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No clearance – no office? Latvian minister explains rules for municipal leaders
November 3, 2025
Changeable weather in the coming days – what to expect
October 31, 2025
General government debt per capita in Latvia reaches 10,600 euros
October 30, 2025

At the end of June this year, Latvia’s general government debt amounted to €10,600 per capita, according to information published by the Fiscal…

Today will be cloudy and rainy – what to know before heading out
October 30, 2025
Consumer Rights Centre fines Ride with 10,000 euros for continuing services in early October
October 28, 2025

Politics

Legal expert explains why the Latvian President’s decision on the Istanbul Convention was correct
November 4, 2025
EU Court of Justice Advocate General Calls for Dismissal of Latvia’s Appeal in Aven and Fridman Sanctions Case
October 31, 2025
Latvia’s President faces a decisive moment: Saeima’s Istanbul Convention decision lands on his desk
October 31, 2025
Jūrmala mayor denied access to state secrets — Truksnis resigns
October 30, 2025
Nordic parliament speakers express concern that Latvia may withdraw from the Istanbul Convention
October 29, 2025
Valkas mayor suspected of defrauding EU funds
October 28, 2025

Business

Major transformations ahead for Riga Airport
By Ogres   November 3, 2025

Riga Airport’s development plan for 2025–2050 foresees runway and airfield modernisation, including new taxiways, a southern apron and modern de-icing areas, the airport…

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Russian airlines accumulate debts to Latvia
By Ogres   October 27, 2025
The end of “tasty” e-cigarettes: Court confirms flavour ban
By Ogres   October 24, 2025
Triumph for Latvian gastronomy: 34 restaurants included in the “Michelin Guide 2026”
By Ogres   October 22, 2025
Netherlands’ Ingka Investments to become Latvia’s largest private forest owner
By Ogres   October 20, 2025

National Alliance supports President’s call to leave Istanbul Convention decision to the next Saeima
Ogres November 4, 2025

The National Alliance (NA) supports President Edgars Rinkēvičs’ call to continue decision-making on the Istanbul Convention in the next Saeima, the party told…

France to ban alcohol sales in parliament bar
Ogres November 4, 2025

Left-wing French MP Emmanuel Duplessy wants to ban alcohol sales in the National Assembly bar, writes Politico. According to a report obtained by…

Lithuania’s border with Belarus closed; Lithuanians seek detours
Ogres November 4, 2025
Legal expert explains why the Latvian President’s decision on the Istanbul Convention was correct
Ogres November 4, 2025
Latvian President sends law on withdrawal from the Istanbul Convention back to parliament
Ogres November 4, 2025

National Alliance supports President’s call to leave Istanbul Convention decision to the next Saeima
November 4, 2025
France to ban alcohol sales in parliament bar
November 4, 2025
Lithuania’s border with Belarus closed; Lithuanians seek detours
November 4, 2025
Legal expert explains why the Latvian President’s decision on the Istanbul Convention was correct
November 4, 2025
Latvian President sends law on withdrawal from the Istanbul Convention back to parliament
November 4, 2025
KNAB uncovers misappropriation in LDz subsidiary – officials suspected
November 3, 2025

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National Alliance supports President’s call to leave Istanbul Convention decision to the next Saeima
November 4, 2025
Latvian President sends law on withdrawal from the Istanbul Convention back to parliament
November 4, 2025
KNAB uncovers misappropriation in LDz subsidiary – officials suspected
November 3, 2025

The Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau (KNAB) has, under an expedited procedure, proposed that the Prosecution Office for Investigation of Offences in State…

Another Russian military intelligence spy detained in Latvia
November 3, 2025
“Power belongs to the people” – record-breaking wave of signatures in Latvia on the Istanbul Convention
November 3, 2025

World

France to ban alcohol sales in parliament bar
Ogres November 4, 2025

Left-wing French MP Emmanuel Duplessy wants to ban alcohol sales in the National Assembly bar, writes Politico. According to a report obtained by…

Lithuania’s border with Belarus closed; Lithuanians seek detours
Ogres November 4, 2025

After the Lithuanian government’s decision to close the border with Belarus, direct bus services have also been suspended, but some companies are offering…

Estonian Police: Electric scooter sales must be curbed
Ogres November 3, 2025
Belgium spots suspicious drones; concerns grow
Ogres November 3, 2025
China has launched a campaign of intimidation against British academics
Ogres November 3, 2025

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Housing prices in Riga remain lower than prices in Vilnius and Tallinn

24.05.2022 Ogres

Although the prices of housing under construction in Riga have increased by 29% over the course of the year, they remain lower than…

Latvian government agrees to keep current head of KNAB in office

24.05.2022 Ogres

On Tuesday, 24 May, Latvia’s Cabinet of Ministers discussed the topic of re-approval of Jēkabs Straume as the chief of Corruption Prevention and…

Day 89 of war in Ukraine: Three months of invasion, Russian diplomat condemns Putin’s war, Denmark to send missiles

24.05.202224.05.2022 Ogres

On Tuesday, May 24, three months pass since Russian President Vladimir Putin began Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. It has caused the death of…

Minister: the aggressor country and its supporters should be made to restore Ukraine

24.05.202224.05.2022 Ogres

During the meeting of European Union (EU) Economic and Financial Affairs Council (ECOFIN) meeting in Brussels, Latvia together with Estonia, Lithuania and Slovakia…

Latvian army commander: stagnation in Ukraine risks prolonging the war

24.05.2022 Ogres

Three months after the start of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the front shows signs of stagnation, which is not good for Ukraine, as…

Minister: prices of road construction projects may increase by 15%

24.05.2022 Ogres

The prices of road construction projects may increase by 15%, said Latvian Minister of Transport Tālis Linkaits in an interview to TV3 programme…

Latvian Minister of Defence asks US to provide more military aid

24.05.2022 Ogres

Latvian Minister of Defence Artis Pabriks has met with US Congress representatives Don Bacon, Ruben Gallego and Sara Jacobs. During the meeting, Pabriks…

Latvian PM decides to pick Kristaps Eklons for the vacant minister’s post

24.05.2022 Ogres

Latvian Prime Minister Krišjānis Kariņš is prepared to propose deputy chief of the State Fire and Rescue Service (VUGD) Kristaps Eklons for the…

Ukrainian court delivers sentence in first war crime trial

23.05.2022 Ogres

A Russian soldier, who admitted killing an unarmed civilian during Russia’s invasion in Ukraine, has been sentenced to life in prison, British public…

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