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Rail Baltica reaches critical juncture as Latvia’s new government faces urgent multi-billion-euro decisions
June 3, 2026
“The biggest problem is yet to begin” – farmers warn of a price shock
June 2, 2026
Riga mayor warns of potential heat price increase as Latvenergo plans tariff changes
June 1, 2026

State energy company Latvenergo is planning to increase the price of heat supplied from its TEC-1 and TEC-2 combined heat and power plants…

Kulbergs Government begins work in Latvia as President warns of challenges ahead
May 29, 2026
Strong winds and thunderstorms still expected in Latvia on Thursday
May 28, 2026

Politics

Frederiksen to lead Danish government for third term
June 2, 2026
Norway’s Foreign Minister: EU should join peace talks, but not as mediator
May 29, 2026
Trump: I can wait longer than Iran
May 28, 2026
Kulbergs’ government will have a convincing majority in parliament
May 27, 2026
Belarusian fertilizer transit – a strategic opportunity Latvia is ignoring
May 26, 2026
“It looks like a punishment” — Latvian political analysts assess Kulbergs’ government portfolio distribution
May 25, 2026

Business

Latest statistics reveal an unpleasant trend in Latvia’s labour market
By Ogres   June 1, 2026

Latvia’s unemployment rate stood at 6.5% in April, exceeding the average levels recorded both in the European Union (EU) and the eurozone, according…

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Estonia has enough electric car charging points; car purchases are slow
By Ogres   May 27, 2026
Easy Jet boss: Fuel will be sufficient for summer flights
By Ogres   May 22, 2026
Fuel prices rise – European demand for electric cars too
By Ogres   May 20, 2026
BNN IN FOCUS | Big ambitions, few results — how Latvia’s Progressives lost public trust
By Ogres   May 15, 2026

Strait of Hormuz still closed; thousands of sailors stranded in the Gulf
Ogres June 3, 2026

Looking at the calm sea, one might think that everything is fine, and sailors who are unable to leave the Gulf sometimes manage…

Latvian immunologist Ņikiforenko sentenced to 13 years in prison for sexual abuse of patients
Ogres June 3, 2026

The Riga District Court in Jūrmala on Wednesday sentenced immunologist Jevgēnijs Ņikiforenko to 13 years in prison and banned him from practicing medicine…

EBRD cuts Latvia’s growth forecast and warns of Rail Baltica and airBaltic risks
Ogres June 3, 2026
Germany sees opportunity for European-Russian dialogue; E3 countries to be the key
Ogres June 3, 2026
Latvian Prime Minister on airBaltic: A crucial decision must be made this summer
Ogres June 3, 2026

Strait of Hormuz still closed; thousands of sailors stranded in the Gulf
June 3, 2026
Latvian immunologist Ņikiforenko sentenced to 13 years in prison for sexual abuse of patients
June 3, 2026
EBRD cuts Latvia’s growth forecast and warns of Rail Baltica and airBaltic risks
June 3, 2026
Germany sees opportunity for European-Russian dialogue; E3 countries to be the key
June 3, 2026
Latvian Prime Minister on airBaltic: A crucial decision must be made this summer
June 3, 2026
Story about bear attack on cyclist in Estonia ends with plot twist
June 3, 2026

Social

Latvian immunologist Ņikiforenko sentenced to 13 years in prison for sexual abuse of patients
June 3, 2026
EBRD cuts Latvia’s growth forecast and warns of Rail Baltica and airBaltic risks
June 3, 2026
Latvian Prime Minister on airBaltic: A crucial decision must be made this summer
June 3, 2026

Latvian taxpayers’ money can no longer be the sole source of support for the national airline airBaltic, Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs said in…

Brussels seeks balance between passenger rights and airline needs
June 2, 2026
US may expand nuclear deterrence presence in Europe – Baltic States among interested countries
June 2, 2026

World

Strait of Hormuz still closed; thousands of sailors stranded in the Gulf
Ogres June 3, 2026

Looking at the calm sea, one might think that everything is fine, and sailors who are unable to leave the Gulf sometimes manage…

Germany sees opportunity for European-Russian dialogue; E3 countries to be the key
Ogres June 3, 2026

A German official said on the 3rd of June that there was an emergence of opportunities for a European-Russian dialogue on Ukraine, and…

Story about bear attack on cyclist in Estonia ends with plot twist
Ogres June 3, 2026
Officials oppose US plan to treat Ebola-exposed Americans in third countries
Ogres June 2, 2026
President: Ukraine’s accession to the EU is in the security interests of Latvia and Europe
Ogres June 2, 2026

Latest Posts

Minimal wages to increase in Latvia in 2023

27.10.2022 Ogres

In 2023 the minimal wage amount in Latvia will be set at EUR 620. In 2024 it will be set at EUR 700….

Blogger and ex-presidential candidate Ksenia Sobchak flees to Lithuania

27.10.2022 Ogres

Russian authorities performed a search at the home of Russian TV host, blogger and former presidential candidate Ksenia Sobchak. She, however, has fled…

Latvia’s 13th Saeima gathers for one last meeting

27.10.2022 Ogres

On Thursday, 27 October, members of the 13th Saeima will gather for the final meeting of the current parliament. As reported by Saeima’s…

Skeleton of Latvia’s new government coming along as parties prepare to take charge

26.10.202226.10.2022 Ogres

This week marks the start of more intensive coalition formation negotiations. It is expected the partners of the coalition may reach an agreement…

Latvian coalition parties disagree on government cooperation memorandum

26.10.2022 Ogres

Discussions regarding certain points of the government memorandum will continue, as New Unity (JV) and National Alliance (NA) failed to reach an agreement…

Estonian Eesti Gaas to reduce gas price by one euro in December

26.10.2022 Ogres

Estonian Eesti Gaas has plans to reduce the price of natural gas to 1.85 EUR/m3 from the current price of 2.85 EUR/m3, as…

Colonel and general responsible for drone supplies to Russia killed in Iran

26.10.2022 Ogres

Colonel Mehdi Mollashahi of the Guards Corps of the Islamic Revolution and General Javad Keiha, who were responsible for organising strike drone supplies…

Latvia’s Roberts Zīle makes European Parliament’s Top 100 most influential politicians list

26.10.2022 Ogres

In the recently published top 100 most influential members of the European Parliament the Vice President of the European Parliament Roberts Zīle ranks…

Latvian PM says coalition partners close to agreeing on rule of law and good management principles

26.10.2022 Ogres

It would that we [New Unity] are close to reaching an understanding with potential coalition partners – Combined List (AS) and National Alliance…

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