Skip to content
  • Team
  • Contacts
  OGRES ZIŅAS
OGRES ZIŅAS
  • Home
  • Current news
  • Business
  • Politics
  • Social
  • World
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…

Read More
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…

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

The national flag of Saudi Arabia was raised on Riga’s Vanšu Bridge during the night of 28 October but was promptly removed following…

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

Latvian PM’s adviser and newly elected MP Brencis detained by KNAB in EPPO investigation
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
Riga considers postponing Vanšu Bridge repairs as plans for temporary bridge remain uncertain
October 27, 2026

Social

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
Fishing quotas for the Baltic Sea approved for 2027
October 27, 2026

Fishing quotas for 2027 in the Baltic Sea and the Gulf of Riga have been approved this week at a meeting of the…

Two calmer days ahead in Latvia – but rain could return later in the week
October 27, 2026
Latvia plans minimum wage increase – proposed amount falls short of initial calculations
October 26, 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

Latest Posts

Latvian President: we have to support Ukraine, otherwise we will have bigger problems in the future

06.12.2023 Ogres

Latvia will continue stressing the importance of continuing providing support to Ukraine, otherwise we will have bigger problems in the future, said Latvian…

Every fifth woman in Latvia does not change her surname after marriage

06.12.2023 Ogres

19% of women in Latvia do not change their surname after marriage, according to data compiled by the Central Statistical Bureau of Latvia…

Ten people arrested in Nepal for recruiting local youth into the Russian army

06.12.202306.12.2023 Ogres

Nepalese police have arrested ten people who allegedly tricked unemployed youths into joining the Russian army, on Wednesday, the 6th of December, citing…

Latvian PM hopes Saeima will review state budget plan in two days

06.12.2023 Ogres

Latvian PM Evika Siliņa mentioned in her interview to TV3 programme 900 seconds that she hopes the next year’s budget will be reviewed…

Biden and Trump exchange barbs as 2024 elections approach

06.12.202306.12.2023 Ogres

US President Joe Biden and his presumptive rival Donald Trump have verbally attacked each other in the heat of the 2024 White House…

Proposed amendments to Irish constitution to modernize family values

06.12.202306.12.2023 Ogres

On Tuesday, the 5th of December, the Irish Government announced its intention to amend the Constitution, in particular with regard to the role…

LANA: changing alcohol sale age requires reviewing concept of adulthood

06.12.202306.12.2023 Ogres

The proposal to raise the alcohol sale age from 18 to 20 years would not be an optimal solution because it causes legal…

Latvia forced to procure 221 000 Covid-19 vaccine doses every year

05.12.2023 Ogres

Next year, in accordance with the agreement with the European Commission, Latvia will receive 221 000 Covid-19 vaccine doses, says Minister of Health…

Appropriate response will follow: Putin threatens Latvia

05.12.2023 Ogres

Russian President Vladimir Putin allegedly threatened Latvia on Monday, the 4th of December. The reason for Putin’s threat, as he put it, was…

Posts pagination

Previous 1 … 672 673 674 … 1,319 Next

Recent Posts

  • Latvian PM’s adviser and newly elected MP Brencis detained by KNAB in EPPO investigation
  • Flags of two Islamic countries raised on Riga bridge within weeks – city officials suspect provocation
  • Optimism returns to global stock markets as AI companies regain investor attention
  • Sunshine, fog and approaching rain – what weather can Latvia expect in the coming days?
  • EU plans tougher approach to illegal migration – Frontex could gain new powers
OGRES ZINAS © 2024 All rights reserved
  • Team
  • Contacts
  • Home
  • Current news
  • Business
  • Politics
  • Social
  • World
GDPR Cookie Banner

We are using cookies to give you the best experience on our website.

You can find out more about which cookies we are using or switch them off in .

Powered by  GDPR Cookie Compliance (opens in a new tab)
Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible. Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognising you when you return to our website and helping our team to understand which sections of the website you find most interesting and useful.

Strictly Necessary Cookies

Strictly Necessary Cookie should be enabled at all times so that we can save your preferences for cookie settings.

3rd Party Cookies

This website uses Google Analytics to collect anonymous information such as the number of visitors to the site, and the most popular pages.

Keeping this cookie enabled helps us to improve our website.

Cookie Policy

More information about our Cookie Policy