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Could the Middle East conflict trigger NATO Article 5? Latvia’s Defence Minister explains
March 4, 2026
Weather in Latvia to surprise this week: frost and snow at night, up to +10°C during the day
March 2, 2026
A hint of spring in the air – temperatures to stay above zero over the weekend
February 27, 2026

Although nighttime temperatures in many areas will still drop to around 0°C, daytime temperatures across the entire country are expected to remain above…

Former drivers of Ušakovs sentenced to prison for fictitious “employment” at “Rīgas satiksme”
February 25, 2026
As the influence of an anticyclone strengthens, weather will change midweek
February 25, 2026

Politics

Latvian government working on simplifying the legislative process
March 3, 2026
Latvia should assess the US example: adjusting sanctions as a way to avoid strengthening Russia’s economy
March 2, 2026
Hungarian opposition: Country at crossroads between Europe and dictatorship
February 27, 2026
Le Pen: I will not run for president with an ankle bracelet
February 26, 2026
Parliamentary elections are approaching in Hungary; what is Orbán doing and what is his rival thinking?
February 25, 2026
Nils Ušakovs leaves the board of the Saskaņa party
February 24, 2026

Business

Middle East conflict escalates; airline shares fall
By Ogres   March 2, 2026

The escalation of the conflict between the United States, Israel and Iran has disrupted flight schedules around the world, and airline shares fell…

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Moneyval signal to investors: Latvia is a safe financial environment
By Ogres   February 19, 2026
Latvia’s Central Bank governor outlines concrete steps to double economic growth
By Ogres   February 19, 2026
43 million euros jointly: court delivers landmark ruling in the “Krājbanka” case
By Ogres   February 5, 2026
Valdis Andersons elected Chairman of the Board of the Freeport of Ventspils
By Ogres   February 4, 2026

Latvia prepares repatriation of citizens from the UAE, prioritising vulnerable persons and families with children
Ogres March 4, 2026

Latvia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA), together with the Ministry of Transport, is preparing a Cabinet of Ministers decision to arrange flights by…

Estonia blocks sale of power grid building to Russian citizen
Ogres March 4, 2026

Estonia, citing security concerns, has ordered the cancellation of the sale of a power grid management building to a Russian citizen, writes ERR…

Could the Middle East conflict trigger NATO Article 5? Latvia’s Defence Minister explains
Ogres March 4, 2026
Estonia faces organ donor shortage; misinformation partly to blame
Ogres March 3, 2026
European far-right groups unite after activist’s death
Ogres March 3, 2026

Latvia prepares repatriation of citizens from the UAE, prioritising vulnerable persons and families with children
March 4, 2026
Estonia blocks sale of power grid building to Russian citizen
March 4, 2026
Could the Middle East conflict trigger NATO Article 5? Latvia’s Defence Minister explains
March 4, 2026
Estonia faces organ donor shortage; misinformation partly to blame
March 3, 2026
European far-right groups unite after activist’s death
March 3, 2026
Global markets on edge – oil and gas prices surge
March 3, 2026

Social

Latvia prepares repatriation of citizens from the UAE, prioritising vulnerable persons and families with children
March 4, 2026
European far-right groups unite after activist’s death
March 3, 2026
Ambassador advises Latvian nationals not to attempt leaving the UAE on their own at this time
March 3, 2026

Latvia’s Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Dana Goldfinča, is advising Latvian nationals not to attempt leaving the UAE by land at…

Changeable weather in Latvia: from sleet to a sunnier weekend
March 3, 2026
New port director appointed at Ventspils Freeport – Igors Udodovs takes office
March 2, 2026

World

Estonia blocks sale of power grid building to Russian citizen
Ogres March 4, 2026

Estonia, citing security concerns, has ordered the cancellation of the sale of a power grid management building to a Russian citizen, writes ERR…

Estonia faces organ donor shortage; misinformation partly to blame
Ogres March 3, 2026

Only 5.5% of Estonians have officially declared their willingness to become organ donors after death, and one of the reasons for the low…

Global markets on edge – oil and gas prices surge
Ogres March 3, 2026
Russia conducts anti-aircraft missile tests in the Baltic Sea
Ogres March 3, 2026
Scientists urge delay in age verification on social media
Ogres March 2, 2026

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Vilnius airport closed due to balloons soon after reopening of border

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Vilnius airport was closed for a little over an hour on the 20th of November after radars detected smuggler balloons flying from Belarus,…

Meteorologists warn: slippery roads and strong coastal winds expected over the weekend

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On Friday, the sky will be mostly cloudy, with some clearing during the day. Precipitation is expected at night in most of the…

Estonia sees rise in antibiotic-resistant bacteria; tourism and migration considered the main reasons

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A new World Health Organization report shows that antibiotic resistance is rapidly increasing in poorer countries and conflict zones, and that resistant bacteria…

Russian ship off Britain’s coast – how dangerous is it?

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While Russia insists its Yantar is for research, other countries, including Britain, consider it a spy vessel, and it is now causing headaches…

Latvia’s transport minister keeps his post: Saeima rejects dismissal with a narrow majority

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A majority of MPs today voted down the opposition’s draft decision to express no confidence in Minister of Transport Atis Švinka (Progressives) during…

Take in or pay – Lithuanian migration dilemma continues

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The Lithuanian government must decide by the end of the year whether to take in 158 migrants from other European Union countries or…

Contrary to earlier plans, Lithuania reopens border checkpoints with Belarus

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Lithuania reopened the Medininkai and Šalčininkai border control points on the Belarusian border during the night to Thursday, despite previously deciding that they…

Two trains collide in Czech Republic; dozens injured

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Two trains collided in the Czech Republic on the morning of the 20th of November for reasons that are still unclear, and at…

Response to railway sabotage: Poland to close last Russian consulate in country

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Poland has announced that it will close the last Russian consulate in the country in response to railway sabotage and will deploy thousands…

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