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Weather in Latvia to surprise this week: frost and snow at night, up to +10°C during the day
March 2, 2026
A hint of spring in the air – temperatures to stay above zero over the weekend
February 27, 2026
Former drivers of Ušakovs sentenced to prison for fictitious “employment” at “Rīgas satiksme”
February 25, 2026

The Riga City Court, in a criminal case concerning large-scale fraud, has sentenced two former drivers of former Riga mayor Nils Ušakovs (S)…

As the influence of an anticyclone strengthens, weather will change midweek
February 25, 2026
Precipitation zone to continue crossing the country, heavy snowfall expected in some areas
February 24, 2026

Politics

Latvian government working on simplifying the legislative process
March 3, 2026
Latvia should assess the US example: adjusting sanctions as a way to avoid strengthening Russia’s economy
March 2, 2026
Hungarian opposition: Country at crossroads between Europe and dictatorship
February 27, 2026
Le Pen: I will not run for president with an ankle bracelet
February 26, 2026
Parliamentary elections are approaching in Hungary; what is Orbán doing and what is his rival thinking?
February 25, 2026
Nils Ušakovs leaves the board of the Saskaņa party
February 24, 2026

Business

Middle East conflict escalates; airline shares fall
By Ogres   March 2, 2026

The escalation of the conflict between the United States, Israel and Iran has disrupted flight schedules around the world, and airline shares fell…

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Moneyval signal to investors: Latvia is a safe financial environment
By Ogres   February 19, 2026
Latvia’s Central Bank governor outlines concrete steps to double economic growth
By Ogres   February 19, 2026
43 million euros jointly: court delivers landmark ruling in the “Krājbanka” case
By Ogres   February 5, 2026
Valdis Andersons elected Chairman of the Board of the Freeport of Ventspils
By Ogres   February 4, 2026

Latvian government working on simplifying the legislative process
Ogres March 3, 2026

To simplify the legislative process, the government will work on introducing the so-called “Omnibus” approach, which involves combining amendments to several interrelated legal…

Middle East conflict escalates; airline shares fall
Ogres March 2, 2026

The escalation of the conflict between the United States, Israel and Iran has disrupted flight schedules around the world, and airline shares fell…

Scientists urge delay in age verification on social media
Ogres March 2, 2026
Latvia should assess the US example: adjusting sanctions as a way to avoid strengthening Russia’s economy
Ogres March 2, 2026
Netanyahu’s Iran plan: friendly government or internal chaos – both useful
Ogres March 2, 2026

Latvian government working on simplifying the legislative process
March 3, 2026
Middle East conflict escalates; airline shares fall
March 2, 2026
Scientists urge delay in age verification on social media
March 2, 2026
Latvia should assess the US example: adjusting sanctions as a way to avoid strengthening Russia’s economy
March 2, 2026
Netanyahu’s Iran plan: friendly government or internal chaos – both useful
March 2, 2026
New port director appointed at Ventspils Freeport – Igors Udodovs takes office
March 2, 2026

Social

New port director appointed at Ventspils Freeport – Igors Udodovs takes office
March 2, 2026
From sanctions list removed Russian minister manipulates international sports
March 2, 2026
Political scientist: If the US lifts sanctions on fertiliser shipments, there are serious reasons behind it
February 27, 2026

The United States has lifted sanctions on Belarus’s potash sector, while the European Union has not. Meanwhile, fertiliser shipments are being redirected to…

German far-right demands information on military exercises in Estonia
February 27, 2026
The sanctions paradox: Latvia loses transit, Russia takes over cargo and profits
February 26, 2026

World

Scientists urge delay in age verification on social media
Ogres March 2, 2026

While governments around the world plan to restrict social media use among teenagers by introducing age verification, scientists have called for these plans…

Netanyahu’s Iran plan: friendly government or internal chaos – both useful
Ogres March 2, 2026

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is making little effort to give the impression that he has a plan now that Iran’s religious leader…

The EU calls on those involved in the Iran conflict to exercise restraint and respect international law
Ogres March 2, 2026
Trump Announces Khamenei’s Death
Ogres March 1, 2026
Pakistan’s Defense Minister: We are at war with Afghanistan
Ogres February 27, 2026

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Prices rise, but mood in Latvia remains stable — what the survey shows

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The majority of Latvia’s residents — 84% — are satisfied with their lives, according to an Eurobarometer survey conducted this autumn. Overall life…

The future of the European car industry: political battles and disputes

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In the middle of opinions, Germany believes it has won by preventing the European Union’s planned end to internal combustion engine car production…

10.95 million euros scammed from clients of Latvia’s four largest banks in 11 months

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Clients of Latvia’s four largest banks lost a total of 10.954 million euros to fraud over the first 11 months of this year…

Parcels from Asia will not reach Estonia by the holidays

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Estonians are increasingly ordering Christmas gifts online, making December the busiest time of the year for delivery service providers, writes ERR News. The…

The moment is approaching when Ukraine may have to accept territorial losses, says Foreign Policy Institute director

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Talks on peace in Ukraine are becoming increasingly active, and tensions surrounding them are rising. The US president is reportedly trying to push…

Smuggler balloons – just criminal activity or hybrid attack?

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Every time the wind blows northwest from Belarus, Lithuania is preparing for trouble, because that’s when Belarusian smugglers launch balloons with cigarettes, writes…

Flu epidemic already underway in Latvia, but vaccine supply insufficient — doctors raise alarm

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The state must allocate significantly more funding for vaccinating high-risk groups against influenza, Ainis Dzalbs, Vice President of the Latvian Association of Rural…

Ukraine offers to abandon NATO membership in exchange for peace

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During five hours of talks in Berlin, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky offered to abandon Kyiv’s goal of joining NATO if it brings peace…

From rain to frost: what weather can be expected in Latvia this week?

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On Monday, skies will be cloudy. Periods of rain are expected in western and central regions, while eastern areas will still see snow…

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