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Demographic crisis deepens in Latvia: deaths significantly exceed births
April 15, 2026
Small schools in Latvia face funding cuts as government changes rules
April 14, 2026
Spending on sickness and unemployment benefits continues to rise in Latvia
April 13, 2026

Spending on sickness benefits in 2025 amounted to 373.81 million euros, which is 14.64 million euros or approximately 4% more than in 2024,…

Stradiņš Hospital A2 building project suspended
April 10, 2026
Medicine prices in Latvia may rise more than planned
April 9, 2026

Politics

US Vice President saddened, but not surprised by Hungarian election result
April 14, 2026
Americans in Budapest: Vance criticizes Brussels; Trump enthusiastically praises Orbán
April 8, 2026
Moldova: Accept us into the EU and we’ll help repel the Russians
April 7, 2026
Saeima committee yet to back 30 million euros loan to airBaltic
April 1, 2026
A court case dragging on for years – what to expect in the Lembergs case?
March 30, 2026
US and Belarus closer to dialogue – prisoners released, considering cooperation
March 30, 2026

Business

Kulbergs: airBaltic cannot continue living on loans
By Ogres   April 14, 2026

It is not appropriate to grant another loan to the national airline airBaltic until a clear restructuring plan has been developed, said opposition…

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EU agrees on steel import restrictions
By Ogres   April 14, 2026
Hundreds of taxi drivers protest against Bolt in Riga – demand limits on monopoly
By Ogres   April 13, 2026
Economy Minister: Latvia must regain its leading position among Baltic ports
By Ogres   April 9, 2026
Fuel retailers versus the Latvian government: dispute over windfall tax intensifies
By Ogres   April 7, 2026

After tensions and threats of collapse – Latvia’s government will continue its work
Ogres April 16, 2026

Coalition partners have agreed to continue working in the government, Prime Minister Evika Siliņa announced after a meeting with representatives of the political…

US blockade not working for everyone – sanctioned tankers enter Persian Gulf
Ogres April 16, 2026

Ship traffic tracking data shows that the US naval blockade has not stopped the second sanctioned supertanker from entering the Persian Gulf, Reuters…

Latvian Prime Minister ready to risk coalition over “airBaltic”
Ogres April 15, 2026
Border checkpoint modernization in Latvia sparks controversy: risk of losses increases
Ogres April 15, 2026
The number of layoffs is increasing in Lithuania
Ogres April 15, 2026

After tensions and threats of collapse – Latvia’s government will continue its work
April 16, 2026
US blockade not working for everyone – sanctioned tankers enter Persian Gulf
April 16, 2026
Latvian Prime Minister ready to risk coalition over “airBaltic”
April 15, 2026
Border checkpoint modernization in Latvia sparks controversy: risk of losses increases
April 15, 2026
The number of layoffs is increasing in Lithuania
April 15, 2026
Ukraine, Israel discuss Russian grain theft
April 15, 2026

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After tensions and threats of collapse – Latvia’s government will continue its work
April 16, 2026
Latvian Prime Minister ready to risk coalition over “airBaltic”
April 15, 2026
Border checkpoint modernization in Latvia sparks controversy: risk of losses increases
April 15, 2026

If the modernization projects of the border crossing points Terehova, Grebņeva, and Pāternieki are halted, the amount of non-eligible expenses would reach at…

VIP lounge scandal escalates: Latvian Prime Minister may take legal action
April 15, 2026
Latvian Government ready to limit fuel prices – how will it work?
April 14, 2026

World

US blockade not working for everyone – sanctioned tankers enter Persian Gulf
Ogres April 16, 2026

Ship traffic tracking data shows that the US naval blockade has not stopped the second sanctioned supertanker from entering the Persian Gulf, Reuters…

The number of layoffs is increasing in Lithuania
Ogres April 15, 2026

Technological changes are transforming the labor market, and in the first three months of 2026 the number of people laid off in Lithuania…

Ukraine, Israel discuss Russian grain theft
Ogres April 15, 2026
Italian PM suspends defense cooperation agreement with Israel
Ogres April 15, 2026
Ukrainian robots take Russian positions
Ogres April 14, 2026

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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…

Slovenia’s liberals begin coalition talks; populists complain of vote counting flaws

23.03.202624.03.2026 Ogres

Slovenian political parties are set to rush into coalition talks after no party won a majority in parliamentary elections, Reuters reports. Prime Minister…

US eases sanctions on Belarusian fertiliser producers; Europe continues to impose barriers despite global hunger risks

23.03.202624.03.2026 Ogres

On the 19th of March, the United States announced it would ease sanctions on several Belarusian companies, including Agrorozkvit, Belaruskali, and its trading…

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