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From +12°C to nights near freezing – forecasters predict a weather change in Latvia
November 5, 2026
Kulbergs reveals what could determine Latvia’s next government – parties must reconsider their promises
November 4, 2026
airBaltic plans to return six aircraft – further fleet reductions possible
November 3, 2026

Latvia’s national airline airBaltic is seeking to terminate lease agreements for six Airbus A220-300 aircraft as part of its financial restructuring proceedings in…

Latvia spends 30.1 million euros on unforeseen expenses in nine months – which ministries received the most?
November 2, 2026
Higher heating bills ahead for Riga residents – Rīgas siltums announces new tariff and warns of possible further increases
October 30, 2026

Politics

How much did victory in Latvia’s parliamentary elections cost? United List campaign spending revealed
November 4, 2026
Latvian President officially tasks Kulbergs with forming new government
November 4, 2026
Latvia’s 15th Saeima begins work with mishaps – five MPs make mistakes while taking oath
November 3, 2026
As the far-right gains ground in Europe, Germany’s AfD re-evaluates its ideas
November 2, 2026
Why are potential ministers’ names being leaked, and where do Zimbabwe’s “fat catfish” really live?
October 30, 2026
Changes at the European Central Bank – Lagarde announces early resignation
October 29, 2026

Business

Potentially the largest cryptocurrency theft in history – hackers breach world’s biggest crypto exchange Binance
By Ogres   October 30, 2026

Hackers have targeted Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, in an attack that could result in losses of up to $6.3 billion. Analysts…

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175 million euros lifeline for airBaltic – US court approves financing but imposes strict conditions
By Ogres   October 20, 2026
airBaltic asks US court to approve 250,000-euro monthly advisory fee
By Ogres   October 16, 2026
Latvian tax authority freezes Amber Latvijas balzams bank accounts again
By Ogres   October 14, 2026
Russian grain transit ban could cost hundreds of millions – Kulbergs explains why Latvia cannot impose it
By Ogres   October 14, 2026

Latvian-Lithuanian drug trafficking gang hid dozens of kilograms of drugs in forests near Riga
Ogres November 5, 2026

Latvian State Police have detained a group of Latvian and Lithuanian nationals suspected of hiding dozens of kilograms of drugs in forests across…

Israeli President begins consultations with parties on forming a government
Ogres November 5, 2026

Israeli President Isaac Herzog has begun consultations with the parties that won seats in the election to decide whom to task with forming…

US Vice President blames war in Iran for Republican losses
Ogres November 5, 2026
From +12°C to nights near freezing – forecasters predict a weather change in Latvia
Ogres November 5, 2026
Midterm election results – a blow to Musk, too
Ogres November 4, 2026

Latvian-Lithuanian drug trafficking gang hid dozens of kilograms of drugs in forests near Riga
November 5, 2026
Israeli President begins consultations with parties on forming a government
November 5, 2026
US Vice President blames war in Iran for Republican losses
November 5, 2026
From +12°C to nights near freezing – forecasters predict a weather change in Latvia
November 5, 2026
Midterm election results – a blow to Musk, too
November 4, 2026
In Poland, the political tension surrounding the Constitutional Tribunal is intensifying
November 4, 2026

Social

Latvian-Lithuanian drug trafficking gang hid dozens of kilograms of drugs in forests near Riga
November 5, 2026
Frost and sleet expected in Latvia – what does the rest of the week have in store?
November 4, 2026
Gjensidige merges with Ergo – company explains what will happen to customers’ insurance policies
November 3, 2026

Lithuanian non-life insurance company Gjensidige, which operated through branches in Latvia and Estonia, has been merged into Ergo Insurance, completing the merger of…

Night frost and daytime temperatures of up to +11°C – forecasters predict changeable weather for the rest of the week in Latvia
November 3, 2026
Kulbergs outlines Latvia’s financial challenges
November 2, 2026

World

Israeli President begins consultations with parties on forming a government
Ogres November 5, 2026

Israeli President Isaac Herzog has begun consultations with the parties that won seats in the election to decide whom to task with forming…

US Vice President blames war in Iran for Republican losses
Ogres November 5, 2026

On the 4th of November, US Vice President JD Vance attributed the Republican Party’s losses in the midterm elections to the war in…

Midterm election results – a blow to Musk, too
Ogres November 4, 2026
In Poland, the political tension surrounding the Constitutional Tribunal is intensifying
Ogres November 4, 2026
Democrats win in Republican strongholds
Ogres November 4, 2026

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Weekend frost in Latvia to reach –25°C, sharp weather changes expected next week

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On Friday, mostly cloudy weather is expected across Latvia, but without precipitation. A light to moderate easterly wind will blow, with gusts reaching…

Japan shuts down world’s largest nuclear power plant hours after restart

22.01.202622.01.2026 Ogres

The world’s largest nuclear power plant has been shut down just hours after it was due to start up after an alarm sounded…

Bologna fights to keep speed limit

22.01.202623.01.2026 Ogres

The northern Italian city of Bologna is trying to keep speed limits in its city center despite a court ruling overturning them and…

Europe wary of Gaza Peace Board; not everyone ready to participate

22.01.202622.01.2026 Ogres

When the US managed to achieve a fragile ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, Europeans were supportive and praised the success, but now few…

Latvia to significantly restrict distance learning in the first stage of primary education

22.01.202622.01.2026 Ogres

On Thursday, the Saeima adopted amendments to the Education Law that provide for a significant restriction of distance learning in the first stage…

Vansu Bridge to come at a high cost – Riga to borrow up to 84.5 million euros over 30 years

22.01.202622.01.2026 Ogres

The Riga City Council has decided to borrow up to 84.46 million euros for the renovation of the Vanšu Bridge. Of this amount,…

Estonian security guard cooperated with Russian services; receives prison sentence

22.01.202623.01.2026 Ogres

A 48-year-old man who works as a security guard at an Estonian border checkpoint has been sentenced to three years in prison for…

Trump-made Greenland crisis: allies will not forget the move

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After the successful operation in Venezuela, during which the country’s leader was captured, US President Donald Trump continued the course he had taken…

Frosty nights and slightly milder days in Latvia: weather forecast for the coming days

22.01.202622.01.2026 Ogres

On Thursday, skies will be partly cloudy and no precipitation is expected. A light to moderate easterly wind will blow. Night-time air temperatures…

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