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Flags of two Islamic countries raised on Riga bridge within weeks – city officials suspect provocation
October 28, 2026
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

Fuel prices in Latvia are approaching levels that have historically triggered a significant increase in interest in electric vehicles. If prices remain high…

Parents in Latvia may face higher costs – Puntulis considers changes to cultural education
October 22, 2026
Kulbergs’ government receives negative public rating – yet scores among Latvia’s highest in 18 years
October 21, 2026

Politics

Latvian PM’s adviser and newly elected MP Brencis detained by KNAB in EPPO investigation
October 28, 2026
Can Latvia still afford Rail Baltica? Latvian Transport Minister warns current approach is no longer sustainable
October 26, 2026
Not in parliament, but at an undisclosed location – Kulbergs gathers United List MPs ahead of Latvia’s coalition talks
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

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

Latvian PM’s adviser and newly elected MP Brencis detained by KNAB in EPPO investigation
Ogres October 28, 2026

Latvia’s Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau (KNAB) carried out investigative actions on Wednesday involving Mārtiņš Brencis, an adviser to Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs…

Hundreds of airBaltic employees face layoffs – union questions staff selection process
Ogres October 28, 2026

Latvia’s national airline airBaltic plans to dismiss approximately 100 pilots and 200 cabin crew members who are still employed by the company, according…

Flags of two Islamic countries raised on Riga bridge within weeks – city officials suspect provocation
Ogres October 28, 2026
Optimism returns to global stock markets as AI companies regain investor attention
Ogres October 28, 2026
Sunshine, fog and approaching rain – what weather can Latvia expect in the coming days?
Ogres October 28, 2026

Latvian PM’s adviser and newly elected MP Brencis detained by KNAB in EPPO investigation
October 28, 2026
Hundreds of airBaltic employees face layoffs – union questions staff selection process
October 28, 2026
Flags of two Islamic countries raised on Riga bridge within weeks – city officials suspect provocation
October 28, 2026
Optimism returns to global stock markets as AI companies regain investor attention
October 28, 2026
Sunshine, fog and approaching rain – what weather can Latvia expect in the coming days?
October 28, 2026
EU plans tougher approach to illegal migration – Frontex could gain new powers
October 27, 2026

Social

Hundreds of airBaltic employees face layoffs – union questions staff selection process
October 28, 2026
Sunshine, fog and approaching rain – what weather can Latvia expect in the coming days?
October 28, 2026
Rule of law improves in Latvia, but corruption remains a key weakness
October 27, 2026

Latvia has climbed two places in the latest World Justice Project Rule of Law Index, although further improvements are needed, particularly in combating…

Fishing quotas for the Baltic Sea approved for 2027
October 27, 2026
Two calmer days ahead in Latvia – but rain could return later in the week
October 27, 2026

World

Optimism returns to global stock markets as AI companies regain investor attention
Ogres October 28, 2026

Stock prices mostly rose across global markets on Tuesday, driven by renewed investor interest in technology companies linked to artificial intelligence (AI), as…

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…

Romanian intelligence uncovers Russian-coordinated sabotage network – suspects sought across several countries
Ogres October 27, 2026
Tight presidential race ends in Brazil – Lula wins as Bolsonaro plans legal challenge
Ogres October 26, 2026
Austria again expells Russian diplomats
Ogres October 23, 2026

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“If we look at the east, we have to look past Russia’s borders. The east doesn’t begin and end with Russia. The Central…

A plane departs from the closed Kyiv airport on a technical flight

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Ukrainian officials are considering reopening Boryspil International Airport, which was closed due to the war, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy announced on Tuesday, the…

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Ukrainian troops on the front line are facing a shortage of artillery shells as foreign aid dries up, forcing them to suspend some…

Will bills go down? Electricity distribution and transmission tariffs to go down in January

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Electricity distribution and transmission tariffs will go down in Latvia starting with the 1st of January 2024, as reported by the Public Utilities…

Meteorologists say there is hope for white Christmas this year

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On Tuesday, the 19th of December, it is expected to rain in Latvia. The majority of precipitation is expected in eastern parts of…

Cargo carriers hide positions, consider other routes amid Red Sea attacks

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Several container ships are anchored in the Red Sea, some of which have disabled their tracking systems in response to attacks by Yemeni…

Latvian government promises to pay medical workers more next year

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On Tuesday, the 19th of December, the Latvian government passed Cabinet of Ministers regulations on the lowest monthly salary for medical practitioners. It…

VIDEO | After several weeks of earthquake activity, a volcano in Iceland erupts

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On Monday, the 18th of December, a volcano erupted on the Reykjanes peninsula in south-west Iceland, spewing lava more than 100 metres high…

Latvians to pay twice as much for passports starting with 2024

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Starting with February 2024 new type of passports will be issued in Latvia. The fee for a passport will increase as well, according…

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