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Weather in Latvia to surprise this week: frost and snow at night, up to +10°C during the day
March 2, 2026
A hint of spring in the air – temperatures to stay above zero over the weekend
February 27, 2026
Former drivers of Ušakovs sentenced to prison for fictitious “employment” at “Rīgas satiksme”
February 25, 2026

The Riga City Court, in a criminal case concerning large-scale fraud, has sentenced two former drivers of former Riga mayor Nils Ušakovs (S)…

As the influence of an anticyclone strengthens, weather will change midweek
February 25, 2026
Precipitation zone to continue crossing the country, heavy snowfall expected in some areas
February 24, 2026

Politics

Latvia should assess the US example: adjusting sanctions as a way to avoid strengthening Russia’s economy
March 2, 2026
Hungarian opposition: Country at crossroads between Europe and dictatorship
February 27, 2026
Le Pen: I will not run for president with an ankle bracelet
February 26, 2026
Parliamentary elections are approaching in Hungary; what is Orbán doing and what is his rival thinking?
February 25, 2026
Nils Ušakovs leaves the board of the Saskaņa party
February 24, 2026
Iceland eyes resuming EU accession talks
February 23, 2026

Business

Middle East conflict escalates; airline shares fall
By Ogres   March 2, 2026

The escalation of the conflict between the United States, Israel and Iran has disrupted flight schedules around the world, and airline shares fell…

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Moneyval signal to investors: Latvia is a safe financial environment
By Ogres   February 19, 2026
Latvia’s Central Bank governor outlines concrete steps to double economic growth
By Ogres   February 19, 2026
43 million euros jointly: court delivers landmark ruling in the “Krājbanka” case
By Ogres   February 5, 2026
Valdis Andersons elected Chairman of the Board of the Freeport of Ventspils
By Ogres   February 4, 2026

Middle East conflict escalates; airline shares fall
Ogres March 2, 2026

The escalation of the conflict between the United States, Israel and Iran has disrupted flight schedules around the world, and airline shares fell…

Scientists urge delay in age verification on social media
Ogres March 2, 2026

While governments around the world plan to restrict social media use among teenagers by introducing age verification, scientists have called for these plans…

Latvia should assess the US example: adjusting sanctions as a way to avoid strengthening Russia’s economy
Ogres March 2, 2026
Netanyahu’s Iran plan: friendly government or internal chaos – both useful
Ogres March 2, 2026
New port director appointed at Ventspils Freeport – Igors Udodovs takes office
Ogres March 2, 2026

Middle East conflict escalates; airline shares fall
March 2, 2026
Scientists urge delay in age verification on social media
March 2, 2026
Latvia should assess the US example: adjusting sanctions as a way to avoid strengthening Russia’s economy
March 2, 2026
Netanyahu’s Iran plan: friendly government or internal chaos – both useful
March 2, 2026
New port director appointed at Ventspils Freeport – Igors Udodovs takes office
March 2, 2026
From sanctions list removed Russian minister manipulates international sports
March 2, 2026

Social

New port director appointed at Ventspils Freeport – Igors Udodovs takes office
March 2, 2026
From sanctions list removed Russian minister manipulates international sports
March 2, 2026
Political scientist: If the US lifts sanctions on fertiliser shipments, there are serious reasons behind it
February 27, 2026

The United States has lifted sanctions on Belarus’s potash sector, while the European Union has not. Meanwhile, fertiliser shipments are being redirected to…

German far-right demands information on military exercises in Estonia
February 27, 2026
The sanctions paradox: Latvia loses transit, Russia takes over cargo and profits
February 26, 2026

World

Scientists urge delay in age verification on social media
Ogres March 2, 2026

While governments around the world plan to restrict social media use among teenagers by introducing age verification, scientists have called for these plans…

Netanyahu’s Iran plan: friendly government or internal chaos – both useful
Ogres March 2, 2026

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is making little effort to give the impression that he has a plan now that Iran’s religious leader…

Trump Announces Khamenei’s Death
Ogres March 1, 2026
Pakistan’s Defense Minister: We are at war with Afghanistan
Ogres February 27, 2026
EC labels Huawei a risky supplier; company participates in European research programs anyway
Ogres February 27, 2026

Latest Posts

Covid-19 in Baltic States. 11 797 in Latvia 11 114 in Lithuania, 5 112 in Estonia

11.02.2022 Ogres

A total of 11 797 new Covid-19 infection cases were found in Latvia in the last 24 hours. 20 people have died, of…

Minister of Health to present Latvian government with three-step plan to lift restrictions

11.02.2022 Ogres

Latvian Minister of Health Daniels Pavļuts will submit to the closest meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers the three-step plan to reduce Covid-19…

Famous Latvian chef passes away after long battle with Covid-19

11.02.2022 Ogres

On Friday, 11 February, Latvia’s beloved chef Mārtiņš Rītiņš passed away in P.Stradins Clinical University Hospital at the age of 73 years after…

Court sentences man to seven years in prison for child’s sexual abuse

11.02.2022 Ogres

Zemgale District Court has sentenced a man to seven years and two months in prison for lasting sexual abuse of a little girl….

Ireland to relieve inflation effects with support package worth EUR 500 million

11.02.2022 Ogres

The government of Ireland has announced a series of measures to relieve the effects of energy price inflation that is expected to continue…

US calls for action in Canada to restore traffic on strategic border bridge

11.02.2022 Ogres

As Canadian lorry drivers protesting against the requirement to be vaccinated against Covid-19 have blocked a number of border crossings on the Canadian-US…

Latvian association of bars supports reducing epidemiological restrictions

11.02.2022 Ogres

The Latvian Association of Bars invites the government to support the proposals developed by the Ministry of Economy for the reduction of epidemiological…

Germany voices understanding of Baltic security concerns over military activity in Europe

11.02.202211.02.2022 Ogres

As German Chancellor Olaf Scholz met with the leaders of the Baltic states, he expressed understanding of the wider regional influence Russian military…

Latvian parliament passes law on payment of considerable compensation to Jewish community

11.02.2022 Ogres

Latvia’s Seaima passed in the final reading the Law on Compensation of Good Will to the Latvian Jewish Community. This new law provides…

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