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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
Latvian President sends law on withdrawal from the Istanbul Convention back to parliament
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
Latvian President sends law on withdrawal from the Istanbul Convention back to parliament
November 4, 2025
KNAB uncovers misappropriation in LDz subsidiary – officials suspected
November 3, 2025

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National Alliance supports President’s call to leave Istanbul Convention decision to the next Saeima
November 4, 2025
Latvian President sends law on withdrawal from the Istanbul Convention back to parliament
November 4, 2025
KNAB uncovers misappropriation in LDz subsidiary – officials suspected
November 3, 2025

The Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau (KNAB) has, under an expedited procedure, proposed that the Prosecution Office for Investigation of Offences in State…

Another Russian military intelligence spy detained in Latvia
November 3, 2025
“Power belongs to the people” – record-breaking wave of signatures in Latvia on the Istanbul Convention
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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Compared to March 2021, industrial production output rose by 6.3 % in March 2022, according to calendar adjusted data at constant prices. Output…

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On Thursday, May 5, in Ukraine, artillery shelling hit Kramatorsk near the Donbas frontline. Russian troops have broken into the Mariupol besieged Azovstal…

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In the last several months residents in Latvia have had to face a significant price increases – heating, electricity, food, fuel are some…

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9 May 2022 in Latvia is declared a day of remembrance of victims of Russian-Ukrainian war. On this day Latvia’s flag in mourning…

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Latvian households that provide accommodation to Ukrainian refugees free of charge will be eligible to receive a state compensation with EUR 100 a…

Riga’s economic profile: city to be made into the central Baltic transport hub

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Day 69 of war in Ukraine: Evacuation from Zaporozhia region, ten fallen journalists, Putin could declare mobilisation

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On Tuesday, May 3, in Ukraine, the evacuation of civilians from the occupied part of the southern Zaporozhia region was announced. On World…

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