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Grey and overcast weather expected in Latvia toward the end of the week
December 18, 2025
Grey pre-holiday week in Latvia with minor temperature fluctuations
December 17, 2025
No more cadastral surveying required — Latvia promises faster commissioning of buildings
December 16, 2025

Cadastral surveying will no longer be required prior to the commissioning of a building, the Latvian government decided on Tuesday. The Ministry of…

No snow, no frost: what weather can be expected in Latvia ahead of the holidays?
December 16, 2025
From rain to frost: what weather can be expected in Latvia this week?
December 15, 2025

Politics

Brandavs admits promising a bribe to Ušakovs — former Riga mayor denies allegations, TV report says
December 22, 2025
BNN IN FOCUS | Tried to win favour, but failed: what went wrong with the Latvian Government’s “reset”?
December 19, 2025
Latvia’s President proclaims next year’s budget with focus on security and families
December 18, 2025
“Latvia continues to live on borrowed money” — MPs demand explanation of 2026 budget advertising costs
December 17, 2025
BNN IN FOCUS | Latvian society has shown it can push back against political decisions — and will do so again if necessary
December 12, 2025
Minister presses “pause”: Latvia’s Marine Protected Areas plan to be redrafted
December 11, 2025

Business

Agricultural conditions in Latvia are becoming increasingly challenging each year, expert says
By Ogres   December 19, 2025

The situation in Latvian agriculture is becoming more complicated with each passing year, primarily due to climatic conditions, said Juris Lazdiņš, Chairman of…

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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
BNN IN FOCUS | For years, Russia has seen our cargo — Latvia finally promises to stop this and move to Western solutions
By Ogres   December 9, 2025
LVM Timber price reduction in Latvia – support or market adjustment?
By Ogres   December 8, 2025

Romanian President: Judiciary needs to be investigated
Ogres December 22, 2025

Romanian President Nicusor Dan has vowed to launch an investigation into alleged irregularities in the judiciary after meeting with judges and prosecutors, Reuters…

Black cat maneuver: Lithuanian opposition uses obstruction technique for first time
Ogres December 22, 2025

For the first time in Lithuanian political history, the parliamentary opposition has used obstruction to delay the decision on amendments to the law…

Andrejs Grišins appointed head of Latvia’s Tax and Customs Police
Ogres December 22, 2025
Will food become cheaper in Latvian stores? Explanation from the Governor of the Bank of Latvia
Ogres December 22, 2025
Peace plan talks productive; still no result
Ogres December 22, 2025

Romanian President: Judiciary needs to be investigated
December 22, 2025
Black cat maneuver: Lithuanian opposition uses obstruction technique for first time
December 22, 2025
Andrejs Grišins appointed head of Latvia’s Tax and Customs Police
December 22, 2025
Will food become cheaper in Latvian stores? Explanation from the Governor of the Bank of Latvia
December 22, 2025
Peace plan talks productive; still no result
December 22, 2025
Brandavs admits promising a bribe to Ušakovs — former Riga mayor denies allegations, TV report says
December 22, 2025

Social

Andrejs Grišins appointed head of Latvia’s Tax and Customs Police
December 22, 2025
Will food become cheaper in Latvian stores? Explanation from the Governor of the Bank of Latvia
December 22, 2025
A cat gets caught up in the fray around Lithuania’s public broadcaster; president outraged by the nonsense
December 19, 2025

At the end of the year, Lithuanian lawmakers created a situation where even a cat has a say in whether to dismiss the…

Weather in Latvia during the holidays: cloudy, locally rainy, and cool
December 19, 2025
Crisis simulation reveals weaknesses in Riga’s civil defence system
December 18, 2025

World

Romanian President: Judiciary needs to be investigated
Ogres December 22, 2025

Romanian President Nicusor Dan has vowed to launch an investigation into alleged irregularities in the judiciary after meeting with judges and prosecutors, Reuters…

Black cat maneuver: Lithuanian opposition uses obstruction technique for first time
Ogres December 22, 2025

For the first time in Lithuanian political history, the parliamentary opposition has used obstruction to delay the decision on amendments to the law…

Peace plan talks productive; still no result
Ogres December 22, 2025
France still fails to agree on next year’s budget
Ogres December 19, 2025
Estonian Interior Minister: Russians don’t know how to read maps
Ogres December 19, 2025

Latest Posts

EP President: Latvia was right with its warnings about Russia

27.10.2022 Ogres

Latvia’s experience and leadership will be decisive in the coming steps the EU will need to make to overcome threats to democratic values,…

13th Saeima declares drunk driving a criminal offence in Latvia

27.10.2022 Ogres

On Thursday, 27 October, Latvia’s 13th Saeima passed in the third reading amendments to the Criminal Law. These amendments state that drunk driving…

Minimal wages to increase in Latvia in 2023

27.10.2022 Ogres

In 2023 the minimal wage amount in Latvia will be set at EUR 620. In 2024 it will be set at EUR 700….

Blogger and ex-presidential candidate Ksenia Sobchak flees to Lithuania

27.10.2022 Ogres

Russian authorities performed a search at the home of Russian TV host, blogger and former presidential candidate Ksenia Sobchak. She, however, has fled…

Latvia’s 13th Saeima gathers for one last meeting

27.10.2022 Ogres

On Thursday, 27 October, members of the 13th Saeima will gather for the final meeting of the current parliament. As reported by Saeima’s…

Skeleton of Latvia’s new government coming along as parties prepare to take charge

26.10.202226.10.2022 Ogres

This week marks the start of more intensive coalition formation negotiations. It is expected the partners of the coalition may reach an agreement…

Latvian coalition parties disagree on government cooperation memorandum

26.10.2022 Ogres

Discussions regarding certain points of the government memorandum will continue, as New Unity (JV) and National Alliance (NA) failed to reach an agreement…

Estonian Eesti Gaas to reduce gas price by one euro in December

26.10.2022 Ogres

Estonian Eesti Gaas has plans to reduce the price of natural gas to 1.85 EUR/m3 from the current price of 2.85 EUR/m3, as…

Colonel and general responsible for drone supplies to Russia killed in Iran

26.10.2022 Ogres

Colonel Mehdi Mollashahi of the Guards Corps of the Islamic Revolution and General Javad Keiha, who were responsible for organising strike drone supplies…

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