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Latvian Prime Minister dissatisfied: drone warning was sent only after the incident
May 7, 2026
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 conditions across Latvia will gradually improve on Tuesday and Wednesday—sunshine will appear between clouds in some areas, precipitation will decrease, and winds…

Weather to shift rapidly: snow to be followed by +20°C warmth
April 27, 2026
Flames in Old Riga: popular bar The Sinners destroyed by fire
April 24, 2026

Politics

Estonia to ban parties from receiving funding from third-country nationals
May 7, 2026
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

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’s Defence Minister to take three days of leave due to relative’s funeral
Ogres May 8, 2026

Latvian Defence Minister Andris Sprūds of The Progressives (P) will be on leave from today until Sunday due to the funeral of a…

Spanish police seize 30 tons of cocaine
Ogres May 8, 2026

Spanish police have seized a ship off the Canary Islands carrying 30 tons of cocaine and arrested 23 crew members, making it the…

Latvia urgently needs to strengthen anti-drone defense on the eastern border, says National Security Committee chairman
Ogres May 7, 2026
Loud protests erupt at Venice Biennale over Russian participation
Ogres May 7, 2026
“Life went on” — Latvian police surprised by public reaction during drone alert
Ogres May 7, 2026

Latvia’s Defence Minister to take three days of leave due to relative’s funeral
May 8, 2026
Spanish police seize 30 tons of cocaine
May 8, 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
“Life went on” — Latvian police surprised by public reaction during drone alert
May 7, 2026
Iran considers US offer to end war; Trump hopes for quick deal
May 7, 2026

Social

Latvia’s Defence Minister to take three days of leave due to relative’s funeral
May 8, 2026
Latvia urgently needs to strengthen anti-drone defense on the eastern border, says National Security Committee chairman
May 7, 2026
“Life went on” — Latvian police surprised by public reaction during drone alert
May 7, 2026

Despite emergency cell broadcast warnings about a possible threat in the airspace, “life went on” in the Latgale region and people continued their…

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

World

Spanish police seize 30 tons of cocaine
Ogres May 8, 2026

Spanish police have seized a ship off the Canary Islands carrying 30 tons of cocaine and arrested 23 crew members, making it the…

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…

Iran considers US offer to end war; Trump hopes for quick deal
Ogres May 7, 2026
Hungary returns seized funds to Ukrainians; Kyiv hopes for better relations
Ogres May 7, 2026
Cruise ship with Hantavirus outbreak on its way to Spain
Ogres May 6, 2026

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Linas Jegelevičius In an impudent strike, gangsters blew up the door of a Maxima supermarket in the 5 500-habitant southwestern town of Kazlų…

Public transport service in Riga to be free of charge on 18 November

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During the national holiday in Latvia this week – 18 November – all residents and guests to Riga will be able to use…

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In October 2022 inflation in Latvia was higher than the average observed in the European Union and Eurozone, according to data published by…

Article 5 is unlikely to go in effect after Poland; Latvia’s security situation remains unchanged

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Although a Russian-made missile struck Poland, a NATO member state, killing two people in the village of Pshevodov on Tuesday, 15 October, Article…

Zelenskyy: Kyiv is not responsible for the missile that hit Poland

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has announced that he is completely sure the missile that hit Poland and killed two people was not fired…

World’s human population passes eight billion

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According to information from the United Nations, the number of humans on the planet has reached eight billion, and this happened a mere…

Does the economic downturn contribute to growth of unemployment?

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The latest data from the Central Statistical Bureau of Latvia (CSP) indicate the actual unemployment level was 6.9% in Q3 2022. Swedbank Latvia…

Explosion on shopping street in Istanbul kills six

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At least six people were killed and 81 were wounded in an explosion that took place on a busy shopping street in Istanbul…

European Commission invites including Bulgaria, Croatia and Romania into Schengen Area

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On Wednesday, 16 November, the European Commission presented the proposal to include Bulgaria, Croatia and Romania to the Schengen Area’s free travel zone….

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