Jelgava municipality has been designated as the Latvian Youth Capital for the year 2027.

Jelgava City Hospital has become the tenth hospital in Latvia to implement the "Hospiss LV" project "Svētku galds," where volunteers visit long-term or terminally ill patients with treats and spend time with them.

The State Environmental Service investigated a complaint about possible petroleum product contamination in the Driksa river in Jelgava, Latvia, confirming a leak at two locations near storm drains.

Several Latvian municipalities, including Gulbene, Riga, and Jelgava, have submitted applications to compete for the title of 'Latvian Youth Capital 2027'. The competition aims to select a city or region that best promotes youth engagement and development.

Kintija Barloti, formerly a board member of the Jelgava clinic, has been elected as the new chairwoman of the Jelgava City Hospital board for a five-year term. Both institutions are municipal companies in Jelgava, Latvia.

An organized group involved in the production and sale of illegal cigarettes without excise stamps has been apprehended in Jelgava, Latvia. Authorities found firearms and manufacturing equipment, with the value of the goods estimated in millions.

A "Luminor Bank" study presented by chief economist Pēteris Strautiņš found that the fastest wage growth in Latvian export companies last year occurred in the municipalities of Valka, Mārupe, and Jelgava.

A resident of Jelgava municipality in Latvia received a property tax bill for an apartment they sold over 25 years ago, with the issue stemming from unresolved property rights.

Aldis Feldmanis, a former firefighter in Latvia, has dedicated his retirement to volunteering. He has run the Jelgava Firefighter Museum for 21 years and is active in the local seniors' association.

The 20th International Sand Sculpture Festival in Jelgava, Latvia, is currently underway, transforming Pasta Island into a Jurassic-era world. Artists from ten countries are creating dinosaurs, volcanoes, and stories of life's evolution in sand.

On May 15th, residents of Jelgava had the opportunity to receive free health check-ups, including blood sugar, blood pressure, BMI, and lung volume measurements. Long queues formed at the tents, indicating significant public interest.

The Jelgava municipality is seeking to take control of the waste management company SIA "Jelgavas komunālie pakalpojumi" and has initiated an audit after the Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau (KNAB) launched a criminal case in January.

Thirteen teams of young people from professional schools in Latvia presented diverse metalworking projects in Jelgava, demonstrating their skills while the country faces a shortage of qualified technical specialists.

Artificial intelligence-powered surveillance systems, referred to as 'AI eyes,' are now being extensively utilized in the city of Jelgava.

The tourism industry in Jelgava, Latvia, is projecting a successful year in 2025, indicating positive growth and development.

A free restoration masterclass was held in Jelgava's Old Town to promote the preservation of historic wooden windows, teaching residents key restoration steps.

Jelgava is a peculiar city. The moment you start thinking – oh, there's just completely ordinary development here! – a magnificent Baroque gem, another sculpture, or even a whole old town quarter is revealed.

Following a large inter-institutional meeting in Jelgava, Latvian authorities will assess whether the parents of an aggressive student at Ozolnieki Secondary School are fulfilling their parental duties in the child's best interests.

Latvia's Supreme Court has upheld the first-instance prison sentence in a criminal case concerning the death of a mother and child during a home birth in Jelgava, after refusing to initiate cassation proceedings.

Air temperature at the Jelgava observation station in Staļģene reached +31.8 degrees Celsius by 3 PM on Friday, breaking the heat record for the last day of July.

Latvia's Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau (KNAB), in cooperation with the European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO), conducted searches in Jelgava and Bauska hospitals as part of a criminal investigation into large-scale fraud and abuse of power related to procurement.

As schools prepare for the new academic year, Jelgava Spīdola State Gymnasium, one of the most sought-after schools in Jelgava, sees three applicants for every spot in its 10th grade.

Residents in several parishes of Jelgava municipality, Latvia, have been without waste containers for a week, unsure when accumulated waste will be collected, following changes in municipal waste management regulations.

The 14th International Large-Format Ceramic Fire Sculpture Symposium is underway in Jelgava, Latvia, where four artists from Latvia, the UK, and Estonia are creating large-format chamotte sculptures on the theme of 'Identity'.

More than 300 students in Jelgava, Latvia, are gaining their first work experience this summer through a municipal program that emphasizes connections to future professions. The local government has allocated significant funds for this initiative.

Modernization of railway lines between Riga, Jelgava, and Aizkraukle in Latvia is expected to allow trains to travel up to 140 km/h, an increase of 20 km/h, potentially by autumn.

An impressive collection of Baltic German aristocracy artifacts, including thousands of historical items from the von Klopmann family, has been set up for display at Lielvircava Manor in Jelgava region, Latvia.

Various summer events are planned across Latvia for the upcoming weekend, including a traditional green ball at Veselava Manor Park and a grand opening in Jelgava.

