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Fog and drizzle to persist – forecast for the coming days
November 4, 2025
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

On Friday, skies will be overcast, and rain is expected at times across most of the country, with the heaviest precipitation forecast for…

General government debt per capita in Latvia reaches 10,600 euros
October 30, 2025
Today will be cloudy and rainy – what to know before heading out
October 30, 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…

Estonian MPs sign declaration of support for Istanbul Convention
Ogres November 4, 2025
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

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
Estonian MPs sign declaration of support for Istanbul Convention
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

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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…

Estonian MPs sign declaration of support for Istanbul Convention
Ogres November 4, 2025

In response to events in Latvia, when the Saeima decided to withdraw from the Council of Europe Convention on preventing and combating violence…

Lithuania’s border with Belarus closed; Lithuanians seek detours
Ogres November 4, 2025
Estonian Police: Electric scooter sales must be curbed
Ogres November 3, 2025
Belgium spots suspicious drones; concerns grow
Ogres November 3, 2025

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Number of Ukrainian refugees in Latvia close to 29 000

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Since the start of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine a total of 28 920 Ukrainian civilians have been registered in Latvia as refugees. 23…

Latvian PM counters National Alliance’s blackmail with minister’s dismissal

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In response to «blackmail attempt» by the National Alliance, Latvia’s Prime Minister Krišjānis Kariņš has decided to request dismissal for Minister of Economics…

Tourist accommodation establishments in Latvia report growing numbers of guests

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In March 2022 the number of foreign and resident visitors comprised 108.8 thousand, which is 2.3 times more than in March 2021 and…

Sweden decides to take the NATO course

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Sweden will request NATO membership, as announced by Sweden’s PM Magdalena Andersson, adding that this step is intended to deter Russia from aggression….

Estonian unemployed number down by 9,200 on year

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In the first quarter of 2022, the Estonian labour force participation rate was 73.1%, the employment rate was 69%, and the unemployment rate…

Latvia prepared to expand cooperation with Kazakhstan in transit sector

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On Friday, 13 May, Latvian Ministry of Transport’s deputy state secretary Uldis Reimanis met with deputy Minister of Industry and Infrastructure Development of…

Latvian PM warns coalition partners the Minister of Economics will have to leave

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Latvia’s Prime Minister Krišjānis Kariņš has warned coalition partners that, in addition to the resignation of Minister of the Interior Marija Golubeva, Minister…

Estonian government triggers confidence vote

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In the Estonian Riigikogu, a vote of confidence is due on the government headed by the liberal Reform Party. It has been announced…

Day 81 of war in Ukraine: Defenders reach border in Kharkiv region, Eurovision winners point to Mariupol, invaders move forward in Donbas

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In Ukraine on Monday, May 16, Russian occupation forces continued slow movement forward in the epicentre of the Donbas front. Ukrainian troops have…

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