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President Rinkēvičs: We can no longer say “we can’t do this” – Latvia must address its demographic crisis
May 8, 2025
Rain and even snow in May – what kind of weather can we expect in the coming days?
May 7, 2025
Several countries, including Latvia, call for budget flexibility to strengthen defence
May 6, 2025

Latvia and 11 other European Union (EU) member states have jointly called for the activation of the national escape clause to allow for…

Police suspect traveling criminal gang behind luxury watch store robbery in Old Riga
April 30, 2025
Western winds, +20°C and thunderstorms: unsettled weather this week
April 30, 2025

Politics

No more “money for everyone” – public sector must cut spending by hundreds of millions
May 8, 2025
After initial setback, Merz elected German Chancellor
May 7, 2025
Ministry that only “spends and duplicates”? United List calls for liquidation of Climate and Energy Ministry
April 29, 2025
Ukraine peace deal proposal documents reveal divisions over US peace initiative
April 25, 2025
Trump’s approval rating dips, poll shows
April 22, 2025
Ukraine: Lawyer Arrested After Defending Persecuted Scientist Dr. Oleg Maltsev
April 15, 2025

Business

“No more time to waste” – pressure mounts in Saeima over port reform
By Ogres   April 30, 2025

Opposition members of the Saeima Economic, Agricultural, Environmental and Regional Policy Committee criticized delays in the adoption of the port governance reform on…

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Conexus to complete seven-year modernisation of Inčukalns gas storage facility this year
By Ogres   April 29, 2025
Lido founder Ķirsons plans to invest over one million euros in a new restaurant in Mežaparks
By Ogres   April 28, 2025
Gauss: airBaltic still owes me
By Ogres   April 25, 2025
Latvia slows down Rail Baltica – 4 million euros still missing
By Ogres   April 24, 2025

VIDEO | The Catholic World Has a New Pope
Ogres May 8, 2025

On Thursday, white smoke billowed from the chimney above the Sistine Chapel in Vatican City, signaling that the 133 cardinals have elected a…

OPINION | No repairs, just hope – Latvia risks losing its electric train service
Ogres May 8, 2025

Opinion piece by Ilona Bērziņa Passenger transport by electric trains in Latvia is on the brink of a serious crisis. The state railway…

EU eases rules on wolf hunting in Europe
Ogres May 8, 2025
No more “money for everyone” – public sector must cut spending by hundreds of millions
Ogres May 8, 2025
German interior minister says the country will step up border policy to send a “signal” to the world
Ogres May 8, 2025

VIDEO | The Catholic World Has a New Pope
May 8, 2025
OPINION | No repairs, just hope – Latvia risks losing its electric train service
May 8, 2025
EU eases rules on wolf hunting in Europe
May 8, 2025
No more “money for everyone” – public sector must cut spending by hundreds of millions
May 8, 2025
German interior minister says the country will step up border policy to send a “signal” to the world
May 8, 2025
Nordic countries and Estonia roll out offline card payment system in case of internet disruptions
May 8, 2025

Social

VIDEO | The Catholic World Has a New Pope
May 8, 2025
OPINION | No repairs, just hope – Latvia risks losing its electric train service
May 8, 2025
Nordic countries and Estonia roll out offline card payment system in case of internet disruptions
May 8, 2025

Finland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Estonia are introducing offline card payment systems in case of internet outages, including sabotage, Tuomas Valimaki, a member…

Foster families are depleting, adoptions stagnating – ministry promises financial and practical support
May 7, 2025
Order will be maintained on the 9th of May – top state officials trust security services
May 7, 2025

World

EU eases rules on wolf hunting in Europe
Ogres May 8, 2025

The European Parliament (EP) on Thursday, the 8th of April, approved plans to make it easier to hunt wolves in the European Union…

German interior minister says the country will step up border policy to send a “signal” to the world
Ogres May 8, 2025

Less than 24 hours after taking office on Wednesday, the 7th April, Germany’s new Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt, a member of Chancellor Friedrich…

Ukraine considers switch from dollar to euro due to geopolitical realignments
Ogres May 8, 2025
Biden: Trump is appeasing Putin with pressure on Ukraine
Ogres May 7, 2025
Media: Latvia and Lithuania ban Serbian President’s plane from entering their airspace on route to Moscow
Ogres May 7, 2025

Latest Posts

NEPLP chief: there are active attempts to bring back Russian TV channels to Latvia

14.10.202214.10.2022 Ogres

There are active attempts to bring back content from Russian TV channels to Latvia, said chairman of National Electronic Mass Media Council (NEPLP)…

Saeima supports amendments to stop Zhdanok from being elected to the European Parliament as Latvia’s representative

14.10.2022 Ogres

On Thursday, 13 October, the Saeima supported in the second reading amendments to the Election to the European Parliament Law. These amendments may…

Latvian parliament passes so-called lobbying law

13.10.2022 Ogres

On Thursday, 13 October, Latvian Saeima passed in the final reading the Law on Transparency of Representation of Interests or the so-called lobbying…

15 NATO member states agree on creation of European anti-air defence system

13.10.2022 Ogres

15 countries members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation, among which are Latvia and Lithuania, have agreed on the creation of a European…

Lithuania goes into saving mode, but what the limits should be?

13.10.202213.10.2022 Ogres

Linas Jegelevičius Well, let’s not beat around the bush: this winter will be different – colder and with much scarcer Christmas adornments. When…

Russia, Belarus and three other «democratic» countries do not condemn annexation of Ukraine’s territories

13.10.202213.10.2022 Ogres

During an extraordinary special session held in New York on 12 October 2022 the UN General Assembly passed the resolution titled ‘Territorial integrity…

Law on renaming streets in Latvia left for 14th Saeima to tackle

13.10.2022 Ogres

The 13th Saeima will not be able to pass the law regarding the renaming of streets in Latvia that carry names associated with…

Saeima supports proposal to increase minimal wages in Latvia next year

13.10.2022 Ogres

On Thursday, 13 October, Latvia’s parliament passed in the second reading amendments to the Labour Law. These amendments are intended to set the…

New Unity and Combined List disagree on different topics in second round of coalition talks

13.10.2022 Ogres

During the 12 October meeting New Unity and Combined List discussed topics on which the two parties have similar views and on which…

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