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After sunny days, a cyclone is coming: rain and strong winds to reach Latvia
April 21, 2026
“What next – will we pour pension money into concrete?” Welfare Minister sharply rejects merger with Health Ministry
April 20, 2026
Rain will continue on Friday, but weather will improve over the weekend in Latvia
April 17, 2026

Rainy weather is still expected in many areas on Friday, but over the weekend and at the beginning of the new workweek there…

Latvian Saeima strengthens protection of journalists against abusive litigation
April 16, 2026
Demographic crisis deepens in Latvia: deaths significantly exceed births
April 15, 2026

Politics

Opinion: Ban on Belarusian fertilizer transit fuels Russia’s war treasury
April 20, 2026
CVK has prepared five scenarios in case the voter register in Latvia fails
April 17, 2026
US Vice President saddened, but not surprised by Hungarian election result
April 14, 2026
Americans in Budapest: Vance criticizes Brussels; Trump enthusiastically praises Orbán
April 8, 2026
Moldova: Accept us into the EU and we’ll help repel the Russians
April 7, 2026
Saeima committee yet to back 30 million euros loan to airBaltic
April 1, 2026

Business

Fuel retailer: the “solidarity payment” would also be strongly felt by consumers
By Ogres   April 17, 2026

The so-called “solidarity payment” is a confiscatory instrument aimed at achieving political goals rather than improving public welfare, believes Aleksejs Švedovs, Head of…

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Kulbergs: airBaltic cannot continue living on loans
By Ogres   April 14, 2026
EU agrees on steel import restrictions
By Ogres   April 14, 2026
Hundreds of taxi drivers protest against Bolt in Riga – demand limits on monopoly
By Ogres   April 13, 2026
Economy Minister: Latvia must regain its leading position among Baltic ports
By Ogres   April 9, 2026

Trump quietly seeks allies for Gaza reconstruction
Ogres April 21, 2026

US President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace is quietly building relationships with international partners, including the European Union and the Palestinian Authority, to…

Figures difficult to comprehend: the scale of Russia’s war in Ukraine
Ogres April 21, 2026

Since February 2022, Russia has launched at least 94,344 long-range strike drones and missiles against Ukraine, emphasized Latvia’s Ambassador to the United Nations,…

Israeli soldier desecrates Jesus statue; Tel Aviv’s relations with Europe soar
Ogres April 21, 2026
Riga residents overpaid millions for heating, State Audit Office concludes
Ogres April 21, 2026
After sunny days, a cyclone is coming: rain and strong winds to reach Latvia
Ogres April 21, 2026

Trump quietly seeks allies for Gaza reconstruction
April 21, 2026
Figures difficult to comprehend: the scale of Russia’s war in Ukraine
April 21, 2026
Israeli soldier desecrates Jesus statue; Tel Aviv’s relations with Europe soar
April 21, 2026
Riga residents overpaid millions for heating, State Audit Office concludes
April 21, 2026
After sunny days, a cyclone is coming: rain and strong winds to reach Latvia
April 21, 2026
Opinion: Ban on Belarusian fertilizer transit fuels Russia’s war treasury
April 20, 2026

Social

Figures difficult to comprehend: the scale of Russia’s war in Ukraine
April 21, 2026
Riga residents overpaid millions for heating, State Audit Office concludes
April 21, 2026
Latvia must be self-sufficient in defense, says the President
April 20, 2026

Latvia must abandon the assumption that allied production capacities will provide the necessary ammunition and equipment—the country must be sufficiently flexible and self-sufficient,…

Could a ghetto form in Vilnius: researchers and the mayor’s opinions differ
April 20, 2026
Can Putin be overthrown by his own people? Ijabs gives a blunt answer
April 20, 2026

World

Trump quietly seeks allies for Gaza reconstruction
Ogres April 21, 2026

US President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace is quietly building relationships with international partners, including the European Union and the Palestinian Authority, to…

Israeli soldier desecrates Jesus statue; Tel Aviv’s relations with Europe soar
Ogres April 21, 2026

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar has slammed his Polish counterpart Radosław Sikorski for making reckless statements about the destruction of a Christian symbol…

Hungary’s votes counted; Magyar majority grows stronger
Ogres April 20, 2026
US seizes Iranian cargo ship; world watches ceasefire with concern
Ogres April 20, 2026
Former president makes significant gains in Bulgarian elections
Ogres April 20, 2026

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Lithuanian emigration trends: fewer people go to Britain, more people seek tax havens

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The number of Lithuanians emigrating to Britain, Norway or Germany has decreased in recent years, but there is a trend, albeit moderate, of…

Slovak PM expresses readiness to cooperate with Magyar

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Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico congratulated Péter Magyar on his victory in Hungary’s parliamentary elections and offered intensive cooperation, Reuters reports. Fico also…

NBS commander: Russia unable to cope with Ukrainian drone strikes

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Russia has recently been unable to cope with Ukrainian drone attacks on its energy and port infrastructure, said the Commander of the Latvian…

Estonia detained record number of people ready to cooperate with Russia last year

13.04.202614.04.2026 Ogres

The Estonian Internal Security Service (ISS/KAPO) detained a record number of people cooperating with Russian intelligence services last year, writes the ERR News….

Spending on sickness and unemployment benefits continues to rise in Latvia

13.04.202614.04.2026 Ogres

Spending on sickness benefits in 2025 amounted to 373.81 million euros, which is 14.64 million euros or approximately 4% more than in 2024,…

Hundreds of taxi drivers protest against Bolt in Riga – demand limits on monopoly

13.04.202613.04.2026 Ogres

On Monday, several hundred taxi drivers in Riga took part in a protest drive against the policies implemented by Bolt, the LETA news…

Riga plans more expensive parking – electric vehicles to lose privileges

13.04.202613.04.2026 Ogres

The municipal company Rīgas satiksme is planning to increase parking fees and limit benefits for electric vehicle owners, including free parking in the…

Orbán’s era is over – the opposition wins the Hungarian parliamentary elections

13.04.202613.04.2026 Ogres

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s 16-year reign has come to an end after the elections, and although the votes are still being counted,…

Weather forecast for Latvia: temperatures up to +17°C at the beginning of the week

13.04.202619.04.2026 Ogres

At the beginning of the week, stable and calm weather conditions are expected — sunshine will alternate with clouds, light winds will prevail,…

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