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Weather to improve: temperatures in Latvia to reach +20°C by the weekend
April 28, 2026
Weather to shift rapidly: snow to be followed by +20°C warmth
April 27, 2026
Flames in Old Riga: popular bar The Sinners destroyed by fire
April 24, 2026

A fire broke out this morning in Old Riga, burning across an area of 300 square meters at The Sinners bar, the LETA…

Latvian government targets fuel prices – retailers may have to pay 100% of “excess profits”
April 23, 2026
Spring on pause: frost and wet snow return to Latvia
April 23, 2026

Politics

100 thousand a year: what Latvia’s Foreign Minister earns
April 29, 2026
Siliņa’s income rises: how much does Latvia’s Prime Minister actually earn?
April 27, 2026
Romania’s government on the way to collapse; far-right hopes for power
April 24, 2026
Opinion: Ban on Belarusian fertilizer transit fuels Russia’s war treasury
April 20, 2026
CVK has prepared five scenarios in case the voter register in Latvia fails
April 17, 2026
US Vice President saddened, but not surprised by Hungarian election result
April 14, 2026

Business

Latvia “gifts” millions to Russia while its own jobs and tax revenues continue to decline
By Ogres   May 5, 2026

Opinion article The mineral fertilizer transshipment terminal Riga Fertilizer Terminal (RFT) has been fighting for four years for the right to operate, preserve…

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Gas supplies may remain constrained until 2027, IEA warns
By Ogres   April 24, 2026
Debt rising, deficit growing – latest data on Latvia’s public finances
By Ogres   April 22, 2026
Fuel retailer: the “solidarity payment” would also be strongly felt by consumers
By Ogres   April 17, 2026
Kulbergs: airBaltic cannot continue living on loans
By Ogres   April 14, 2026

EU pesticide violations on the rise
Ogres May 5, 2026

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has reported that pesticide residues in commonly consumed fruits and vegetables are increasingly exceeding permitted levels, with…

Lithuanians consider referendum to define family in Constitution
Ogres May 5, 2026

The ability of Lithuania’s coalition and opposition to agree on something is a rare occurrence, but now about 50 MPs have joined forces…

Latvia “gifts” millions to Russia while its own jobs and tax revenues continue to decline
Ogres May 5, 2026
US strikes at Iranian speedboats; Tehran attacks UAE oil infrastructure
Ogres May 5, 2026
IT systems will be used in Latvia’s parliamentary elections, but full security cannot be guaranteed
Ogres May 5, 2026

EU pesticide violations on the rise
May 5, 2026
Lithuanians consider referendum to define family in Constitution
May 5, 2026
Latvia “gifts” millions to Russia while its own jobs and tax revenues continue to decline
May 5, 2026
US strikes at Iranian speedboats; Tehran attacks UAE oil infrastructure
May 5, 2026
IT systems will be used in Latvia’s parliamentary elections, but full security cannot be guaranteed
May 5, 2026
Warm weather up to +23°C expected in Latvia over the weekend
May 1, 2026

Social

Lithuanians consider referendum to define family in Constitution
May 5, 2026
IT systems will be used in Latvia’s parliamentary elections, but full security cannot be guaranteed
May 5, 2026
Warm weather up to +23°C expected in Latvia over the weekend
May 1, 2026

On Friday, calm and mostly dry weather is expected across Latvia, with variable cloud cover and fewer clouds in the western regions, according…

Latvia loses ground in Press Freedom Index for the second year in a row
April 30, 2026
Latvia’s national debt rises to 20.5 billion euros
April 30, 2026

World

EU pesticide violations on the rise
Ogres May 5, 2026

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has reported that pesticide residues in commonly consumed fruits and vegetables are increasingly exceeding permitted levels, with…

US strikes at Iranian speedboats; Tehran attacks UAE oil infrastructure
Ogres May 5, 2026

US President Donald Trump has said that Americans have hit several Iranian speedboats in the Strait of Hormuz, where Washington is trying to…

Putin speaks with Trump, proposes ceasefire in Ukraine on Victory Day
Ogres April 30, 2026
Ukrainian drones travel 1,400 km to strike oil refinery in Orsk, Russia
Ogres April 29, 2026
Lithuanian MEPs urge savings
Ogres April 28, 2026

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Tallinn to donate 20 buses to Ukraine

15.12.2022 Ogres

On December 14, the municipality of Tallinn decided to donate 20 diesel-powered buses to the Zhytomyr region of Ukraine, writes the Estonian media…

Russia releases US citizen in prisoner exchange

15.12.202215.12.2022 Ogres

Russia and Ukraine have exchanged prisoners of war and among those released is also a US citizen who has been in captivity since…

Krišjānis Kariņš’s second government receives vote of confidence from 14th Saeima

15.12.202215.12.2022 Ogres

On Wednesday, the 14th of December, the Saeima held a confidence vote for Prime Minister Krišjānis Kariņš’s second government. 54 deputies voted in…

Europe’s right-wing leaders rejoice over the corruption scandal

15.12.202215.12.2022 Ogres

For several European leaders, such as Viktor Orbán and Marine Le Pen, the corruption scandal in the European Parliament is proof of the…

Latvians invited to use free software tool to protect against cyber threats

15.12.2022 Ogres

Finance Latvia Association invites private users and businesses to install a special DNS firewall developed by Cert.lv and Nic.lv. This is a free…

BNN ASKS | Uldis Pīlēns: «Our politics and civil service are too fragmented»

14.12.2022 Ogres

Non-party affiliated businessman, private person and founder and manager of a political party that is now part of the ruling government. The conversation…

European Commission provides Latvia EUR 7.8 million for needs of Ukrainian refugees

14.12.2022 Ogres

Illustrative image. Photo: UnsplashLatvia’s Ministry of the Interior reports having received EUR 7.8 million from the European Commission to finance efforts to enhance…

Latvian corruption watchdog reports surprising accomplishments

14.12.2022 Ogres

In the previous planning period Latvia’s Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau (KNAB) completed more than 90% of its tasks, as reported by the…

Ukrainian forces shot down 13 Russian drones

14.12.202214.12.2022 Ogres

On the 14th of December, the Ukrainian army intercepted and destroyed 13 drones that Russia used in the attack on Kyiv, and the…

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