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“This is essentially genocide” – Latvia’s President on Russia’s actions in Ukraine
February 2, 2026
Mandatory military service for women in Latvia – JKP urges the Ministry of Defence not to rush implementation
January 30, 2026
Latvian government launches costly study: could Latvia have a nuclear power plant?
January 30, 2026

The Ministry of Climate and Energy (KEM) plans to commission an assessment of the possibilities for developing nuclear energy in Latvia for 1.425…

“Focus on construction, not talk” – Latvia’s Transport Minister pushes back against Rail Baltica delay forecasts
January 29, 2026
Rail Baltica without a clear end in sight: the first phase in Latvia may be stalled for another five years
January 28, 2026

Politics

A new US ambassador to arrive in Riga soon, strengthening bilateral cooperation
February 2, 2026
Latvian politicians in foreign policy debates: “Expectations are collapsing,” but “not everything is bad”
January 29, 2026
Latvia’s Parliament takes a step against “intimidation lawsuits”: journalists and activists promised greater protection
January 28, 2026
Le Pen’s party in France – with a dual stance against the Kremlin
January 28, 2026
Hungary, Slovakia to sue EU over Russian gas
January 27, 2026
Estonian government decides on stricter border crossing rules for Russian diplomats
January 23, 2026

Business

“Amber Latvijas balzams” seeks legal protection – State Revenue Service freezes accounts
By Ogres   January 30, 2026

The beverage producer AS Amber Latvijas balzams has submitted an application to the Riga City Court seeking the initiation of a legal protection…

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Overtime, wages and downtime: why the Labour Law dispute has become critical for Latvia’s economy
By Ogres   January 28, 2026
The construction cartel case returns to Parliament – dispute over secret recordings
By Ogres   January 20, 2026
Cartels seen by all, but no longer provable? Supreme court ruling shakes established practice
By Ogres   January 17, 2026
Ministry of Transport requests urgent cost estimates for conservation of Rail Baltica bridge pillar
By Ogres   January 15, 2026

The rental market in Lithuania: a roadblock for foreigners
Ogres February 3, 2026

A study by the Lithuanian Equal Rights Ombudsman shows that foreigners in Lithuania face obstacles when they want to rent housing; a public…

“We need specific names”: police on the investigation of the Epstein case in Latvia
Ogres February 3, 2026

A criminal case will most likely be initiated in Latvia to verify materials related to the case of convicted US sex offender Jeffrey…

Prohibited symbolism in Estonia: 1,000 violations and lawyer’s objections
Ogres February 3, 2026
Experts: Artificial intelligence is not the best friend
Ogres February 3, 2026
Five arrested in Germany for illegal export of goods to Russia
Ogres February 2, 2026

The rental market in Lithuania: a roadblock for foreigners
February 3, 2026
“We need specific names”: police on the investigation of the Epstein case in Latvia
February 3, 2026
Prohibited symbolism in Estonia: 1,000 violations and lawyer’s objections
February 3, 2026
Experts: Artificial intelligence is not the best friend
February 3, 2026
Five arrested in Germany for illegal export of goods to Russia
February 2, 2026
Drone sightings near British military bases double last year
February 2, 2026

Social

“We need specific names”: police on the investigation of the Epstein case in Latvia
February 3, 2026
Prohibited symbolism in Estonia: 1,000 violations and lawyer’s objections
February 3, 2026
After paid trips to China, representatives of various sectors have become lobbyists for China’s interests, VDD concludes
February 2, 2026

Last year, representatives of various sectors, including politicians, took advantage of opportunities to travel on paid visits to China, and following such trips…

Latvia named among possible recruitment locations for underage girls in newly released Epstein case materials
February 2, 2026
Frost down to –30°C: the start of the week in Latvia will be especially cold
February 2, 2026

World

The rental market in Lithuania: a roadblock for foreigners
Ogres February 3, 2026

A study by the Lithuanian Equal Rights Ombudsman shows that foreigners in Lithuania face obstacles when they want to rent housing; a public…

Experts: Artificial intelligence is not the best friend
Ogres February 3, 2026

Millions of people around the world are forming emotional connections with artificial intelligence chatbots, and experts have warned that politicians should take this…

Five arrested in Germany for illegal export of goods to Russia
Ogres February 2, 2026
Drone sightings near British military bases double last year
Ogres February 2, 2026
Czechs take to the streets to show support for President Pavel
Ogres February 2, 2026

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The rental market in Lithuania: a roadblock for foreigners

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A study by the Lithuanian Equal Rights Ombudsman shows that foreigners in Lithuania face obstacles when they want to rent housing; a public…

“We need specific names”: police on the investigation of the Epstein case in Latvia

03.02.202603.02.2026 Ogres

A criminal case will most likely be initiated in Latvia to verify materials related to the case of convicted US sex offender Jeffrey…

Prohibited symbolism in Estonia: 1,000 violations and lawyer’s objections

03.02.202603.02.2026 Ogres

Since April 2022, when a law prohibiting the use of symbols glorifying aggression came into force, the police have initiated more than 1,000…

Experts: Artificial intelligence is not the best friend

03.02.202603.02.2026 Ogres

Millions of people around the world are forming emotional connections with artificial intelligence chatbots, and experts have warned that politicians should take this…

Five arrested in Germany for illegal export of goods to Russia

02.02.202602.02.2026 Ogres

German customs officials on the 2nd of February detained five men who allegedly violated the European Union embargo on Russia by exporting industrial…

Drone sightings near British military bases double last year

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British military bases saw a surge in drone sightings in 2025, highlighting the changing nature of warfare and prompting the government to give…

A new US ambassador to arrive in Riga soon, strengthening bilateral cooperation

02.02.202602.02.2026 Ogres

A new phase in relations between Latvia and the United States will begin soon, as the new US ambassador is expected to arrive…

After paid trips to China, representatives of various sectors have become lobbyists for China’s interests, VDD concludes

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Last year, representatives of various sectors, including politicians, took advantage of opportunities to travel on paid visits to China, and following such trips…

Czechs take to the streets to show support for President Pavel

02.02.202602.02.2026 Ogres

Tens of thousands of Czechs took to the streets on the 1st of February to show their support for President Petr Pavel, who…

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