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Kulbergs reveals what could determine Latvia’s next government – parties must reconsider their promises
November 4, 2026
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

Latvia spent a total of 30.114 million euros from its contingency fund during the first nine months of this year, representing 34.1% of…

Higher heating bills ahead for Riga residents – Rīgas siltums announces new tariff and warns of possible further increases
October 30, 2026
Drones have transformed modern warfare, but NATO is still experimenting
October 29, 2026

Politics

Latvian President officially tasks Kulbergs with forming new government
November 4, 2026
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

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

Midterm election results – a blow to Musk, too
Ogres November 4, 2026

Tech billionaire and major Republican Party donor Elon Musk is also one of the biggest losers of the midterm elections; he spent millions…

Latvian President officially tasks Kulbergs with forming new government
Ogres November 4, 2026

Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs on Wednesday officially tasked Prime Minister-designate Andris Kulbergs (United List) with forming the country’s new government. The President had…

Democrats win in Republican strongholds
Ogres November 4, 2026
Kulbergs reveals what could determine Latvia’s next government – parties must reconsider their promises
Ogres November 4, 2026
Frost and sleet expected in Latvia – what does the rest of the week have in store?
Ogres November 4, 2026

Midterm election results – a blow to Musk, too
November 4, 2026
Latvian President officially tasks Kulbergs with forming new government
November 4, 2026
Democrats win in Republican strongholds
November 4, 2026
Kulbergs reveals what could determine Latvia’s next government – parties must reconsider their promises
November 4, 2026
Frost and sleet expected in Latvia – what does the rest of the week have in store?
November 4, 2026
Americans head to the polls for the midterm elections; the outcome will shape the remainder of Trump’s presidency
November 3, 2026

Social

Frost and sleet expected in Latvia – what does the rest of the week have in store?
November 4, 2026
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

Tuesday will be cloudy with occasional sunny spells. Light rain and drizzle are expected overnight in western Latvia and Vidzeme, according to the…

Kulbergs outlines Latvia’s financial challenges
November 2, 2026
Latvia launches winter clothing donation campaign
November 2, 2026

World

Midterm election results – a blow to Musk, too
Ogres November 4, 2026

Tech billionaire and major Republican Party donor Elon Musk is also one of the biggest losers of the midterm elections; he spent millions…

Democrats win in Republican strongholds
Ogres November 4, 2026

As votes are still being counted, it is clear that the Democratic Party has secured several historic victories, wresting power from Republicans in…

Americans head to the polls for the midterm elections; the outcome will shape the remainder of Trump’s presidency
Ogres November 3, 2026
Baltic states may renew request for EU funding for anti-drone defence
Ogres November 3, 2026
Cyberattacks target stores across several European countries
Ogres November 3, 2026

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Unlike last year, this year has started with a deficit in Latvia’s state budget

23.02.202623.02.2026 Ogres

At the end of January this year, Latvia’s consolidated general government budget showed a deficit of 21.5 million euros, according to information published…

Ice road to Estonian island: intended for locals, attracts tourists

23.02.202623.02.2026 Ogres

Residents of the island of Vormsi have obtained special stickers that allow them to use the ice road that leads from the island…

Greenland says “Thanks, no” to Trump’s offer of hospital ship

23.02.202623.02.2026 Ogres

Greenland Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen has urged US President Donald Trump to speak to him directly, rather than venting his frustrations on social…

Kyiv condemns Hungary, Slovakia’s energy blackmail

23.02.202624.02.2026 Ogres

Ukraine on the 21st of February condemned the “ultimatums and blackmail” of the Hungarian and Slovak governments after they threatened to cut off…

Nights still cold, but daytime temperatures will be above zero in many areas

23.02.202623.02.2026 Ogres

Weather conditions this week will be changeable — several precipitation zones will cross the country, bringing snow to many areas. As air temperatures…

New U.S. Ambassador pledges close cooperation with Latvia within NATO

20.02.202620.02.2026 Ogres

One of the priorities of the new United States Ambassador to Latvia, Melissa Argyros, will be close cooperation between the two countries within…

Belts tightened, cafes closed: Russia begins to feel the true cost of war

20.02.202620.02.2026 Ogres

At a time when the Russian economy is somewhere between stagnation and recession, ordinary citizens are beginning to feel the cost of the…

The development of the first phase of the Sēlija Military training area in Latvia costs approximately 36.5 million euros

20.02.202621.02.2026 Ogres

The development costs of the first phase of the Sēlija Military training area amount to approximately 36.5 million euros, the Ministry of Defence…

The President of Latvia warns of a possible weakening of judicial independence

20.02.202621.02.2026 Ogres

The President of Latvia, Edgars Rinkēvičs, has returned the Law on Special Pensions for Judges and Prosecutors to the Saeima for reconsideration. In…

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