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Ombudswoman sounds alarm: In Latvia, decisions about children’s futures are often made by people without legal education
June 4, 2026
Rail Baltica reaches critical juncture as Latvia’s new government faces urgent multi-billion-euro decisions
June 3, 2026
“The biggest problem is yet to begin” – farmers warn of a price shock
June 2, 2026

The impact of the Middle East crisis on Latvian agriculture will be significantly more severe next year than it is this year, Guntis…

Riga mayor warns of potential heat price increase as Latvenergo plans tariff changes
June 1, 2026
Kulbergs Government begins work in Latvia as President warns of challenges ahead
May 29, 2026

Politics

Hungary reports agreement with Ukraine; door opens for Kyiv to EU accession talks
June 4, 2026
Frederiksen to lead Danish government for third term
June 2, 2026
Norway’s Foreign Minister: EU should join peace talks, but not as mediator
May 29, 2026
Trump: I can wait longer than Iran
May 28, 2026
Kulbergs’ government will have a convincing majority in parliament
May 27, 2026
Belarusian fertilizer transit – a strategic opportunity Latvia is ignoring
May 26, 2026

Business

Latest statistics reveal an unpleasant trend in Latvia’s labour market
By Ogres   June 1, 2026

Latvia’s unemployment rate stood at 6.5% in April, exceeding the average levels recorded both in the European Union (EU) and the eurozone, according…

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Estonia has enough electric car charging points; car purchases are slow
By Ogres   May 27, 2026
Easy Jet boss: Fuel will be sufficient for summer flights
By Ogres   May 22, 2026
Fuel prices rise – European demand for electric cars too
By Ogres   May 20, 2026
BNN IN FOCUS | Big ambitions, few results — how Latvia’s Progressives lost public trust
By Ogres   May 15, 2026

EU takes Ireland to court over failure to protect carbon-rich bogs
Ogres June 5, 2026

The European Commission has decided to take legal action against Ireland for failing to protect its environmentally important bogs from commercial peat extraction,…

Riga Airport faces serious challenges as passenger growth plans come under pressure
Ogres June 5, 2026

Riga Airport expects to serve between 7.1 and 7.2 million passengers this year, but a range of geopolitical and economic factors could threaten…

While Latvia remains silent, Russia profits: fertiliser transit continues to feed the war economy
Ogres June 4, 2026
US Secretary of State: Greenland is “for now” part of Denmark
Ogres June 4, 2026
“Today I do not have reassuring news” – President warns about Latvia’s security situation
Ogres June 4, 2026

EU takes Ireland to court over failure to protect carbon-rich bogs
June 5, 2026
Riga Airport faces serious challenges as passenger growth plans come under pressure
June 5, 2026
While Latvia remains silent, Russia profits: fertiliser transit continues to feed the war economy
June 4, 2026
US Secretary of State: Greenland is “for now” part of Denmark
June 4, 2026
“Today I do not have reassuring news” – President warns about Latvia’s security situation
June 4, 2026
Ombudswoman sounds alarm: In Latvia, decisions about children’s futures are often made by people without legal education
June 4, 2026

Social

Riga Airport faces serious challenges as passenger growth plans come under pressure
June 5, 2026
“Today I do not have reassuring news” – President warns about Latvia’s security situation
June 4, 2026
SAB: Russia has prepared a legal complaint against the Baltic States and plans to submit it to court
June 4, 2026

Russia is preparing to intensify what Latvia’s State Security Service describes as “lawfare” — the misuse of legal systems, legislation, and judicial proceedings…

“Drones must be shot down” – Latvia’s new Defence Minister delivers a clear message
June 4, 2026
Latvian immunologist Ņikiforenko sentenced to 13 years in prison for sexual abuse of patients
June 3, 2026

World

EU takes Ireland to court over failure to protect carbon-rich bogs
Ogres June 5, 2026

The European Commission has decided to take legal action against Ireland for failing to protect its environmentally important bogs from commercial peat extraction,…

While Latvia remains silent, Russia profits: fertiliser transit continues to feed the war economy
Ogres June 4, 2026

Opinion article The debate over global fertiliser supply chains is growing louder. Governments and international organisations increasingly recognise that maintaining stable fertiliser exports…

US Secretary of State: Greenland is “for now” part of Denmark
Ogres June 4, 2026
Trump confirms he called Netanyahu crazy in phone call
Ogres June 4, 2026
Strait of Hormuz still closed; thousands of sailors stranded in the Gulf
Ogres June 3, 2026

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The British Prime Minister’s position is shaking – what dissatisfies Britons?

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In less than two years, the British Labour Party has gone from a convincing victory in the elections to a loss in local…

Employees of Latvia’s Defense Minister’s Office to receive tens of thousands of euros in severance payments

13.05.202615.05.2026 Ogres

Employees of former Defense Minister Andris Sprūds’s office will receive a total of 52,261 euros before taxes in severance pay and compensation for…

Japanese food maker to switch to black and white packaging; ink supplies short

13.05.202616.05.2026 Ogres

Japanese food maker Calbee has said it has temporarily switched to black and white packaging for some of its most popular products after…

16-year-old Latvian breaks into the 85 billion dollar global market with a new innovation

13.05.202613.05.2026 Ogres

Latvia is a small country, which perhaps makes every achievement by fellow Latvians feel even more special. Society is used to cheering for…

EU improves drug procurement law

13.05.202616.05.2026 Ogres

The European Union plans to expand drug production in the bloc by offering manufacturers state aid and incentives for EU-made products, Politico reports….

Rail Baltica bridge support in the Daugava and railway overpass – government decision implemented only partially

13.05.202613.05.2026 Ogres

An internal investigation into the unfinished Rail Baltica bridge support in the Daugava River and the partially constructed railway overpass in Mārupe has…

Safety protocol breaches force Dutch doctors to quarantine

13.05.202613.05.2026 Ogres

Radboud Hospital in the Netherlands has placed 12 medical staff members in a six-week quarantine after working with blood and urine samples from…

Midweek weather in Latvia will be warm but rainy

13.05.202613.05.2026 Ogres

On Wednesday, the 13th of May, skies across Latvia will remain mostly cloudy. Rain is expected at times during the night and early…

EU: Airlines can’t raise prices after ticket sales or refuse compensation

12.05.202612.05.2026 Ogres

The European Commission has made a point in new guidelines for the bloc’s transport and tourism sectors that airlines must not raise prices…

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