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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
Parents in Latvia may face higher costs – Puntulis considers changes to cultural education
October 22, 2026

Budget cuts may be introduced in Latvia’s cultural sector, including the possible consolidation of museums, while parental contributions to cultural education could increase,…

Kulbergs’ government receives negative public rating – yet scores among Latvia’s highest in 18 years
October 21, 2026
Kaspars Gorkšs appointed Director of Latvia’s State Chancellery
October 20, 2026

Politics

Can Latvia still afford Rail Baltica? Latvian Transport Minister warns current approach is no longer sustainable
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
Just one week after approval, Latvian parliament reverses decision to grant citizenship to Vishwanath
October 22, 2026
US Vice President declines to openly endorse Netanyahu in Israeli Parliamentary elections
October 20, 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

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…

Riga considers postponing Vanšu Bridge repairs as plans for temporary bridge remain uncertain
Ogres October 27, 2026

The reconstruction of Riga’s Vanšu Bridge could be postponed by three to six months, from the fourth quarter of 2027 to mid-2028, unless…

Rule of law improves in Latvia, but corruption remains a key weakness
Ogres October 27, 2026
Fishing quotas for the Baltic Sea approved for 2027
Ogres October 27, 2026
Latvia plans minimum wage increase – proposed amount falls short of initial calculations
Ogres October 26, 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
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
Latvia plans minimum wage increase – proposed amount falls short of initial calculations
October 26, 2026
Can Latvia still afford Rail Baltica? Latvian Transport Minister warns current approach is no longer sustainable
October 26, 2026

Social

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
Latvia plans minimum wage increase – proposed amount falls short of initial calculations
October 26, 2026

After the National Tripartite Cooperation Council failed to reach an agreement on raising Latvia’s minimum wage to 835 euros, the Ministry of Welfare…

New week in Latvia to begin with rain and strong winds
October 25, 2026
From football stadium to modern urban district – future of Riga’s Skonto site begins to take shape
October 23, 2026

World

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…

Tight presidential race ends in Brazil – Lula wins as Bolsonaro plans legal challenge
Ogres October 26, 2026

Brazil’s incumbent President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has won Sunday’s presidential election runoff, according to the final election results.With all votes counted,…

Austria again expells Russian diplomats
Ogres October 23, 2026
PHP: what it is and why everyone is fixing it now
Ogres October 23, 2026
the reality in Serbia ahead of elections
Ogres October 23, 2026

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This week to start off with cloudy weather and precipitation

14.11.2023 Ogres

In the coming days residents in Latvia are advised to look for a warmer jumper, because colder masses of air will flow to…

Latvian statistical bureau reports birth rates are going down quickly

13.11.2023 Ogres

The Central Statistical Bureau of Latvia (CSP), reports, based on provisional data, that in the first nine months of 2023 there were 10…

Rishi Sunak’s government reshuffle: David Cameron becomes Foreign Secretary

13.11.2023 Ogres

In a surprise move, Rishi Sunak appointed David Cameron as the new Foreign Secretary in a major reshuffle of the government in a…

40 Baltic companies included on Central and Eastern European businesses Top 500 list

13.11.2023 Ogres

Coface Baltics risk management company reports on its subsidiary’s annual study of the economic situation in Central and Eastern European (CAE) region. 40…

Both KNAB and VID to look into Daugavpils mayor’s alleged luxurious lifestyle

13.11.2023 Ogres

Latvia’s Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau (KNAB) and the State Revenue Service (VID) plan to investigate the article that details how Daugavpils Mayor…

VIDEO | Lithuanian authorities go after ballet dancer’s citizenship

13.11.2023 Ogres

On Monday, the 13th of November, the Lithuanian Ministry of the Interior announced having ordered the Migration Department to commence the procedure for…

Earthquakes in Iceland weaken but volcano warning remains

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Since midnight more than 500 earthquakes have struck the Reykjanes peninsula in south-west Iceland, weaker than in the last two days. However, a…

Latvia’s former Minister of Finance sharply criticises Rail Baltica management

13.11.2023 Ogres

Vice-President of the International Chess Federation Dana Reizniece-Ozola, answering a question asked by kasjauns.lv “Could Rail Baltica project potentially lead Latvia to bankruptcy?”,…

Some offers to reinforce Latvian-Russian border infrastructure deemed too costly

13.11.2023 Ogres

In the tender announced by Latvian state company Valsts nekustamie īpašumi (VNĪ) to reinforce the border infrastructure on the Latvian-Russian border the most…

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