Liepāja's hockey team secured a 4-1 victory over Tallinn's 'Panter' in the opening playoff game of the Optibet hockey league.
RFS defeats 'Liepāja' in the opening of the second round of the Virsliga
Last season's runner-up RFS secured a narrow 1-0 victory against 'Liepāja' in the second round of the Latvian Virsliga.
Panther Falls Behind in Quarterfinal Series
Estonian ice hockey club HC Panter lost their first quarterfinal game to Liepaja, falling behind in the series.
Accident on Liepāja Highway in Pienava, traffic blocked by two vans
Traffic is blocked on the Liepāja highway in Pienava due to an accident involving two vans, with no reported injuries.
LAWSUIT: The District Court "writes off" two unpaid loans. How did the debtor escape unscathed?
A recent court case in Liepaja, Latvia involved the dismissal of a debt recovery claim against a debtor, raising questions about legal nuances that allow borrowers to evade repayment.
The Litigation of Liepaja's 'Bath House.' What is more important – the architect's sense of aesthetics or the opinion of the majority?
A recent legal dispute in Liepaja, Latvia, highlights the clash between the desires for a large SPA complex and the sacredness of architectural aesthetics, as local residents and investors face off against an architect's vision.
HC Panter completed the regular season and will start in the quarterfinals
Estonian ice hockey club HC Panter finished sixth in the Baltic League regular season and is set to compete in the quarterfinals against Liepaja.
"Mogo"/RSU wins first place in the OHL regular championship. Želubovskis becomes a record holder
The Mogo/RSU hockey team secured the top position in the Optibet Hockey League by defeating Liepāja, while Elviss Želubovskis set a new scoring record in Latvian championships.
Former dealings - woman in Liepaja ties her dog to a tree and disappears for several hours
A woman in Liepaja, Latvia, was reported to have tied her dog to a tree for several hours without food or water before returning.
The Liepaja Theater's performance 'The Ugly One' raises questions about societal norms and identity
A new satirical play at the Liepaja Theater explores themes of identity and societal expectations, prompting audiences to reflect on personal and collective norms.
Liepāja could become a German-Baltic electricity connection point
The German-Baltic electricity interconnection aims to enhance energy security and stabilize electricity prices in Liepāja, benefiting the local economy and energy import/export flexibility.
The availability of several medical services in Liepāja is at risk
Liepāja faces a significant shortage of neurologists, impacting the availability of crucial medical services in the region.
Discussion in Liepāja about the plan to build an aviation fuel production facility
A public consultation regarding a proposed aviation fuel manufacturing facility in Liepāja drew significant emotional responses and attendance, highlighting concerns over its proximity to populated areas.
Difficult driving conditions in Liepāja and Saldus due to ice
Driving has been made difficult in various parts of Kurzeme due to ice, particularly affecting major roads and regional routes near Liepāja and Saldus.
Due to the influx of patients, planned surgeries in Liepaja are postponed
The Liepaja hospital has postponed planned surgeries due to an influx of acute patients, particularly injuries typical of winter and thaw season.
Liepaja Municipal Police Demands Higher Salaries; Council to Seek Additional Funding
Liepaja's municipal police, with near-unanimous support from its officers, is seeking increased salaries from the city council amid notable salary disparities compared to the state police.
Several persons arrested in Liepāja on suspicion of car arson and crime planning
In Liepāja, Latvia, police have arrested several individuals suspected of burning cars and organizing the crime.
Traffic will be temporarily closed on the Liepaja highway in Pienava and its surroundings
Traffic on the Liepaja highway (A9) in Pienava will be temporarily closed on March 4 and 5 from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM for testing road suitability for oversized cargo transportation.
Actor Kaspars Gods has suffered a stroke
Latvian actor Kaspars Gods is recovering from a stroke and undergoing rehabilitation after a sudden health crisis.
The government hands over the training ship M-03 'Namejs' to the Liepaja municipal property for establishing a museum
The Latvian government has transferred the training ship M-03 'Namejs' to the Liepaja municipality for the purpose of creating a maritime museum.
From burgers to jewelry and tattoos - “Summer Sound 2026” announces vendor applications for the festival
The “Summer Sound 2026” festival in Liepaja, Latvia, invites vendors to apply for selling food and crafts at the event, ensuring a diverse experience for attendees.
Timely assistance for families with preschool-aged children will be introduced in Liepāja and South Kurzeme
A new service aimed at providing timely support to families with preschool-aged children is set to be introduced in Liepāja and South Kurzeme, emphasizing early intervention before problems escalate.
Latvian souvenirs made from textile surplus
In Sigulda and Liepāja, workshops have developed about 20 modular ideas for creating souvenirs from textile waste, evaluated for market viability by students and experts.
Serious accident on the Liepaja highway – bus passengers are invited to come forward to receive insurance compensation
A serious accident involving a bus and a truck on the Liepaja highway has resulted in injuries, prompting the 'Latvijas Sabiedriskais autobuss' company to call for affected passengers to apply for insurance compensation.
Conductor Imants Resnis has passed away
Imants Resnis, former long-time leader of the Liepāja Symphony Orchestra, has died.
Extension of the operations of the Rēzekne and Liepāja SEZ until 2050
The operational period for the Special Economic Zones (SEZ) of Rēzekne and Liepāja has been extended until 2050 to enhance regional competitiveness and attract investment.