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Disability status in Latvia fails to work as intended – State Audit Office issues harsh conclusions
January 7, 2026
Frost down to –15°C expected in Latvia
January 7, 2026
Sabotage, border fence and migration — Latvia’s minister on key security challenges
January 6, 2026

Possible acts of sabotage currently pose the greatest threats in the field of internal security, Interior Minister Rihards Kozlovskis (New Unity) said this…

A cold week ahead in Latvia: snowfall and falling temperatures
January 5, 2026
Wintery weather takes hold of Latvia: snow, black ice and slippery roads
January 2, 2026

Politics

Latvia’s disability system must be reformed – minister speaks of a 50 million euro investment
January 8, 2026
BNN IN FOCUS | Pre-election fairy tales and post-election taxes? A political scientist’s view
January 5, 2026
Starmer: Britain must build closer ties with EU single market
January 5, 2026
Right action or unwanted precedent: what will the US action in Venezuela bring for the world?
January 5, 2026
Managed conflict, not collapse: What’s happening inside Latvia’s governmen
January 2, 2026
Trump talks about Greenland again; Danes are seething with anger
December 23, 2025

Business

Rising excise duties on alcohol in Latvia may fuel smuggling, retailers warn
By Ogres   January 7, 2026

An increase in excise duties on alcoholic beverages and tobacco products will pose serious challenges for retailers, said Raimonds Okmanis, Chairman of the…

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“Rīgas meži”: The forestry sector will continue to be affected by geopolitical and economic challenges
By Ogres   January 2, 2026
Agricultural conditions in Latvia are becoming increasingly challenging each year, expert says
By Ogres   December 19, 2025
Ministry of Transport warns: Public talk of rail dismantling sends sharp signals to the transit industry
By Ogres   December 17, 2025
10.95 million euros scammed from clients of Latvia’s four largest banks in 11 months
By Ogres   December 15, 2025

US withdraws from major international entities, saying membership is no longer in national interest
Ogres January 8, 2026

US President Donald Trump has withdrawn the country from dozens of major international organizations, including many that work on climate issues, BBC reports….

The US Senate confirms Trump donor without diplomatic experience as ambassador to Latvia
Ogres January 8, 2026

The United States Senate has confirmed Melissa Argyros as the new US ambassador to Latvia, according to information published on the Senate’s website….

Talks in Paris on ending the war; meanwhile Ukraine’s southeast plunges into darkness after strikes
Ogres January 8, 2026
Latvia’s disability system must be reformed – minister speaks of a 50 million euro investment
Ogres January 8, 2026
French judge: Sanctions on French justice system would be unacceptable interference
Ogres January 7, 2026

US withdraws from major international entities, saying membership is no longer in national interest
January 8, 2026
The US Senate confirms Trump donor without diplomatic experience as ambassador to Latvia
January 8, 2026
Talks in Paris on ending the war; meanwhile Ukraine’s southeast plunges into darkness after strikes
January 8, 2026
Latvia’s disability system must be reformed – minister speaks of a 50 million euro investment
January 8, 2026
French judge: Sanctions on French justice system would be unacceptable interference
January 7, 2026
Latvia’s regional bus operators again weigh protests over contract price revisions
January 7, 2026

Social

The US Senate confirms Trump donor without diplomatic experience as ambassador to Latvia
January 8, 2026
Latvia’s regional bus operators again weigh protests over contract price revisions
January 7, 2026
Competition Council criticizes Supreme Court ruling in construction cartel case
January 7, 2026

Competition Council of Latvia (CC) says a recent ruling by the Supreme Court in the construction cartel case unjustifiably restricts cooperation between law-enforcement…

What is happening at Dailes Theatre? Actress speaks publicly about mass layoffs
January 7, 2026
Promised pay rises, but no money secured: FDC criticizes government decision on teachers’ salaries
January 6, 2026

World

US withdraws from major international entities, saying membership is no longer in national interest
Ogres January 8, 2026

US President Donald Trump has withdrawn the country from dozens of major international organizations, including many that work on climate issues, BBC reports….

Talks in Paris on ending the war; meanwhile Ukraine’s southeast plunges into darkness after strikes
Ogres January 8, 2026

Russian strikes have left the southeastern regions of Dnipropetrovsk and Zaporizhzhia almost completely without electricity, the BBC reports. Russia has recently stepped up…

French judge: Sanctions on French justice system would be unacceptable interference
Ogres January 7, 2026
Russian propaganda machine corrects Wikipedia entries; Estonians try to fight back
Ogres January 7, 2026
US pledges support for security guarantees for Ukraine in Paris
Ogres January 7, 2026

Latest Posts

European Parliament declares Russia state sponsor of terrorism

23.11.2022 Ogres

Vice-President of the European Parliament Roberts Zīle stressed that this vote and this position towards Russia will serve as a significant signal for…

SAB ruins notorious pranksters’ plans to contact Latvia’s prime minister

23.11.2022 Ogres

Constitution Protection Bureau (SAB) has successfully prevented prank calls from notorious Russian pranksters Vovan and Leksus intended for high-ranking Latvian officials. SAB informs…

Expert: Russian oil export needs a price cap

23.11.2022 Ogres

Only the price cap for oil export could affect Russia, bet natural gas should have a minimal price, reports Estonian media ERR News….

European Parliament approves Latvian MEP’s pilot project for confiscation of Russia’s assets

23.11.2022 Ogres

The process of confiscation of assets owned by supporters of Russian terrorism is going slowly in the European Union. This process is slowed…

Latvian minister: now is the best time to build that prison

23.11.2022 Ogres

Minister of Justice in the departing but still serving Latvian government Jānis Bordāns is happy: one of his political priorities will be implemented….

Energy expert: the tariff increase by Sadales tīkls will impact Latvia’s energy independence course

23.11.2022 Ogres

The decision by Sadales tīkls JSC (ST) to increase the tariffs for users that produce electricity using generators or solar panels will halt…

14th Saeima approves new leadership for parliamentary committees

23.11.2022 Ogres

During an extraordinary meeting on 23 November Latvia’s Saeima unanimously approved the new leadership and new members of the parliament’s standing committees. 90…

Two blasts in Jerusalem: one killed, several wounded

23.11.202223.11.2022 Ogres

On bus stops in the outskirts of Jerusalem, two explosions killed one and wounded several people, informs Reuters. Today, the 23rd of November,…

Coalition parties in Latvia to get one vice-minister seat each

23.11.2022 Ogres

Partners of the forming coalition in Latvia have agreed that all three of them will get one vice-minister seat each in the government,…

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