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New airBaltic CEO Erno Hildén: bank savings, liabilities and investments
January 9, 2026
Snow, gusty winds and cold: Latvia’s weekend weather forecast
January 9, 2026
Disability status in Latvia fails to work as intended – State Audit Office issues harsh conclusions
January 7, 2026

Disability status in Latvia only partially fulfills its intended purpose, while the support system is fragmented and unequal, according to the State Audit…

Frost down to –15°C expected in Latvia
January 7, 2026
Sabotage, border fence and migration — Latvia’s minister on key security challenges
January 6, 2026

Politics

Legislation flaw could allow Estonian online casinos to avoid paying taxes in 2026
January 13, 2026
Journalist attacked in Slovakia; ministers blame his professional work
January 12, 2026
Proposal to express no confidence in Latvia’s Prime Minister over Russian-language content in public media
January 9, 2026
Latvia’s disability system must be reformed – minister speaks of a 50 million euro investment
January 8, 2026
BNN IN FOCUS | Pre-election fairy tales and post-election taxes? A political scientist’s view
January 5, 2026
Starmer: Britain must build closer ties with EU single market
January 5, 2026

Business

Producer prices in Latvia rise against the EU-wide trend
By Ogres   January 8, 2026

Industrial producer prices in Latvia increased by 1.4% in November last year compared with November 2024, placing Latvia among the 13 European Union…

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The notorious Rail Baltica bridge pillar in the Daugava will be put into conservation for several years
By Ogres   January 8, 2026
Rising excise duties on alcohol in Latvia may fuel smuggling, retailers warn
By Ogres   January 7, 2026
“Rīgas meži”: The forestry sector will continue to be affected by geopolitical and economic challenges
By Ogres   January 2, 2026
Agricultural conditions in Latvia are becoming increasingly challenging each year, expert says
By Ogres   December 19, 2025

Moldovan President says she would vote to join Romania in referendum
Ogres January 13, 2026

Moldovan President Maia Sandu has said she would vote in favor of joining Romania if her country held a referendum to protect its…

Newborn in Poland born with 1.62 promille blood alcohol level
Ogres January 13, 2026

A shocking incident occurred on Thursday, the 8th of January, at a hospital in Tomaszów Lubelski, according to sledst.org. A 38-year-old pregnant woman…

Legislation flaw could allow Estonian online casinos to avoid paying taxes in 2026
Ogres January 13, 2026
Latvians accidentally enter Russia on ice; Estonian border guards warn of risks
Ogres January 13, 2026
Putin increasingly replaced by body doubles: when and why it happens
Ogres January 13, 2026

Moldovan President says she would vote to join Romania in referendum
January 13, 2026
Newborn in Poland born with 1.62 promille blood alcohol level
January 13, 2026
Legislation flaw could allow Estonian online casinos to avoid paying taxes in 2026
January 13, 2026
Latvians accidentally enter Russia on ice; Estonian border guards warn of risks
January 13, 2026
Putin increasingly replaced by body doubles: when and why it happens
January 13, 2026
Hungary grants asylum to former Polish justice minister
January 12, 2026

Social

Newborn in Poland born with 1.62 promille blood alcohol level
January 13, 2026
Latvians accidentally enter Russia on ice; Estonian border guards warn of risks
January 13, 2026
Latvian citizen accused of gathering intelligence on the defense sector for Russian military intelligence
January 12, 2026

On the 30th of December last year, Latvia’s State Security Service (VDD) decided to request that the Prosecutor’s Office initiate criminal prosecution against…

Coalition parties see no grounds for calling for the Latvian Prime Minister’s resignation
January 12, 2026
Wintery weather to continue in Latvia in the coming days
January 12, 2026

World

Moldovan President says she would vote to join Romania in referendum
Ogres January 13, 2026

Moldovan President Maia Sandu has said she would vote in favor of joining Romania if her country held a referendum to protect its…

Putin increasingly replaced by body doubles: when and why it happens
Ogres January 13, 2026

Russian dictator Vladimir Putin has significantly reduced his public appearances over the past four years out of fear of a potential Ukrainian attack,…

Hungary grants asylum to former Polish justice minister
Ogres January 12, 2026
British ministers: Law allows shadow fleet tankers to be seized
Ogres January 12, 2026
NATO considers deploying military forces to Greenland; Britain says “all as usual”
Ogres January 12, 2026

Latest Posts

Health Inspectorate: reducing hot water temperature may cause health problems

02.08.2022 Ogres

Reduction of hot water in the tap may create risks for human health, said Latvian Health Inspectorate, commenting on a recent suggestion to…

Latvian Saeima’s Foreign Affairs Committee declares Russia a state sponsoring terrorism

02.08.2022 Ogres

In an official announcement made this Tuesday Latvian Saeima’s Foreign Affairs Committee declared Russia’s violence against Ukraine’s and other countries’ civilians terrorism and…

Turkey says ship carrying first Ukrainian grain on track for arrival in Istanbul

02.08.202202.08.2022 Ogres

The first Ukrainian grain ship, since Russia’s invasion that blocked the export, is  fearing it could still run into problems, Reuter reports. The…

Latvians trying to dodge mandatory military service may receive three-year prison sentence

02.08.202202.08.2022 Ogres

Recruits entering State Defence Service (VAD) will be evaluated by general practitioners. Troops will have access to «additional bonuses». However, attempts to dodge…

Latvia may run out of gas if winter turns out harsh

02.08.2022 Ogres

If winter turns out harsh, Latvia may run out of gas to satisfy all needs, such as electricity production or operations of certain…

U.S. accuses Russia of using «nuclear shield»,risks terrible accident

02.08.2022 Ogres

The United States has accused Russia of using Ukraine’s biggest nuclear power plant as a «nuclear shield» by stationing troops there, preventing Ukrainian…

Electricity price in Estonia reaches and all-time record

02.08.2022 Ogres

The price of electricity in Estonia reached a new record in June – the price of electricity reached 233.21 EUR/MWh, as reported by…

Spain reports two confirmed deaths from monkeypox

01.08.2022 Ogres

Two deaths related to monkeypox are reported in Spain, as confirmed by Spanish Ministry of Health. A day prior Spanish authorities reported the…

Police in Latvia are looking for youngsters missing in Sigulda

01.08.202201.08.2022 Ogres

Latvian State Police have commenced a search for a group of youngsters that went missing after leaving a crisis centre in Sigulda municipality….

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