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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
Rising “relocation” of children between caregivers in Latvia
Ogres May 5, 2026
WHO: Hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship no cause for panic
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
Rising “relocation” of children between caregivers in Latvia
May 5, 2026
WHO: Hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship no cause for panic
May 5, 2026
US strikes at Iranian speedboats; Tehran attacks UAE oil infrastructure
May 5, 2026

Social

Lithuanians consider referendum to define family in Constitution
May 5, 2026
Rising “relocation” of children between caregivers in Latvia
May 5, 2026
IT systems will be used in Latvia’s parliamentary elections, but full security cannot be guaranteed
May 5, 2026

At present, prospects have significantly improved that several information technology (IT) systems will be used in the parliamentary elections scheduled for autumn in…

Warm weather up to +23°C expected in Latvia over the weekend
May 1, 2026
Latvia loses ground in Press Freedom Index for the second year in a row
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…

WHO: Hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship no cause for panic
Ogres May 5, 2026

After a suspected Hantavirus outbreak on the M/V Hondius cruise ship that killed three people and sickened three others, the World Health Organization…

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

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After Dnipro shooting, Ukrainian National Guard Commander resigns

28.01.202228.01.2022 Ogres

In Ukraine, the Commander of the Ukrainian National Guard has offered his resignation shortly after a series of murders took place in the…

Infectologist suggests real number of Covid-19 infections three times above reported numbers

28.01.202228.01.2022 Ogres

The real number of Covid-19 infections in Latvia might be three times above official statistical data, said P.Stradins Clinical University Hospital infectologist and…

Latvian National Electronic Mass Media Council receives new members

28.01.2022 Ogres

On Thursday, 27 January, Latvian Saeima elected four new members for the National Electronic Mass Media Council (NEPLP) Ivars Āboliņš, Aurēlija Ieva Druviete,…

Estonia prolongs digital Covid-19 certificate to adolescents to 15 months

28.01.202228.01.2022 Ogres

Children and adolescents in Estonia, who have been and will be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, will have their digital Covid-19 certificates with a…

Latvian Railway announces massive plans for railway electrification

28.01.2022 Ogres

State joint-stock company Latvian Railway (LDz) plans to electrify the country’s entire railway network by 2040, as announced by LDz board chairman Māris…

Vilnius Mayor calls for lifting all restrictions, as «the virus is all around»

28.01.202228.01.2022 Ogres

Lithuania has seen it’s number of new daily Covid-19 infections exceed 10 000, but Vilnius Mayor Remigijus Šimašius has called for the government…

Meteorologists predict blizzards and strong wind in Latvia

28.01.2022 Ogres

In the coming days weather in Latvia will be dictated by active cyclone activity. The wind will gradually increase in strength. A new…

Latvian top politicians suggest increasing defence budget to 2.5% of GDP

27.01.2022 Ogres

Both Latvia’s Minister of Defence Artis Pabriks and Prime Minister Krišjānis Kariņš suggest gradually increasing the country’s defence budget to 2.5% of GDP….

PHOTOS: Latvian Olympic athletes depart for Beijing

27.01.2022 Ogres

On Wednesday, 26 January, the first group of Latvian Olympic athletes departed from Riga International Airport for the Beijing Olympic Games 2022. The…

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