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Weather forecast: daytime temperatures in Latvia up to +13°C
March 17, 2026
Weather forecast: rain and wet snow in Latvia at the beginning of the week
March 16, 2026
Forecasters predict spring warmth in Latvia – temperatures up to +15°C over the weekend
March 13, 2026

Forecasters say Latvia will experience pleasant spring weather this weekend, with sunshine expected on most days and temperatures rising to as high as…

OIK dispute in Latvia continues – Finance Ministry explains why compensation is not justified
March 11, 2026
Temperatures in Latvia to reach +12°C on Wednesday, but weather will change over the weekend
March 11, 2026

Politics

The hidden side of sanctions: fertilizer shortages threaten global food security
March 17, 2026
Seats in the British House of Lords will no longer be hereditary
March 12, 2026
Populists are gaining popularity; the question remains: can they lead?
March 11, 2026
Sarkozy’s son to enter French politics; will bring US political influence
March 6, 2026
War in Iran: European politicians unable to take a unified position
March 4, 2026
Latvian government working on simplifying the legislative process
March 3, 2026

Business

Riga Airport’s dominance in the Baltics is no longer so self-evident
By Ogres   March 16, 2026

The structure of the Baltic aviation market is gradually changing, and Lithuania is increasingly trying to strengthen its role within it, Andris Kalniņš,…

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Latvian dairy sector: too much imported milk in stores
By Ogres   March 13, 2026
Farmers warn Middle East conflict could drive up fertilizer and food prices
By Ogres   March 11, 2026
Oil prices reach highest level since 2022
By Ogres   March 9, 2026
Fuel prices in Latvia rise sharply – minister demands explanation from retailers
By Ogres   March 5, 2026

Belarusians in Lithuania: many plan to stay
Ogres March 18, 2026

Most Lithuanians imagine immigrants from Belarus as long-haul drivers, but a new study has revealed that the reality is different – thousands of…

Measles outbreak begins in Latvia, risk assessed as high
Ogres March 18, 2026

The first measles outbreak in Latvia since 2018 has been recorded, according to Ilze Ūdre, a representative of the Centre for Disease Prevention…

Sri Lanka declares Wednesdays a day off to save fuel
Ogres March 17, 2026
Trump says he wants to take over Cuba
Ogres March 17, 2026
Expert states bluntly: Latvia lacks resources for the Strait of Hormuz
Ogres March 17, 2026

Belarusians in Lithuania: many plan to stay
March 18, 2026
Measles outbreak begins in Latvia, risk assessed as high
March 18, 2026
Sri Lanka declares Wednesdays a day off to save fuel
March 17, 2026
Trump says he wants to take over Cuba
March 17, 2026
Expert states bluntly: Latvia lacks resources for the Strait of Hormuz
March 17, 2026
Mediterranean countries: Drifting Russian tanker poses serious threat
March 17, 2026

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Measles outbreak begins in Latvia, risk assessed as high
March 18, 2026
Expert states bluntly: Latvia lacks resources for the Strait of Hormuz
March 17, 2026
Minister comments: Will Latvia need to get involved in the Strait of Hormuz?
March 17, 2026

At present, Latvia’s involvement in a potential operation in the Strait of Hormuz is not planned, Defence Minister Andris Sprūds (P) told Latvian…

VIDEO: Court refuses detention after police seize largest cocaine haul in recent years in Riga
March 16, 2026
Banned substances hidden in letters and soap discovered in Latvian prisons
March 16, 2026

World

Belarusians in Lithuania: many plan to stay
Ogres March 18, 2026

Most Lithuanians imagine immigrants from Belarus as long-haul drivers, but a new study has revealed that the reality is different – thousands of…

Sri Lanka declares Wednesdays a day off to save fuel
Ogres March 17, 2026

Sri Lanka is trying to save fuel at a time when it is threatened with a possible depletion of supplies, while shipping traffic…

Trump says he wants to take over Cuba
Ogres March 17, 2026
Mediterranean countries: Drifting Russian tanker poses serious threat
Ogres March 17, 2026
Lithuanian idea to combat smuggling balloons: patrol airships
Ogres March 16, 2026

Latest Posts

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…

NATO StratCom chief: I cannot promise Latvia a peaceful and predictable future

30.09.2022 Ogres

Under current conditions, when a war goes on in Latvia’s neighbouring country, climate change continues and there are other global crisis keep appearing,…

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