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Latvian Police warn: provocations on the 9th of May will not be tolerated
May 5, 2026
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

On Monday, skies will be partly cloudy. In some eastern parts of the country, light rain and sleet are expected, and during the…

Flames in Old Riga: popular bar The Sinners destroyed by fire
April 24, 2026
Latvian government targets fuel prices – retailers may have to pay 100% of “excess profits”
April 23, 2026

Politics

While Latvia’s budget lacks funds, airBaltic may require another substantial sum
May 7, 2026
Raising the minimum wage in Latvia becomes a subject of political debate
May 6, 2026
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

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

Latvia urgently needs to strengthen anti-drone defense on the eastern border, says National Security Committee chairman
Ogres May 7, 2026

Latvia must urgently modernize its defense capabilities along the eastern border, particularly by developing anti-drone systems, Ainars Latkovskis of New Unity, chairman of…

Loud protests erupt at Venice Biennale over Russian participation
Ogres May 7, 2026

Russian activists Pussy Riot and Femen have staged a loud protest to oppose the return of Russian artists to the Venice Biennale while…

While Latvia’s budget lacks funds, airBaltic may require another substantial sum
Ogres May 7, 2026
Minister issues important statement after drones enter Latvian airspace
Ogres May 7, 2026
Hungary returns seized funds to Ukrainians; Kyiv hopes for better relations
Ogres May 7, 2026

Latvia urgently needs to strengthen anti-drone defense on the eastern border, says National Security Committee chairman
May 7, 2026
Loud protests erupt at Venice Biennale over Russian participation
May 7, 2026
While Latvia’s budget lacks funds, airBaltic may require another substantial sum
May 7, 2026
Minister issues important statement after drones enter Latvian airspace
May 7, 2026
Hungary returns seized funds to Ukrainians; Kyiv hopes for better relations
May 7, 2026
Cruise ship with Hantavirus outbreak on its way to Spain
May 6, 2026

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Latvia urgently needs to strengthen anti-drone defense on the eastern border, says National Security Committee chairman
May 7, 2026
Minister issues important statement after drones enter Latvian airspace
May 7, 2026
Latvia’s National Guard seeks greater participation from the regions
May 6, 2026

Latvian National Guard commander Aivars Krjukovs would like to see greater involvement from residents of Latvia’s regions in joining the National Guard. In…

Wednesday in Latvia: rain, thunderstorms, and rapid weather changes
May 6, 2026
Lithuanians consider referendum to define family in Constitution
May 5, 2026

World

Loud protests erupt at Venice Biennale over Russian participation
Ogres May 7, 2026

Russian activists Pussy Riot and Femen have staged a loud protest to oppose the return of Russian artists to the Venice Biennale while…

Hungary returns seized funds to Ukrainians; Kyiv hopes for better relations
Ogres May 7, 2026

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on the 6th of May that Hungary has returned several million euros in cash and gold seized earlier…

Cruise ship with Hantavirus outbreak on its way to Spain
Ogres May 6, 2026
Estonian strawberry growers predict smaller harvest this summer
Ogres May 6, 2026
Trump: Project Freedom is temporarily suspended
Ogres May 6, 2026

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

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Latvian minister to his successor: improvement of roads needs to continue

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In preparation to leave his post, Latvian Minister of Transport Tālis Linkaits has listed several highly important tasks the next government must complete…

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