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Large rain system approaching Latvia – thunderstorms also possible in some areas
September 16, 2026
LSA warns: unilateral grain transit restrictions will not stop Russian exports – the question is who will pay for the decision
September 14, 2026
40% of cargo, millions of euros and a thousand jobs – Liepāja SEZ warns of consequences if transit ban is adopted
September 8, 2026

If cargo traffic towards the east were completely halted, total cargo turnover at the Port of Liepāja would fall by around 40%, representatives…

Rain continues in Latvia, monthly precipitation norm already exceeded in many areas
September 7, 2026
Scammers never rest! Relatives of Latvians missing in Nepal targeted by fraudsters
September 2, 2026

Politics

From 5% for defence to abolishing the State Defence Service – what Latvian parties promise on national security ahead of the Saeima election
September 17, 2026
BNN IN FOCUS | Political party review: New Unity – from election winner to fighting for survival in the Saeima
September 16, 2026
BNN IN FOCUS | Political party review: A new face, old baggage and a fresh scandal – what is ZZS taking into the election?
September 14, 2026
Far-right could join government in Sweden after elections
September 11, 2026
Saxony-Anhalt election: blow to Merz, warning to Europe
September 8, 2026
German far-right scores big win in regional elections
September 7, 2026

Business

Stevedoring companies accuse NA of populism over grain transit: loud slogans with no understanding of consequences for Latvia’s economy
By Ogres   September 17, 2026

The Latvian Stevedoring Companies Association (LSA) has sharply criticised the National Alliance’s (NA) proposed ban on the transit of Russian grain, arguing that…

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airBaltic owes money to thousands – up to 25,000 creditors, largest claim at 66.5 million dollars
By Ogres   September 14, 2026
Transit ban could cost hundreds of millions – stevedoring companies urge Saeima not to rush
By Ogres   September 9, 2026
Latvian ports are not refusing to accept domestic grain
By Ogres   September 8, 2026
Estonia puts Omniva up for sale – auction starting price set at 52 million euros
By Ogres   September 4, 2026

“Possible casualties” – Sārts warns of escalation of Russia’s hybrid war in Europe
Ogres September 18, 2026

As Russia intensifies its hybrid war in Europe, more serious attacks could be expected, according to Jānis Sārts, Director of the NATO Strategic…

From 5% for defence to abolishing the State Defence Service – what Latvian parties promise on national security ahead of the Saeima election
Ogres September 17, 2026

Latvia’s political parties are far from unanimous on how much funding should be allocated to national defence, according to a study commissioned by…

Estonia rejects EU plan for mandatory EV charging stations in parking lots
Ogres September 17, 2026
From minister’s chair to prosecutor’s office – decision on charges awaited in Uzulnieks’ 3.09‰ drunk-driving case
Ogres September 17, 2026
Protest at Kaunas mosque sparks debate over religiously motivated hatred
Ogres September 17, 2026

“Possible casualties” – Sārts warns of escalation of Russia’s hybrid war in Europe
September 18, 2026
From 5% for defence to abolishing the State Defence Service – what Latvian parties promise on national security ahead of the Saeima election
September 17, 2026
Estonia rejects EU plan for mandatory EV charging stations in parking lots
September 17, 2026
From minister’s chair to prosecutor’s office – decision on charges awaited in Uzulnieks’ 3.09‰ drunk-driving case
September 17, 2026
Protest at Kaunas mosque sparks debate over religiously motivated hatred
September 17, 2026
Stepaņenko refuses to assess threat posed by Russia to Latvia
September 17, 2026

Social

“Possible casualties” – Sārts warns of escalation of Russia’s hybrid war in Europe
September 18, 2026
From minister’s chair to prosecutor’s office – decision on charges awaited in Uzulnieks’ 3.09‰ drunk-driving case
September 17, 2026
Stepaņenko refuses to assess threat posed by Russia to Latvia
September 17, 2026

Jūlija Stepaņenko, the prime ministerial candidate of the Sovereign Power/Young Latvians alliance, did not provide a specific assessment of the threat posed by…

Rain to spread across most of Latvia – winds to strengthen towards the end of the week
September 17, 2026
Healthcare workers prepare to protest – demand Latvian health minister’s resignation and pay rise of at least 30%
September 16, 2026

World

Estonia rejects EU plan for mandatory EV charging stations in parking lots
Ogres September 17, 2026

Estonia will only partially implement the European Union directive requiring that, starting next year, half of the parking spaces at large stores be…

Protest at Kaunas mosque sparks debate over religiously motivated hatred
Ogres September 17, 2026

A protest organized by a motorcycle club outside the mosque in Kaunas – Lithuania’s second-largest city – has triggered a criminal investigation into…

Trump outraged by Canada’s friendship with the EU; threatens “serious tariffs”
Ogres September 17, 2026
US uncovers alleged Russian terrorist group
Ogres September 16, 2026
EC President: A strong and independent Europe must be built
Ogres September 16, 2026

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Latvian PM orders Ministry of Defence to look into ways end scandalous food procurement

21.03.2023 Ogres

Latvian PM Krišjānis Kariņš has signed a resolution in which the Ministry of Defence is ordered to look into various ways to end…

Latvian president calls state budget «rational attempt to balance desires and opportunities»

21.03.2023 Ogres

On Tuesday, the 21st of March, Latvia’s President Egils Levits promulgated the Saeima’s approved state budget for 2023. He said it is not…

Bank of Latvia governor says ongoing price rise cannot be attributed to the war

21.03.2023 Ogres

Currently the price rise is more rapid than can be justified with influence from the war in Ukraine, said the governor of the…

Credit Suisse’s bailout shakes up global financial market

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The Swiss political elite prepared for the move, which rocked the world financial market and hit the front pages of the most popular…

Ryanair calls on EU to intervene in French strikes

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Ryanair wants the European Union (EU) to force France to allow flights in its airspace even when air traffic controllers are on strike,…

US police on alert in case of Trump’s arrest

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Police in major US cities are preparing for possible riots if former US President Donald Trump is arrested on charges of paying hush…

Foundation assumes suspects in Bunkus’ murder may try to interfere with trial

21.03.2023 Ogres

What Chief of Latvian State Police Armands Ruks mentioned in a recent media about the criminal case regarding the murder of insolvency administrator…

War continues to rage in Ukraine; Putin meets with Xi

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Washington condemned the meeting of the Chinese president with Russian President Vladimir Putin, who is accused of war crimes, and has indicated that…

Latvian State Revenue Service requests criminal prosecution for «envelope wage» payments

21.03.202321.03.2023 Ogres

In March 2023 Latvian State Revenue Service’s (VID) Tax and Customs Police submitted to the Tax and Customs Affairs Prosecution Office a request…

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