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After sunny days, a cyclone is coming: rain and strong winds to reach Latvia
April 21, 2026
“What next – will we pour pension money into concrete?” Welfare Minister sharply rejects merger with Health Ministry
April 20, 2026
Rain will continue on Friday, but weather will improve over the weekend in Latvia
April 17, 2026

Rainy weather is still expected in many areas on Friday, but over the weekend and at the beginning of the new workweek there…

Latvian Saeima strengthens protection of journalists against abusive litigation
April 16, 2026
Demographic crisis deepens in Latvia: deaths significantly exceed births
April 15, 2026

Politics

Opinion: Ban on Belarusian fertilizer transit fuels Russia’s war treasury
April 20, 2026
CVK has prepared five scenarios in case the voter register in Latvia fails
April 17, 2026
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

Business

Fuel retailer: the “solidarity payment” would also be strongly felt by consumers
By Ogres   April 17, 2026

The so-called “solidarity payment” is a confiscatory instrument aimed at achieving political goals rather than improving public welfare, believes Aleksejs Švedovs, Head of…

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

Trump quietly seeks allies for Gaza reconstruction
Ogres April 21, 2026

US President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace is quietly building relationships with international partners, including the European Union and the Palestinian Authority, to…

Japan issues earthquake warning for the week
Ogres April 21, 2026

A 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck off the northeastern coast of Japan on the 20th of April, and officials have warned of an increased risk…

Figures difficult to comprehend: the scale of Russia’s war in Ukraine
Ogres April 21, 2026
Israeli soldier desecrates Jesus statue; Tel Aviv’s relations with Europe soar
Ogres April 21, 2026
Riga residents overpaid millions for heating, State Audit Office concludes
Ogres April 21, 2026

Trump quietly seeks allies for Gaza reconstruction
April 21, 2026
Japan issues earthquake warning for the week
April 21, 2026
Figures difficult to comprehend: the scale of Russia’s war in Ukraine
April 21, 2026
Israeli soldier desecrates Jesus statue; Tel Aviv’s relations with Europe soar
April 21, 2026
Riga residents overpaid millions for heating, State Audit Office concludes
April 21, 2026
After sunny days, a cyclone is coming: rain and strong winds to reach Latvia
April 21, 2026

Social

Figures difficult to comprehend: the scale of Russia’s war in Ukraine
April 21, 2026
Riga residents overpaid millions for heating, State Audit Office concludes
April 21, 2026
Latvia must be self-sufficient in defense, says the President
April 20, 2026

Latvia must abandon the assumption that allied production capacities will provide the necessary ammunition and equipment—the country must be sufficiently flexible and self-sufficient,…

Could a ghetto form in Vilnius: researchers and the mayor’s opinions differ
April 20, 2026
Russia publishes a “target list” – Latvia included
April 20, 2026

World

Trump quietly seeks allies for Gaza reconstruction
Ogres April 21, 2026

US President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace is quietly building relationships with international partners, including the European Union and the Palestinian Authority, to…

Japan issues earthquake warning for the week
Ogres April 21, 2026

A 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck off the northeastern coast of Japan on the 20th of April, and officials have warned of an increased risk…

Israeli soldier desecrates Jesus statue; Tel Aviv’s relations with Europe soar
Ogres April 21, 2026
Hungary’s votes counted; Magyar majority grows stronger
Ogres April 20, 2026
US seizes Iranian cargo ship; world watches ceasefire with concern
Ogres April 20, 2026

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Frost at night, up to +12°C during the day – latest weather forecast for Latvia

30.03.202630.03.2026 Ogres

Cloud cover will dominate the skies on Monday, with only occasional sunshine breaking through. From midday onwards, light rain is expected in parts…

EU urges countries to fill gas storage early

27.03.202628.03.2026 Ogres

The European Commission has urged European Union countries to prepare for the coming winter and fill gas storage tanks early, taking into account…

BNN IN FOCUS | Scandal after scandal: why million-euro IT projects in Latvia fail

27.03.202627.03.2026 Ogres

Last week, it became known about fraud in information technology procurements worth 1.5 million euros, as well as the decision that votes in…

Russian bots launch disinformation campaign ahead of Hungarian elections

27.03.202627.03.2026 Ogres

In mid-March, a network of pro-Russian bots began spreading a false and inflammatory claim that the plot to assassinate Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor…

Latvia to review warning system – what went wrong?

27.03.202627.03.2026 Ogres

The Cabinet of Ministers will have to develop regulations on public alerting in the event of a threat, Ainars Latkovskis (New Unity), Chairman…

Russian Foreign Minister: US wants to take over Nord Stream

27.03.202628.03.2026 Ogres

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said the US is looking for ways to take control of the Nord Stream gas pipelines in the…

Russia launches information attack against the Baltics, ministry warns

27.03.202627.03.2026 Ogres

Russia is currently carrying out a large-scale and coordinated information operation against Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia, claiming that the Baltic states are allowing…

Documentary: Orbán’s party intimidates and bribes voters

27.03.202627.03.2026 Ogres

The documentary The Price of the Vote released on the 26th of March alleges that Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s Fidesz party is…

After drone incursions, Baltic states call for urgent NATO action

27.03.202628.03.2026 Ogres

Following recent drone incidents in Baltic airspace, Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia have highlighted the need to increase funding for strengthening the external borders…

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