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Heating bills rise in Latvia – the government promises support
February 3, 2026
“This is essentially genocide” – Latvia’s President on Russia’s actions in Ukraine
February 2, 2026
Mandatory military service for women in Latvia – JKP urges the Ministry of Defence not to rush implementation
January 30, 2026

The New Conservative Party (JKP), which is not represented in the Saeima, is calling on the Ministry of Defence (MoD) to postpone the…

Latvian government launches costly study: could Latvia have a nuclear power plant?
January 30, 2026
“Focus on construction, not talk” – Latvia’s Transport Minister pushes back against Rail Baltica delay forecasts
January 29, 2026

Politics

Lithuanian officials hint at change in attitude towards Belarus; later retracts
February 4, 2026
A new US ambassador to arrive in Riga soon, strengthening bilateral cooperation
February 2, 2026
Latvian politicians in foreign policy debates: “Expectations are collapsing,” but “not everything is bad”
January 29, 2026
Latvia’s Parliament takes a step against “intimidation lawsuits”: journalists and activists promised greater protection
January 28, 2026
Le Pen’s party in France – with a dual stance against the Kremlin
January 28, 2026
Hungary, Slovakia to sue EU over Russian gas
January 27, 2026

Business

Valdis Andersons elected Chairman of the Board of the Freeport of Ventspils
By Ogres   February 4, 2026

At the first meeting of the Board of the Freeport of Ventspils in 2026, Valdis Andersons was appointed Chairman of the Board. Andersons…

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“Amber Latvijas balzams” seeks legal protection – State Revenue Service freezes accounts
By Ogres   January 30, 2026
Overtime, wages and downtime: why the Labour Law dispute has become critical for Latvia’s economy
By Ogres   January 28, 2026
The construction cartel case returns to Parliament – dispute over secret recordings
By Ogres   January 20, 2026
Cartels seen by all, but no longer provable? Supreme court ruling shakes established practice
By Ogres   January 17, 2026

Angel in Italy takes on Meloni’s features; investigation launched into restored fresco
Ogres February 4, 2026

Government and church officials have launched an investigation into a restored fresco in a church in Rome where an angel has taken on…

Lithuanian officials hint at change in attitude towards Belarus; later retracts
Ogres February 4, 2026

Some Lithuanian officials have made comments about easing sanctions or changing the country’s attitude towards Minsk, but have since retracted their comments. Observers…

Estonian authorities seize ship on suspicion of smuggling; cargo was heading to Russia
Ogres February 4, 2026
Valdis Andersons elected Chairman of the Board of the Freeport of Ventspils
Ogres February 4, 2026
Around 60 people questioned in Latvia in criminal proceedings over the implementation of Rail Baltica
Ogres February 4, 2026

Angel in Italy takes on Meloni’s features; investigation launched into restored fresco
February 4, 2026
Lithuanian officials hint at change in attitude towards Belarus; later retracts
February 4, 2026
Estonian authorities seize ship on suspicion of smuggling; cargo was heading to Russia
February 4, 2026
Valdis Andersons elected Chairman of the Board of the Freeport of Ventspils
February 4, 2026
Around 60 people questioned in Latvia in criminal proceedings over the implementation of Rail Baltica
February 4, 2026
For French far-right politician Marine Le Pen door to presidential election open for now
February 4, 2026

Social

Around 60 people questioned in Latvia in criminal proceedings over the implementation of Rail Baltica
February 4, 2026
Riga mayor: several kindergartens and schools in the capital will have to be closed
February 4, 2026
“We need specific names”: police on the investigation of the Epstein case in Latvia
February 3, 2026

A criminal case will most likely be initiated in Latvia to verify materials related to the case of convicted US sex offender Jeffrey…

Prohibited symbolism in Estonia: 1,000 violations and lawyer’s objections
February 3, 2026
KNAB conducts searches at Ogre and Liepāja hospitals
February 3, 2026

World

Angel in Italy takes on Meloni’s features; investigation launched into restored fresco
Ogres February 4, 2026

Government and church officials have launched an investigation into a restored fresco in a church in Rome where an angel has taken on…

Estonian authorities seize ship on suspicion of smuggling; cargo was heading to Russia
Ogres February 4, 2026

Estonian authorities on February 3rd detained a container ship that was anchored in Estonian internal waters while sailing under the flag of the…

For French far-right politician Marine Le Pen door to presidential election open for now
Ogres February 4, 2026
The rental market in Lithuania: a roadblock for foreigners
Ogres February 3, 2026
Experts: Artificial intelligence is not the best friend
Ogres February 3, 2026

Latest Posts

Farmers in Latvia report this year is mostly successful for agriculture

22.08.202222.08.2022 Ogres

This year was generally successful for agriculture, said the chairman of Latvian Agricultural Organization Cooperation Council (LOSP) Guntis Gūtmanis in an interview to…

Russian FSB provided Kremlin with false information regarding situation in Ukraine

22.08.2022 Ogres

Before the Russian-Ukrainian war the Federal Security Service (FSB) supplied Kremlin with misleading information regarding the general mood in the Ukrainian society and…

Lithuania’s Environment Ministry is considering allowing a higher build–up of cities

22.08.202222.08.2022 Ogres

Lithuania’s Environment Ministry is considering allowing a higher build–up of cities, increasing it to a limit of 60,000 residents per square kilometre in…

Week in Lithuania: 1,450 new COVID-19 cases, one death reported on Friday, Medininkai foreigners’ centre shut down

20.08.202220.08.2022 Ogres

Last week in Lithuania PM’s adviser was appointed lead Lithuania’s representative office in Taiwan. Ministry calls for EU-wide decision on visa ban for…

UN Secretary General gravely concerned about fighting near the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant

19.08.202219.08.2022 Ogres

Yesterday, on August 18, during a summit with Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky and Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Lviv UN Secretary General…

Mandatory vaccinations against COVID-19 planned for doctors, while employers may decide what to do

19.08.202219.08.2022 Ogres

The Ministry of Health (MoH) is proposing to review the current procedure of vaccination against Covid-19, refusing from the initial regulation that the…

Minister of Interior: Ready to act to prevent any disorder during Soviet–era monument dismantling

19.08.202219.08.2022 Ogres

Law enforcement authorities in close cooperation with security services and the Riga municipality are preparing and are ready to prevent any disorders in…

Lithuania activates two additional power plants following record–high prices

19.08.202219.08.2022 Ogres

Lithuania, together with the other Baltic states, reached a record–high price of electricity on Wednesday evening, informs Lithuanian public media LRT. Although the…

Latvian Russians Union (LKS) to organize a protest action against the dismantling of the monument glorifying the Soviet army

19.08.202219.08.2022 Ogres

Latvian Russians Union (LKS) plans to hold a protest action against the demolition of the monument to the soldiers of the Soviet army…

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