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“This is essentially genocide” – Latvia’s President on Russia’s actions in Ukraine
February 2, 2026
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

The Ministry of Climate and Energy (KEM) plans to commission an assessment of the possibilities for developing nuclear energy in Latvia for 1.425…

“Focus on construction, not talk” – Latvia’s Transport Minister pushes back against Rail Baltica delay forecasts
January 29, 2026
Rail Baltica without a clear end in sight: the first phase in Latvia may be stalled for another five years
January 28, 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

The rental market in Lithuania: a roadblock for foreigners
Ogres February 3, 2026

A study by the Lithuanian Equal Rights Ombudsman shows that foreigners in Lithuania face obstacles when they want to rent housing; a public…

“We need specific names”: police on the investigation of the Epstein case in Latvia
Ogres February 3, 2026

A criminal case will most likely be initiated in Latvia to verify materials related to the case of convicted US sex offender Jeffrey…

Prohibited symbolism in Estonia: 1,000 violations and lawyer’s objections
Ogres February 3, 2026
Experts: Artificial intelligence is not the best friend
Ogres February 3, 2026
Five arrested in Germany for illegal export of goods to Russia
Ogres February 2, 2026

The rental market in Lithuania: a roadblock for foreigners
February 3, 2026
“We need specific names”: police on the investigation of the Epstein case in Latvia
February 3, 2026
Prohibited symbolism in Estonia: 1,000 violations and lawyer’s objections
February 3, 2026
Experts: Artificial intelligence is not the best friend
February 3, 2026
Five arrested in Germany for illegal export of goods to Russia
February 2, 2026
Drone sightings near British military bases double last year
February 2, 2026

Social

“We need specific names”: police on the investigation of the Epstein case in Latvia
February 3, 2026
Prohibited symbolism in Estonia: 1,000 violations and lawyer’s objections
February 3, 2026
After paid trips to China, representatives of various sectors have become lobbyists for China’s interests, VDD concludes
February 2, 2026

Last year, representatives of various sectors, including politicians, took advantage of opportunities to travel on paid visits to China, and following such trips…

Latvia named among possible recruitment locations for underage girls in newly released Epstein case materials
February 2, 2026
Frost down to –30°C: the start of the week in Latvia will be especially cold
February 2, 2026

World

The rental market in Lithuania: a roadblock for foreigners
Ogres February 3, 2026

A study by the Lithuanian Equal Rights Ombudsman shows that foreigners in Lithuania face obstacles when they want to rent housing; a public…

Experts: Artificial intelligence is not the best friend
Ogres February 3, 2026

Millions of people around the world are forming emotional connections with artificial intelligence chatbots, and experts have warned that politicians should take this…

Five arrested in Germany for illegal export of goods to Russia
Ogres February 2, 2026
Drone sightings near British military bases double last year
Ogres February 2, 2026
Czechs take to the streets to show support for President Pavel
Ogres February 2, 2026

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SAB: Belarus should be viewed as threat to the region, similarly to Russia

18.10.2022 Ogres

Belarus is expected to continue providing support to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. This includes supplies of arms, repairs of damaged military vehicles, treatment…

Zelenskyy: 30% of Ukraine’s power plants were destroyed in Russian massive attacks

18.10.2022 Ogres

30% of Ukraine’s power plants have been destroyed since 10 October. This caused massive power outages across the entire country, as Ukraine’s President…

Latvian VID commences criminal proceedings over payment of envelope wages

18.10.2022 Ogres

Latvian State Revenue Service (VID) Tax and Customs Police have commenced criminal proceedings regarding the payment of envelope wages in a company engaged…

New Unity meets with President Egils Levits; no real progress made with coalition formation

18.10.2022 Ogres

Latvia’s President Egils Levits has asked New Unity leader Krišjānis Kariņš to continue coalition formation consultations with potential coalition partners. As previously reported,…

Progressive Party’s chances of entering coalition keep going down, politologist says

18.10.2022 Ogres

The chances of Progressive Party entering the ruling coalition in Latvia continued going down after the last round of coalition formation talks, says…

Central Election Commission officially approves 14th Saeima election results

17.10.202217.10.2022 Ogres

On Monday, 17 October, Latvian Central Election Commission (CVK) officially approved the 14th Saeima election results. New Unity showed the best results –…

North of Estonia struck by short but destructive storm; power supply disrupted in areas

17.10.2022 Ogres

On Sunday, 16 October, a short but strong storm hit western Estonian islands, Lääne and Harju counties, causing damage to buildings and vehicles,…

Turkish steel exporters coming to Latvia and Estonia

17.10.2022 Ogres

Between 23rd and 27th of October Turkish Steel Exporters’ Association (TSEA) will be in Estonia and Latvia with the aim of strengthening their…

SPRK announces amendments to terms of use Inčukalns underground gas storage facility

17.10.202217.10.2022 Ogres

To further enhance the security of Latvia’s natural gas supplies, as well as to secure larger volumes of natural gas for the current…

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