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Heating bills rise in Latvia – the government promises support
February 3, 2026
“This is essentially genocide” – Latvia’s President on Russia’s actions in Ukraine
February 2, 2026
Mandatory military service for women in Latvia – JKP urges the Ministry of Defence not to rush implementation
January 30, 2026

The New Conservative Party (JKP), which is not represented in the Saeima, is calling on the Ministry of Defence (MoD) to postpone the…

Latvian government launches costly study: could Latvia have a nuclear power plant?
January 30, 2026
“Focus on construction, not talk” – Latvia’s Transport Minister pushes back against Rail Baltica delay forecasts
January 29, 2026

Politics

Lithuanian officials hint at change in attitude towards Belarus; later retracts
February 4, 2026
A new US ambassador to arrive in Riga soon, strengthening bilateral cooperation
February 2, 2026
Latvian politicians in foreign policy debates: “Expectations are collapsing,” but “not everything is bad”
January 29, 2026
Latvia’s Parliament takes a step against “intimidation lawsuits”: journalists and activists promised greater protection
January 28, 2026
Le Pen’s party in France – with a dual stance against the Kremlin
January 28, 2026
Hungary, Slovakia to sue EU over Russian gas
January 27, 2026

Business

Valdis Andersons elected Chairman of the Board of the Freeport of Ventspils
By Ogres   February 4, 2026

At the first meeting of the Board of the Freeport of Ventspils in 2026, Valdis Andersons was appointed Chairman of the Board. Andersons…

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“Amber Latvijas balzams” seeks legal protection – State Revenue Service freezes accounts
By Ogres   January 30, 2026
Overtime, wages and downtime: why the Labour Law dispute has become critical for Latvia’s economy
By Ogres   January 28, 2026
The construction cartel case returns to Parliament – dispute over secret recordings
By Ogres   January 20, 2026
Cartels seen by all, but no longer provable? Supreme court ruling shakes established practice
By Ogres   January 17, 2026

Angel in Italy takes on Meloni’s features; investigation launched into restored fresco
Ogres February 4, 2026

Government and church officials have launched an investigation into a restored fresco in a church in Rome where an angel has taken on…

Lithuanian officials hint at change in attitude towards Belarus; later retracts
Ogres February 4, 2026

Some Lithuanian officials have made comments about easing sanctions or changing the country’s attitude towards Minsk, but have since retracted their comments. Observers…

Estonian authorities seize ship on suspicion of smuggling; cargo was heading to Russia
Ogres February 4, 2026
Valdis Andersons elected Chairman of the Board of the Freeport of Ventspils
Ogres February 4, 2026
Around 60 people questioned in Latvia in criminal proceedings over the implementation of Rail Baltica
Ogres February 4, 2026

Angel in Italy takes on Meloni’s features; investigation launched into restored fresco
February 4, 2026
Lithuanian officials hint at change in attitude towards Belarus; later retracts
February 4, 2026
Estonian authorities seize ship on suspicion of smuggling; cargo was heading to Russia
February 4, 2026
Valdis Andersons elected Chairman of the Board of the Freeport of Ventspils
February 4, 2026
Around 60 people questioned in Latvia in criminal proceedings over the implementation of Rail Baltica
February 4, 2026
For French far-right politician Marine Le Pen door to presidential election open for now
February 4, 2026

Social

Around 60 people questioned in Latvia in criminal proceedings over the implementation of Rail Baltica
February 4, 2026
Riga mayor: several kindergartens and schools in the capital will have to be closed
February 4, 2026
“We need specific names”: police on the investigation of the Epstein case in Latvia
February 3, 2026

A criminal case will most likely be initiated in Latvia to verify materials related to the case of convicted US sex offender Jeffrey…

Prohibited symbolism in Estonia: 1,000 violations and lawyer’s objections
February 3, 2026
KNAB conducts searches at Ogre and Liepāja hospitals
February 3, 2026

World

Angel in Italy takes on Meloni’s features; investigation launched into restored fresco
Ogres February 4, 2026

Government and church officials have launched an investigation into a restored fresco in a church in Rome where an angel has taken on…

Estonian authorities seize ship on suspicion of smuggling; cargo was heading to Russia
Ogres February 4, 2026

Estonian authorities on February 3rd detained a container ship that was anchored in Estonian internal waters while sailing under the flag of the…

For French far-right politician Marine Le Pen door to presidential election open for now
Ogres February 4, 2026
The rental market in Lithuania: a roadblock for foreigners
Ogres February 3, 2026
Experts: Artificial intelligence is not the best friend
Ogres February 3, 2026

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Greenland talks at the White House: constructive but without result

15.01.202617.01.2026 Ogres

Danish Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen has said after meeting with the White House that there are “fundamental differences” in positions on Greenland,…

State Audit Office Criticizes Shadow Economy Plan; Latvia’s Finance Minister Disagrees

15.01.202616.01.2026 Ogres

The audit carried out by the State Audit Office (SAO) on the state’s approach to curbing the shadow economy has been very weak…

Cold weather persists in Latvia: nighttime temperatures to drop to –20°C in some areas

15.01.202617.01.2026 Ogres

Cold weather will continue across Latvia, with forecasters predicting frost that may reach as low as –20 degrees Celsius at night in some…

Bulgaria on the path for snap elections

14.01.202614.01.2026 Ogres

Bulgaria’s second-largest parliamentary group, the PP-DB, has rejected the president’s call to form a new government, raising the possibility of snap elections, Reuters…

US politics and its traces – both in the hallways of governments and at airports

14.01.202614.01.2026 Ogres

Tourism in the US is facing a emptier period due to the domestic political situation, and now some travelers are also carefully considering…

Russia speaks of Antichrist in Lithuania; Lithuanian Archdiocese dissociates from insults to Patriarch of Constantinople

14.01.202614.01.2026 Ogres

The Russian Foreign Ministry has stated in a statement on social media that Lithuania has been targeted by the Antichrist, however, such information…

Latvian Ministry warns of growing risks of Russian interference in upcoming parliamentary elections

14.01.202615.01.2026 Ogres

The risks of external interference by Russia in Latvia’s parliamentary (Saeima) elections scheduled for this autumn are increasing, said Viktors Makarovs, Special Envoy…

Le Pen’s appeal trial begins; politician claims she did nothing wrong

14.01.202614.01.2026 Ogres

The hearing of French far-right politician Marine Le Pen’s appeal began on Tuesday, the 13th of January, and its outcome will determine whether…

Staff shortages lead to mass infant deaths in a Russian maternity hospital

14.01.202615.01.2026 Ogres

One of the most tragic incidents in recent years at a Russian maternity hospital has occurred in Kuzbass, in the Kemerovo Oblast. During…

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