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Haze, frost and still no thaw – the latest weather forecast for Latvia
February 4, 2026
Heating bills rise in Latvia – the government promises support
February 3, 2026
“This is essentially genocide” – Latvia’s President on Russia’s actions in Ukraine
February 2, 2026

Russia’s current attacks on civilian energy infrastructure are “essentially approaching genocide,” Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs said on Monday in an interview with LTV’s…

Mandatory military service for women in Latvia – JKP urges the Ministry of Defence not to rush implementation
January 30, 2026
Latvian government launches costly study: could Latvia have a nuclear power plant?
January 30, 2026

Politics

Lithuanian officials hint at change in attitude towards Belarus; later retracts
February 4, 2026
A new US ambassador to arrive in Riga soon, strengthening bilateral cooperation
February 2, 2026
Latvian politicians in foreign policy debates: “Expectations are collapsing,” but “not everything is bad”
January 29, 2026
Latvia’s Parliament takes a step against “intimidation lawsuits”: journalists and activists promised greater protection
January 28, 2026
Le Pen’s party in France – with a dual stance against the Kremlin
January 28, 2026
Hungary, Slovakia to sue EU over Russian gas
January 27, 2026

Business

Valdis Andersons elected Chairman of the Board of the Freeport of Ventspils
By Ogres   February 4, 2026

At the first meeting of the Board of the Freeport of Ventspils in 2026, Valdis Andersons was appointed Chairman of the Board. Andersons…

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“Amber Latvijas balzams” seeks legal protection – State Revenue Service freezes accounts
By Ogres   January 30, 2026
Overtime, wages and downtime: why the Labour Law dispute has become critical for Latvia’s economy
By Ogres   January 28, 2026
The construction cartel case returns to Parliament – dispute over secret recordings
By Ogres   January 20, 2026
Cartels seen by all, but no longer provable? Supreme court ruling shakes established practice
By Ogres   January 17, 2026

EU criticizes FIFA’s call to lift ban on Russian athletes
Ogres February 5, 2026

European Union’s sports commissioner, Glenn Micallef, criticized the statements of FIFA President Gianni Infantino, and indicated that Russia poses a real security threat,…

Angel in Italy takes on Meloni’s features; investigation launched into restored fresco
Ogres February 4, 2026

Government and church officials have launched an investigation into a restored fresco in a church in Rome where an angel has taken on…

Lithuanian officials hint at change in attitude towards Belarus; later retracts
Ogres February 4, 2026
Estonian authorities seize ship on suspicion of smuggling; cargo was heading to Russia
Ogres February 4, 2026
Valdis Andersons elected Chairman of the Board of the Freeport of Ventspils
Ogres February 4, 2026

EU criticizes FIFA’s call to lift ban on Russian athletes
February 5, 2026
Angel in Italy takes on Meloni’s features; investigation launched into restored fresco
February 4, 2026
Lithuanian officials hint at change in attitude towards Belarus; later retracts
February 4, 2026
Estonian authorities seize ship on suspicion of smuggling; cargo was heading to Russia
February 4, 2026
Valdis Andersons elected Chairman of the Board of the Freeport of Ventspils
February 4, 2026
Around 60 people questioned in Latvia in criminal proceedings over the implementation of Rail Baltica
February 4, 2026

Social

Around 60 people questioned in Latvia in criminal proceedings over the implementation of Rail Baltica
February 4, 2026
Riga mayor: several kindergartens and schools in the capital will have to be closed
February 4, 2026
Unlawful suspension, but a disciplinary offence – court ruling in the Citskovskis case
February 4, 2026

The State Chancellery is still assessing whether to appeal the court ruling that partially upheld the application of former Director of the State…

“We need specific names”: police on the investigation of the Epstein case in Latvia
February 3, 2026
Prohibited symbolism in Estonia: 1,000 violations and lawyer’s objections
February 3, 2026

World

EU criticizes FIFA’s call to lift ban on Russian athletes
Ogres February 5, 2026

European Union’s sports commissioner, Glenn Micallef, criticized the statements of FIFA President Gianni Infantino, and indicated that Russia poses a real security threat,…

Angel in Italy takes on Meloni’s features; investigation launched into restored fresco
Ogres February 4, 2026

Government and church officials have launched an investigation into a restored fresco in a church in Rome where an angel has taken on…

Estonian authorities seize ship on suspicion of smuggling; cargo was heading to Russia
Ogres February 4, 2026
For French far-right politician Marine Le Pen door to presidential election open for now
Ogres February 4, 2026
The rental market in Lithuania: a roadblock for foreigners
Ogres February 3, 2026

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US Treasury Secretary: Denmark is irrevelant

21.01.202625.01.2026 Ogres

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has said in Davos that Denmark is irrelevant and that he is not concerned about Europe’s possible withdrawal…

France intercepts migrant boat on the water for first time

21.01.202622.01.2026 Ogres

French authorities have intercepted a migrant boat at sea for the first time, part of a plan to reduce the flow of migrants…

Registration as a condition for healthcare: MPs dissatisfied with the Health Ministry’s proposal

21.01.202624.01.2026 Ogres

Members of the Saeima’s Social and Labour Affairs Committee on Tuesday criticised the Ministry of Health’s (MoH) revised amendments to the Health Care…

Britons: Meta turns a blind eye to illegal gaming ads

21.01.202625.01.2026 Ogres

The UK Gambling Commission has said that Meta, the parent company of social networks Facebook and Instagram, is turning a blind eye to…

“There is no light at the end of the tunnel”: Latvia’s restaurant sector warns of mass closures

21.01.202621.01.2026 Ogres

Restaurants in Latvia are currently in a very difficult situation, said Jānis Jenzis, head of the Latvian Restaurant Association (LRA). He noted that…

“Rich” and “poor” in Latvia’s public administration: why salaries differ so sharply between ministries

21.01.202624.01.2026 Ogres

The wealthiest institutions in Latvia’s public administration are the Ministries of Health, Economics, Agriculture and Finance, while the least well-funded are the Ministries…

Davos: Europe is worried, Trump is bragging and Macron wears sunglasses

21.01.202621.01.2026 Ogres

The economic forum in Davos has been largely dominated by US President Donald Trump’s ambitions to acquire Greenland, and each country has its…

Cold and dry weather continues in Latvia – the strongest frost expected in the eastern regions

21.01.202624.01.2026 Ogres

On Wednesday night, partly cloudy weather is expected in eastern Latvia, while it will be cloudy in the west, with occasional clear spells…

Toy retailers watch: What social media ban could mean for the sector

20.01.202620.01.2026 Ogres

Toy sales in Britain are rising for the first time in five years, but retailers are starting to prepare for the potential impact…

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