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Latvian Prime Minister dissatisfied: drone warning was sent only after the incident
May 7, 2026
Latvian Police warn: provocations on the 9th of May will not be tolerated
May 5, 2026
Weather to improve: temperatures in Latvia to reach +20°C by the weekend
April 28, 2026

Weather conditions across Latvia will gradually improve on Tuesday and Wednesday—sunshine will appear between clouds in some areas, precipitation will decrease, and winds…

Weather to shift rapidly: snow to be followed by +20°C warmth
April 27, 2026
Flames in Old Riga: popular bar The Sinners destroyed by fire
April 24, 2026

Politics

Estonia to ban parties from receiving funding from third-country nationals
May 7, 2026
While Latvia’s budget lacks funds, airBaltic may require another substantial sum
May 7, 2026
Raising the minimum wage in Latvia becomes a subject of political debate
May 6, 2026
100 thousand a year: what Latvia’s Foreign Minister earns
April 29, 2026
Siliņa’s income rises: how much does Latvia’s Prime Minister actually earn?
April 27, 2026
Romania’s government on the way to collapse; far-right hopes for power
April 24, 2026

Business

Latvia “gifts” millions to Russia while its own jobs and tax revenues continue to decline
By Ogres   May 5, 2026

Opinion article The mineral fertilizer transshipment terminal Riga Fertilizer Terminal (RFT) has been fighting for four years for the right to operate, preserve…

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Gas supplies may remain constrained until 2027, IEA warns
By Ogres   April 24, 2026
Debt rising, deficit growing – latest data on Latvia’s public finances
By Ogres   April 22, 2026
Fuel retailer: the “solidarity payment” would also be strongly felt by consumers
By Ogres   April 17, 2026
Kulbergs: airBaltic cannot continue living on loans
By Ogres   April 14, 2026

Latvia’s Defence Minister to take three days of leave due to relative’s funeral
Ogres May 8, 2026

Latvian Defence Minister Andris Sprūds of The Progressives (P) will be on leave from today until Sunday due to the funeral of a…

Spanish police seize 30 tons of cocaine
Ogres May 8, 2026

Spanish police have seized a ship off the Canary Islands carrying 30 tons of cocaine and arrested 23 crew members, making it the…

Latvia urgently needs to strengthen anti-drone defense on the eastern border, says National Security Committee chairman
Ogres May 7, 2026
Loud protests erupt at Venice Biennale over Russian participation
Ogres May 7, 2026
“Life went on” — Latvian police surprised by public reaction during drone alert
Ogres May 7, 2026

Latvia’s Defence Minister to take three days of leave due to relative’s funeral
May 8, 2026
Spanish police seize 30 tons of cocaine
May 8, 2026
Latvia urgently needs to strengthen anti-drone defense on the eastern border, says National Security Committee chairman
May 7, 2026
Loud protests erupt at Venice Biennale over Russian participation
May 7, 2026
“Life went on” — Latvian police surprised by public reaction during drone alert
May 7, 2026
Iran considers US offer to end war; Trump hopes for quick deal
May 7, 2026

Social

Latvia’s Defence Minister to take three days of leave due to relative’s funeral
May 8, 2026
Latvia urgently needs to strengthen anti-drone defense on the eastern border, says National Security Committee chairman
May 7, 2026
“Life went on” — Latvian police surprised by public reaction during drone alert
May 7, 2026

Despite emergency cell broadcast warnings about a possible threat in the airspace, “life went on” in the Latgale region and people continued their…

Minister issues important statement after drones enter Latvian airspace
May 7, 2026
Latvia’s National Guard seeks greater participation from the regions
May 6, 2026

World

Spanish police seize 30 tons of cocaine
Ogres May 8, 2026

Spanish police have seized a ship off the Canary Islands carrying 30 tons of cocaine and arrested 23 crew members, making it the…

Loud protests erupt at Venice Biennale over Russian participation
Ogres May 7, 2026

Russian activists Pussy Riot and Femen have staged a loud protest to oppose the return of Russian artists to the Venice Biennale while…

Iran considers US offer to end war; Trump hopes for quick deal
Ogres May 7, 2026
Hungary returns seized funds to Ukrainians; Kyiv hopes for better relations
Ogres May 7, 2026
Cruise ship with Hantavirus outbreak on its way to Spain
Ogres May 6, 2026

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EU agrees on steel import restrictions

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The European Union agreed on the 13th of April to almost halve steel imports and impose a 50% import tariff on shipments exceeding…

Up to +16°C in Latvia on Tuesday

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On Tuesday, the sky will be partly cloudy. At night, short-term rain is expected in some areas, and fog will thicken in parts…

Trump speaks harshly about the Catholic Pope

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US President Donald Trump has taken an unusually harsh line against the Catholic Pope Leo, criticizing the cleric’s stance against US immigration policy…

Lithuanian emigration trends: fewer people go to Britain, more people seek tax havens

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The number of Lithuanians emigrating to Britain, Norway or Germany has decreased in recent years, but there is a trend, albeit moderate, of…

Slovak PM expresses readiness to cooperate with Magyar

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Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico congratulated Péter Magyar on his victory in Hungary’s parliamentary elections and offered intensive cooperation, Reuters reports. Fico also…

NBS commander: Russia unable to cope with Ukrainian drone strikes

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Russia has recently been unable to cope with Ukrainian drone attacks on its energy and port infrastructure, said the Commander of the Latvian…

Estonia detained record number of people ready to cooperate with Russia last year

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The Estonian Internal Security Service (ISS/KAPO) detained a record number of people cooperating with Russian intelligence services last year, writes the ERR News….

Spending on sickness and unemployment benefits continues to rise in Latvia

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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,…

Hundreds of taxi drivers protest against Bolt in Riga – demand limits on monopoly

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On Monday, several hundred taxi drivers in Riga took part in a protest drive against the policies implemented by Bolt, the LETA news…

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