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Haze, frost and still no thaw – the latest weather forecast for Latvia
February 4, 2026
Heating bills rise in Latvia – the government promises support
February 3, 2026
“This is essentially genocide” – Latvia’s President on Russia’s actions in Ukraine
February 2, 2026

Russia’s current attacks on civilian energy infrastructure are “essentially approaching genocide,” Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs said on Monday in an interview with LTV’s…

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

Politics

Lithuanian officials hint at change in attitude towards Belarus; later retracts
February 4, 2026
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

Business

43 million euros jointly: court delivers landmark ruling in the “Krājbanka” case
By Ogres   February 5, 2026

The Riga Regional Court has upheld the claim of the liquidated joint-stock company Latvijas Krājbanka (“Krājbanka”) against nine former bank officials, ruling that…

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Valdis Andersons elected Chairman of the Board of the Freeport of Ventspils
By Ogres   February 4, 2026
“Amber Latvijas balzams” seeks legal protection – State Revenue Service freezes accounts
By Ogres   January 30, 2026
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

Shots fired at trolleybuses in Kaunas on two evenings; culprit detained
Ogres February 5, 2026

Police in Lithuania’s second largest city have detained a suspect after shots were fired at public transport on two consecutive evenings. The shots…

Latvian police open criminal proceedings over latest Epstein case materials
Ogres February 5, 2026

The State Police of Latvia have initiated criminal proceedings regarding the latest materials published last week in the case of convicted U.S. sex…

EU criticizes FIFA’s call to lift ban on Russian athletes
Ogres February 5, 2026
43 million euros jointly: court delivers landmark ruling in the “Krājbanka” case
Ogres February 5, 2026
Angel in Italy takes on Meloni’s features; investigation launched into restored fresco
Ogres February 4, 2026

Shots fired at trolleybuses in Kaunas on two evenings; culprit detained
February 5, 2026
Latvian police open criminal proceedings over latest Epstein case materials
February 5, 2026
EU criticizes FIFA’s call to lift ban on Russian athletes
February 5, 2026
43 million euros jointly: court delivers landmark ruling in the “Krājbanka” case
February 5, 2026
Angel in Italy takes on Meloni’s features; investigation launched into restored fresco
February 4, 2026
Lithuanian officials hint at change in attitude towards Belarus; later retracts
February 4, 2026

Social

Latvian police open criminal proceedings over latest Epstein case materials
February 5, 2026
Around 60 people questioned in Latvia in criminal proceedings over the implementation of Rail Baltica
February 4, 2026
Riga mayor: several kindergartens and schools in the capital will have to be closed
February 4, 2026

Due to changes in the number of pupils, several preschool institutions and schools in Riga will have to be closed, Riga Mayor Viesturs…

Unlawful suspension, but a disciplinary offence – court ruling in the Citskovskis case
February 4, 2026
“We need specific names”: police on the investigation of the Epstein case in Latvia
February 3, 2026

World

Shots fired at trolleybuses in Kaunas on two evenings; culprit detained
Ogres February 5, 2026

Police in Lithuania’s second largest city have detained a suspect after shots were fired at public transport on two consecutive evenings. The shots…

EU criticizes FIFA’s call to lift ban on Russian athletes
Ogres February 5, 2026

European Union’s sports commissioner, Glenn Micallef, criticized the statements of FIFA President Gianni Infantino, and indicated that Russia poses a real security threat,…

Angel in Italy takes on Meloni’s features; investigation launched into restored fresco
Ogres February 4, 2026
Estonian authorities seize ship on suspicion of smuggling; cargo was heading to Russia
Ogres February 4, 2026
For French far-right politician Marine Le Pen door to presidential election open for now
Ogres February 4, 2026

Latest Posts

Latvia a step closer to education in official language only

20.09.202220.09.2022 Ogres

On Tuesday, 20 September, Latvian Saeima’s Education, Culture and Science Committee concluded discussions in regards to the transition to education only in Latvian…

Experts: support for transit is critically important during a crisis

20.09.202220.09.2022 Ogres

«If no support is provided in the near future, the next half-year will be very difficult and many people will suffer,» said the…

In Japan six million people still under evacuation warnings after experiencing a typhoon

20.09.202220.09.2022 Ogres

Two people have died and more than 100 were injured after Typhoon Nanmadol slammed into Japan on Monday,19 September, dumping heavy rain, paralysing…

Temperature in apartments in Latvia to not exceed +19° C this winter

20.09.2022 Ogres

To reduce consumption of energy resources on indoor heating, Latvia’s Cabinet of Ministers decided on Tuesday, 20 September, to temporarily reduce indoor air…

Latvian government may decide on energy price cap before 14th Saeima elections

20.09.202220.09.2022 Ogres

The government in Latvia may convene a week prior to the next Saeima elections to decide on setting energy resource price cap, said…

Latest events in Ukraine | Russia no longer has full control of the Luhansk region

20.09.202220.09.2022 Ogres

Ukraine has recaptured a village close to the eastern city of Lysychansk. It was a small but symbolic victory that means Russia no…

Politologist’s thoughts on 14th Saeima elections – promises, ratings, voters’ habits and national security

20.09.2022 Ogres

Author: Ventspilnieks Soon Latvian citizens will go to vote to compose the new Saeima for the next four years. This year’s pre-election season…

Jaunzeme: VID investigates six cases regarding violations potentially committed by employees

19.09.202219.09.2022 Ogres

Latvia’s State Revenue Service (VID) currently investigates six more employees over suspicions of possible violations. More people may end up detained soon, said…

Four Latvian State Revenue Service workers may be involved in bribe extortion case

19.09.2022 Ogres

Four workers of Latvian State Revenue Service (VID) may be involved in the criminal case regarding extortion of a bribe from Stiga RM…

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