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Haze, frost and still no thaw – the latest weather forecast for Latvia
February 4, 2026
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

Russia’s current attacks on civilian energy infrastructure are “essentially approaching genocide,” Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs said on Monday in an interview with LTV’s…

Mandatory military service for women in Latvia – JKP urges the Ministry of Defence not to rush implementation
January 30, 2026
Latvian government launches costly study: could Latvia have a nuclear power plant?
January 30, 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

Latvian police open criminal proceedings over latest Epstein case materials
Ogres February 5, 2026

The State Police of Latvia have initiated criminal proceedings regarding the latest materials published last week in the case of convicted U.S. sex…

EU criticizes FIFA’s call to lift ban on Russian athletes
Ogres February 5, 2026

European Union’s sports commissioner, Glenn Micallef, criticized the statements of FIFA President Gianni Infantino, and indicated that Russia poses a real security threat,…

Angel in Italy takes on Meloni’s features; investigation launched into restored fresco
Ogres February 4, 2026
Lithuanian officials hint at change in attitude towards Belarus; later retracts
Ogres February 4, 2026
Estonian authorities seize ship on suspicion of smuggling; cargo was heading to Russia
Ogres February 4, 2026

Latvian police open criminal proceedings over latest Epstein case materials
February 5, 2026
EU criticizes FIFA’s call to lift ban on Russian athletes
February 5, 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

Social

Latvian police open criminal proceedings over latest Epstein case materials
February 5, 2026
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

Due to changes in the number of pupils, several preschool institutions and schools in Riga will have to be closed, Riga Mayor Viesturs…

Unlawful suspension, but a disciplinary offence – court ruling in the Citskovskis case
February 4, 2026
“We need specific names”: police on the investigation of the Epstein case in Latvia
February 3, 2026

World

EU criticizes FIFA’s call to lift ban on Russian athletes
Ogres February 5, 2026

European Union’s sports commissioner, Glenn Micallef, criticized the statements of FIFA President Gianni Infantino, and indicated that Russia poses a real security threat,…

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
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

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BNN ANALYSES | Lithuania is set to outlaw any business with Russia, but business reps doubt the initiative

11.08.202211.08.2022 Ogres

Linas Jegelevičius for BNN The Baltic States are spearheading an international campaign to designate Russia as a state sponsor of terrorism but the…

Russian natural gas supply to Latvia flows via Estonian territory

11.08.202211.08.2022 Ogres

A restored pipeline link to Latvia suspended last month means that Russian natural gas is now flowing via Estonia,reports Estonian Public Broadcasting ER. …

Latvijas Gāze will not be able to ensure the storage of the required amount of natural gas reserves

10.08.202210.08.2022 Ogres

As of August 31, 2022, JSC Latvijas Gāze (LG) will not be able to fulfil the obligation of a public trader to ensure…

Until elections political parties can spend no more than EUR 708,053 on campaign

10.08.202210.08.2022 Ogres

Until the elections, each of the 19 candidate political parties are allowed to spend no more than EUR 708,053 for campaign purposes. The…

State of emergency to be extended on Latvia–Belarus bored until November

10.08.202210.08.2022 Ogres

The government supported the extension of the state of emergency on the border of Belarus until November 10, a decision was made in…

Prime Minister of Latvia worried about this winter season, but hopes the support will be sufficient

10.08.202210.08.2022 Ogres

If the energy price situation changes significantly, the government will decide on improvements to the system of support for the inhabitants, Prime Minister…

Education Minister: schools in Estonia need contact learning

10.08.202210.08.2022 Ogres

With fall on the way, a wider spread of the coronavirus is likely. Schools in Estonia will continue to conduct rapid testing in…

Belarusian opposition in Vilnius announces transitional cabinet

10.08.202210.08.2022 Ogres

The Belarusian opposition in Vilnius has announced a transitional cabinet headed by Svetlana Tikhanovskaya, the former frontrunner against Alexander Lukashenko during the August…

Opposition party proposes EUR 200 one–time allowance for pensioners due to increase in energy prices

09.08.2022 Ogres

To mitigate the negative impact of rising energy prices, the Greens and Farmers Union (ZZS), which is in opposition, is proposing a one–time…

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