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Disability status in Latvia fails to work as intended – State Audit Office issues harsh conclusions
January 7, 2026
Sabotage, border fence and migration — Latvia’s minister on key security challenges
January 6, 2026
A cold week ahead in Latvia: snowfall and falling temperatures
January 5, 2026

On Monday, skies will be cloudy, clearing in some western areas overnight. Snow is expected in places during the night, with periods of…

Wintery weather takes hold of Latvia: snow, black ice and slippery roads
January 2, 2026
Year-end with a wintry character: snow, wind, and frost
December 29, 2025

Politics

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
Excessive bureaucracy in Latvia creates fertile ground for corruption, says Endziņš
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

French judge: Sanctions on French justice system would be unacceptable interference
Ogres January 7, 2026

The US is reportedly planning to sanction representatives of the French justice system, and Paris court judge Peimane Ghaleh-Marzban has warned that such…

Latvia’s regional bus operators again weigh protests over contract price revisions
Ogres January 7, 2026

Regional public transport passenger carriers in Latvia are once again considering organizing a protest over the revision of long-term contract prices, while the…

Rising excise duties on alcohol in Latvia may fuel smuggling, retailers warn
Ogres January 7, 2026
What is happening at Dailes Theatre? Actress speaks publicly about mass layoffs
Ogres January 7, 2026
US pledges support for security guarantees for Ukraine in Paris
Ogres January 7, 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
Rising excise duties on alcohol in Latvia may fuel smuggling, retailers warn
January 7, 2026
What is happening at Dailes Theatre? Actress speaks publicly about mass layoffs
January 7, 2026
US pledges support for security guarantees for Ukraine in Paris
January 7, 2026
Disability status in Latvia fails to work as intended – State Audit Office issues harsh conclusions
January 7, 2026

Social

Latvia’s regional bus operators again weigh protests over contract price revisions
January 7, 2026
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

The Cabinet of Ministers’ decision on the schedule for increasing the minimum pay rate for teachers does not comply with the requirements of…

Latvia names its national ice hockey team roster for the 2026 Olympic Games
January 6, 2026
Greece’s air traffic control system temporarily shuts down; cause unclear
January 6, 2026

World

French judge: Sanctions on French justice system would be unacceptable interference
Ogres January 7, 2026

The US is reportedly planning to sanction representatives of the French justice system, and Paris court judge Peimane Ghaleh-Marzban has warned that such…

US pledges support for security guarantees for Ukraine in Paris
Ogres January 7, 2026

US representatives, meeting in Paris with members of the Coalition of Willing, have pledged to provide Ukraine with security guarantees, which would also…

Estonia faces flu drug shortage; calls to prescribe only to at-risk patients
Ogres January 6, 2026
Unusual cold wave and snow force Britons to close schools
Ogres January 6, 2026
Trump’s success in Venezuela – a major blow to Putin’s ego
Ogres January 6, 2026

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First of all it is necessary to compose committees in the new Saeima that would have balanced representation. This means a sufficient number…

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Members of the European Parliament and EU member states delegations have reached an agreement on the EU budget for 2023. The size of…

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After regaining control over Kherson, Ukraine is in a good position to continue advancing further east and south instead of freezing the front…

Estonian legistation proposes to impose state language level on food couriers

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The Ministry of Education and Research of Estonia submitted the bill of legislative amendments to the Language Act and the Public Transport Act….

Latvia only country with GDP drop among EU countries

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In Q3 2022 Latvia was the only European Union member state in which a drop in GDP was observed when compared to the…

Latvian PM reports on cross-party agreement on posts in ministries; new vice-minister post to be adopted

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In recent days considerable progress was made in regards to the directions of the new coalition and distribution of seats in the new…

New Unity should be in charge of healthcare; AS party suggests signing another memorandum

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Existing problems in the country’s healthcare sector will be resolved only if the Combined List (AS) and New Unity (JV) share responsibility as…

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According to results of a survey by SKDS, only 3% of interviewed residents in Latvia are happy about days becoming shorter. Every second…

Latvia’s used cars market – «least transparent» in Europe

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Latvia ranks last among 23 surveyed EU member states in the second had car market transparency index calculated by carVertical platform. Why is…

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