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Latvia begins dismissing Russian and Belarusian citizens from critical infrastructure jobs
February 5, 2026
Haze, frost and still no thaw – the latest weather forecast for Latvia
February 4, 2026
Heating bills rise in Latvia – the government promises support
February 3, 2026

The coalition has reached a conceptual agreement on two main approaches through which the state could provide support to residents and businesses in…

“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

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

43 million euros jointly: court delivers landmark ruling in the “Krājbanka” case
By Ogres   February 5, 2026

The Riga Regional Court has upheld the claim of the liquidated joint-stock company Latvijas Krājbanka (“Krājbanka”) against nine former bank officials, ruling that…

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

ECB makes key decision on interest rates
Ogres February 5, 2026

The European Central Bank (ECB) decided on Thursday to leave interest rates unchanged. At a meeting of the ECB Governing Council in Frankfurt,…

Shots fired at trolleybuses in Kaunas on two evenings; culprit detained
Ogres February 5, 2026

Police in Lithuania’s second largest city have detained a suspect after shots were fired at public transport on two consecutive evenings. The shots…

Latvia and Estonia fight cross-border crime
Ogres February 5, 2026
Latvian police open criminal proceedings over latest Epstein case materials
Ogres February 5, 2026
Anti-tank mine production facility in Latvia planned within two years
Ogres February 5, 2026

ECB makes key decision on interest rates
February 5, 2026
Shots fired at trolleybuses in Kaunas on two evenings; culprit detained
February 5, 2026
Latvia and Estonia fight cross-border crime
February 5, 2026
Latvian police open criminal proceedings over latest Epstein case materials
February 5, 2026
Anti-tank mine production facility in Latvia planned within two years
February 5, 2026
EU criticizes FIFA’s call to lift ban on Russian athletes
February 5, 2026

Social

ECB makes key decision on interest rates
February 5, 2026
Latvian police open criminal proceedings over latest Epstein case materials
February 5, 2026
Anti-tank mine production facility in Latvia planned within two years
February 5, 2026

On Thursday, the 5th of February, Minister of Defence Andris Sprūds participated in the signing of a memorandum of understanding on establishing a…

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

World

Shots fired at trolleybuses in Kaunas on two evenings; culprit detained
Ogres February 5, 2026

Police in Lithuania’s second largest city have detained a suspect after shots were fired at public transport on two consecutive evenings. The shots…

Latvia and Estonia fight cross-border crime
Ogres February 5, 2026

Latvia and Estonia are expanding their efforts to curb cross-border crime, with a focus on joint drug busts, ERR News reports. Law enforcement…

EU criticizes FIFA’s call to lift ban on Russian athletes
Ogres February 5, 2026
Angel in Italy takes on Meloni’s features; investigation launched into restored fresco
Ogres February 4, 2026
Estonian authorities seize ship on suspicion of smuggling; cargo was heading to Russia
Ogres February 4, 2026

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Influenza virus still widely circulating in Latvia; COVID-19 spread also increasing

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In the second week of this year, the epidemiological situation of influenza in Latvia indicates a high level of flu activity, and monitoring…

Greenland talks at the White House: constructive but without result

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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…

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