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Fuel prices in Latvia approach critical threshold – experts predict changes in the car market
October 23, 2026
Parents in Latvia may face higher costs – Puntulis considers changes to cultural education
October 22, 2026
Kulbergs’ government receives negative public rating – yet scores among Latvia’s highest in 18 years
October 21, 2026

Public satisfaction with Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs’ (United List) government remained significantly negative more than a month before Latvia’s parliamentary elections. Nevertheless, its…

Kaspars Gorkšs appointed Director of Latvia’s State Chancellery
October 20, 2026
Funeral industry cartel uncovered in Latvia – competition watchdog imposes fines exceeding 47,000 euros
October 19, 2026

Politics

Can Latvia still afford Rail Baltica? Latvian Transport Minister warns current approach is no longer sustainable
October 26, 2026
Why is Kulbergs in no hurry to form a government? Rajevskis explains what lies behind the prolonged pause
October 23, 2026
US senators urge swift release of Baltic security funding amid growing Russian threats
October 23, 2026
Time is running out, but talks have yet to begin – Latvian president comments on formation of new government
October 23, 2026
Just one week after approval, Latvian parliament reverses decision to grant citizenship to Vishwanath
October 22, 2026
US Vice President declines to openly endorse Netanyahu in Israeli Parliamentary elections
October 20, 2026

Business

175 million euros lifeline for airBaltic – US court approves financing but imposes strict conditions
By Ogres   October 20, 2026

The US Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York on Monday approved the release of the remaining 35 million euros under…

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airBaltic asks US court to approve 250,000-euro monthly advisory fee
By Ogres   October 16, 2026
Latvian tax authority freezes Amber Latvijas balzams bank accounts again
By Ogres   October 14, 2026
Russian grain transit ban could cost hundreds of millions – Kulbergs explains why Latvia cannot impose it
By Ogres   October 14, 2026
airBaltic losses soar to 128.2 million euros despite rising revenue and passenger numbers
By Ogres   October 13, 2026

Fishing quotas for the Baltic Sea approved for 2027
Ogres October 27, 2026

Fishing quotas for 2027 in the Baltic Sea and the Gulf of Riga have been approved this week at a meeting of the…

Latvia plans minimum wage increase – proposed amount falls short of initial calculations
Ogres October 26, 2026

After the National Tripartite Cooperation Council failed to reach an agreement on raising Latvia’s minimum wage to 835 euros, the Ministry of Welfare…

Can Latvia still afford Rail Baltica? Latvian Transport Minister warns current approach is no longer sustainable
Ogres October 26, 2026
Tight presidential race ends in Brazil – Lula wins as Bolsonaro plans legal challenge
Ogres October 26, 2026
New week in Latvia to begin with rain and strong winds
Ogres October 25, 2026

Fishing quotas for the Baltic Sea approved for 2027
October 27, 2026
Latvia plans minimum wage increase – proposed amount falls short of initial calculations
October 26, 2026
Can Latvia still afford Rail Baltica? Latvian Transport Minister warns current approach is no longer sustainable
October 26, 2026
Tight presidential race ends in Brazil – Lula wins as Bolsonaro plans legal challenge
October 26, 2026
New week in Latvia to begin with rain and strong winds
October 25, 2026
Austria again expells Russian diplomats
October 23, 2026

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Fishing quotas for the Baltic Sea approved for 2027
October 27, 2026
Latvia plans minimum wage increase – proposed amount falls short of initial calculations
October 26, 2026
New week in Latvia to begin with rain and strong winds
October 25, 2026

Monday will be mostly cloudy, with only occasional sunny spells. A band of precipitation will move across Latvia from the west, bringing rain…

From football stadium to modern urban district – future of Riga’s Skonto site begins to take shape
October 23, 2026
Weekend plans could be disrupted by the weather – rain and gusty winds heading for Latvia
October 23, 2026

World

Tight presidential race ends in Brazil – Lula wins as Bolsonaro plans legal challenge
Ogres October 26, 2026

Brazil’s incumbent President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has won Sunday’s presidential election runoff, according to the final election results.With all votes counted,…

Austria again expells Russian diplomats
Ogres October 23, 2026

On the 23rd of October, the Austrian Foreign Ministry announced that it would expel four Russian diplomats based in Vienna for engaging in…

PHP: what it is and why everyone is fixing it now
Ogres October 23, 2026
the reality in Serbia ahead of elections
Ogres October 23, 2026
US envoy calls Putin a “humanitarian”; British Prime Minister’s Office criticizes remark
Ogres October 23, 2026

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Earthquake in Turkey: Death instead of recovery

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Iskenderun hospital was once a place where people came for treatment and recovery, but the earthquakes at the beginning of February turned it…

Minister of Finance: existing tax level cannot cover all of the country’s needs

16.02.2023 Ogres

According to Latvia’s Minister of Finance Arvils Ašeradens, Latvia is a developing country that has entered the stage of good development. In similar…

Russia attacks; Zelensky calls for faster delivery of weapons

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is urging allies to speed up arms deliveries, as bombings on the eastern front could be the first signs…

Erdogan promises to rebuild earthquake-ravaged regions

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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has promised more than a week after the devastating earthquakes that he will continue the search and reconstruction…

Minister «unblocks» Riga’s territorial plan halted by previous government

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Latvia’s Minister of Environment Protection and Regional Development Māris Sprindžuks will lift the decision made by his predecessor – Artūrs Toms Plešs –…

The chronically negative opinion of Latvia’s business environment shows signs of improvement

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The overall opinion of local businessmen towards the existing business environment in Latvia showed signs of improvement last year, as reported by Turība…

Russia sentences journalist to six years in prison

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Russian journalist Maria Ponomarenko has been sentenced to six years in prison for a post on a social network in which she covered…

RB Rail management instability hurts Rail Baltica project, minister says

15.02.2023 Ogres

The instability observed in the management in Baltic joint company RB Rail – which was formed in order to coordinate Rail Baltica project…

Betting platform predicts Latvia’s Egils Levits has 40% probability of being re-elected as president

15.02.202315.02.2023 Ogres

Bookmakers estimate the chances of Egils Levits becoming re-elected as President of Latvia with a mere 40% probability. The possible victory of some…

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