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“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
Kulbergs Government begins work in Latvia as President warns of challenges ahead
May 29, 2026

Decision-making within the four-party coalition led by newly appointed Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs (United List) will not be easy during the pre-election period,…

Strong winds and thunderstorms still expected in Latvia on Thursday
May 28, 2026
Warmer and sunnier weather expected in Latvia over the weekend
May 22, 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…

Latvian Prime Minister on airBaltic: A crucial decision must be made this summer
Ogres June 3, 2026
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

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
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
Officials oppose US plan to treat Ebola-exposed Americans in third countries
June 2, 2026
Brussels seeks balance between passenger rights and airline needs
June 2, 2026

Social

Latvian immunologist Ņikiforenko sentenced to 13 years in prison for sexual abuse of patients
June 3, 2026
Latvian Prime Minister on airBaltic: A crucial decision must be made this summer
June 3, 2026
Brussels seeks balance between passenger rights and airline needs
June 2, 2026

Policymakers, consumer advocates and airline lobbies have been fighting for more than a decade over what protections passengers should have, and Brussels hopes…

US may expand nuclear deterrence presence in Europe – Baltic States among interested countries
June 2, 2026
Rail Baltica contract in Latvia found to be among the most expensive in the Baltics
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…

Story about bear attack on cyclist in Estonia ends with plot twist
Ogres June 3, 2026

The investigation into a possible bear attack on a cyclist in Estonia, who was allegedly knocked off his bicycle by a bear, has…

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
France bans Israel from major arms show
Ogres June 2, 2026

Latest Posts

Harmony political party suggests liquidating third vice-mayor seat in Riga

19.10.2022 Ogres

Latvian political party Harmony has suggested liquidating the third vice-mayor position at Riga City Council. This move would help save EUR 200 000…

For Stability! party to ask VDD to investigate information leak about their members

19.10.2022 Ogres

On Wednesday, 19 October, political party For Stability! turned to the Staet Security Service (VDD) with a request to investigate how information about…

Slight drop in gas prices does not mean they will remain low this winter, experts say

19.10.2022 Ogres

The recently observed rapid drop of gas prices on the exchange does not mean prices will continue dropping and will remain low this…

Unemployment level in Latvia reduces by a minimal amount

19.10.2022 Ogres

In September 2022 actual unemployment rate in Latvia constituted 6.3% and compared to August it has reduced by 0.1 percentage points. Unemployment rate…

Estonian parliament declares Russian Federation a terrorist regime

19.10.2022 Ogres

The Estonian parliament (Riigikogu) has declared the regime in Russia a terrorist one. Members of the parliament also condemn Russia’s annexation of sovereign…

Court of law imposes temporary protection for Sigulda municipality’s trademark «S!»

18.10.2022 Ogres

On Friday, 14 October, a court of law announced the decision to impose temporary protection for «S!» trademark owned by Sigulda municipality, as…

Latvian State Police report possible involvement of VID in so-called Koknese cocaine case

18.10.2022 Ogres

Officials from the State Revenue Service (VID) may have been involved in the biggest drug trafficking case in Latvia’s history. In October 2022…

Several dozen LNG tankers stuck near Spanish coast, waiting for permission to dock and unload gas

18.10.2022 Ogres

There are several dozen tankers loaded with liquefied natural gas (LNG) are waiting near the Spanish coast for permission to unload their cargo….

SAB: Belarus should be viewed as threat to the region, similarly to Russia

18.10.2022 Ogres

Belarus is expected to continue providing support to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. This includes supplies of arms, repairs of damaged military vehicles, treatment…

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