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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

Latvian government working on simplifying the legislative process
March 3, 2026
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

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

Estonia faces organ donor shortage; misinformation partly to blame
Ogres March 3, 2026

Only 5.5% of Estonians have officially declared their willingness to become organ donors after death, and one of the reasons for the low…

European far-right groups unite after activist’s death
Ogres March 3, 2026

The death of a young French far-right activist, Quentin Deranque, after being beaten in a clash with far-left activists has given a boost…

Global markets on edge – oil and gas prices surge
Ogres March 3, 2026
Russia conducts anti-aircraft missile tests in the Baltic Sea
Ogres March 3, 2026
Ambassador advises Latvian nationals not to attempt leaving the UAE on their own at this time
Ogres March 3, 2026

Estonia faces organ donor shortage; misinformation partly to blame
March 3, 2026
European far-right groups unite after activist’s death
March 3, 2026
Global markets on edge – oil and gas prices surge
March 3, 2026
Russia conducts anti-aircraft missile tests in the Baltic Sea
March 3, 2026
Ambassador advises Latvian nationals not to attempt leaving the UAE on their own at this time
March 3, 2026
Latvian government working on simplifying the legislative process
March 3, 2026

Social

European far-right groups unite after activist’s death
March 3, 2026
Ambassador advises Latvian nationals not to attempt leaving the UAE on their own at this time
March 3, 2026
Changeable weather in Latvia: from sleet to a sunnier weekend
March 3, 2026

On Tuesday, skies will remain cloudy, though the sun will appear in some areas. At night, temperatures will drop to +1…-2°C, and where…

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

World

Estonia faces organ donor shortage; misinformation partly to blame
Ogres March 3, 2026

Only 5.5% of Estonians have officially declared their willingness to become organ donors after death, and one of the reasons for the low…

Global markets on edge – oil and gas prices surge
Ogres March 3, 2026

Oil and gas prices continued to rise sharply on Tuesday as the war involving Iran unsettled financial markets worldwide. The price of Brent…

Russia conducts anti-aircraft missile tests in the Baltic Sea
Ogres March 3, 2026
Scientists urge delay in age verification on social media
Ogres March 2, 2026
Netanyahu’s Iran plan: friendly government or internal chaos – both useful
Ogres March 2, 2026

Latest Posts

Covid-19 in Baltics States. 6 097 in Latvia, 5 122 in Lithuania, 5 145 in Estonia

25.01.2022 Ogres

A total of 6 097 new Covid-19 infection cases were found in Latvia in the last 24 hours. 2 801 of the patients…

Debts of clients of JSC Rīgas siltums exceeds EUR 15 million

25.01.202225.01.2022 Ogres

Between October and December 2021 the amount of money owed by clients of Riga municipality’s JSC Rīgas siltums for the heating energy supplied…

Corruption perception index improves in Latvia but remains behind EU and OECD levels

25.01.2022 Ogres

According to data from the latest Corruption Perception Index published by international anti-corruption organisation Transparency International, Latvia’s index has improved. However, it remains…

NATO members ready to send troops and equipment to Eastern Europe over Russia tension

25.01.2022 Ogres

A number of NATO member states have announced readiness to send military personnel to its Eastern European members from Lithuania to Bulgaria over…

Participants, masks and distancing. Standing rules for weddings during Covid-19 pandemic

25.01.202225.01.2022 Ogres

Latvian Ministry of Justice reports rules for weddings during the state of emergency from 25 January until 28 February 2022. If all participants…

IDB: corruption will remain in Latvia as long as officials abuse their power

25.01.2022 Ogres

Prevention of corruption is the combined task of many state institutions and although the results of the Corruption Perception Index published on 25…

Lithuanian PM under police radar over compliance with respirator rule in events

25.01.2022 Ogres

Police in Lithuania is looking into, weather the mandatory rule of wearing respirators at indoor events has been complied with during an indoor…

Heavy snow in eastern Mediterranean forces closure of Europe’s busiest aviation hub

25.01.202225.01.2022 Ogres

Rare and heavy snow in the eastern Mediterranean region has seriously affected local and international transport flows, power supply and the operation of…

Prosecutor protests not guilty verdict in digital television criminal case

25.01.2022 Ogres

On 11 January 2022 the prosecutor of the Office of the Prosecutor General’s Criminal Affairs Department Corruption Prevention Coordination Office submitted a protest…

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