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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
Kulbergs’ government receives negative public rating – yet scores among Latvia’s highest in 18 years
October 21, 2026

Public satisfaction with Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs’ (United List) government remained significantly negative more than a month before Latvia’s parliamentary elections. Nevertheless, its…

Kaspars Gorkšs appointed Director of Latvia’s State Chancellery
October 20, 2026
Funeral industry cartel uncovered in Latvia – competition watchdog imposes fines exceeding 47,000 euros
October 19, 2026

Politics

Can Latvia still afford Rail Baltica? Latvian Transport Minister warns current approach is no longer sustainable
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
US Vice President declines to openly endorse Netanyahu in Israeli Parliamentary elections
October 20, 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…

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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

Fishing quotas for the Baltic Sea approved for 2027
Ogres October 27, 2026

Fishing quotas for 2027 in the Baltic Sea and the Gulf of Riga have been approved this week at a meeting of the…

Latvia plans minimum wage increase – proposed amount falls short of initial calculations
Ogres October 26, 2026

After the National Tripartite Cooperation Council failed to reach an agreement on raising Latvia’s minimum wage to 835 euros, the Ministry of Welfare…

Can Latvia still afford Rail Baltica? Latvian Transport Minister warns current approach is no longer sustainable
Ogres October 26, 2026
Tight presidential race ends in Brazil – Lula wins as Bolsonaro plans legal challenge
Ogres October 26, 2026
New week in Latvia to begin with rain and strong winds
Ogres October 25, 2026

Fishing quotas for the Baltic Sea approved for 2027
October 27, 2026
Latvia plans minimum wage increase – proposed amount falls short of initial calculations
October 26, 2026
Can Latvia still afford Rail Baltica? Latvian Transport Minister warns current approach is no longer sustainable
October 26, 2026
Tight presidential race ends in Brazil – Lula wins as Bolsonaro plans legal challenge
October 26, 2026
New week in Latvia to begin with rain and strong winds
October 25, 2026
Austria again expells Russian diplomats
October 23, 2026

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Fishing quotas for the Baltic Sea approved for 2027
October 27, 2026
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

Monday will be mostly cloudy, with only occasional sunny spells. A band of precipitation will move across Latvia from the west, bringing rain…

From football stadium to modern urban district – future of Riga’s Skonto site begins to take shape
October 23, 2026
Weekend plans could be disrupted by the weather – rain and gusty winds heading for Latvia
October 23, 2026

World

Tight presidential race ends in Brazil – Lula wins as Bolsonaro plans legal challenge
Ogres October 26, 2026

Brazil’s incumbent President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has won Sunday’s presidential election runoff, according to the final election results.With all votes counted,…

Austria again expells Russian diplomats
Ogres October 23, 2026

On the 23rd of October, the Austrian Foreign Ministry announced that it would expel four Russian diplomats based in Vienna for engaging in…

PHP: what it is and why everyone is fixing it now
Ogres October 23, 2026
the reality in Serbia ahead of elections
Ogres October 23, 2026
US envoy calls Putin a “humanitarian”; British Prime Minister’s Office criticizes remark
Ogres October 23, 2026

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Erdoğan wins presidential elections in Turkey

29.05.2023 Ogres

President of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdoğan will be staying in his post for another term. His victory was confirmed by Turkey’s Supreme Electoral…

Teachers in Latvia threaten to request minister’s dismissal if funding use estimates are not improved

27.05.2023 Ogres

Latvian Trade Union of Education and Science Employees (LIZDA) remains unconvinced by the estimates from the Ministry of Education and Science on whether…

Latvian KNAB closes pre-trial investigation of Rīgas satiksme’s procurement case

26.05.2023 Ogres

Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau (KNAB) with permission from a prosecutor of the Anti-Corruption Coordination Division of the Criminal Justice Department of the…

Bookmakers say there is a 13% chance of Latvia winning against Canada

26.05.202326.05.2023 Ogres

On Saturday, the 27th of May, the semi-finals of the World Ice Hockey Championship will take place. Latvia will face off against Canada….

Latvian PM stresses lack of coordination between administrative institutions in violence prevention

26.05.2023 Ogres

Latvia’s Prime Minister Krišjānis Kariņš stresses that there is a lack of coordination between various administrative institutions in violence prevention. On Friday, the…

Riga to organise public live broadcast of semi-finals and finals of World Ice Hockey Championship

26.05.202326.05.2023 Ogres

In Riga it is planned to organise public live broadcasts of the semi-finals and finals of the World Ice Hockey Championship. Mayor of…

Latvian Ministry of Defence announces second conscription round

26.05.2023 Ogres

The Ministry of Defence invites youngsters to sign up for next January’s National Defence Service (VAD), as confirmed by the ministry’s press-service. It…

Farmers in Latvia say situation is critical because of devastating frosts

26.05.2023 Ogres

Looking at information received from farmers about the impact from spring frosts and the state of fruit and berry gardens, the losses reach…

Latvia to adopt harsher penalties for both electric scooter enthusiasts and motorists

26.05.2023 Ogres

On Thursday, the 25th of May, Latvia’s Saeima passed in the second reading amendments to the Road Traffic Law, which provide, among other…

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