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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 spends 30.1 million euros on unforeseen expenses in nine months – which ministries received the most?
November 2, 2026

Latvia spent a total of 30.114 million euros from its contingency fund during the first nine months of this year, representing 34.1% of…

Higher heating bills ahead for Riga residents – Rīgas siltums announces new tariff and warns of possible further increases
October 30, 2026
Drones have transformed modern warfare, but NATO is still experimenting
October 29, 2026

Politics

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
Latvian PM’s adviser and newly elected MP Brencis detained by KNAB in EPPO investigation
October 28, 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

Midterm election results – a blow to Musk, too
Ogres November 4, 2026

Tech billionaire and major Republican Party donor Elon Musk is also one of the biggest losers of the midterm elections; he spent millions…

Latvian President officially tasks Kulbergs with forming new government
Ogres November 4, 2026

Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs on Wednesday officially tasked Prime Minister-designate Andris Kulbergs (United List) with forming the country’s new government. The President had…

Democrats win in Republican strongholds
Ogres November 4, 2026
Kulbergs reveals what could determine Latvia’s next government – parties must reconsider their promises
Ogres November 4, 2026
Frost and sleet expected in Latvia – what does the rest of the week have in store?
Ogres November 4, 2026

Midterm election results – a blow to Musk, too
November 4, 2026
Latvian President officially tasks Kulbergs with forming new government
November 4, 2026
Democrats win in Republican strongholds
November 4, 2026
Kulbergs reveals what could determine Latvia’s next government – parties must reconsider their promises
November 4, 2026
Frost and sleet expected in Latvia – what does the rest of the week have in store?
November 4, 2026
Americans head to the polls for the midterm elections; the outcome will shape the remainder of Trump’s presidency
November 3, 2026

Social

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
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

Tuesday will be cloudy with occasional sunny spells. Light rain and drizzle are expected overnight in western Latvia and Vidzeme, according to the…

Kulbergs outlines Latvia’s financial challenges
November 2, 2026
Latvia launches winter clothing donation campaign
November 2, 2026

World

Midterm election results – a blow to Musk, too
Ogres November 4, 2026

Tech billionaire and major Republican Party donor Elon Musk is also one of the biggest losers of the midterm elections; he spent millions…

Democrats win in Republican strongholds
Ogres November 4, 2026

As votes are still being counted, it is clear that the Democratic Party has secured several historic victories, wresting power from Republicans in…

Americans head to the polls for the midterm elections; the outcome will shape the remainder of Trump’s presidency
Ogres November 3, 2026
Baltic states may renew request for EU funding for anti-drone defence
Ogres November 3, 2026
Cyberattacks target stores across several European countries
Ogres November 3, 2026

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Any aggression towards NATO will cost Russia dearly, says Latvian ministry official

11.12.202411.12.2024 Ogres

Any aggression towards a NATO member state will cost Russia very dearly, assured the State Secretary to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Andžejs…

South Korean police raid presidential office as ousted minister attempts suicide

11.12.202411.12.2024 Ogres

South Korean police raided President Yoon Suk Yeol’s office on Wednesday, the 11th of December, and now-former defence minister Kim  Yong-hyun has attempted…

Deputies were basically “pulled from hospital beds”, Smiltēns criticises government’s instability in budget talks

11.12.202416.12.2024 Ogres

Defending the prime minister and justifying anything the prime minister does is a matter of the coalition’s very existence at the moment, said…

Meteorologists: snow will turn to rain and snow on the ground will melt

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The sun will shine more often in the middle of the week. No precipitation is expected on Wednesday, the 11th of December. However,…

Putin to send Russia’s new missiles to Belarus

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Russia is preparing to deploy its new hypersonic Oreshnik missiles in Belarus in 2025, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said on Tuesday, the 10th…

Low-income residents to lose food packs; poor residents to retain two sets

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Next year, persons with low-income status will still continue receiving two sets of food products per quarter, whereas poor residents will continue receiving…

Tallinn plans to introduce tourist tax

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With a 50% increase in the number of tourists expected over the next ten years, reaching 9.3 million overnight stays per year, Tallinn…

Haitian gang kills around 180 people accused of witchcraft

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At least 180 people, mostly elderly, have been killed by gang members in the Haitian capital Port-au-Prince after a gang leader claimed they…

Sweden mulls age limit on social media to stop gangs recruiting young people

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Following a meeting with justice ministers from other Nordic countries and social media companies in Copenhagen on Monday, the 9th of December, Swedish…

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