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Ombudswoman sounds alarm: In Latvia, decisions about children’s futures are often made by people without legal education
June 4, 2026
Rail Baltica reaches critical juncture as Latvia’s new government faces urgent multi-billion-euro decisions
June 3, 2026
“The biggest problem is yet to begin” – farmers warn of a price shock
June 2, 2026

The impact of the Middle East crisis on Latvian agriculture will be significantly more severe next year than it is this year, Guntis…

Riga mayor warns of potential heat price increase as Latvenergo plans tariff changes
June 1, 2026
Kulbergs Government begins work in Latvia as President warns of challenges ahead
May 29, 2026

Politics

Hungary reports agreement with Ukraine; door opens for Kyiv to EU accession talks
June 4, 2026
Frederiksen to lead Danish government for third term
June 2, 2026
Norway’s Foreign Minister: EU should join peace talks, but not as mediator
May 29, 2026
Trump: I can wait longer than Iran
May 28, 2026
Kulbergs’ government will have a convincing majority in parliament
May 27, 2026
Belarusian fertilizer transit – a strategic opportunity Latvia is ignoring
May 26, 2026

Business

Latest statistics reveal an unpleasant trend in Latvia’s labour market
By Ogres   June 1, 2026

Latvia’s unemployment rate stood at 6.5% in April, exceeding the average levels recorded both in the European Union (EU) and the eurozone, according…

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Estonia has enough electric car charging points; car purchases are slow
By Ogres   May 27, 2026
Easy Jet boss: Fuel will be sufficient for summer flights
By Ogres   May 22, 2026
Fuel prices rise – European demand for electric cars too
By Ogres   May 20, 2026
BNN IN FOCUS | Big ambitions, few results — how Latvia’s Progressives lost public trust
By Ogres   May 15, 2026

EU takes Ireland to court over failure to protect carbon-rich bogs
Ogres June 5, 2026

The European Commission has decided to take legal action against Ireland for failing to protect its environmentally important bogs from commercial peat extraction,…

Riga Airport faces serious challenges as passenger growth plans come under pressure
Ogres June 5, 2026

Riga Airport expects to serve between 7.1 and 7.2 million passengers this year, but a range of geopolitical and economic factors could threaten…

While Latvia remains silent, Russia profits: fertiliser transit continues to feed the war economy
Ogres June 4, 2026
US Secretary of State: Greenland is “for now” part of Denmark
Ogres June 4, 2026
“Today I do not have reassuring news” – President warns about Latvia’s security situation
Ogres June 4, 2026

EU takes Ireland to court over failure to protect carbon-rich bogs
June 5, 2026
Riga Airport faces serious challenges as passenger growth plans come under pressure
June 5, 2026
While Latvia remains silent, Russia profits: fertiliser transit continues to feed the war economy
June 4, 2026
US Secretary of State: Greenland is “for now” part of Denmark
June 4, 2026
“Today I do not have reassuring news” – President warns about Latvia’s security situation
June 4, 2026
Ombudswoman sounds alarm: In Latvia, decisions about children’s futures are often made by people without legal education
June 4, 2026

Social

Riga Airport faces serious challenges as passenger growth plans come under pressure
June 5, 2026
“Today I do not have reassuring news” – President warns about Latvia’s security situation
June 4, 2026
SAB: Russia has prepared a legal complaint against the Baltic States and plans to submit it to court
June 4, 2026

Russia is preparing to intensify what Latvia’s State Security Service describes as “lawfare” — the misuse of legal systems, legislation, and judicial proceedings…

“Drones must be shot down” – Latvia’s new Defence Minister delivers a clear message
June 4, 2026
Latvian immunologist Ņikiforenko sentenced to 13 years in prison for sexual abuse of patients
June 3, 2026

World

EU takes Ireland to court over failure to protect carbon-rich bogs
Ogres June 5, 2026

The European Commission has decided to take legal action against Ireland for failing to protect its environmentally important bogs from commercial peat extraction,…

While Latvia remains silent, Russia profits: fertiliser transit continues to feed the war economy
Ogres June 4, 2026

Opinion article The debate over global fertiliser supply chains is growing louder. Governments and international organisations increasingly recognise that maintaining stable fertiliser exports…

US Secretary of State: Greenland is “for now” part of Denmark
Ogres June 4, 2026
Trump confirms he called Netanyahu crazy in phone call
Ogres June 4, 2026
Strait of Hormuz still closed; thousands of sailors stranded in the Gulf
Ogres June 3, 2026

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Australia sues US company 3M over forever chemicals in firefighting foam

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The Australian government has filed a lawsuit against American industrial giant 3M, seeking 2 billion Australian dollars in compensation for the alleged use…

Estonian Artists’ Association defrauded of 700,000 euros; perpetrators arrested

28.05.202629.05.2026 Ogres

Estonian police on the 25th of May detained two people in connection with a 700,000 euro fraud from the Artists’ Association, writes ERR…

Child Protection Centre raises alarm over children’s emotional well-being in Latvia

28.05.202628.05.2026 Ogres

The Child Protection Centre (BAC) received more than 1,700 submissions regarding possible violations of children’s rights last year, nearly twice as many as…

Trump: I can wait longer than Iran

28.05.202629.05.2026 Ogres

US President Donald Trump said on the 27th of May that he was not concerned about the possible political consequences of a prolonged…

Norway joins France in developing nuclear deterrence strategy

28.05.202628.05.2026 Ogres

The leaders of the two countries announced on the 27th of May that Norway will join France in developing a nuclear deterrence strategy…

Strong winds and thunderstorms still expected in Latvia on Thursday

28.05.202629.05.2026 Ogres

Thursday will see variable cloud cover, with rain expected at times in central and eastern regions, according to the Latvian Environment, Geology and…

Estonia has enough electric car charging points; car purchases are slow

27.05.202627.05.2026 Ogres

In the past four years, Estonia’s electric car charging network has expanded almost tenfold, but electric car sales have not grown as rapidly,…

Nordic investors urge EU to hold stance on Arctic’s fossil fuels

27.05.202627.05.2026 Ogres

Financial institutions and investors have urged the European Union, which is considering a review of its approach to putting energy security at the…

Kulbergs’ government will have a convincing majority in parliament

27.05.202628.05.2026 Ogres

The parties forming the new government, whose approval will be voted on by the Saeima on Thursday, together hold at least 66 votes…

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