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Latvia begins dismissing Russian and Belarusian citizens from critical infrastructure jobs
February 5, 2026
Haze, frost and still no thaw – the latest weather forecast for Latvia
February 4, 2026
Heating bills rise in Latvia – the government promises support
February 3, 2026

The coalition has reached a conceptual agreement on two main approaches through which the state could provide support to residents and businesses in…

“This is essentially genocide” – Latvia’s President on Russia’s actions in Ukraine
February 2, 2026
Mandatory military service for women in Latvia – JKP urges the Ministry of Defence not to rush implementation
January 30, 2026

Politics

Lithuanian officials hint at change in attitude towards Belarus; later retracts
February 4, 2026
A new US ambassador to arrive in Riga soon, strengthening bilateral cooperation
February 2, 2026
Latvian politicians in foreign policy debates: “Expectations are collapsing,” but “not everything is bad”
January 29, 2026
Latvia’s Parliament takes a step against “intimidation lawsuits”: journalists and activists promised greater protection
January 28, 2026
Le Pen’s party in France – with a dual stance against the Kremlin
January 28, 2026
Hungary, Slovakia to sue EU over Russian gas
January 27, 2026

Business

43 million euros jointly: court delivers landmark ruling in the “Krājbanka” case
By Ogres   February 5, 2026

The Riga Regional Court has upheld the claim of the liquidated joint-stock company Latvijas Krājbanka (“Krājbanka”) against nine former bank officials, ruling that…

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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
Overtime, wages and downtime: why the Labour Law dispute has become critical for Latvia’s economy
By Ogres   January 28, 2026
The construction cartel case returns to Parliament – dispute over secret recordings
By Ogres   January 20, 2026

ECB makes key decision on interest rates
Ogres February 5, 2026

The European Central Bank (ECB) decided on Thursday to leave interest rates unchanged. At a meeting of the ECB Governing Council in Frankfurt,…

Shots fired at trolleybuses in Kaunas on two evenings; culprit detained
Ogres February 5, 2026

Police in Lithuania’s second largest city have detained a suspect after shots were fired at public transport on two consecutive evenings. The shots…

Latvia and Estonia fight cross-border crime
Ogres February 5, 2026
Latvian police open criminal proceedings over latest Epstein case materials
Ogres February 5, 2026
Anti-tank mine production facility in Latvia planned within two years
Ogres February 5, 2026

ECB makes key decision on interest rates
February 5, 2026
Shots fired at trolleybuses in Kaunas on two evenings; culprit detained
February 5, 2026
Latvia and Estonia fight cross-border crime
February 5, 2026
Latvian police open criminal proceedings over latest Epstein case materials
February 5, 2026
Anti-tank mine production facility in Latvia planned within two years
February 5, 2026
EU criticizes FIFA’s call to lift ban on Russian athletes
February 5, 2026

Social

ECB makes key decision on interest rates
February 5, 2026
Latvian police open criminal proceedings over latest Epstein case materials
February 5, 2026
Anti-tank mine production facility in Latvia planned within two years
February 5, 2026

On Thursday, the 5th of February, Minister of Defence Andris Sprūds participated in the signing of a memorandum of understanding on establishing a…

Around 60 people questioned in Latvia in criminal proceedings over the implementation of Rail Baltica
February 4, 2026
Riga mayor: several kindergartens and schools in the capital will have to be closed
February 4, 2026

World

Shots fired at trolleybuses in Kaunas on two evenings; culprit detained
Ogres February 5, 2026

Police in Lithuania’s second largest city have detained a suspect after shots were fired at public transport on two consecutive evenings. The shots…

Latvia and Estonia fight cross-border crime
Ogres February 5, 2026

Latvia and Estonia are expanding their efforts to curb cross-border crime, with a focus on joint drug busts, ERR News reports. Law enforcement…

EU criticizes FIFA’s call to lift ban on Russian athletes
Ogres February 5, 2026
Angel in Italy takes on Meloni’s features; investigation launched into restored fresco
Ogres February 4, 2026
Estonian authorities seize ship on suspicion of smuggling; cargo was heading to Russia
Ogres February 4, 2026

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Illusions are dangerous for a small state – former minister on Latvia’s security

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Latvia should reconsider its foreign policy concept, whose cornerstone has been the United States as the country’s main security guarantor, former foreign and…

Hungary, Slovakia to sue EU over Russian gas

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The foreign ministers of Hungary and Slovakia have said their countries have decided to sue the European Union over a plan to completely…

Police in Latvia are struggling not because of pay, but because of the system – SAO delivers a harsh verdict

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The main reason for staff shortages in the State Police (VP) is no longer salaries, but rather shortcomings in human resources management and…

Winter tightens its grip in Latvia – snowfall and frost to intensify

27.01.202601.02.2026 Ogres

On Tuesday, snowfall is expected mainly in the southern part of the country, but by the evening it will spread to many areas…

Snowstorm hits US East Coast; daily life paralyzed

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Millions of Americans are trying to get settled in their homes or go to help neighbors as bitter cold, snowstorms and freezing rain…

Ryanair profits fall; plans to raise prices

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Ryanair’s quarterly profits have fallen after a fine imposed by the Italian competition watchdog and the company plans to raise ticket prices, writes…

Europe has strong potential to become one of the world’s major powers, says former Latvian President

26.01.202626.01.2026 Ogres

Europe has strong potential to become one of the key global players in today’s multipolar world, former Latvian President Egils Levits said on…

Latvia’s Prime Minister to attend the Milan Winter Olympics with three accompanying staff members

26.01.202627.01.2026 Ogres

Prime Minister Evika Siliņa (New Unity) plans to attend the upcoming Milan–Cortina Winter Olympic Games together with three accompanying staff members from her…

Estonia considers allowing delivery of over-the-counter medicines with Wolt and Bolt

26.01.202601.02.2026 Ogres

In Estonia, food delivery service providers Wolt and Bolt, together with several ministries, are examining the possibility of allowing couriers to deliver over-the-counter…

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