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34 countries oppose the IPC decision — aggressor states have no place in the Paralympic Games
November 13, 2025
Riga prepares to modernize public transport – new generation of trolleybuses and trams planned
November 12, 2025
Public transport in Latvia’s regions may collapse — driver shortage and lack of funding worsen the crisis
November 11, 2025

Losses among regional public transport operators in Latvia could reach 6.95 million euros this year, according to Ivo Ošenieks, president of the Latvian…

Competition Council: Cartels in public procurement remain the biggest problem in Latvia
November 10, 2025
Calm weekend in Latvia – clouds, fog, and up to +10 degrees
November 8, 2025

Politics

State Security Service urges prosecution of Rosļikovs for inciting national and ethnic hatred
November 14, 2025
After the budget, the coalition must decide whether it can continue working together, stresses the President of Latvia
November 13, 2025
Valdis Zatlers: We cannot turn our attitude toward one person into a political process
November 10, 2025
Is Kariņš planning a political comeback? He criticizes the charges against Citskovskis and Siliņa’s leadership
November 10, 2025
Court sets date to begin hearing Kariņš flight case
November 8, 2025
Čakša promises a more efficient budget: what exactly changes for Latvians in 2026?
November 5, 2025

Business

Opinion: Latvia’s oil product reserves — can we really be sure they are safe?
By Ogres   November 13, 2025

Opinion piece by Ilona Bērziņa Companies responsible for servicing the state’s emergency oil product reserves must be entirely above any suspicion of cooperating…

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Fuel prices rise again in the Baltics
By Ogres   November 8, 2025
Maxima Latvija has long engaged in unfair practices against suppliers, Competition Council finds
By Ogres   November 6, 2025
Competition Council imposes 1.8 million euros fine on one of Latvia’s largest food retailers
By Ogres   November 5, 2025
Major transformations ahead for Riga Airport
By Ogres   November 3, 2025

US Secretary of State recommends considering obesity as reason for denying visas
Ogres November 14, 2025

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has recommended that US diplomats consider being overweight and having chronic medical conditions as grounds for denying…

State Security Service urges prosecution of Rosļikovs for inciting national and ethnic hatred
Ogres November 14, 2025

The Latvian State Security Service (VDD) on Friday requested that the prosecution initiate criminal proceedings against Riga City Council member and leader of…

Around 6,000 kilometres of roads no longer meet the definition of state roads, says Latvijas Valsts ceļi
Ogres November 14, 2025
Saeima rejects Siksnis’ candidacy for SEPLP board member
Ogres November 13, 2025
Lithuanians raise alarm over security threats posed by migrant workers
Ogres November 13, 2025

US Secretary of State recommends considering obesity as reason for denying visas
November 14, 2025
State Security Service urges prosecution of Rosļikovs for inciting national and ethnic hatred
November 14, 2025
Around 6,000 kilometres of roads no longer meet the definition of state roads, says Latvijas Valsts ceļi
November 14, 2025
Saeima rejects Siksnis’ candidacy for SEPLP board member
November 13, 2025
Lithuanians raise alarm over security threats posed by migrant workers
November 13, 2025
Opinion: Latvia’s oil product reserves — can we really be sure they are safe?
November 13, 2025

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Around 6,000 kilometres of roads no longer meet the definition of state roads, says Latvijas Valsts ceļi
November 14, 2025
Saeima rejects Siksnis’ candidacy for SEPLP board member
November 13, 2025
From Thursday to the weekend, sharp weather changes expected in Latvia
November 13, 2025

On Thursday, the sky will be mostly cloudy, with some clearing expected during the day. A new precipitation zone will begin moving across…

Coalition “puts ZZS in its place” over plan to abolish the Society Integration Foundation
November 12, 2025
BNN Interview | “110 million euros evaporates every year” — Andris Kulbergs on the absurd cost of Riga’s heating
November 12, 2025

World

US Secretary of State recommends considering obesity as reason for denying visas
Ogres November 14, 2025

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has recommended that US diplomats consider being overweight and having chronic medical conditions as grounds for denying…

Lithuanians raise alarm over security threats posed by migrant workers
Ogres November 13, 2025

Members of the Lithuanian Seimas National Security and Defense Committee (NSGK) have indicated that Lithuania should tighten regulations for migrants working in the…

Trump calls on Israeli President to end Netanyahu corruption trial
Ogres November 13, 2025
Bird flu cases on the rise in Germany; no relief expected soon
Ogres November 13, 2025
Estonian Supreme Court: Social media not considered public space
Ogres November 12, 2025

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Money donated for Latvian Bayraktar will be spent on Latvian-made UAVs

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In the current economic situation and due to growing inflation collecting the EUR 5 million needed to purchase a Bayraktar B2 UAV will…

Mass protests in Russia following mobilisation announcement

22.09.2022 Ogres

Police in Russia have arrested hundreds of people who took to the streets to protests against mobilisation of 300 000 reservists to the…

Azovstal defenders exchanged for Medvedchuk and Russian troops

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Russia and Ukraine have carried out an exchange of prisoners of war. In it Russia returned 215 Ukrainian soldiers and received in exchange…

Large protests erupt in Iran at the death of a woman detained by the morality police

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The protests, which were concentrated in Iran’s Kurdish–populated northwestern regions but have spread to at least 50 cities and towns nationwide, are the…

In Russia thousands arrested at anti-war protest after Putin orders mobilisation

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Russian police have arrested hundreds of protesters rallying against the Kremlin’s decision to call up thousands of extra troops to fight in Ukraine,…

Latvian government allocates EUR 20.4 million to help compensate growing heating costs

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Latvia’s government supported the approval of allocation of EUR 20.4 million towards compensation of increasing heating costs for households. Households become eligible for…

Minister: Latvia will not issue humanitarian or other visas to Russians fleeing mobilisation

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Due to security considerations, Latvia will not issue humanitarian or other types of visas to Russian citizens fleeing mobilisation, Latvia’s Minister of Foreign…

Ministry of Economics to hand the government three suggestions for support of households

21.09.2022 Ogres

Latvia’s Ministry of Economics will soon submit to the government three suggestions for support measures of households to help compensate electricity and heating…

EU accuses Putin of dangerous gamble after his nuclear threat; flights from Russia selling fast

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EU member states have held discussions on how to respond to the latest developments in Russia’s war in Ukraine, he continued, warning Moscow…

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