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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
Higher heating bills ahead for Riga residents – Rīgas siltums announces new tariff and warns of possible further increases
October 30, 2026

Riga’s district heating company Rīgas siltums plans to increase its heating tariff by 19% from 1 December, the company announced. Rīgas siltums has…

Drones have transformed modern warfare, but NATO is still experimenting
October 29, 2026
Flags of two Islamic countries raised on Riga bridge within weeks – city officials suspect provocation
October 28, 2026

Politics

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
Can Latvia still afford Rail Baltica? Latvian Transport Minister warns current approach is no longer sustainable
October 26, 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

Americans head to the polls for the midterm elections; the outcome will shape the remainder of Trump’s presidency
Ogres November 3, 2026

For US President Donald Trump—who has two years left in office and has exerted a significant influence on national politics over the last…

Latvia’s 15th Saeima begins work with mishaps – five MPs make mistakes while taking oath
Ogres November 3, 2026

Several members of Latvia’s 15th Saeima had to repeat their parliamentary oath or solemn pledge during the parliament’s first sitting after reciting it…

Baltic states may renew request for EU funding for anti-drone defence
Ogres November 3, 2026
Gjensidige merges with Ergo – company explains what will happen to customers’ insurance policies
Ogres November 3, 2026
Cyberattacks target stores across several European countries
Ogres November 3, 2026

Americans head to the polls for the midterm elections; the outcome will shape the remainder of Trump’s presidency
November 3, 2026
Latvia’s 15th Saeima begins work with mishaps – five MPs make mistakes while taking oath
November 3, 2026
Baltic states may renew request for EU funding for anti-drone defence
November 3, 2026
Gjensidige merges with Ergo – company explains what will happen to customers’ insurance policies
November 3, 2026
Cyberattacks target stores across several European countries
November 3, 2026
airBaltic plans to return six aircraft – further fleet reductions possible
November 3, 2026

Social

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
Kulbergs outlines Latvia’s financial challenges
November 2, 2026

Without significant reforms in public administration, cuts in budget spending and measures to stimulate economic growth, Latvia could face serious financial difficulties in…

Latvia launches winter clothing donation campaign
November 2, 2026
forecasters reveal what weather to expect in Latvia this week
November 2, 2026

World

Americans head to the polls for the midterm elections; the outcome will shape the remainder of Trump’s presidency
Ogres November 3, 2026

For US President Donald Trump—who has two years left in office and has exerted a significant influence on national politics over the last…

Baltic states may renew request for EU funding for anti-drone defence
Ogres November 3, 2026

The Baltic states are likely to renew their request for European Union (EU) funding for anti-drone defence systems, Lithuanian President’s National Security Adviser…

Cyberattacks target stores across several European countries
Ogres November 3, 2026
Ryanair considers freezing employee wages and raising ticket prices
Ogres November 2, 2026
Livestock farmers in Estonia have lost 150 cattle to wolves; court blocks hunting permits
Ogres November 2, 2026

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Unemployment in Latvia in October: new regional challenges

11.11.202411.11.2024 Ogres

At the end of October, as at the end of September, the registered unemployment rate in Latvia was 5.1% of the economically active…

Russian businessman blacklisted for circumventing Latvian residence permit rules

11.11.202417.11.2024 Ogres

Russian businessman Alex Pospehov, who helped to exploit regulatory loopholes to obtain residence permits, has been blacklisted in Latvia, reports TV3’s “Nekā personīga”….

Referendum initiative to dissolve Saeima fails due to insufficient signatures

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Within one year, 39 230 Latvian citizens have signed the petition for a referendum to dissolve the Latvian 14th Saeima, which means that…

Trump and Putin speaks, as Biden plans to lobby Trump to maintain support for Ukraine

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US President-elect Donald Trump spoke to Russian President Vladimir Putin and advised him not to escalate the war in Ukraine, a source with…

Weather forecast: cloudy weather with light rain and fog to continue

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In the coming days, the weather will remain similar to before – cloudy weather and in some places light rain is expected, only…

Week in Lithuania | LSDP invites “Nemunas Dawn” and “For Lithuania” to join new ruling bloc; President congratulates Trump on election victory

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Last week, ex-Snoras Bank owners hiding in Russia were convicted 10.5 years in prison; President announced that new Seimas will gather on the…

Riga expects 53 snow days this winter; additional funding provided towards snow-clearing efforts

08.11.202408.11.2024 Ogres

Riga City Council has allocated EUR 7.3 million towards pedestrian walkway maintenance this winter, as announced by Riga City CEO Jānis Lange at…

Food delivery couriers will need to register with Latvia’s Food and Veterinary Service

08.11.202409.11.2024 Ogres

From now on, food couriers will have to register with Latvia’s Food and Veterinary Service (PVD), as reported by the Ministry of Agriculture….

VIDEO | Israel to send planes to Amsterdam to evacuate Israeli football fans after attacks

08.11.202408.11.2024 Ogres

Following the overnight attacks on the streets of Amsterdam on Thursday, the 7th of November, which officials described as anti-Semitic, Israel will send…

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