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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

Ministry: inflation in Latvia will remain at 7,5-8% in first half-year of 2022

11.02.202211.02.2022 Ogres

It is expected for inflation in Latvia to remain at 7.5-8% throughout the entire first half-year of 2022. This will be dictated mostly…

Government of Estonia says impossible to end certificate rule due to high hospitalisations

11.02.2022 Ogres

In Estonia, the number of severe Covid-19 patients in hospitals has been rising, not decreasing in the beginning of February therefore the planned…

Latvian meteorologists promise calm weekend weather and more surprises next week

11.02.202211.02.2022 Ogres

Weather in Latvia will be calm this weekend – the sun will shine every now and then and no serious precipitation is expected….

European Commission downgrades Latvia’s GDP growth and upgrades inflation outlook

10.02.2022 Ogres

The European Commission (EC) has downgraded Latvia’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth outlook for 2022 from the previous 5% to 4.4%. Still, Latvia’s…

BNN ANALYSES: High prices-weary Lithuanians flock to Poland for cheaper goods

10.02.2022 Ogres

Linas Jegelevičius for the BNN For many Lithuanians dwelling in proximity of the 104-kilometre Lithuanian-Polish border, trips over it for cheaper food, alcohol…

Ukraine reports of preventing terror attack in Kyiv

10.02.2022 Ogres

A terror attack in Kyiv has been prevented by catching the suspect in the act according to the Ukrainian Security Service, as quoted…

Latvian municipalities allowed to let residents pay real estate tax at a later date

10.02.2022 Ogres

In the second and final reading Latvia’s Saeima passed amendments to the Law on the Suppression of Consequences of the Spread of Covid-19…

Finland calls back some unvaccinated healthcare workers after introducing vaccination mandate

10.02.202210.02.2022 Ogres

Shortly after Finland introduced the Covid-19 vaccination requirement to people, who work with high-risk patients in health and social care institutions, some institutions…

Covid-19 in Baltic States. 11 599 in Latvia 11 940 in Lithuania, 6 584 in Estonia

10.02.2022 Ogres

A total of 11 599 new Covid-19 infection cases were found in Latvia in the last 24 hours. Nine people have died, of…

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