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airBaltic plans to return six aircraft – further fleet reductions possible
November 3, 2026
Latvia spends 30.1 million euros on unforeseen expenses in nine months – which ministries received the most?
November 2, 2026
Higher heating bills ahead for Riga residents – Rīgas siltums announces new tariff and warns of possible further increases
October 30, 2026

Riga’s district heating company Rīgas siltums plans to increase its heating tariff by 19% from 1 December, the company announced. Rīgas siltums has…

Drones have transformed modern warfare, but NATO is still experimenting
October 29, 2026
Flags of two Islamic countries raised on Riga bridge within weeks – city officials suspect provocation
October 28, 2026

Politics

Latvia’s 15th Saeima begins work with mishaps – five MPs make mistakes while taking oath
November 3, 2026
As the far-right gains ground in Europe, Germany’s AfD re-evaluates its ideas
November 2, 2026
Why are potential ministers’ names being leaked, and where do Zimbabwe’s “fat catfish” really live?
October 30, 2026
Changes at the European Central Bank – Lagarde announces early resignation
October 29, 2026
Latvian PM’s adviser and newly elected MP Brencis detained by KNAB in EPPO investigation
October 28, 2026
Can Latvia still afford Rail Baltica? Latvian Transport Minister warns current approach is no longer sustainable
October 26, 2026

Business

Potentially the largest cryptocurrency theft in history – hackers breach world’s biggest crypto exchange Binance
By Ogres   October 30, 2026

Hackers have targeted Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, in an attack that could result in losses of up to $6.3 billion. Analysts…

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

Americans head to the polls for the midterm elections; the outcome will shape the remainder of Trump’s presidency
Ogres November 3, 2026

For US President Donald Trump—who has two years left in office and has exerted a significant influence on national politics over the last…

Latvia’s 15th Saeima begins work with mishaps – five MPs make mistakes while taking oath
Ogres November 3, 2026

Several members of Latvia’s 15th Saeima had to repeat their parliamentary oath or solemn pledge during the parliament’s first sitting after reciting it…

Gjensidige merges with Ergo – company explains what will happen to customers’ insurance policies
Ogres November 3, 2026
Cyberattacks target stores across several European countries
Ogres November 3, 2026
airBaltic plans to return six aircraft – further fleet reductions possible
Ogres November 3, 2026

Americans head to the polls for the midterm elections; the outcome will shape the remainder of Trump’s presidency
November 3, 2026
Latvia’s 15th Saeima begins work with mishaps – five MPs make mistakes while taking oath
November 3, 2026
Gjensidige merges with Ergo – company explains what will happen to customers’ insurance policies
November 3, 2026
Cyberattacks target stores across several European countries
November 3, 2026
airBaltic plans to return six aircraft – further fleet reductions possible
November 3, 2026
Night frost and daytime temperatures of up to +11°C – forecasters predict changeable weather for the rest of the week in Latvia
November 3, 2026

Social

Gjensidige merges with Ergo – company explains what will happen to customers’ insurance policies
November 3, 2026
Night frost and daytime temperatures of up to +11°C – forecasters predict changeable weather for the rest of the week in Latvia
November 3, 2026
Kulbergs outlines Latvia’s financial challenges
November 2, 2026

Without significant reforms in public administration, cuts in budget spending and measures to stimulate economic growth, Latvia could face serious financial difficulties in…

Latvia launches winter clothing donation campaign
November 2, 2026
forecasters reveal what weather to expect in Latvia this week
November 2, 2026

World

Americans head to the polls for the midterm elections; the outcome will shape the remainder of Trump’s presidency
Ogres November 3, 2026

For US President Donald Trump—who has two years left in office and has exerted a significant influence on national politics over the last…

Cyberattacks target stores across several European countries
Ogres November 3, 2026

Dozens of stores in various European countries have fallen victim to cyberattacks. Much like an incident that occurred in France in October, these…

Ryanair considers freezing employee wages and raising ticket prices
Ogres November 2, 2026
Livestock farmers in Estonia have lost 150 cattle to wolves; court blocks hunting permits
Ogres November 2, 2026
Trump could pose a threat to NATO if Republicans loses midterm
Ogres November 2, 2026

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Pneumonia in Russia highlights weaknesses in International Health Regulations

20.10.202620.10.2026 Ogres

The pneumonia that caused the death of an employee at a Russian laboratory researching the plague has exposed shortcomings in the international regulations…

fewer storms in the Atlantic, more in the Pacific

20.10.202621.10.2026 Ogres

El Niño—a natural meteorological phenomenon in the Pacific Ocean that raises temperatures worldwide—has been intensifying for several months and has already had a…

175 million euros lifeline for airBaltic – US court approves financing but imposes strict conditions

20.10.202620.10.2026 Ogres

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

Funeral industry cartel exposed in Latvia – how companies rigged public tenders worth two million euros

20.10.202620.10.2026 Ogres

Latvia’s Competition Council (KP) has imposed fines totalling 47,124 euros on eight companies for participating in a cartel in the funeral services industry,…

Kaspars Gorkšs appointed Director of Latvia’s State Chancellery

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The Latvian government on Tuesday approved the appointment of Kaspars Gorkšs, Director General of the Employers’ Confederation of Latvia (LDDK), as the new…

US Vice President declines to openly endorse Netanyahu in Israeli Parliamentary elections

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US Vice President JD Vance has declined to follow the example of President Donald Trump—who has openly endorsed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu…

“We passed the exam with a grade of four” – New Unity prepares for crucial battle after election setback

20.10.202620.10.2026 Ogres

The next municipal elections will be decisive for New Unity (JV), and preparations must begin immediately, Edmunds Jurēvics, chairman of the party alliance’s…

Curfews imposed in parts of Paris and other French cities

20.10.202620.10.2026 Ogres

Following the unrest and looting that took place over the weekend, French authorities have imposed curfews in certain parts of Paris as well…

Forecasters update Latvia’s weekly weather outlook – temperatures could reach +16°C

20.10.202620.10.2026 Ogres

Tuesday will be mostly sunny, although clouds will occasionally cover the sky. By Wednesday, cloud cover is expected to increase, particularly in western…

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