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Weather in Latvia to surprise this week: frost and snow at night, up to +10°C during the day
March 2, 2026
A hint of spring in the air – temperatures to stay above zero over the weekend
February 27, 2026
Former drivers of Ušakovs sentenced to prison for fictitious “employment” at “Rīgas satiksme”
February 25, 2026

The Riga City Court, in a criminal case concerning large-scale fraud, has sentenced two former drivers of former Riga mayor Nils Ušakovs (S)…

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

Politics

Latvian government working on simplifying the legislative process
March 3, 2026
Latvia should assess the US example: adjusting sanctions as a way to avoid strengthening Russia’s economy
March 2, 2026
Hungarian opposition: Country at crossroads between Europe and dictatorship
February 27, 2026
Le Pen: I will not run for president with an ankle bracelet
February 26, 2026
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

Business

Middle East conflict escalates; airline shares fall
By Ogres   March 2, 2026

The escalation of the conflict between the United States, Israel and Iran has disrupted flight schedules around the world, and airline shares fell…

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

Latvia prepares repatriation of citizens from the UAE, prioritising vulnerable persons and families with children
Ogres March 4, 2026

Latvia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA), together with the Ministry of Transport, is preparing a Cabinet of Ministers decision to arrange flights by…

Estonia blocks sale of power grid building to Russian citizen
Ogres March 4, 2026

Estonia, citing security concerns, has ordered the cancellation of the sale of a power grid management building to a Russian citizen, writes ERR…

Estonia faces organ donor shortage; misinformation partly to blame
Ogres March 3, 2026
European far-right groups unite after activist’s death
Ogres March 3, 2026
Global markets on edge – oil and gas prices surge
Ogres March 3, 2026

Latvia prepares repatriation of citizens from the UAE, prioritising vulnerable persons and families with children
March 4, 2026
Estonia blocks sale of power grid building to Russian citizen
March 4, 2026
Estonia faces organ donor shortage; misinformation partly to blame
March 3, 2026
European far-right groups unite after activist’s death
March 3, 2026
Global markets on edge – oil and gas prices surge
March 3, 2026
Russia conducts anti-aircraft missile tests in the Baltic Sea
March 3, 2026

Social

Latvia prepares repatriation of citizens from the UAE, prioritising vulnerable persons and families with children
March 4, 2026
European far-right groups unite after activist’s death
March 3, 2026
Ambassador advises Latvian nationals not to attempt leaving the UAE on their own at this time
March 3, 2026

Latvia’s Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Dana Goldfinča, is advising Latvian nationals not to attempt leaving the UAE by land at…

Changeable weather in Latvia: from sleet to a sunnier weekend
March 3, 2026
New port director appointed at Ventspils Freeport – Igors Udodovs takes office
March 2, 2026

World

Estonia blocks sale of power grid building to Russian citizen
Ogres March 4, 2026

Estonia, citing security concerns, has ordered the cancellation of the sale of a power grid management building to a Russian citizen, writes ERR…

Estonia faces organ donor shortage; misinformation partly to blame
Ogres March 3, 2026

Only 5.5% of Estonians have officially declared their willingness to become organ donors after death, and one of the reasons for the low…

Global markets on edge – oil and gas prices surge
Ogres March 3, 2026
Russia conducts anti-aircraft missile tests in the Baltic Sea
Ogres March 3, 2026
Scientists urge delay in age verification on social media
Ogres March 2, 2026

Latest Posts

European Commission proposes limiting enormous revenues of energy companies

08.09.2022 Ogres

The European Commission (EC) wants to limit the excessive revenue energy companies receive thanks to the rapidly growing electricity prices, as announced on…

Ukrainian official: 2.5 million people forcibly deported to Russia

08.09.202208.09.2022 Ogres

Ukrainians forced to head to Russia or Russian–controlled territory are being killed and tortured, as reported by news network CNN. Deputy Ukrainian Ambassador…

Omicron–adapted vaccination to start in Lithuania

08.09.202208.09.2022 Ogres

Lithuanian residents will be able to get vaccinated with the Covid-19 vaccine adapted to the Omicron variant starting from next week, informs National…

No compromise – Latvian teachers will go on strike

08.09.2022 Ogres

No compromise for the possible increase of teachers’ pay was reached during the Reconciliation Committee’s final meeting on 7 September. This means Latvian…

Latvian Russians Union turns to UN Human Rights Committee to save Soviet monuments

07.09.2022 Ogres

To preserve the remaining Soviet monuments in Daugavpils, Latvian Russians Union (LKS) has turned to the UN Human Rights Committee. The report was…

Bar set for Latvian Special Tasks Unit training course too high for women

07.09.202207.09.2022 Ogres

Not a single woman has passed the National Armed Forces (NBS) Special Tasks Unit (SUV) infantry training course since the restoration of independence…

At least 380 children killed in Ukraine since beginning of war

07.09.2022 Ogres

Prosecutor General’s Office of Ukraine wrote on Telegram that Russia’s war has killed at least 383 children, injured over 742 since 24 February,…

Estonian embassy in Moscow receives threats

07.09.202207.09.2022 Ogres

Estonian Embassy in Moscow  told newspaper Postimees that currently there are  no problems with security and threat analyses are regularly carried out, as…

Latvian government approves order under which supporters of war criminals will lose citizenship

07.09.202207.09.2022 Ogres

Half a year after Saeima’s adopted amendments, the government approved the order under which Latvian citizenship will be taken away from people who…

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