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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
“Unanswered questions and oddities”: Citskovskis on Kariņš’s special flights
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
“Unanswered questions and oddities”: Citskovskis on Kariņš’s special flights
November 4, 2025
Latvian President sends law on withdrawal from the Istanbul Convention back to parliament
November 4, 2025

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National Alliance supports President’s call to leave Istanbul Convention decision to the next Saeima
November 4, 2025
“Unanswered questions and oddities”: Citskovskis on Kariņš’s special flights
November 4, 2025
Latvian President sends law on withdrawal from the Istanbul Convention back to parliament
November 4, 2025

President of Latvia Edgars Rinkēvičs has decided to return to the Saeima for reconsideration the draft law on Latvia’s withdrawal from the Council…

KNAB uncovers misappropriation in LDz subsidiary – officials suspected
November 3, 2025
Another Russian military intelligence spy detained in Latvia
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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Covid-19 pandemic cuts Latvia’s hospitality sector worker numbers by one-third

18.05.2022 Ogres

Over the course of the last two years the number of people employed in Latvia’s hospitality sector has dropped by one-third. The sector…

Day 83 of war in Ukraine: Defence of Azovstal ended, Ukrainians destroy Russian ammunition depots, Zelenskyy addresses Cannes Festival

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In Ukraine on Thursday, May 18, the Ukrainian Armed Forces reported destroying of two ammunition depots in the south. In the east, Russian…

Moscow’s Garden officially renamed Latgale’s Park by Riga City Council

18.05.2022 Ogres

On Wednesday, 18 May, Riga City Council decided to rename Moscow’s Garden as Latgale’s Park. Multiple associations requested renaming the park. The municipal…

Latvian State Audit uncovers serious problems with use of finances at interior affairs institutions

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Latvian State Audit reports that the report on Ministry of the Interior 2021 annual account underlined multiple capacity problems at multiple institutions that…

Finland and Sweden officially submit NATO membership requests

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On Tuesday, 18 May, Finland and Sweden officially submitted NATO membership requests. Ambassadors of both countries submitted requests to join the North Atlantic…

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Agriculture is one of the sectors that is impacted the most by the Russian-Ukrainian war. Many countries around the world report shortage of…

Latvian municipalities warn many Ukrainian refugees may end up homeless soon

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Although the Latvian government has implemented multiple amendments to regulations that govern aid to war refugees from Ukraine, amendments to the Law on…

Man in Latvia sentenced to five years in prison for spying for Russia

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On Tuesday, 17 May, Riga City Vidzeme Suburb Court sentenced one Valentins Frolovs to five years in prison for spying in Russia’s favour….

Estonia holds military drills with 15 000 troops

17.05.2022 Ogres

In Estonia, the Hedgehog 2022 (Siil 2022) military drills have been launched on Monday, May 16, with around 15 000 military personnel from…

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