Skip to content
  • Team
  • Contacts
  OGRES ZIŅAS
OGRES ZIŅAS
  • Home
  • Current news
  • Business
  • Politics
  • Social
  • World
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
Not in parliament, but at an undisclosed location – Kulbergs gathers United List MPs ahead of Latvia’s coalition talks
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

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…

Read More
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
Romanian intelligence uncovers Russian-coordinated sabotage network – suspects sought across several countries
Ogres October 27, 2026
Fishing quotas for the Baltic Sea approved for 2027
Ogres October 27, 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
Romanian intelligence uncovers Russian-coordinated sabotage network – suspects sought across several countries
October 27, 2026
Fishing quotas for the Baltic Sea approved for 2027
October 27, 2026
Two calmer days ahead in Latvia – but rain could return later in the week
October 27, 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
Two calmer days ahead in Latvia – but rain could return later in the week
October 27, 2026

Tuesday and Wednesday will bring variable cloud cover across Latvia, with sunny spells in some areas. Localised rain clouds may develop during the…

Latvia plans minimum wage increase – proposed amount falls short of initial calculations
October 26, 2026
New week in Latvia to begin with rain and strong winds
October 25, 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…

Romanian intelligence uncovers Russian-coordinated sabotage network – suspects sought across several countries
Ogres October 27, 2026

Romania has uncovered a sabotage network coordinated by Russian intelligence services that attempted to set fire to the Carfil arms factory in Brașov…

Tight presidential race ends in Brazil – Lula wins as Bolsonaro plans legal challenge
Ogres October 26, 2026
Austria again expells Russian diplomats
Ogres October 23, 2026
PHP: what it is and why everyone is fixing it now
Ogres October 23, 2026

Latest Posts

Latvian minister: green public procurement can offer opportunities to local producers

04.07.2023 Ogres

On Tuesday, the 4th of July, Latvia’s Cabinet of Ministers passed amendments to the Green Public Procurement (ZPI) requirements and their application, as…

Union of Greens and Farmers will request Latvian agriculture minister’s dismissal

04.07.2023 Ogres

The board of the Union of Greens and Farmers (ZZS) has plans to submit to the Saeima the request from the Latvian Union…

Ombudsman: Latvian parents should drop “unhealthy tradition” of thanking teachers

04.07.2023 Ogres

Latvian ombudsman says the mandatory donation collection in schools is unacceptable. The same applies to parents’ voluntary initiatives to collect donations for gifts…

NATO extends Stoltenberg’s term

04.07.202304.07.2023 Ogres

NATO has decided to extend the mandate of Jens Stoltenberg, Secretary General of the Alliance, for another year, Reuters reports. Thus, the alliance…

Latvian Competition Council permits Estonian Dragad join Latvijas maiznieks parent company

04.07.2023 Ogres

At the end of June, the Competition Council (KP) made the decision to permit Estonian investment company Dragad OÜ to join Estonia-based holding…

LIZDA plans to ask Latvian PM to adopt urgent solutions to implement teachers’ strike agreement

04.07.2023 Ogres

Because Latvian Minister of Education and Science Anda Čakša has rejected the request to step down from the Latvian Trade Union of Education…

Meta creates an app that will compete with Twitter

04.07.202304.07.2023 Ogres

Facebook’s parent company Meta plans to launch a new social platform that will compete with the popular platform Twitter, writes the BBC. Called…

Israel launches a major military operation in Jenin

04.07.202304.07.2023 Ogres

In the occupied West Bank, in the Jenin refugee camp, there have been serious shootings between Israeli forces and armed Palestinian militants, writes…

The XXVII Song and XVII Dance Celebration commence in Latvia

04.07.2023 Ogres

The XXVII Song and XVII Dance Celebration will commence in Riga on the 30th of June and will conclude on the 9th of…

Posts pagination

Previous 1 … 774 775 776 … 1,319 Next

Recent Posts

  • EU plans tougher approach to illegal migration – Frontex could gain new powers
  • Riga considers postponing Vanšu Bridge repairs as plans for temporary bridge remain uncertain
  • Rule of law improves in Latvia, but corruption remains a key weakness
  • Romanian intelligence uncovers Russian-coordinated sabotage network – suspects sought across several countries
  • Fishing quotas for the Baltic Sea approved for 2027
OGRES ZINAS © 2024 All rights reserved
  • Team
  • Contacts
  • Home
  • Current news
  • Business
  • Politics
  • Social
  • World
GDPR Cookie Banner

We are using cookies to give you the best experience on our website.

You can find out more about which cookies we are using or switch them off in .

Powered by  GDPR Cookie Compliance (opens in a new tab)
Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible. Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognising you when you return to our website and helping our team to understand which sections of the website you find most interesting and useful.

Strictly Necessary Cookies

Strictly Necessary Cookie should be enabled at all times so that we can save your preferences for cookie settings.

3rd Party Cookies

This website uses Google Analytics to collect anonymous information such as the number of visitors to the site, and the most popular pages.

Keeping this cookie enabled helps us to improve our website.

Cookie Policy

More information about our Cookie Policy