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A hint of spring in the air – temperatures to stay above zero over the weekend
February 27, 2026
Former drivers of Ušakovs sentenced to prison for fictitious “employment” at “Rīgas satiksme”
February 25, 2026
As the influence of an anticyclone strengthens, weather will change midweek
February 25, 2026

During the night into Wednesday snow is expected in many areas, with localized freezing rain possible in eastern and central regions. In the…

Precipitation zone to continue crossing the country, heavy snowfall expected in some areas
February 24, 2026
“A great honor to begin my work in Latvia” – US Ambassador pledges stronger security and economic ties
February 20, 2026

Politics

Latvia should assess the US example: adjusting sanctions as a way to avoid strengthening Russia’s economy
March 2, 2026
Hungarian opposition: Country at crossroads between Europe and dictatorship
February 27, 2026
Le Pen: I will not run for president with an ankle bracelet
February 26, 2026
Parliamentary elections are approaching in Hungary; what is Orbán doing and what is his rival thinking?
February 25, 2026
Nils Ušakovs leaves the board of the Saskaņa party
February 24, 2026
Iceland eyes resuming EU accession talks
February 23, 2026

Business

Moneyval signal to investors: Latvia is a safe financial environment
By Ogres   February 19, 2026

Latvia has received international recognition for its ability to effectively combat financial crime and ensure the security of its financial system, the Finanšu…

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Latvia’s Central Bank governor outlines concrete steps to double economic growth
By Ogres   February 19, 2026
43 million euros jointly: court delivers landmark ruling in the “Krājbanka” case
By Ogres   February 5, 2026
Valdis Andersons elected Chairman of the Board of the Freeport of Ventspils
By Ogres   February 4, 2026
“Amber Latvijas balzams” seeks legal protection – State Revenue Service freezes accounts
By Ogres   January 30, 2026

Latvia should assess the US example: adjusting sanctions as a way to avoid strengthening Russia’s economy
Ogres March 2, 2026

Ilona Bērziņa While the United States has revised its sanctions policy regarding Belarusian potash exports, Latvia and the European Union continue to enforce…

Netanyahu’s Iran plan: friendly government or internal chaos – both useful
Ogres March 2, 2026

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is making little effort to give the impression that he has a plan now that Iran’s religious leader…

New port director appointed at Ventspils Freeport – Igors Udodovs takes office
Ogres March 2, 2026
Trump Announces Khamenei’s Death
Ogres March 1, 2026
Political scientist: If the US lifts sanctions on fertiliser shipments, there are serious reasons behind it
Ogres February 27, 2026

Latvia should assess the US example: adjusting sanctions as a way to avoid strengthening Russia’s economy
March 2, 2026
Netanyahu’s Iran plan: friendly government or internal chaos – both useful
March 2, 2026
New port director appointed at Ventspils Freeport – Igors Udodovs takes office
March 2, 2026
Trump Announces Khamenei’s Death
March 1, 2026
Political scientist: If the US lifts sanctions on fertiliser shipments, there are serious reasons behind it
February 27, 2026
Pakistan’s Defense Minister: We are at war with Afghanistan
February 27, 2026

Social

New port director appointed at Ventspils Freeport – Igors Udodovs takes office
March 2, 2026
Political scientist: If the US lifts sanctions on fertiliser shipments, there are serious reasons behind it
February 27, 2026
German far-right demands information on military exercises in Estonia
February 27, 2026

The German far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has demanded more information about NATO weaknesses revealed during military exercises, raising concerns that the…

The sanctions paradox: Latvia loses transit, Russia takes over cargo and profits
February 26, 2026
Forecasters predict warmer weather; ice will gradually lose its strength
February 26, 2026

World

Netanyahu’s Iran plan: friendly government or internal chaos – both useful
Ogres March 2, 2026

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is making little effort to give the impression that he has a plan now that Iran’s religious leader…

Trump Announces Khamenei’s Death
Ogres March 1, 2026

Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has died, U.S. President Donald Trump announced Saturday on the platform Truth Social. “Khamenei, one of the…

Pakistan’s Defense Minister: We are at war with Afghanistan
Ogres February 27, 2026
EC labels Huawei a risky supplier; company participates in European research programs anyway
Ogres February 27, 2026
Artificial intelligence-manipulated videos: the engine of Russia’s misinformation campaigns
Ogres February 27, 2026

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Court acquits Magonis and three former Latvian Railways board members in 1.5 million euros case

18.02.202618.02.2026 Ogres

The Kurzeme District Court in Saldus has acquitted four former board members of state-owned company Latvijas dzelzceļš (LDz), including former CEO Uģis Magonis,…

Zelensky: Trump is exerting undue pressure

18.02.202623.02.2026 Ogres

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that US President Donald Trump is exerting unreasonable pressure on him in an attempt to end the war,…

Audit shakes Latvia’s education system: children not guaranteed equal opportunities in schools

18.02.202619.02.2026 Ogres

An audit conducted by the Valsts kontrole (State Audit Office) has found that children in Latvia are not guaranteed equal opportunities to receive…

Cyclone approaching from the west – snow and milder weather expected midweek in Latvia

18.02.202619.02.2026 Ogres

A cyclone approaching from the west will intensify its influence in the middle of the week, and skies will gradually become overcast starting…

Latvia allocates ten million euros to support Ukraine through NATO fund

17.02.202617.02.2026 Ogres

Latvia will allocate ten million euros to support Ukraine under NATO’s NATO Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List (PURL) fund, the government decided today. As…

Tighter oversight promised for Latvia’s Saeima elections after Municipal voting glitches

17.02.202617.02.2026 Ogres

Preparations for the Saeima elections scheduled for this autumn are currently proceeding as planned, according to officials from the Centrālā vēlēšanu komisija (CVK)…

Šlesers calls for stripping citizenship from Mamikins, who fled to Russia

17.02.202617.02.2026 Ogres

Ainārs Šlesers, chairman of the party Latvija pirmajā vietā (LPV), has called on the Saeima to decide on revoking the citizenship of former…

Politician: If the government falls, Latvia would be led by a technical government

17.02.202618.02.2026 Ogres

A new government cannot be formed before the next Saeima elections, and if it were possible, it would have already been done, said…

Bitter cold at night and snow midweek: what are forecasters predicting for Latvia?

17.02.202618.02.2026 Ogres

On Tuesday night, skies will be partly cloudy, while cloud cover will decrease during the day. No precipitation is expected, according to the…

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