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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

Latest Posts

Important Constitutional Court ruling for landowners in Latvia

10.12.202510.12.2025 Ogres

The Constitutional Court (CC) ruled on Wednesday that the regulation governing the statutory land-use fee and the method of valuing land under statutory…

Slovakia disbands Whistleblower Office; ignores EC objections

10.12.202515.12.2025 Ogres

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico’s left-wing populist coalition has voted to close the whistleblower office, further undermining the rule of law in the…

Zelensky: I am ready for elections if they are safe

10.12.202525.12.2025 Ogres

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said he is ready to hold elections within the next three months if the United States and other…

President of Latvia halts vignette price increase: law must be reconsidered

10.12.202510.12.2025 Ogres

President of Latvia Edgars Rinkēvičs has decided to return amendments to the Road User Charge Law to the Saeima for reconsideration. The amendments,…

Rain and strong gusts expected in Latvia in the middle of the week

10.12.202510.12.2025 Ogres

On Wednesday, skies will be overcast. During the night, light rain is expected in many places, and in the morning a broad precipitation…

Politician without prior political experience elected Mayor of Tallinn

09.12.202509.12.2025 Ogres

Peters Raudsepp of the national-conservative party Isamaa was elected Mayor of Tallinn on Monday evening. Raudsepp received 46 votes in the city council,…

Latvia: NBS Commander calls for improved recruitment for the National Defence Service

09.12.202511.12.2025 Ogres

The Commander of the National Armed Forces (NBS), Kaspars Pudāns, will call on the defence sector to refine selection and recruitment procedures to…

Artificial intelligence is changing gift-buying habits

09.12.202510.12.2025 Ogres

This is the first holiday season when people have seriously turned to searching for gift ideas with artificial intelligence chatbots, and experts have…

Lithuania considers freezing Belarusian assets

09.12.202510.12.2025 Ogres

The Lithuanian National Defense Committee plans to consider which Belarusian assets could be frozen or confiscated in response to the growing threat posed…

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