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Cyclone approaching from the west – snow and milder weather expected midweek in Latvia
February 18, 2026
Ambassador: The Baltic states should not panic over a possible Russian invasion
February 11, 2026
Snow, frost and possible black ice – what weather to expect in the coming days
February 11, 2026

On Wednesday, light snowfall is expected across most of the country, and during the day the snow cover will increase by a few…

The SAB has no information on initiating citizenship revocation proceedings in Avens’ case
February 10, 2026
Epstein case in Latvia: investigation depends on US response
February 9, 2026

Politics

Politician: If the government falls, Latvia would be led by a technical government
February 17, 2026
BNN IN FOCUS | Is Latvia’s Government collapsing or just arguing loudly? A political scientist explains
February 13, 2026
Presidential election campaign gears up in France
February 11, 2026
Latvia must start acting like a mature state – political scientist on mistakes, US cooperation and security challenges
February 9, 2026
Socialist candidate wins Portugal presidential election
February 9, 2026
Lithuanian officials hint at change in attitude towards Belarus; later retracts
February 4, 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

Tax increases target tobacco use – smugglers rub their hands
Ogres February 18, 2026

By Ilona Bērziņa Amendments to the European Commission’s Tobacco Tax Directive, put simply, aim to raise excise duty rates in order to make…

Russia on Telegram restrictions: Foreign spies can see messages sent
Ogres February 18, 2026

Russian Digital Development Minister Maksud Shadayev told the Interfax news agency that foreign spies can read messages sent by Russian soldiers on the…

France releases alleged shadow fleet ship; substantial fine paid
Ogres February 18, 2026
Intelligence landscape is changing – Germany will give powers back to spies
Ogres February 18, 2026
Court acquits Magonis and three former Latvian Railways board members in 1.5 million euros case
Ogres February 18, 2026

Tax increases target tobacco use – smugglers rub their hands
February 18, 2026
Russia on Telegram restrictions: Foreign spies can see messages sent
February 18, 2026
France releases alleged shadow fleet ship; substantial fine paid
February 18, 2026
Intelligence landscape is changing – Germany will give powers back to spies
February 18, 2026
Court acquits Magonis and three former Latvian Railways board members in 1.5 million euros case
February 18, 2026
Audit shakes Latvia’s education system: children not guaranteed equal opportunities in schools
February 18, 2026

Social

Russia on Telegram restrictions: Foreign spies can see messages sent
February 18, 2026
Court acquits Magonis and three former Latvian Railways board members in 1.5 million euros case
February 18, 2026
Audit shakes Latvia’s education system: children not guaranteed equal opportunities in schools
February 18, 2026

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

Tighter oversight promised for Latvia’s Saeima elections after Municipal voting glitches
February 17, 2026
Šlesers calls for stripping citizenship from Mamikins, who fled to Russia
February 17, 2026

World

Tax increases target tobacco use – smugglers rub their hands
Ogres February 18, 2026

By Ilona Bērziņa Amendments to the European Commission’s Tobacco Tax Directive, put simply, aim to raise excise duty rates in order to make…

France releases alleged shadow fleet ship; substantial fine paid
Ogres February 18, 2026

France has said it has released an oil tanker believed to be part of Russia’s shadow fleet after paying a fine, the BBC…

Intelligence landscape is changing – Germany will give powers back to spies
Ogres February 18, 2026
Latvia allocates ten million euros to support Ukraine through NATO fund
Ogres February 17, 2026
European countries reveal: rare toxin found in Navalny’s death
Ogres February 16, 2026

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Latvian police open criminal proceedings over latest Epstein case materials

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The State Police of Latvia have initiated criminal proceedings regarding the latest materials published last week in the case of convicted U.S. sex…

Anti-tank mine production facility in Latvia planned within two years

05.02.202606.02.2026 Ogres

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

EU criticizes FIFA’s call to lift ban on Russian athletes

05.02.202605.02.2026 Ogres

European Union’s sports commissioner, Glenn Micallef, criticized the statements of FIFA President Gianni Infantino, and indicated that Russia poses a real security threat,…

43 million euros jointly: court delivers landmark ruling in the “Krājbanka” case

05.02.202605.02.2026 Ogres

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

Russia’s budget deficit could triple by year-end

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A slump in oil exports to India and the need to sell it at ever-lower prices means Russia’s budget deficit could exceed its…

Latvia begins dismissing Russian and Belarusian citizens from critical infrastructure jobs

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Several Russian and Belarusian citizens have also been dismissed from municipal companies owned by the Riga City Council, the municipality reported. In compliance…

Frost shows no signs of easing: a new cold wave to reach Latvia

05.02.202609.02.2026 Ogres

During the night into Thursday, skies will see only a small amount of cloud cover; however, from the south, cloudiness will gradually increase…

Angel in Italy takes on Meloni’s features; investigation launched into restored fresco

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Government and church officials have launched an investigation into a restored fresco in a church in Rome where an angel has taken on…

Lithuanian officials hint at change in attitude towards Belarus; later retracts

04.02.202605.02.2026 Ogres

Some Lithuanian officials have made comments about easing sanctions or changing the country’s attitude towards Minsk, but have since retracted their comments. Observers…

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