A festival for children with disabilities was held in Jelgava, Latvia, providing a special recreational event for families who often face daily challenges related to their children's health and care.

Readiness for action in crisis situations was tested in Jelgava on Tuesday, April 28. Practical civil defense drills simulated floods and the evacuation of residents.

Jelgava prison in Latvia is slated for closure, with 300 inmates to be transferred to the new Liepāja prison after Midsummer. The Jelgava municipality plans to take over the vacated premises, considering various redevelopment ideas such as a sports center.

The city of Jelgava, Latvia, has equipped the majority of its 945 surveillance cameras with artificial intelligence, making it a daily tool for operational services in urban security. This move highlights the increasing use of AI in city safety monitoring.

The number of tourists in Jelgava, Latvia, increased by 25% last year, reaching 15,000, attributed to major international events like the ice sculpture festival and concerts, though the industry notes travelers are becoming more budget-conscious.

Thanks to the neurosurgeons of the Kaunas Clinics of the Lithuanian University of Health Sciences Hospital and the support of the Latvian Children's Hospital Foundation, ten-year-old Renārs Bricis from Jelgava region is once again enjoying...

Hydrologists predict spring floods in Latvia will continue until mid-April, with the Jelgava region facing potential threats. An animal shelter, "Ķepu ķepā," is preparing to evacuate 80 dogs due to the rising water levels.

Specialists are monitoring river levels in the Jelgava region of Latvia, where water levels are rising moderately, but no immediate flood danger is reported.

The director of an educational institution in Jelgava, Latvia, has received disciplinary action for violations that occurred during the centralized examination process.

Following a young woman's drug overdose in Kuldīga last September, Latvian State Police arrested a man and, during the investigation, discovered over 100 drug stashes in forests near Jelgava and Jūrmala, with the case now forwarded for criminal prosecution.

Pirmdien, 20. jūlijā, sākas Izglītības un zinātnes ministrijas (IZM) rīkotā konkursa pašvaldībām "Latvijas Jauniešu galvaspilsēta 2027" otrā kārta – publiskā balsošana, kas noteiks uzvarētājus.

A temporary support pole for a high-voltage power line has fallen on the road between Dorupe and Glūda in Latvia's Jelgava municipality, according to the electricity transmission system operator AST.

Two students from Jelgava Spīdola State Gymnasium won gold and bronze medals at the Baltic Geography Olympiad and will represent Latvia at the World Geography Olympiad next month.

A renovation project at a social care center in the Jelgava region has brought to light persistent problems with environmental accessibility for people with disabilities across Latvia. This issue is particularly critical in long-term care facilities housing seniors and individuals with functional impairments.

The second Children and Youth Technology Festival took place in Jelgava, Latvia, gathering young inventors, robotics enthusiasts, drone pilots, and aspiring engineers from Latvia and neighboring countries to foster interest in technology.

Children at the 'Zīļuks' kindergarten in Jelgava, Latvia, witnessed ducklings hatching from eggs in an incubator, learning about natural processes and animal care.

A new 'Strong Families House' has been inaugurated in Jelgava, Latvia, dedicated to supporting children with special needs and their families, offering therapy and community support.

The Jelgava Theatre, which became legally independent in 1924, was a hub for operettas in the mid-20th century, building on a history dating back to Ādolfs Alunāns.

Police in Šiauliai County have concluded a pre-trial investigation into car thefts in Šiauliai, Lithuania, and Jelgava, Latvia, leading to the identification of the perpetrators.

Residents living near the "Nordic Plast" plastic recycling plant in Jelgava, Latvia, are complaining about a persistent unpleasant odor, leading to over 60 complaints to the State Environmental Service.

Taxi drivers in Riga, Daugavpils, and Jelgava, Latvia, will protest on Monday against what they call Bolt's "monopoly," planning to close city centers.

Jelgava Technology High School has been named the winner of the 'Best School Caterer in Latvia' competition.

An interview with Māris Matrevics, head of "Jelgavas tipogrāfija," details the company's evolution from an underground newspaper to becoming Latvia's leading book printing house, responsible for printing 60-70% of Latvian books.

Jelgava ir savdabīga pilsēta. Brīdī, kad sāk šķist – ai, te ir tikai pavisam parasta apbūve! –, skatam atklājas kāda krāšņa baroka pērle, kārtējā skulptūra vai pat vesels vecpilsētas kvartāls.

As spring thaws lead to rising water levels in the Svēte River, parts of Jelgava, Latvia, including Bāra and Miezītes roads, have begun to flood, with authorities expecting further inundation soon.

Melting snow has caused flooding in the Jelgava region, leading to the closure of the local road Glūdas stacija–Zaļenieki (V1079) between Spurģi and Glūda, with detours in place.