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airBaltic plans to return six aircraft – further fleet reductions possible
November 3, 2026
Latvia spends 30.1 million euros on unforeseen expenses in nine months – which ministries received the most?
November 2, 2026
Higher heating bills ahead for Riga residents – Rīgas siltums announces new tariff and warns of possible further increases
October 30, 2026

Riga’s district heating company Rīgas siltums plans to increase its heating tariff by 19% from 1 December, the company announced. Rīgas siltums has…

Drones have transformed modern warfare, but NATO is still experimenting
October 29, 2026
Flags of two Islamic countries raised on Riga bridge within weeks – city officials suspect provocation
October 28, 2026

Politics

Latvia’s 15th Saeima begins work with mishaps – five MPs make mistakes while taking oath
November 3, 2026
As the far-right gains ground in Europe, Germany’s AfD re-evaluates its ideas
November 2, 2026
Why are potential ministers’ names being leaked, and where do Zimbabwe’s “fat catfish” really live?
October 30, 2026
Changes at the European Central Bank – Lagarde announces early resignation
October 29, 2026
Latvian PM’s adviser and newly elected MP Brencis detained by KNAB in EPPO investigation
October 28, 2026
Can Latvia still afford Rail Baltica? Latvian Transport Minister warns current approach is no longer sustainable
October 26, 2026

Business

Potentially the largest cryptocurrency theft in history – hackers breach world’s biggest crypto exchange Binance
By Ogres   October 30, 2026

Hackers have targeted Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, in an attack that could result in losses of up to $6.3 billion. Analysts…

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175 million euros lifeline for airBaltic – US court approves financing but imposes strict conditions
By Ogres   October 20, 2026
airBaltic asks US court to approve 250,000-euro monthly advisory fee
By Ogres   October 16, 2026
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

Americans head to the polls for the midterm elections; the outcome will shape the remainder of Trump’s presidency
Ogres November 3, 2026

For US President Donald Trump—who has two years left in office and has exerted a significant influence on national politics over the last…

Latvia’s 15th Saeima begins work with mishaps – five MPs make mistakes while taking oath
Ogres November 3, 2026

Several members of Latvia’s 15th Saeima had to repeat their parliamentary oath or solemn pledge during the parliament’s first sitting after reciting it…

Baltic states may renew request for EU funding for anti-drone defence
Ogres November 3, 2026
Gjensidige merges with Ergo – company explains what will happen to customers’ insurance policies
Ogres November 3, 2026
Cyberattacks target stores across several European countries
Ogres November 3, 2026

Americans head to the polls for the midterm elections; the outcome will shape the remainder of Trump’s presidency
November 3, 2026
Latvia’s 15th Saeima begins work with mishaps – five MPs make mistakes while taking oath
November 3, 2026
Baltic states may renew request for EU funding for anti-drone defence
November 3, 2026
Gjensidige merges with Ergo – company explains what will happen to customers’ insurance policies
November 3, 2026
Cyberattacks target stores across several European countries
November 3, 2026
airBaltic plans to return six aircraft – further fleet reductions possible
November 3, 2026

Social

Gjensidige merges with Ergo – company explains what will happen to customers’ insurance policies
November 3, 2026
Night frost and daytime temperatures of up to +11°C – forecasters predict changeable weather for the rest of the week in Latvia
November 3, 2026
Kulbergs outlines Latvia’s financial challenges
November 2, 2026

Without significant reforms in public administration, cuts in budget spending and measures to stimulate economic growth, Latvia could face serious financial difficulties in…

Latvia launches winter clothing donation campaign
November 2, 2026
forecasters reveal what weather to expect in Latvia this week
November 2, 2026

World

Americans head to the polls for the midterm elections; the outcome will shape the remainder of Trump’s presidency
Ogres November 3, 2026

For US President Donald Trump—who has two years left in office and has exerted a significant influence on national politics over the last…

Baltic states may renew request for EU funding for anti-drone defence
Ogres November 3, 2026

The Baltic states are likely to renew their request for European Union (EU) funding for anti-drone defence systems, Lithuanian President’s National Security Adviser…

Cyberattacks target stores across several European countries
Ogres November 3, 2026
Ryanair considers freezing employee wages and raising ticket prices
Ogres November 2, 2026
Livestock farmers in Estonia have lost 150 cattle to wolves; court blocks hunting permits
Ogres November 2, 2026

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CVK considers referring decision on manual vote counting to Saeima

24.03.202624.03.2026 Ogres

Latvia’s Central Election Commission (CVK) is considering approaching the Saeima with a proposal to amend legislation so that the parliament itself would decide…

How much does Latvia’s President earn and save? Rinkēvičs’ declaration reveals

24.03.202625.03.2026 Ogres

Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs increased his non-cash savings by 72,779 euros last year, reaching a total of 251,924 euros, and has invested a…

Russians intensify attacks on Ukrainian positions; send their own into the “meat grinder”

24.03.202625.03.2026 Ogres

The commander of the Ukrainian army has reported that the Russian army has lost about 6000 soldiers in just four days, sending its…

Lithuania investigates possible drone crash

24.03.202625.03.2026 Ogres

Lithuanian authorities are investigating a possible drone crash after an explosion was reported in Varėna District. According to the Lithuanian Armed Forces, initial…

State Security Service issues statement on Muslim community in Latvia

24.03.202625.03.2026 Ogres

So far, Latvia’s State Security Service (VDD) has not identified any messages justifying terrorism, calls to engage in violent activities, or expressions of…

Slovenia first in EU to impose fuel rationing

24.03.202625.03.2026 Ogres

Slovenia has become the first EU country to impose fuel trade restrictions to counter the fallout from US and Israeli strikes on Iran…

“The biggest mistake would be austerity” – MP on Latvia’s economy and the crisis

24.03.202624.03.2026 Ogres

Latvia should not begin implementing austerity measures in response to the impact of the war involving Iran, as this would be a misguided…

Warmer weather approaching Latvia with temperatures up to +15°C, but rain expected first

24.03.202630.03.2026 Ogres

On Tuesday, skies will be partly cloudy, with occasional clear spells during the day. The day will pass without precipitation, although at night…

A worrying trend in Lithuania: young people neither studying nor working

23.03.202624.03.2026 Ogres

In Lithuania, the number of young people who are neither studying nor working has been steadily increasing in recent years, and experts have…

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