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Riga considers postponing Vanšu Bridge repairs as plans for temporary bridge remain uncertain
October 27, 2026
Fuel prices in Latvia approach critical threshold – experts predict changes in the car market
October 23, 2026
Parents in Latvia may face higher costs – Puntulis considers changes to cultural education
October 22, 2026

Budget cuts may be introduced in Latvia’s cultural sector, including the possible consolidation of museums, while parental contributions to cultural education could increase,…

Kulbergs’ government receives negative public rating – yet scores among Latvia’s highest in 18 years
October 21, 2026
Kaspars Gorkšs appointed Director of Latvia’s State Chancellery
October 20, 2026

Politics

Can Latvia still afford Rail Baltica? Latvian Transport Minister warns current approach is no longer sustainable
October 26, 2026
Why is Kulbergs in no hurry to form a government? Rajevskis explains what lies behind the prolonged pause
October 23, 2026
US senators urge swift release of Baltic security funding amid growing Russian threats
October 23, 2026
Time is running out, but talks have yet to begin – Latvian president comments on formation of new government
October 23, 2026
Just one week after approval, Latvian parliament reverses decision to grant citizenship to Vishwanath
October 22, 2026
US Vice President declines to openly endorse Netanyahu in Israeli Parliamentary elections
October 20, 2026

Business

175 million euros lifeline for airBaltic – US court approves financing but imposes strict conditions
By Ogres   October 20, 2026

The US Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York on Monday approved the release of the remaining 35 million euros under…

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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
airBaltic losses soar to 128.2 million euros despite rising revenue and passenger numbers
By Ogres   October 13, 2026

EU plans tougher approach to illegal migration – Frontex could gain new powers
Ogres October 27, 2026

The European Commission (EC) wants to expand the powers of the EU border agency Frontex to allow it to deport irregular migrants, according…

Riga considers postponing Vanšu Bridge repairs as plans for temporary bridge remain uncertain
Ogres October 27, 2026

The reconstruction of Riga’s Vanšu Bridge could be postponed by three to six months, from the fourth quarter of 2027 to mid-2028, unless…

Rule of law improves in Latvia, but corruption remains a key weakness
Ogres October 27, 2026
Fishing quotas for the Baltic Sea approved for 2027
Ogres October 27, 2026
Latvia plans minimum wage increase – proposed amount falls short of initial calculations
Ogres October 26, 2026

EU plans tougher approach to illegal migration – Frontex could gain new powers
October 27, 2026
Riga considers postponing Vanšu Bridge repairs as plans for temporary bridge remain uncertain
October 27, 2026
Rule of law improves in Latvia, but corruption remains a key weakness
October 27, 2026
Fishing quotas for the Baltic Sea approved for 2027
October 27, 2026
Latvia plans minimum wage increase – proposed amount falls short of initial calculations
October 26, 2026
Can Latvia still afford Rail Baltica? Latvian Transport Minister warns current approach is no longer sustainable
October 26, 2026

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Rule of law improves in Latvia, but corruption remains a key weakness
October 27, 2026
Fishing quotas for the Baltic Sea approved for 2027
October 27, 2026
Latvia plans minimum wage increase – proposed amount falls short of initial calculations
October 26, 2026

After the National Tripartite Cooperation Council failed to reach an agreement on raising Latvia’s minimum wage to 835 euros, the Ministry of Welfare…

New week in Latvia to begin with rain and strong winds
October 25, 2026
From football stadium to modern urban district – future of Riga’s Skonto site begins to take shape
October 23, 2026

World

EU plans tougher approach to illegal migration – Frontex could gain new powers
Ogres October 27, 2026

The European Commission (EC) wants to expand the powers of the EU border agency Frontex to allow it to deport irregular migrants, according…

Tight presidential race ends in Brazil – Lula wins as Bolsonaro plans legal challenge
Ogres October 26, 2026

Brazil’s incumbent President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has won Sunday’s presidential election runoff, according to the final election results.With all votes counted,…

Austria again expells Russian diplomats
Ogres October 23, 2026
PHP: what it is and why everyone is fixing it now
Ogres October 23, 2026
the reality in Serbia ahead of elections
Ogres October 23, 2026

Latest Posts

Forecasters update Latvia’s weekly weather outlook – temperatures could reach +16°C

20.10.202620.10.2026 Ogres

Tuesday will be mostly sunny, although clouds will occasionally cover the sky. By Wednesday, cloud cover is expected to increase, particularly in western…

After more than two weeks of silence, Latvian prime minister reveals which parties he will approach for coalition talks

20.10.202622.10.2026 Ogres

Latvia’s Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs (United List) has announced that his party will begin negotiations with potential coalition partners next week to form…

Flu season begins in Latvia amid vaccine shortages – family doctors raise concerns over delayed deliveries

19.10.202619.10.2026 Ogres

Demand for flu vaccines is currently exceeding supply at family doctors’ practices across Latvia, according to Alise Nicmane-Aišpure, head of the Latvian Association…

Flight from Tel Aviv diverted to Bulgaria; no explosive device found

19.10.202619.10.2026 Ogres

A report of a possible explosive device on board prompted the diversion of an Austrian Airlines flight—en route from Tel Aviv to Vienna—to…

Four soldiers killed and dozens injured in major fire at Canadian military base

19.10.202620.10.2026 Ogres

Four Canadian soldiers have died and dozens more have been injured in a fire at the Wainwright military base in Alberta, Canada; the…

Trump’s decisions have nothing to do with the midterm elections

19.10.202626.10.2026 Ogres

Political expert Andreas Kaju stated that recent decisions by US President Donald Trump have harmed Ukraine and benefited Russia, adding that he has…

Funeral industry cartel uncovered in Latvia – competition watchdog imposes fines exceeding 47,000 euros

19.10.202620.10.2026 Ogres

Latvia’s Competition Council (KP) has uncovered a cartel in the funeral services industry and imposed fines totalling more than 47,000 euros on the…

Prolonged protests increase pressure on French government

19.10.202619.10.2026 Ogres

French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu will convene an emergency cabinet meeting on the 19th of October to assess the protests and looting that…

Tax debts in Latvia reach 811 million euros – how much can the state no longer recover?

19.10.202625.10.2026 Ogres

Latvia’s total outstanding tax debts reached 811.701 million euros at the beginning of October 2026, including current debts, suspended debts and extended payment…

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