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Mandatory military service for women in Latvia – JKP urges the Ministry of Defence not to rush implementation
January 30, 2026
Latvian government launches costly study: could Latvia have a nuclear power plant?
January 30, 2026
“Focus on construction, not talk” – Latvia’s Transport Minister pushes back against Rail Baltica delay forecasts
January 29, 2026

The task of Latvia’s national implementer of the Rail Baltica project, SIA Eiropas dzelzceļa līnijas (EDzL), is to focus on construction rather than…

Rail Baltica without a clear end in sight: the first phase in Latvia may be stalled for another five years
January 28, 2026
Police in Latvia are struggling not because of pay, but because of the system – SAO delivers a harsh verdict
January 27, 2026

Politics

A new US ambassador to arrive in Riga soon, strengthening bilateral cooperation
February 2, 2026
Latvian politicians in foreign policy debates: “Expectations are collapsing,” but “not everything is bad”
January 29, 2026
Latvia’s Parliament takes a step against “intimidation lawsuits”: journalists and activists promised greater protection
January 28, 2026
Le Pen’s party in France – with a dual stance against the Kremlin
January 28, 2026
Hungary, Slovakia to sue EU over Russian gas
January 27, 2026
Estonian government decides on stricter border crossing rules for Russian diplomats
January 23, 2026

Business

“Amber Latvijas balzams” seeks legal protection – State Revenue Service freezes accounts
By Ogres   January 30, 2026

The beverage producer AS Amber Latvijas balzams has submitted an application to the Riga City Court seeking the initiation of a legal protection…

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Overtime, wages and downtime: why the Labour Law dispute has become critical for Latvia’s economy
By Ogres   January 28, 2026
The construction cartel case returns to Parliament – dispute over secret recordings
By Ogres   January 20, 2026
Cartels seen by all, but no longer provable? Supreme court ruling shakes established practice
By Ogres   January 17, 2026
Ministry of Transport requests urgent cost estimates for conservation of Rail Baltica bridge pillar
By Ogres   January 15, 2026

Five arrested in Germany for illegal export of goods to Russia
Ogres February 2, 2026

German customs officials on the 2nd of February detained five men who allegedly violated the European Union embargo on Russia by exporting industrial…

A new US ambassador to arrive in Riga soon, strengthening bilateral cooperation
Ogres February 2, 2026

A new phase in relations between Latvia and the United States will begin soon, as the new US ambassador is expected to arrive…

After paid trips to China, representatives of various sectors have become lobbyists for China’s interests, VDD concludes
Ogres February 2, 2026
Czechs take to the streets to show support for President Pavel
Ogres February 2, 2026
Latvia named among possible recruitment locations for underage girls in newly released Epstein case materials
Ogres February 2, 2026

Five arrested in Germany for illegal export of goods to Russia
February 2, 2026
A new US ambassador to arrive in Riga soon, strengthening bilateral cooperation
February 2, 2026
After paid trips to China, representatives of various sectors have become lobbyists for China’s interests, VDD concludes
February 2, 2026
Czechs take to the streets to show support for President Pavel
February 2, 2026
Latvia named among possible recruitment locations for underage girls in newly released Epstein case materials
February 2, 2026
BNN IN FOCUS | Latvia is facing a payment crisis, not an energy crisis – political scientist says
January 30, 2026

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After paid trips to China, representatives of various sectors have become lobbyists for China’s interests, VDD concludes
February 2, 2026
Latvia named among possible recruitment locations for underage girls in newly released Epstein case materials
February 2, 2026
BNN IN FOCUS | Latvia is facing a payment crisis, not an energy crisis – political scientist says
January 30, 2026

Last week, Minister of Economics Viktors Valainis (ZZS) called for an extraordinary meeting of the National Energy Crisis Centre due to rising heating…

Latvia’s Interior Ministry: Cold weather is no reason to relax – enhanced border security remains in force
January 30, 2026
Latvia’s President slams the brakes on rushed restrictions on distance learning in primary school
January 30, 2026

World

Five arrested in Germany for illegal export of goods to Russia
Ogres February 2, 2026

German customs officials on the 2nd of February detained five men who allegedly violated the European Union embargo on Russia by exporting industrial…

Czechs take to the streets to show support for President Pavel
Ogres February 2, 2026

Tens of thousands of Czechs took to the streets on the 1st of February to show their support for President Petr Pavel, who…

New Dutch government wants to save NATO
Ogres January 30, 2026
Chinese rocket expected to re-enter atmosphere; current forecasts – debris could fall in Latvia
Ogres January 30, 2026
Baltic Sea ice cover reach 90,000 square kilometers
Ogres January 30, 2026

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Week in Lithuania: opposition ponders no confidence vote for government; Rail Baltica’s Kaunas-Riga section to be built first

22.10.2022 Ogres

Last week, OECD said Lithuania could reduce tax exemptions, President hailed EU leaders’ consensus on gas price cap Vilnius joins UNITED24 fundraising initiative…

Producer price level in Latvia up 33.1% over the course of the year

21.10.202221.10.2022 Ogres

Compared to September 2021, level of producer prices in Latvian industry rose by 33.1 % in September 2022. The level of prices of…

In two weeks diesel fuel price in Latvia up by average of 16 cents

21.10.2022 Ogres

Last week the price of 95 petrol in Latvia increased by 3.9%, whereas the average price of diesel fuel increased by 6%, according…

European Union agrees on roadmap for limits on energy prices

21.10.2022 Ogres

In the morning on Friday, 21 October, leaders of European member states agreed on a roadmap for measures to protect European consumers from…

Anti-National Defence Service procession to take place in Riga

21.10.2022 Ogres

On Saturday, 22 October, a procession against «mandatory miliary service» or State National Defence Service is planned to take place in Riga, as…

Latvian State Fire and Rescue Service to temporarily shut down 18 less overworked branches

21.10.2022 Ogres

The State Fire and Rescue Service (VUGD) has decided to temporarily shut down 18 less busy branches until the end of 2022, as…

Zelenskyy: Russians have mined Kakhovka HPP, have terror act planned

21.10.2022 Ogres

Russian occupying forces have mined Kakhovka HPP equipment, preparing a new act of terror, said Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in his statement to…

Progress in coalition formation talks; informal meetings to continue

21.10.2022 Ogres

Representatives of New Unity and Combined List have reached progress and an agreement in regards to government priorities in the defence sector, as…

Latvia to switch to winter time on 30 October

21.10.2022 Ogres

Transition to winter time in Latvia will take place on 30 October. Clock hands are to be switched one hour back on the…

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