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Weather to improve: temperatures in Latvia to reach +20°C by the weekend
April 28, 2026
Weather to shift rapidly: snow to be followed by +20°C warmth
April 27, 2026
Flames in Old Riga: popular bar The Sinners destroyed by fire
April 24, 2026

A fire broke out this morning in Old Riga, burning across an area of 300 square meters at The Sinners bar, the LETA…

Latvian government targets fuel prices – retailers may have to pay 100% of “excess profits”
April 23, 2026
Spring on pause: frost and wet snow return to Latvia
April 23, 2026

Politics

100 thousand a year: what Latvia’s Foreign Minister earns
April 29, 2026
Siliņa’s income rises: how much does Latvia’s Prime Minister actually earn?
April 27, 2026
Romania’s government on the way to collapse; far-right hopes for power
April 24, 2026
Opinion: Ban on Belarusian fertilizer transit fuels Russia’s war treasury
April 20, 2026
CVK has prepared five scenarios in case the voter register in Latvia fails
April 17, 2026
US Vice President saddened, but not surprised by Hungarian election result
April 14, 2026

Business

Latvia “gifts” millions to Russia while its own jobs and tax revenues continue to decline
By Ogres   May 5, 2026

Opinion article The mineral fertilizer transshipment terminal Riga Fertilizer Terminal (RFT) has been fighting for four years for the right to operate, preserve…

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Gas supplies may remain constrained until 2027, IEA warns
By Ogres   April 24, 2026
Debt rising, deficit growing – latest data on Latvia’s public finances
By Ogres   April 22, 2026
Fuel retailer: the “solidarity payment” would also be strongly felt by consumers
By Ogres   April 17, 2026
Kulbergs: airBaltic cannot continue living on loans
By Ogres   April 14, 2026

EU pesticide violations on the rise
Ogres May 5, 2026

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has reported that pesticide residues in commonly consumed fruits and vegetables are increasingly exceeding permitted levels, with…

Lithuanians consider referendum to define family in Constitution
Ogres May 5, 2026

The ability of Lithuania’s coalition and opposition to agree on something is a rare occurrence, but now about 50 MPs have joined forces…

Latvia “gifts” millions to Russia while its own jobs and tax revenues continue to decline
Ogres May 5, 2026
US strikes at Iranian speedboats; Tehran attacks UAE oil infrastructure
Ogres May 5, 2026
IT systems will be used in Latvia’s parliamentary elections, but full security cannot be guaranteed
Ogres May 5, 2026

EU pesticide violations on the rise
May 5, 2026
Lithuanians consider referendum to define family in Constitution
May 5, 2026
Latvia “gifts” millions to Russia while its own jobs and tax revenues continue to decline
May 5, 2026
US strikes at Iranian speedboats; Tehran attacks UAE oil infrastructure
May 5, 2026
IT systems will be used in Latvia’s parliamentary elections, but full security cannot be guaranteed
May 5, 2026
Warm weather up to +23°C expected in Latvia over the weekend
May 1, 2026

Social

Lithuanians consider referendum to define family in Constitution
May 5, 2026
IT systems will be used in Latvia’s parliamentary elections, but full security cannot be guaranteed
May 5, 2026
Warm weather up to +23°C expected in Latvia over the weekend
May 1, 2026

On Friday, calm and mostly dry weather is expected across Latvia, with variable cloud cover and fewer clouds in the western regions, according…

Latvia loses ground in Press Freedom Index for the second year in a row
April 30, 2026
Latvia’s national debt rises to 20.5 billion euros
April 30, 2026

World

EU pesticide violations on the rise
Ogres May 5, 2026

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has reported that pesticide residues in commonly consumed fruits and vegetables are increasingly exceeding permitted levels, with…

US strikes at Iranian speedboats; Tehran attacks UAE oil infrastructure
Ogres May 5, 2026

US President Donald Trump has said that Americans have hit several Iranian speedboats in the Strait of Hormuz, where Washington is trying to…

Putin speaks with Trump, proposes ceasefire in Ukraine on Victory Day
Ogres April 30, 2026
Ukrainian drones travel 1,400 km to strike oil refinery in Orsk, Russia
Ogres April 29, 2026
Lithuanian MEPs urge savings
Ogres April 28, 2026

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Covid-19 in Baltic States. 9 087 in Latvia, 10 630 in Lithuania, 6 238 in Estonia

31.01.2022 Ogres

A total of 9 087 new Covid-19 infection cases were found in Latvia in the last 24 hours. 3 652 of the patients…

Canadian unvaccinated lorry drivers stage loud protest in Ottawa

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In Canada, unvaccinated lorry drivers angered by the requirement of both Canadian and US governments for cross-border lorry drivers to be vaccinated against…

Covid-19 in Baltic States. 3 775 in Latvia, 5 793 in Lithuania, 4 964 in Estonia

31.01.2022 Ogres

A total of 3 775 new Covid-19 infection cases were found in Latvia in the last 24 hours. 1 376 of the patients…

Minister: packaging deposit system will come online in Latvia soon

31.01.2022 Ogres

The packaging deposit system will start working in Latvia tomorrow, said Minister of Environment Protection and Regional Development Artūrs Toms Plešs mentioned in…

Court acquits all accused in second Digitalgate in spite of serious charges

31.01.2022 Ogres

On Monday, 31 January, Latvia’s Court of Economic Affairs declared all of the accused in the so-called second Digitalgate criminal case. Judge Kaspars…

Covid-19 in Baltic States. 8 682 in Latvia, 11 365 in Lithuania, 5 823 in Estonia

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A total of 8 682 new Covid-19 infection cases were found in Latvia in the last 24 hours. 3 542 of the patients…

Estonian government party against continuing restrictions linked to Covid certificate

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In Estonia, the Centre Party, which is one of the two political forces that form the government, has called for lifting from February…

Portugal’s general election won by Socialist PM Costa

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In the Portuguese snap general election, the ruling Socialist Party of Prime Minister António Costa has unexpectedly obtained a single-party majority, British news…

BNN summary of the week: More benefits. New NEPLP. Corruption index

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This week nearly all of Europe experienced a rapid surge of new Covid-19 cases. In some countries, however, the infection with Omicron is…

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