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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

Global markets on edge – oil and gas prices surge
Ogres March 3, 2026

Oil and gas prices continued to rise sharply on Tuesday as the war involving Iran unsettled financial markets worldwide. The price of Brent…

Ambassador advises Latvian nationals not to attempt leaving the UAE on their own at this time
Ogres March 3, 2026

Latvia’s Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Dana Goldfinča, is advising Latvian nationals not to attempt leaving the UAE by land at…

Latvian government working on simplifying the legislative process
Ogres March 3, 2026
Middle East conflict escalates; airline shares fall
Ogres March 2, 2026
Scientists urge delay in age verification on social media
Ogres March 2, 2026

Global markets on edge – oil and gas prices surge
March 3, 2026
Ambassador advises Latvian nationals not to attempt leaving the UAE on their own at this time
March 3, 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

Social

Ambassador advises Latvian nationals not to attempt leaving the UAE on their own at this time
March 3, 2026
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

Ilona Bērziņa Hungary has requested that influential Russian sports officials be removed from the European Union sanctions list, Kyiv Post reports, citing Politico….

Political scientist: If the US lifts sanctions on fertiliser shipments, there are serious reasons behind it
February 27, 2026
German far-right demands information on military exercises in Estonia
February 27, 2026

World

Global markets on edge – oil and gas prices surge
Ogres March 3, 2026

Oil and gas prices continued to rise sharply on Tuesday as the war involving Iran unsettled financial markets worldwide. The price of Brent…

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
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

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Bulgaria’s government resigns; political uncertainty ahead

12.12.202513.12.2025 Ogres

The resignation of the Bulgarian government on the 11th of December puts an end to an unpopular coalition, but is likely to usher…

Meteorologists warn: subzero temperatures, snow, and ice returning to Latvia

12.12.202512.12.2025 Ogres

On Friday, the skies will be cloudy, with gradual clearing expected in the afternoon in the eastern part of the country. Most areas…

Bulgaria erupts in protests; thousands demand government resignation

11.12.202514.12.2025 Ogres

Further protests have erupted in the Bulgarian capital, Sofia, against the country’s minority government and its failure to tackle corruption, Reuters reports. Thousands…

Liepiņš and Ceplis step down as LDz undergoes strategic transformation

11.12.202511.12.2025 Ogres

The chairman of the Management Board of Latvijas dzelzceļš (LDz), Andris Liepiņš, and board member Reinis Ceplis have resigned from their positions, Liepiņš…

Tsikhanouskaya’s office plans to move from Vilnius to Warsaw

11.12.202511.12.2025 Ogres

Several anonymous sources familiar with the matter have informed that the office of Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya is preparing to move its…

ECB warns of risks to EU banks and proposes significant reforms

11.12.202512.12.2025 Ogres

The European Central Bank (ECB) on Thursday proposed simplifying requirements for banks in the European Union (EU) in order to enhance their competitiveness…

Iceland decides not to participate in Eurovision 2026

11.12.202512.12.2025 Ogres

Iceland has announced its decision to join Spain, Ireland, Slovenia and the Netherlands in withdrawing from the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest, writes the…

Minister presses “pause”: Latvia’s Marine Protected Areas plan to be redrafted

11.12.202512.12.2025 Ogres

Minister for Environmental Protection and Regional Development Raimonds Čudars (New Unity) has promised to revise the proposal for the Marine Protected Areas (MPA)…

Laizāns released on record-high bail in Latvia’s largest money-laundering case

11.12.202512.12.2025 Ogres

The Economic Court (ELT) in November released Rēzekne businessman Elmārs Laizāns — accused of leading an organized criminal group in the largest money-laundering…

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