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Funeral industry cartel uncovered in Latvia – competition watchdog imposes fines exceeding 47,000 euros
October 19, 2026
Latvia’s anti-corruption watchdog investigates large cash gifts to Stepaņenko from father living in Russia
October 16, 2026
Russian grain transit ban could cost Latvia 290 million euros annually and triple domestic rail freight costs
October 15, 2026

Halting the transit of Russian grain through Latvia could result in annual losses of approximately 290 million euros for the transport and logistics…

Riga City Council approves ambitious Central Market renovation plans worth over 22 million euros
October 15, 2026
Delfi faces 1.5 million euro lawsuit over alleged unpaid advertising fees
October 14, 2026

Politics

BNN IN FOCUS | Political scientist’s view: Real action to weaken Russia is needed, not politicised slogans
October 16, 2026
French presidential hopeful condemns Trump and calls for a stronger Europe
October 14, 2026
BNN IN FOCUS | Political scientist’s view: “Where will we make the cuts?” – Rajevskis warns of the cost of banning grain transit
October 9, 2026
Germany’s AfD faces difficulty forming government after Saxony-Anhalt election win
October 7, 2026
Kulbergs reveals how he will choose Latvia’s next coalition partners
October 7, 2026
Latvia adds journalist Ragozin to list of persona non gratae
October 7, 2026

Business

airBaltic asks US court to approve 250,000-euro monthly advisory fee
By Ogres   October 16, 2026

Latvia’s national airline airBaltic has asked a US court to approve the appointment of financial advisory group Seabury, with a monthly fee of…

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Latvian tax authority freezes Amber Latvijas balzams bank accounts again
By Ogres   October 14, 2026
Russian grain transit ban could cost hundreds of millions – Kulbergs explains why Latvia cannot impose it
By Ogres   October 14, 2026
airBaltic losses soar to 128.2 million euros despite rising revenue and passenger numbers
By Ogres   October 13, 2026
J.P. Morgan entitled to 300,000 euros a month for preparing Tet and LMT deal
By Ogres   October 12, 2026

Flu season begins in Latvia amid vaccine shortages – family doctors raise concerns over delayed deliveries
Ogres October 19, 2026

Demand for flu vaccines is currently exceeding supply at family doctors’ practices across Latvia, according to Alise Nicmane-Aišpure, head of the Latvian Association…

Flight from Tel Aviv diverted to Bulgaria; no explosive device found
Ogres October 19, 2026

A report of a possible explosive device on board prompted the diversion of an Austrian Airlines flight—en route from Tel Aviv to Vienna—to…

Four soldiers killed and dozens injured in major fire at Canadian military base
Ogres October 19, 2026
Funeral industry cartel uncovered in Latvia – competition watchdog imposes fines exceeding 47,000 euros
Ogres October 19, 2026
Prolonged protests increase pressure on French government
Ogres October 19, 2026

Flu season begins in Latvia amid vaccine shortages – family doctors raise concerns over delayed deliveries
October 19, 2026
Flight from Tel Aviv diverted to Bulgaria; no explosive device found
October 19, 2026
Four soldiers killed and dozens injured in major fire at Canadian military base
October 19, 2026
Funeral industry cartel uncovered in Latvia – competition watchdog imposes fines exceeding 47,000 euros
October 19, 2026
Prolonged protests increase pressure on French government
October 19, 2026
Warmer weather to return to Latvia as temperatures could reach +15°C
October 19, 2026

Social

Flu season begins in Latvia amid vaccine shortages – family doctors raise concerns over delayed deliveries
October 19, 2026
Warmer weather to return to Latvia as temperatures could reach +15°C
October 19, 2026
Over the weekend, an anticyclone will bring drier weather and frost
October 16, 2026

While the weather earlier this week was largely influenced by cyclones—bringing rain to many areas—the influence of an anticyclone will strengthen towards the…

Latvia grants citizenship to Indian scientist and Ukrainian athlete
October 15, 2026
Precipitation and gusty winds to gradually subside
October 15, 2026

World

Flight from Tel Aviv diverted to Bulgaria; no explosive device found
Ogres October 19, 2026

A report of a possible explosive device on board prompted the diversion of an Austrian Airlines flight—en route from Tel Aviv to Vienna—to…

Four soldiers killed and dozens injured in major fire at Canadian military base
Ogres October 19, 2026

Four Canadian soldiers have died and dozens more have been injured in a fire at the Wainwright military base in Alberta, Canada; the…

Prolonged protests increase pressure on French government
Ogres October 19, 2026
Cyberattack on French supermarkets serves as a warning sign for Estonia
Ogres October 16, 2026
Finland criticizes Trump’s dealings with Putin: It makes no sense
Ogres October 16, 2026

Latest Posts

Latvia commences Covid-19 vaccination of 5-11 year old children

15.12.202115.12.2021 Ogres

From 16 December onward any child aged 5 years or older will have access to Covid-19 vaccines in Latvia. Vaccination is especially recommended…

Vilnius Airport expected to accommodate 10 million passengers after reconstruction

15.12.2021 Ogres

The reconstruction of the Vilnius Airport is nearing its end. The Lithuanian transport hub will sport a new runway and departure terminal, Lithuanian…

Disposable income of households in Latvia is up, but so is income inequality

15.12.202115.12.2021 Ogres

Compared to 2019, household disposable income, increased by 8.1 % in 2020, reaching EUR 630 per household member monthly. Population income grew faster…

Latest Covid-19 cases in Baltics. 886 in Latvia, 2 123 in Lithuania, 658 in Estonia

15.12.2021 Ogres

A total of 886 new Covid-19 infection cases were found in Latvia in the last 24 hours. 475 of the patients were either…

Latvia receives EC’s approval for of businesses impacted by Covid-19

15.12.202115.12.2021 Ogres

Latvia has received approval from the European Commission for working capital grant programme. This means the State Revenue Service (VID) will soon start…

Lithuanian armed forces analysts: disinformation has expanded, especially about the migration crisis

15.12.2021 Ogres

In November Lithuania because a target of massive disinformation, especially about the migration crisis artificially orchestrated by Belarus. There has also been a…

WHO: Warns of Omicron’s speed of spreading fast

15.12.2021 Ogres

The World Health Organisation has observed that the Omicron variant of the virus SARS-CoV-2 is spreading faster than all of its predecessors and…

Latvia to test emergency sirens on 17 December

15.12.2021 Ogres

On Friday, 17 December, Latvian State Fire and Rescue Service (VUGD) will perform annual checks of the country’s siren system. Sirens will be…

Latvian government permits pharmacies to perform Covid-19 vaccination

15.12.2021 Ogres

To further promote vaccination against Covid-19, Latvia is looking for ways to make vaccination more accessible and convenient for residents. One solution that…

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