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Former drivers of Ušakovs sentenced to prison for fictitious “employment” at “Rīgas satiksme”
February 25, 2026
As the influence of an anticyclone strengthens, weather will change midweek
February 25, 2026
Precipitation zone to continue crossing the country, heavy snowfall expected in some areas
February 24, 2026

The precipitation zone will continue to move across Latvia on Tuesday, the 24th of February — skies will be mostly cloudy. Snow will…

“A great honor to begin my work in Latvia” – US Ambassador pledges stronger security and economic ties
February 20, 2026
Cyclone approaching from the west – snow and milder weather expected midweek in Latvia
February 18, 2026

Politics

Parliamentary elections are approaching in Hungary; what is Orbán doing and what is his rival thinking?
February 25, 2026
Nils Ušakovs leaves the board of the Saskaņa party
February 24, 2026
Iceland eyes resuming EU accession talks
February 23, 2026
The President of Latvia warns of a possible weakening of judicial independence
February 20, 2026
BNN IN FOCUS | Rajevskis: Latvia must not “sleep through” the nuclear weapons debate
February 20, 2026
Lithuanian activist’s fake calls – a way to detect illegal funding
February 19, 2026

Business

Moneyval signal to investors: Latvia is a safe financial environment
By Ogres   February 19, 2026

Latvia has received international recognition for its ability to effectively combat financial crime and ensure the security of its financial system, the Finanšu…

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Latvia’s Central Bank governor outlines concrete steps to double economic growth
By Ogres   February 19, 2026
43 million euros jointly: court delivers landmark ruling in the “Krājbanka” case
By Ogres   February 5, 2026
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

The sanctions paradox: Latvia loses transit, Russia takes over cargo and profits
Ogres February 26, 2026

Opinion article Latvia closed its doors to Belarusian potash fertilisers, hoping to halt their flow to other countries. But the cargo did not…

Gucci faces criticism for using AI-generated images
Ogres February 26, 2026

Gucci has faced criticism after using AI-generated images to promote its Milan Fashion Week show, the BBC reports. The images have been shared…

North Korean leader’s teenage daughter – a director of a missile program and a potential leader of the country
Ogres February 26, 2026
Forecasters predict warmer weather; ice will gradually lose its strength
Ogres February 26, 2026
Lithuanians from Vilnius are moving to surrounding districts
Ogres February 25, 2026

The sanctions paradox: Latvia loses transit, Russia takes over cargo and profits
February 26, 2026
Gucci faces criticism for using AI-generated images
February 26, 2026
North Korean leader’s teenage daughter – a director of a missile program and a potential leader of the country
February 26, 2026
Forecasters predict warmer weather; ice will gradually lose its strength
February 26, 2026
Lithuanians from Vilnius are moving to surrounding districts
February 25, 2026
On the fourth anniversary of the war, Latvians donate a record amount in support of Ukraine
February 25, 2026

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The sanctions paradox: Latvia loses transit, Russia takes over cargo and profits
February 26, 2026
Forecasters predict warmer weather; ice will gradually lose its strength
February 26, 2026
On the fourth anniversary of the war, Latvians donate a record amount in support of Ukraine
February 25, 2026

On Tuesday, the 24th of February, marking four years since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, a record amount of donations was raised across…

Sprūds and U.S. Ambassador reaffirm close defense cooperation and strengthening of regional security
February 25, 2026
Britain has started requiring mandatory travel permits
February 25, 2026

World

Gucci faces criticism for using AI-generated images
Ogres February 26, 2026

Gucci has faced criticism after using AI-generated images to promote its Milan Fashion Week show, the BBC reports. The images have been shared…

North Korean leader’s teenage daughter – a director of a missile program and a potential leader of the country
Ogres February 26, 2026

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s daughter Kim Ju Ae attended a military parade with her father, and there is talk that she…

Lithuanians from Vilnius are moving to surrounding districts
Ogres February 25, 2026
Trump’s address to Congress: US “golden age,” tax cuts and tensions with Democrats
Ogres February 25, 2026
Phone call resolves diplomatic row; differences remain
Ogres February 25, 2026

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14th Saeima elections are on in Latvia; citizens able to vote 07:00 to 20:00

02.10.202202.10.2022 Ogres

This morning, 1 October, 949 election sites opened up in Latvia for 14th Saeima elections. Election sites will remain open until 20:00 p.m….

14th Saeima elections: 23.26% of Latvian citizens have voted so far

01.10.2022 Ogres

As of 12:00 a.m. a total of 23.26% of Latvian citizens have voted in the 14th Saeima elections, according to information from the…

Week in Lithuania: Parliament board rejects proposal to check MPs’ sobriety; defence spending to go up by 148 million euros

01.10.202201.10.2022 Ogres

Last week, ex–president Adamkus contracted coronavirus, 1 248 new COVID-19 cases, one death over Wednesday, 28 September. Lithuanian Railways sees increase in Ukrainian…

Rezekne shows highest turnout among Latvia’s biggest cities in 14th Saeima elections

01.10.2022 Ogres

According to data from the Central Election Commission (CVK), activity in 14th Saeima elections has been the highest in Rezekne, whereas voters in…

Corruption watchdog to look into 83 reports of possible political promotion violations

01.10.2022 Ogres

Latvia’s Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau (KNAB) has commenced 83 examinations of possible political promotion violations, as confirmed by the bureau. KNAB has…

Disruptions with electronic online voter register experienced during 14th Saeima elections

01.10.2022 Ogres

This morning, 1 October, Latvia’s Central Election Commission (CVK) reported disruptions with the electronic online voter register. Officials explain the situation with tight…

Voting activity in first hour of 14th Saeima elections the highest in Latgale

01.10.2022 Ogres

Voters in Latgale turned out the most active in the first hour of 14th Saeima elections on 1 October, whereas the lowest activity…

Russians of Lithuanian origin flee Kaliningrad for fear of mobilisation

01.10.202201.10.2022 Ogres

Alexander Khoroshavtsev fled Kaliningrad together with his brother who has a Lithuanian passport, as soon as they heard the announcement about partial mobilsation,…

Klaipeda LNG terminal to provide Latvenergo up to 6 TWh of annual power

30.09.202230.09.2022 Ogres

Latvian energy company Latvenergo JSC has acquired rights to use annual power output of 6 TWh from Klaipeda liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal…

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