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Demographic crisis deepens in Latvia: deaths significantly exceed births
April 15, 2026
Small schools in Latvia face funding cuts as government changes rules
April 14, 2026
Spending on sickness and unemployment benefits continues to rise in Latvia
April 13, 2026

Spending on sickness benefits in 2025 amounted to 373.81 million euros, which is 14.64 million euros or approximately 4% more than in 2024,…

Stradiņš Hospital A2 building project suspended
April 10, 2026
Medicine prices in Latvia may rise more than planned
April 9, 2026

Politics

US Vice President saddened, but not surprised by Hungarian election result
April 14, 2026
Americans in Budapest: Vance criticizes Brussels; Trump enthusiastically praises Orbán
April 8, 2026
Moldova: Accept us into the EU and we’ll help repel the Russians
April 7, 2026
Saeima committee yet to back 30 million euros loan to airBaltic
April 1, 2026
A court case dragging on for years – what to expect in the Lembergs case?
March 30, 2026
US and Belarus closer to dialogue – prisoners released, considering cooperation
March 30, 2026

Business

Kulbergs: airBaltic cannot continue living on loans
By Ogres   April 14, 2026

It is not appropriate to grant another loan to the national airline airBaltic until a clear restructuring plan has been developed, said opposition…

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EU agrees on steel import restrictions
By Ogres   April 14, 2026
Hundreds of taxi drivers protest against Bolt in Riga – demand limits on monopoly
By Ogres   April 13, 2026
Economy Minister: Latvia must regain its leading position among Baltic ports
By Ogres   April 9, 2026
Fuel retailers versus the Latvian government: dispute over windfall tax intensifies
By Ogres   April 7, 2026

After tensions and threats of collapse – Latvia’s government will continue its work
Ogres April 16, 2026

Coalition partners have agreed to continue working in the government, Prime Minister Evika Siliņa announced after a meeting with representatives of the political…

US blockade not working for everyone – sanctioned tankers enter Persian Gulf
Ogres April 16, 2026

Ship traffic tracking data shows that the US naval blockade has not stopped the second sanctioned supertanker from entering the Persian Gulf, Reuters…

Latvian Prime Minister ready to risk coalition over “airBaltic”
Ogres April 15, 2026
Border checkpoint modernization in Latvia sparks controversy: risk of losses increases
Ogres April 15, 2026
The number of layoffs is increasing in Lithuania
Ogres April 15, 2026

After tensions and threats of collapse – Latvia’s government will continue its work
April 16, 2026
US blockade not working for everyone – sanctioned tankers enter Persian Gulf
April 16, 2026
Latvian Prime Minister ready to risk coalition over “airBaltic”
April 15, 2026
Border checkpoint modernization in Latvia sparks controversy: risk of losses increases
April 15, 2026
The number of layoffs is increasing in Lithuania
April 15, 2026
Ukraine, Israel discuss Russian grain theft
April 15, 2026

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After tensions and threats of collapse – Latvia’s government will continue its work
April 16, 2026
Latvian Prime Minister ready to risk coalition over “airBaltic”
April 15, 2026
Border checkpoint modernization in Latvia sparks controversy: risk of losses increases
April 15, 2026

If the modernization projects of the border crossing points Terehova, Grebņeva, and Pāternieki are halted, the amount of non-eligible expenses would reach at…

VIP lounge scandal escalates: Latvian Prime Minister may take legal action
April 15, 2026
Latvian Government ready to limit fuel prices – how will it work?
April 14, 2026

World

US blockade not working for everyone – sanctioned tankers enter Persian Gulf
Ogres April 16, 2026

Ship traffic tracking data shows that the US naval blockade has not stopped the second sanctioned supertanker from entering the Persian Gulf, Reuters…

The number of layoffs is increasing in Lithuania
Ogres April 15, 2026

Technological changes are transforming the labor market, and in the first three months of 2026 the number of people laid off in Lithuania…

Ukraine, Israel discuss Russian grain theft
Ogres April 15, 2026
Italian PM suspends defense cooperation agreement with Israel
Ogres April 15, 2026
Ukrainian robots take Russian positions
Ogres April 14, 2026

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Latvian President allows Braže to publicly wear Ukrainian State award

02.04.202602.04.2026 Ogres

The President of Latvia has granted permission to Foreign Minister Baiba Braže (New Unity) to publicly wear the Ukrainian state award she received…

France: NATO serves common US and European security, not opening Hormuz

02.04.202603.04.2026 Ogres

France responded on the 1st of April to US President Donald Trump’s threat to withdraw from NATO, stating that the alliance was created…

Weather to deteriorate – precipitation expected across Latvia

02.04.202602.04.2026 Ogres

On Thursday and Friday, clouds will at times cover the sun. Only on Friday afternoon is light rain and wet snow expected in…

Even France’s far-right has begun to criticise war in Iran

01.04.202601.04.2026 Ogres

The French far-right National Rally (RN) party has begun to criticize both US President Donald Trump, the French government and major oil companies…

Saeima committee yet to back 30 million euros loan to airBaltic

01.04.202602.04.2026 Ogres

The Saeima’s Budget and Finance (Tax) Committee has not yet approved the government’s decision to grant a 30 million euros short-term loan to…

Lithuania’s ways to boost birth rates: financial support and discos

01.04.202601.04.2026 Ogres

Lithuania’s birth rate has been falling year after year, and the government has warned of a demographic crisis while trying to find ways…

Drone debris of unknown origin found in Rēzekne municipality

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Fragments of a drone of currently unknown origin were discovered on Wednesday in Silmala parish of Rēzekne Municipality, according to the State Police….

The 1970s oil crisis and today: will it get worse?

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The closure of the Strait of Hormuz, almost the only route for oil exports from the Persian Gulf, more than a month ago…

Thousands of students across Latvia take part in Shadow Day

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Today, the nationwide career education event Ēnu diena (Shadow Day) is taking place across Latvia, where students explore various professions by “shadowing” professionals…

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