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Weather to improve: temperatures in Latvia to reach +20°C by the weekend
April 28, 2026
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

A fire broke out this morning in Old Riga, burning across an area of 300 square meters at The Sinners bar, the LETA…

Latvian government targets fuel prices – retailers may have to pay 100% of “excess profits”
April 23, 2026
Spring on pause: frost and wet snow return to Latvia
April 23, 2026

Politics

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
Opinion: Ban on Belarusian fertilizer transit fuels Russia’s war treasury
April 20, 2026
CVK has prepared five scenarios in case the voter register in Latvia fails
April 17, 2026
US Vice President saddened, but not surprised by Hungarian election result
April 14, 2026

Business

Gas supplies may remain constrained until 2027, IEA warns
By Ogres   April 24, 2026

Liquefied natural gas (LNG) supplies are likely to remain constrained until the end of 2027 due to disruptions and infrastructure damage caused by…

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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
EU agrees on steel import restrictions
By Ogres   April 14, 2026

Putin speaks with Trump, proposes ceasefire in Ukraine on Victory Day
Ogres April 30, 2026

Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed declaring a ceasefire in Ukraine on May 9—when Russia marks Victory Day—during a phone call with U.S. President…

Latvia loses ground in Press Freedom Index for the second year in a row
Ogres April 30, 2026

Latvia has dropped to 17th place out of 180 countries and territories in the Press Freedom Index, down from 15th place last year,…

Latvia’s national debt rises to 20.5 billion euros
Ogres April 30, 2026
Maternity care system in Latvia set for changes: stricter requirements and new regulations
Ogres April 29, 2026
100 thousand a year: what Latvia’s Foreign Minister earns
Ogres April 29, 2026

Putin speaks with Trump, proposes ceasefire in Ukraine on Victory Day
April 30, 2026
Latvia loses ground in Press Freedom Index for the second year in a row
April 30, 2026
Latvia’s national debt rises to 20.5 billion euros
April 30, 2026
Maternity care system in Latvia set for changes: stricter requirements and new regulations
April 29, 2026
100 thousand a year: what Latvia’s Foreign Minister earns
April 29, 2026
Ukrainian drones travel 1,400 km to strike oil refinery in Orsk, Russia
April 29, 2026

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Latvia loses ground in Press Freedom Index for the second year in a row
April 30, 2026
Latvia’s national debt rises to 20.5 billion euros
April 30, 2026
Maternity care system in Latvia set for changes: stricter requirements and new regulations
April 29, 2026

In Latvia, the Ministry of Health (MoH) has drafted and submitted for public consultation amendments to Cabinet regulations on mandatory requirements for healthcare…

Fertilizer shortages in global markets are becoming a worldwide problem
April 29, 2026
No precipitation on Wednesday in Latvia, but frost expected overnight
April 29, 2026

World

Putin speaks with Trump, proposes ceasefire in Ukraine on Victory Day
Ogres April 30, 2026

Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed declaring a ceasefire in Ukraine on May 9—when Russia marks Victory Day—during a phone call with U.S. President…

Ukrainian drones travel 1,400 km to strike oil refinery in Orsk, Russia
Ogres April 29, 2026

During the night into Wednesday, April 29, Ukrainian-launched drones struck strategic targets in Russia’s Orenburg region, located approximately 1,400 kilometers from Ukraine. According…

Lithuanian MEPs urge savings
Ogres April 28, 2026
Britons want less religion in politics
Ogres April 28, 2026
Another high-ranking executive dies under mysterious circumstances in Russia
Ogres April 28, 2026

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Weather to deteriorate – precipitation expected across Latvia

02.04.202602.04.2026 Ogres

On Thursday and Friday, clouds will at times cover the sun. Only on Friday afternoon is light rain and wet snow expected in…

Even France’s far-right has begun to criticise war in Iran

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The French far-right National Rally (RN) party has begun to criticize both US President Donald Trump, the French government and major oil companies…

Saeima committee yet to back 30 million euros loan to airBaltic

01.04.202602.04.2026 Ogres

The Saeima’s Budget and Finance (Tax) Committee has not yet approved the government’s decision to grant a 30 million euros short-term loan to…

Lithuania’s ways to boost birth rates: financial support and discos

01.04.202601.04.2026 Ogres

Lithuania’s birth rate has been falling year after year, and the government has warned of a demographic crisis while trying to find ways…

Drone debris of unknown origin found in Rēzekne municipality

01.04.202602.04.2026 Ogres

Fragments of a drone of currently unknown origin were discovered on Wednesday in Silmala parish of Rēzekne Municipality, according to the State Police….

The 1970s oil crisis and today: will it get worse?

01.04.202602.04.2026 Ogres

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz, almost the only route for oil exports from the Persian Gulf, more than a month ago…

Thousands of students across Latvia take part in Shadow Day

01.04.202601.04.2026 Ogres

Today, the nationwide career education event Ēnu diena (Shadow Day) is taking place across Latvia, where students explore various professions by “shadowing” professionals…

Measles outbreak continues in Latvia – number of cases rising

01.04.202603.04.2026 Ogres

As the measles outbreak continues, a total of 36 cases have now been registered in Latvia, according to data published by the Centre…

Merz: Most Syrians should return home

01.04.202602.04.2026 Ogres

After a controversial meeting with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said that most Syrians should go home, according to Politico….

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