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Latvian political tensions rise: Prime Minister accused of being unable to lead the government
May 11, 2026
Latvian Prime Minister: the defence minister still has not called me or told me he is resigning
May 11, 2026
“What happens if 100 drones enter Latvia?” Former military commander criticizes state preparedness
May 8, 2026

Latvia’s defense sector is not prepared to force down or shoot down foreign drones, former commander of the National Armed Forces of Latvia…

Latvian Prime Minister dissatisfied: drone warning was sent only after the incident
May 7, 2026
Russian drones enter Latvian airspace: classes cancelled and warning issued in Latgale
May 7, 2026

Politics

Latvia’s Prime Minister’s pick for Defence Minister reveals his priorities if appointed
May 12, 2026
How Israel’s Eurovision entry could change the contest forever
May 11, 2026
Latvian Defence Minister Sprūds resigns from office
May 10, 2026
Britain charges spies; Chinese ambassador to be summoned
May 8, 2026
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

Business

Latvia must choose – help prevent a global food crisis or continue feeding Russia’s war economy
By Ogres   May 12, 2026

The world is approaching a dangerous threshold. The United Nations has warned that disruptions to fertilizer supplies could trigger a massive humanitarian catastrophe…

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

EU: Airlines can’t raise prices after ticket sales or refuse compensation
Ogres May 12, 2026

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

Estonia seeks ways to curb pseudoscience in family physicians’ practices
Ogres May 12, 2026

Planned changes to the Estonian family medicine system are aimed at creating a better quality service and include proposals to discipline doctors who…

Scientists: Unprecedented heat will bring huge fires
Ogres May 12, 2026
Latvia must choose – help prevent a global food crisis or continue feeding Russia’s war economy
Ogres May 12, 2026
Latvia considers creating a brigade of Ukrainian soldiers modeled after the French Foreign Legion
Ogres May 12, 2026

EU: Airlines can’t raise prices after ticket sales or refuse compensation
May 12, 2026
Estonia seeks ways to curb pseudoscience in family physicians’ practices
May 12, 2026
Scientists: Unprecedented heat will bring huge fires
May 12, 2026
Latvia must choose – help prevent a global food crisis or continue feeding Russia’s war economy
May 12, 2026
Latvia considers creating a brigade of Ukrainian soldiers modeled after the French Foreign Legion
May 12, 2026
Latvia’s Prime Minister’s pick for Defence Minister reveals his priorities if appointed
May 12, 2026

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Estonia seeks ways to curb pseudoscience in family physicians’ practices
May 12, 2026
Latvia considers creating a brigade of Ukrainian soldiers modeled after the French Foreign Legion
May 12, 2026
Rain clouds will move across Latvia, bringing precipitation
May 12, 2026

On Tuesday, the 12th of May, skies will mostly remain cloudy. Rain is expected at times overnight in western regions and during the…

“Lux Express Latvia” takes legal action against the Latvian state
May 11, 2026
The first half of the week will be cloudy and rainy
May 11, 2026

World

EU: Airlines can’t raise prices after ticket sales or refuse compensation
Ogres May 12, 2026

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

Scientists: Unprecedented heat will bring huge fires
Ogres May 12, 2026

Climate change has already brought record-breaking fires in Africa, Asia and elsewhere this year, and as summer sets in in the Northern Hemisphere,…

EU gives green light to sanctions against violent Israeli settlers
Ogres May 12, 2026
EU rejects former German chancellor as Ukraine peace negotiator
Ogres May 11, 2026
Former Polish Justice Minister flees to US
Ogres May 11, 2026

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Latvia’s coalition quarrels but holds on to power – political scientist explains why

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The coalition partners are currently not interested in toppling the government, as too little time remains before the next parliamentary elections, Rīga Stradiņš…

Orbán predicts chaos if pro-European forces win election

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Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has said that Hungarians will have a choice in the 2026 election – to vote for a party…

New European border control system to start working – how does it work and what to expect?

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The next time one have to measure the path from Britain to continental Europe, they may notice a change – the European Union’s…

Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine – alarming rise in GPS disruptions in Latvia

08.09.202508.09.2025 Ogres

Global Positioning System (GPS) disruptions in Latvian airspace have been recorded 969 times during the first eight months of this year – 2.6…

Deputies demand answers from Braže on her past – Why are facts missing from her biography?

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A number of deputies from the Saeima faction United List (Latvian Green Party, Latvian Regional Alliance, and Liepāja Party) have raised questions about…

Trump: European leaders will come to the US to discuss the war in Ukraine

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US President Donald Trump has announced that European leaders will come to the US early this week, on the 8th or 9th of…

A few more days of summer warmth before cyclone clouds reach Latvia

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Monday will be mostly sunny, though in some western regions the skies will occasionally cloud over, bringing brief showers in places. A light…

US may cut security assistance to Baltic States near Russia’s border

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The United States plans to reduce security assistance to European countries bordering Russia, two informed sources said on Thursday. The cuts are part…

Orbán’s beloved Brussels think tank receives millions of euros from Budapest

05.09.202510.09.2025 Ogres

New financial reports show that the European Union’s most prominent right-wing think tank has received millions of euros in funding from sources linked…

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