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Latvian president ready to review law on withdrawal from the Istanbul Convention
October 27, 2025
“Pay for outcomes,” not a receipt for every visit — Latvia’s MoH presents hospital reform
October 24, 2025
Latvian politicians concerned about the influx of Anglicisms – call to strengthen the prestige of the language
October 23, 2025

Several politicians, following the government’s report to the Saeima on efforts to preserve the state language, emphasised the need to nurture the Latvian…

Small provocation, big noise — Latvian NAF commander explains Russia’s tactic
October 22, 2025
Medical workers’ union expresses no confidence in Latvia’s Minister of Health
October 21, 2025

Politics

Data breach in 42 Latvian municipalities: DVI imposes 300,000 euro fine on ZZ Dats
October 24, 2025
Possible new government in Latvia – Tavars names three core parties
October 17, 2025
Latvia’s 2026 state budget: how the Government allocated funds between security, families, and education
October 14, 2025
Latvian Prime Minister avoids answering whether coalition will survive after budget adoption
October 13, 2025
Istanbul Convention crisis deepens in Latvia – NA, ZZS, and United List propose a new law
October 9, 2025
Former Constitutional court chairman: A state cannot grant citizenship today and revoke it tomorrow
October 8, 2025

Business

The end of “tasty” e-cigarettes: Court confirms flavour ban
By Ogres   October 24, 2025

The Constitutional Court has ruled that provisions restricting the addition of flavours to electronic smoking devices comply with the Constitution. Two companies—Pro Vape,…

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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
Ventspils Freeport’s sector-oriented investment strategy receives international recognition
By Ogres   October 16, 2025
Cargo volume at the Port of Ventspils increases by 15% in nine months
By Ogres   October 15, 2025

KNAB investigates possible misuse of office for personal gain in the ports development fund
Ogres October 27, 2025

The Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau (KNAB) has launched a criminal investigation this summer into possible illegal activities within the Ports Development Fund….

Tusk warns: Restoring economic ties with Russia after war would be madness
Ogres October 27, 2025

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has warned that there could be a desire to restore economic ties with Russia after the war in…

Latvian president ready to review law on withdrawal from the Istanbul Convention
Ogres October 27, 2025
Rainy autumn continues, but the weekend will be drier
Ogres October 27, 2025
Rapid spread of bird flu in Europe raises concerns
Ogres October 24, 2025

KNAB investigates possible misuse of office for personal gain in the ports development fund
October 27, 2025
Tusk warns: Restoring economic ties with Russia after war would be madness
October 27, 2025
Latvian president ready to review law on withdrawal from the Istanbul Convention
October 27, 2025
Rainy autumn continues, but the weekend will be drier
October 27, 2025
Rapid spread of bird flu in Europe raises concerns
October 24, 2025
BNN IN FOCUS | Political analyst’s view: “Without Parties” – public hope or political experiment?
October 24, 2025

Social

KNAB investigates possible misuse of office for personal gain in the ports development fund
October 27, 2025
Rainy autumn continues, but the weekend will be drier
October 27, 2025
BNN IN FOCUS | Political analyst’s view: “Without Parties” – public hope or political experiment?
October 24, 2025

This week was marked by theatre director Alvis Hermanis and his allies’ declared mission to “kick the hornet’s nest” — to change Latvia’s…

Latvia’s State Revenue Service to operate with fewer resources — both staff and funding
October 24, 2025
“A stain of shame” or “sovereignty”? Parliament moves forward with withdrawal from the Istanbul Convention
October 24, 2025

World

Tusk warns: Restoring economic ties with Russia after war would be madness
Ogres October 27, 2025

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has warned that there could be a desire to restore economic ties with Russia after the war in…

Rapid spread of bird flu in Europe raises concerns
Ogres October 24, 2025

Highly pathogenic bird flu is spreading rapidly in Europe, with the highest number of countries reporting outbreaks in a decade, raising concerns about…

Law changes will allow Estonian environmental inspectors to use non-lethal weapons
Ogres October 24, 2025
Trump cancels trade talks with Canada over ad
Ogres October 24, 2025
Russian plane violates Lithuanian airspace
Ogres October 24, 2025

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Death of Lithuanian film-maker in Ukraine blamed on Russian soldiers

05.04.2022 Ogres

The mortal remains of Lithuanian documentary film-maker Mantas Kvedaravičius have been transported to Lithuania from Ukraine. Media report that the man had been…

Regulator changes Inčukalns gas facility regulations to protect supplies

05.04.2022 Ogres

Latvian Public Utilities Commission (SPRK) has passed amendments to the regulations that govern the use of Inčukalns underground gas storage facility in order…

Airbnb leaves Russia, US increase pressure on Moscow

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In another development in the exodus of Western companies from Russia, the hospitality platform Airbnb has announced stopping operations in the country. The…

Tatyana Zhdanok kicked from MEP group for not condemning Russian aggression

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Member of the European Parliament from Latvia Tatyana Zhdanok has become an MEP outside of any political groups, according to information from European…

Bank of Latvia earnings in 2021 reach EUR 20.908 million

05.04.2022 Ogres

In 2021 the earnings of the Bank of Latvia reached EUR 20.908 million, which is 21.5% less when compared to 2020, as reported…

Estonia nearing its 5G frequency auction

05.04.202205.04.2022 Ogres

Four telecoms’ firms have applied to take part in Estonia’s auction of the frequency licences for fifth-generation mobile communications (5G), Estonian public broadcaster…

Latvia has no plans to close its border with Russia and Belarus at the moment

05.04.2022 Ogres

Despite Ukraine’s request for Baltic States to close their borders with Russia and Belarus, Latvia has no plans to do it, said Minister…

Day 41 of war in Ukraine: EU ready to send war crime investigators, journalists allowed in liberated areas, Russia moving its troops

05.04.2022 Ogres

In Ukraine, on Tuesday, April 5, its Armed Forces pointed to the mass movement of Russian occupation forces through Belarus. EU prepared groups…

Minister: law enforcement institutions have a plan to prevent pompous 9 May celebrations

05.04.2022 Ogres

Latvian law enforcement institutions have a plan to prevent pompous celebration of Soviet Union’s victory in WW2 on 9 May, said Latvian Minister…

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